Good morning, Marietta.

Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta offers Reign, an 11-month-old spayed hound with a tri+color coat, for adoption.

Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome, so pet lovers should book online + call to visit the shelter at 1060 Al Bishop Drive.

Local Lions Club volunteers helped at the AFLAC Kickoff Classic Fan Fest on Tuesday, Sept.

8, assisting visitors in making letters and bracelets for children at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and AFLAC Centers — they also gave away plastic clappers for Baylor and Auburn fans.

Metro Atlanta residents reported that rising train activity + ongoing construction are blocking safe walking routes in nearby neighborhoods.

They say limited pedestrian access is making daily trips tougher for locals.

Papa Johns has partnered with AMB Sports and Entertainment to offer fans a 50% discount after Falcons or United victories; the deal is accessed via Papa Johns app + website + Metro Atlanta locations, and the partnership kicks off with a booth at the Dirty Birds Rally on Sept.

18.

The iTHINK Community Foundation helped 520 children across Metro Atlanta prepare for the new school year with its annual School Ready Days initiative, partnering with local organizations (ensuring students have essential supplies).

The Courier invites residents to test their understanding of the county court system with a quiz on Probate Court from its Cobb County Explained series.

Readers are encouraged to review the article and retake the quiz to deepen their knowledge of local government.