Good morning, Marietta.

Cobb County Senior Services and Café Social House will open a new dining option at the Cobb County Senior Wellness Center in Marietta on Friday, October 3 at 11:30 a.m. (located at 1150 Powder Springs Street) and serve lunch weekdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with rotating meats, sides, vegetarian entrees, sandwiches and salads.

Multiple East Cobb businesses closed after a Sunday morning fire at a strip shopping center on Roswell Road.

Owl Repairs said the electrical fire—triggered by a lithium-ion battery—caused extensive smoke damage to nearby shops including Bookmiser new and used books while no injuries were reported.

A church in Austell was nearly destroyed on Tuesday by a fire that investigators say was set by a former member who sent threatening texts and left gas cans behind the building, and church leaders plan to rebuild with help from local officials.

During October, visitors to the William Root House will see the home decorated for a Victorian funeral event—bringing a unique touch of history to the museum.

The display aims to recreate the macabre style of past traditions for guests in Marietta.

Data released Tuesday shows that SAT scores at Cobb and Marietta City Schools increased significantly this year—indicating improved performance—according to the report.

Boy Scouts Troop 22 conducted its quarterly Adopt-A-Mile litter cleanup on Cooper Lake Road, removing 12 bags of trash and earning rewards for categories like unusual, largest, grossest, cutest and most litter collected—community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted photos and details that also mentioned help from scout leaders, District 4 City Councilwoman Patricia Auch and the Lions Club.

Governor Brian Kemp has denied the Cobb Election Board and Registration’s request to amend the special election date to fill the vacated seat left by former state Senator Jason Esteves.

Lawmakers face a potential government shutdown as the Georgia delegation remains split along party lines — the divide may delay funding deals needed to keep federal operations running.

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.

Comedy on the Square

8 p.m. — The Alley Stage — Ticket prices may vary — Experience world-class comedy with top-tier talent in an intimate setting that promises nonstop laughs.

Atlanta Tango Social Grand Opening

8:00 PM - 12:00 AM — Academy Ballroom Marietta — Learn tango basics before enjoying a classic Buenos Aires milonga under the guidance of Horacio Arcidiacono.

Weekly Comedy Open Mic Night

7-10 p.m. — The Alley Stage — $5 entry — Experience a night of non-stop laughter with a diverse lineup of comedians.

Halloween Celebration at Glover Park Brewery

2-11:55 p.m. — Glover Park Brewery — Kid and pet friendly — Celebrate Halloween with brews and festive fun at the brewery.