Good morning, Marietta.

Pearl is a 5-month-old, 20 lbs female brindle/white American pit bull terrier at the Cobb County Animal Services Shelter in Marietta—adoption visits are now available by appointment though walk-ins are welcome at 1060 Al Bishop Drive.

Saint, a one-year-old spayed grey/white domestic short hair cat weighing 10 lbs, is seeking a forever home at the Cobb County Animal Services shelter in Marietta — appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome.

Smyrna police are searching for Denzel Peters who fired gunshots at 3 a.m. earlier this month, hitting a house and two cars — neighbors worry he remains on the streets.

Mountain View Regional Library will host a pilot performance of The Ugly Butterfly by Discovery Stage Company on Tuesday, September 23rd at 2 PM—this event is part of a change for the Page Turners Book Club that will focus on sharing books related to Georgia on my mind.

Marietta High held a pep rally that drew surprise guests and lifted student spirit.

Social studies teacher Phil Rogers said he was amazed at how the event came together — noting that he did not question the school’s effort.

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.