Good morning, Marietta.

More than 150 dads and their children gathered Saturday morning in a walk that focused on mental health—building community connection and support.

Cobb County police are searching for missing man Elmer James Chesser—known as Jim—who was last seen at about 11:30 p.m. Friday near Haddonfield Court in Powder Springs and is six feet tall with gray hair and brown eyes.

West Cobb Regional Library will host its Classifying Animals event on Thursday, September 4 at 11:00 a.m.—designed to help children learn how to group different animals using simple examples.

Powder Springs residents have until September 7 to submit feedback on a plan to change a busy intersection into an 11-foot roundabout — which will include a 6-foot sidewalk and a 10-foot shared path.

City and state transportation officials say the design is expected to cut nearly 70 past crashes and reduce delays, following an August 26 public meeting.

U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk spoke at the Marietta Business Association meeting this week, promising a new golden era in American business.

Activists outside the event challenged his remarks — they expressed strong disapproval during the gathering.

Electric and hybrid car drivers in Georgia will soon lose access to HOV lanes—an advantage they enjoyed for years that helped ease their commute.

The new rule will change travel benefits for drivers statewide.

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.

Sushi Class: Craft Rolls at Schoolhouse Brewing

6-8 p.m. — Schoolhouse Brewing — Cost info not provided — Learn to make sushi with Chef Jennifer in a local brewery setting.