Good morning, Marietta.

Cobb County Public Library has expanded its ukulele lending program by adding 10 donated instruments at Switzer and Gritters libraries—offering residents free access to community music programs and beginner classes.

Marietta Art in the Park returns this Labor Day weekend at Marietta Square for its 40th edition.

The festival features art displays and live performances that celebrate local creativity.

Cobb Courier released Part 1 of its quiz series (an educational tool) on Sept.

2 to help readers learn which level of government handles local, state and federal functions. The free quiz is sent with daily local headlines to subscribers.

Cobb County DOT is operating multiple road and lane closures across the county including on Kimberly Dr, Old Floyd Rd, and Powers Ferry Rd due to construction and emergency repairs until later this week.

Motorists must follow posted detours + check with local updates.

After an isolated measles outbreak at a metro Atlanta daycare, Dr. Pip Spandorfer (pediatrician at Focus Pediatrics) says an extra vaccine is not needed for kids since those under a year receive maternal antibodies and the standard shot covers older infants.

DECAL requires vaccination records for child care enrollment.

Monkie, a 1-year-old red/white Shiba Inu (24 lbs), is in need of a forever home at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta.

The shelter now prefers scheduled appointments for pet visits though walk-ins are welcome and is located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive.