Good morning, Marietta.

A tortoiseshell kitten aged 12 weeks is featured as Cat of the Day at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta.

Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred and residents can visit at 1060 Al Bishop Drive or call (770) 499-4136.

Cartier, a one-year-old spayed shepherd with a brown/black coat, is the featured Dog of the Day at the Cobb County Animal Services Shelter in Marietta.

The shelter recommends scheduling an appointment for pet visits at 1060 Al Bishop Drive while still welcoming walk-ins.

The Metro Atlanta American Legion unveiled a new 9/11 memorial today during a brief ceremony (at a local Marietta site) to honor those affected by the events.

Marietta community members honor the legacy of a Cobb graduate lost in the 9/11 attacks 25 years ago — a tribute that unites local reflection with a nationwide remembrance.

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced that 61 Cobb County high school students are semifinalists for next year’s scholarship program.

This honor underscores the academic strength of our local schools.

Marietta, Cobb County and Smyrna have issued proclamations for Constitution Week from Sept.

17-23 (with a Constitution Day celebration planned on Marietta Square).

Data from Georgia’s Online Analytical Statistical Information System Database (GASID) shows fatal drug overdoses in Cobb County dropped from 121 in 2024 to 89 in 2025.

A north Georgia lineman suffered a heart attack while restoring power from storms in Pennsylvania and remains hospitalized as community members raised over $12,000 to help him and his son + he did not receive paid sick leave.