Good morning, Marietta.

Cobb County issued licenses for 48 new businesses in unincorporated areas for the week ending Friday, August 29—cities issue their own licenses.

Over Labor Day weekend, Georgia State Patrol arrested 254 people for driving-under-the-influence, issued citations for distracted-driving and seat-belt violations, and recorded 108 crashes with three deaths, while the Department-of-Natural-Resources made seven boating-under-the-influence arrests on Lake Lanier, Allatoona and Sinclair.

Cobb County police found 81-year-old Elmer Chesser in reasonably good health Sunday morning after he was reported missing Friday night near Haddonfield Court in Powder Springs—officials said a missing persons alert and a dog team helped locate him due to his Alzheimer’s.

Marietta hosted Art in the Park on Labor Day weekend — a long-running festival where artists from near and far shared their work for nearly 40 years.

Governor Brian Kemp suspended Cobb Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor after her indictment on charges of destroying public records and violating her oath, effective immediately pending the case decision—her suspension follows a review commission finding that her actions harmed government recordkeeping.

The Cobb County Development Authority began the process to approve $25 million in tax-exempt bonds for a new multifamily affordable housing complex—this step is expected to create more affordable living options in our area.

The Georgia Department of Public Health released health inspection scores for Cobb County food service facilities from August 22 to August 28.

The scores ranged widely—from a low of 57 to a perfect 100—covering many establishments in Marietta and nearby communities.

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.