Good morning, Marietta.

A new store in East Cobb now lets foster families shop for essential supplies at no cost, meeting a childcare assistance need in the area + providing a vital resource for local foster parents.

More than 60 professional advisors attended Cobb Community Foundation’s Professional Advisor Rooftop Sunset Social on Aug.

20 at Comcast rooftop at the Battery (a space for networking and sharing tax-smart giving strategies). The event strengthened local connections among advisors focused on philanthropy.

Diya Garrepally from Marietta received the 2026 Phi Kappa Phi Pioneer Award worth $1,000 from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society.

Atlanta Latino Lions Club volunteers cleaned two miles of Windy Hill Road in Marietta during their quarterly litter cleanup—leaving the road pristine.

Barry Krebs reported the event while Keep Cobb Beautiful invites local groups to adopt a clean mile.

The Cobb County Department of Transportation lists active road and lane closures due to construction and safety projects updated on Aug.

26. Roads affected include Old Floyd Rd (bridge widening), Olive Springs Rd for water line repairs and Townpark Dr for sewer installation.

A Cobb County family received a nearly $700 water bill on August 26 after usage spiked by 39,000 gallons, prompting county officials to suspect an intermittent leak despite the family finding no fault.

Officials will follow up to review the bill.

Pluto, a 9-month-old white/tan American pit bull terrier at Cobb County Animal Services, is looking for a loving home in Marietta.

The shelter encourages pet visits by appointment (walk-ins are welcome) to ensure a smoother adoption experience.

Callie is a 3-year-old muted calico domestic short hair available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta.

Appointments are preferred though walk-ins are welcome, and interested pet parents may call (770) 499-4136 for more details.