Good morning, Marietta.

Felipe is a 2-year-old male cat with beige/white fur at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta; pet visits are taken by appointment (walk-ins are welcome) at 1060 Al Bishop Drive.

The Center for Family Resources is celebrating 40 years of its Thanks for Giving Food Drive as neighbors, schools and businesses join efforts to ensure local families have the food they need.

The event highlights decades of community support in Marietta.

Marietta Theatre Company will bring its 2027 season to the Jennie T.

Anderson Theatre through a new partnership with Cobb PARKS. A free showcase lasting 90 minutes is set for Oct. 15 and will celebrate the 10th anniversary while revealing four upcoming shows.

This October, high school bands from Cobb County will perform at the 53rd Annual Cobb-Marietta Marching Band Exhibition (a cherished local event) in Marietta, showcasing musical talent and a festive spirit.

The Cobb County Courier launched a transportation quiz to test readers’ knowledge of local roads, early railroads, and automotive history.

Subscribers receive the quiz link + top local headlines daily via email.

Cobb County School District removed Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye from school libraries because its explicit passages were deemed unsuitable for students + Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said the decision is part of ongoing efforts to keep materials age-appropriate after over 30 titles were already removed.

Cobb County School Board approved a $1.2 million plan to expand its security dog program to include middle schools after incidents including a loaded firearm at Campbell Middle School — officials said purchases and training will begin soon.

A church donation has revitalized old instruments at JJ Daniell Middle School, giving music students a renewed opportunity to perform.

The support boosts the school's music program for future recitals.

Cobb County School District recently raised $1M for the American Heart Association, making it the first school district in the nation to meet such a goal.

The achievement came through a series of school-led fundraising events that showcased strong local support.