Good morning, Marietta.

AC repair crews are working nonstop today in metro Atlanta — including areas around Marietta — to fix units and keep homes cool as temperatures rise this summer.

Families in Marietta can attend a free movie music concert hosted by the Georgia Symphony Orchestra (Adventure Awaits Movie Music for the Whole Family) on Saturday, Sept.

12 at a local venue.

Cobb Youth Leadership announced its 2026-2027 class today in a press release.

The program (sponsored by the Leadership Cobb Alumni Association and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta) will build leadership skills in local youth through interactive participation.

Cobb County added 3,600 residents between April 2025 and now, reaching 799,349 at a 0.5% growth rate + nearby metro counties grew faster, with Fulton at 1.9% and Forsyth at 1.5%, as reported by the Atlanta Regional Commission.

HomeServe offers DIY cooling tips for Marietta residents during the heat wave.

Homeowners can build a makeshift air conditioner using a cooler + fan, adjust ceiling fans for better air flow, and modify humidifiers to lower moisture, helping keep homes safe and comfortable.

Marietta High School senior football players + cheerleaders received a sendoff at City Hall on Wednesday as the city council honored them before their trip to London.

The event showed strong local support as the team gears up for the season.