Good morning, Marietta.

Mozarella is a 3-month-old black and white domestic medium hair kitten weighing 1 lb and available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services Shelter in Marietta.

Adopters are asked to schedule an appointment online or visit the shelter as walk-ins are welcome.

On Tuesday evening, LiveSafe Resources hosted A Fashion Affair at The Foxglove in Marietta and raised over $50,000 to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence — Cobb County Solicitor General Makia Metzger chaired the fundraiser.

Today, community members and Preston Fant's family gathered in Marietta for a memorial service honoring the fallen firefighter — remembered for his bravery in the line of duty.

Hyundai said it will spend $2.7 billion to bring 3,000 new jobs to Georgia as part of its plan to expand local production—part of its vision to make more cars at home by 2030.

Families in Marietta and metro Atlanta will enjoy a week of events featuring live music, art exhibits, and food festivals—among them, the North Georgia State Fair at Jim R.

Miller Park. Many activities offer cultural celebrations and local entertainment throughout the weekend.

Cobb County Schools placed several teachers and staff on administrative leave after they allegedly posted social media comments that praised a school shooter linked to Charlie Kirk—two employees were terminated.

Officials said the district launched an investigation and stressed the issue is not about political beliefs.

Custodians in Marietta City Schools received $1,000 bonus checks on Thursday — a thank-you from state officials for their hard work.

Drought returned to metro Atlanta on September 18 as some counties entered Level 1 drought while the rest of the area stayed abnormally dry, affecting streamflow and farming.

Farmers in southwest Georgia face hard times with peanuts and cattle at risk from low water levels—experts say some rain next week might bring relief but dry conditions could continue into winter.

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.

90's Rock Tribute with B4Y2K

9:30 PM — Dixie Tavern — $10 Cover — Experience the energetic sounds of 90's rock with B4Y2K at Dixie Tavern.

Chalktoberfest 2025

12-5 p.m. — Marietta Square — Free entry — Experience the creativity of chalk art in the heart of Marietta with the annual Chalktoberfest.

Marietta HarvestFest

9 AM – 5 PM — Marietta Square — Free entry — A family-friendly festival with crafts, contests, and Halloween fun awaits everyone.