Good morning, Marietta.

Marietta Schools Superintendent Grant Rivera will use his performance bonus to cover college application fees for all seniors at Marietta High on Oct.

9. He said his bonus shows support for teachers, staff + students, and any remaining funds will go to the Marietta Schools Foundation.

Cobb County DOT has active road and lane closures on multiple routes (for instance, Trickum Rd is closed for emergency drainage repairs) as part of ongoing construction and safety upgrades; some closures, started earlier, will continue into next year, impacting local traffic with detours in place.

Parents attended a public meeting where officials explained how Metro Atlanta redistricting could change school zones (affecting enrollment and resources) for local children.

The session offered clear insights on upcoming adjustments as the plan moves forward.

Mosquito tests at a metro Atlanta park detected West Nile virus on September 30, and local teams sprayed areas within a quarter-mile of the positive sample sites — health officials continue to monitor the situation.

Cobb County Animal Services welcomes adopters at its Marietta shelter with a new kitten called Sugar.

Appointments are preferred for pet visits while walk-ins are accepted at 1060 Al Bishop Drive.

BlazeSports America will host Georgia’s first USA Wheelchair Football League tournament on Oct.

3 and Oct. 4 at Town Center Mall in Kennesaw. The free two-day event features eight teams, including local host BlazeSports Atlanta Falcons, and aims to expand competitive adaptive sports.