Good morning, Marietta.

Lily is a 7-month-old, 4-lb grey/white domestic medium hair cat available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta with walk-in visits available, though appointments are preferred.

Cobb County Animal Services invites families in Marietta to meet Lumber, a 1-year-old black/tan German shepherd looking for a loving home at 1060 Al Bishop Drive.

Appointments are preferred for pet visits (walk-ins welcomed) to keep the process smooth.

Baladi Coffee opened on August 1 in Sandy Plains Marketplace, serving Middle Eastern-inspired coffees, teas and baked treats.

Run by Sarah and Allen Khatib, the shop features over 30 drink options (like a popular vanilla date oat milk latte) for families, workers and students in the area.

The Cobb Chamber’s Board of Directors named KSU President Kat Schwaig as its board chair for 2028.

She will begin serving in the role in 2028.

County officials approved a $340,000 restoration for the early 19th-century Power-Jackson Cabin (located in East Cobb) to preserve the historic structure for future generations.

Georgia gas prices have risen to an average of $3.81 per gallon, with Cobb County at about $3.83 amid global oil market uncertainty, and drivers may see further changes & should compare local prices to save on fuel.

KSU students experienced 18 fire alarms in a new dorm on the first day of classes, causing delays and lost sleep.

KSU Housing said that while some alarms were triggered by cooking and steam, a programming issue is making the system overly sensitive.

Students at KSU's new dorm reported that fire alarms have sounded 18 times, raising concerns among residents and prompting university officials + review safety protocols.

Health inspectors reported Cobb County food service scores from Aug.

14 to Aug. 20 with ratings ranging from 54 to 100 & local spots like McDonald’s in Marietta earned top marks in the state review.