Good morning, Marietta.

SMURF is a 5-month-old female black/white domestic short hair kitten weighing 4 lbs and is available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta — the shelter now prefers that visitors book an appointment to meet pets.

A memorial service is being held to honor Officer David Rose—who lost his life two weeks ago in the CDC attack.

Town Center Community has opened nominations for its 2025 Townie Awards and will accept submissions until Oct.

17—winners will be announced at the State of the District event on Oct. 28. The awards honor local community members, leaders, and businesses for their contributions.

Gov. Brian Kemp appointed a review panel to decide if indicted Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor should be suspended+ the panel has 14 days to submit its findings to the governor.

Cobb County jail staff saved a detainee’s life in July when they found him unresponsive during an evening meal—staff performed CPR, used a defibrillator and Narcan before transporting him to the hospital.

Cobb Police arrested a suspect in East Cobb on August 22 for beating a 77-year-old man with a piece of wood—license plate cameras helped identify the 29-year-old Marietta man who was caught driving on Shallowford Road at about 2:15 a.m.—while social media rumors mistakenly spread news of a shooting.

The Cobb County School District approved a $4.58 million contract for a new Mableton school bus depot—located at Veterans Memorial Highway and Glore Road—despite local opposition.

Funding comes from SPLOST V and the depot, which will serve as a fueling station and parking lot for buses and cars, is expected to finish in March 2026.

GDOT's Natalie Dale said drivers must prepare for changes as Georgia’s AFV HOV and toll exemptions end on September 29—she explained that new rules will soon take effect.

The Cobb County school board approved a $1.97 million contract with Woodstock-based NPSG Built to add parking at 440 and 460 Glover St in Marietta after a 5-2 vote.

The improvements—adding parking, upgrading road frontage, and removing unusable structures on a three-acre site once slated for a multipurpose event center—will be completed by January 2026.

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.

Born Ready: Rock & Roll Dance Party

9:30 p.m. — Dixie Tavern — $5 Cover — Experience Atlanta's premier rock musicians at a lively dance party.