Good morning, Marietta.

Marietta Kiwanis Club will host its annual Field of Flags Memorial at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park to honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks.

Brook is a 12-week-old grey domestic short hair kitten available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services Shelter in Marietta — appointments are preferred though walk-ins are welcome to meet her.

A 6-year-old was mistakenly dropped off at the wrong after-school program in Marietta and his mother said she could not find him for hours before he was reunited.

Kennesaw State University generated more than $2.55 billion in economic impact and supported 16,926 jobs in metro Atlanta in FY 2025, according to a report released Aug.

13. The figures show higher spending on operations and education-related purchases – driving local economic growth.

The Courier launched an interactive quiz on Aug.

14 that challenges residents to match Cobb County high schools with their mascots while exploring local history. Answers are provided online (check the links) for those eager to test their knowledge.

Georgia health officials approved a change on Thursday — adding exemptions for low-income individuals with HIV to bypass Medicaid work requirements — which aligns state rules with federal guidelines and could ease coverage for those considered medically frail.

Fern is a 1-year-old spayed terrier with a tan and white coat available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta; walk-in visits are welcome - appointments help manage staff schedules.

Marietta High School’s football team boarded buses Friday for London to open their 2026 season — a once-in-a-lifetime chance to play internationally.