Good morning, Marietta.

Lou Jean Arrants turned 100 as her family gathered to celebrate the milestone, marking a century of life and memories.

The intimate celebration underscored her lasting legacy in the community.

Cobb County Public Library will host its annual Fall Book Sale at the Cobb Civic Center from Friday, Oct.

16 to Sunday, Oct. 18. Shoppers can buy items priced from 10 cents to $4.00 and must follow new checkout limits — a change designed to speed lines and ensure fair access.

Ant, a nine-week-old domestic short hair kitten with tabby/white coloring, is available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services Shelter in Marietta.

Visitors can schedule an appointment or walk in at 1060 Al Bishop Drive — contact the shelter for details.

Moony, a 3-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier, is the Dog of the Day and ready for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta.

The shelter now prefers appointments for pet visits (though walk-ins are welcome) to balance its staffing.

Marietta-based Atomic-6 will attach its Space Armor tile to a Portal Space Systems satellite during a SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral in late October + the tile, roughly as heavy as a smartphone, will protect the spacecraft from debris traveling at 17,000 mph and may include a camera.

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre announced that its production of Bright Star (nominated for three Suzi Bass Awards) is staged at 117 North Park Square in Marietta.

On Wednesday, Aug. 19, Cobb County DOT had active road and lane closures on Old Floyd Rd, Olive Springs Rd, Townpark Dr, Canton Road, and several other roads for construction and safety improvements & repairs.

The county DOT website listed specific start and end times for these closures.

MUST Ministries has extended the only cooling center in Marietta (located at 1297 Bells Ferry Road) through Sunday to help unhoused residents beat dangerous heat; the center offers air conditioning, meals, showers, and seasonal clothing from noon to 6:30 p.m. when temperatures hit 90°.

The Cobb County Courier launched Part 1 of its health care quiz series on Aug.

19 to help readers test their knowledge of services such as Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center expansions and public health programs. Subscribers receive the daily quiz with local headlines.

CDPH, Wellstar & AHA are increasing access to blood pressure checks with new monitoring stations set up at local senior centers, wellness centers & churches.

The initiative uses ARPA and CHIP funds, and additional stations will arrive this fall at Douglas County Senior Centers and the public library.

Landmark Properties and Paceline Equity Partners broke ground at The Standard at Kennesaw, a 656-bed off-campus student housing development near Kennesaw State.

The project—set to open fall 2028—features 157 units, extensive amenities, and a $10,000 donation to Cobb Collaborative at 112 Townpark Drive.