Good morning, Marietta.

Tunnel to Towers Foundation opened the Atlanta Veterans Village in Cobb to house nearly 90 formerly homeless veterans at a renovated hotel near Six Flags—county officials and Home Depot Foundation volunteers helped furnish the facility.

Claire’s has filed for bankruptcy again and will close nearly 300 stores nationwide while 10 Georgia locations will hold closing sales until Sept.

7, including Marietta’s The Avenue West Cobb store — most other locations remain open as the company restructures.

Marietta police released more details about Tuesday’s fatal shooting at a Chevron gas station at 1200 Franklin Gateway Blvd SE—34-year-old Joshua Walker from Dacula died after an argument with a 24-year-old suspect from Savannah who was later booked on a felony murder charge.

Marietta History Center joins the annual Dixie Highway Yard Sale and many old signs mark the road that once stretched from Canada to Florida.

The Dixie Highway led to paved roads for bicycles and cars and spurred local trade—its role in early travel remains a key part of local history.

Kennesaw State University is addressing students' parking struggles after many reported being late to class because of congestion.

The school said it will change permit assignments, increase enforcement, and add two buses to ease the problem—steps planned to improve parking during busy times.

Stitch, a 2-year-old male grey tabby domestic short hair weighing 10 lbs, is Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta — the shelter prefers appointments for visits but welcomes walk-ins.

Petrie is a two-year-old male black/white Siberian husky available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta & the shelter prefers appointments though walk-ins are welcome.

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.

Marietta PAL Fall Festival Family Fun House

4-7 p.m. — Hugh L. Grogan Jr. Community Center — Free entry — Enjoy a day of exciting games, delicious food, and family fun while supporting local youth programs.

A Night of Rock & Rockabilly

9 PM — Dixie Tavern — $10 cover — Experience a supercharged rockabilly and rock show with Atlanta's Hot Rod Walt & the Psycho DeVilles.

Love & Basketball: Live Stage Play & Showcase

8-11 p.m. — Apache XLR — General admission required — Experience a thrilling blend of theater, music, and dance inspired by iconic Black films of the 90s and 2000s.