Good morning, Marietta.

11Alive and The Salvation Army of Metro Atlanta will host the 43rd Holiday Can-A-Thon on Dec.

5—community members will drop off canned goods and non-perishable items at five metro Atlanta sites, and groups such as schools, offices, churches, and clubs will need to register and volunteer in advance.

Two former Dairy Queen managers in Acworth were charged with theft, forgery, and payroll fraud after an audit uncovered that they redirected $44,000 from the restaurant—one turned himself in while the other was arrested.

The Cobb County Water System reported an estimated 5,800 gallon wastewater sewer overflow on September 4 — no additional details have been released.

Ray Hamel of Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park said new summit road access rules will begin in 2026—visitors will need to follow the updated guidelines when reaching the summit.

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.

Georgia BMX Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2025

2-4 p.m. — Camps Kitchen and Bar — $61.60 — Celebrate the latest inductees into the Georgia BMX Hall of Fame at this annual ceremony.

Music in the Park

4-6 p.m. — East Cobb Park — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of live music from local duo Rusted Melody in a community setting.