Good morning, Marietta.

Executive Director Keisha Zimmerman said Calvary Refuge Center may soon close—community support is urgently needed to keep it open.

Canello is an 8-month-old male American pit bull terrier at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta who needs a permanent, caring home.

The shelter prefers potential adopters schedule visits—online or by phone—to keep services running smoothly.

Former Milton police sergeant Christopher Bradshaw was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on I-75 near South Marietta Parkway that killed 38-year-old Terrell Lowdermilk at 2:30 a.m. on Aug.

13 and he is now held in Cobb County Jail without bond.

KSU researchers are building a low-cost, wireless system to monitor aging dams—aiming to detect issues before they cause dangerous floods.

Georgia’s Open Meetings Act lets citizens record public meetings on video or audio when the meeting is open to the public + officials must share any written rules and cannot ban recording without clear guidelines.

Friday Night Spades & Card Party

6:30-10:30 p.m. — Luckey's BBQ Place — Free entry — Enjoy a lively night of spades, card games, delicious BBQ, and great company.

POParazzi & Heroes of Hope Concert

9 PM — Dixie Tavern — $10 cover — Experience high-energy pop and rock hits from the 80s to now with Atlanta's female-fronted band POParazzi.

39th Annual Marietta Art in the Park

10 AM - 5 PM — Marietta Square — Free entry — Explore fine arts, engage in crafts, and support local schools over Labor Day weekend.

Georgia Indie Book Faire

10 AM – 4 PM — IAM Local Lodge — Free entry — Discover your next favorite book and meet local authors in a vibrant setting.

North Georgia State Fair

4 AM – 11 PM — Jim R. Miller Park & Event Center — Admission fee varies — Experience a delightful day filled with food, entertainment, and activities at this vibrant Georgia fair.