Good morning, Marietta.

Fall festivals are kicking off across metro Atlanta with events featuring pumpkin patches, parades and costume contests.

Marietta’s Annual HarvestFest returns on October 18 at Glover Park at Historic Marietta Square—offering arts, crafts and contest fun.

A six-year-old girl from McGarity Elementary School died on a field trip to Carlton Farms after she was found unresponsive in a pool & officials are investigating the accident.

Publix confirmed it allows open carry in its Georgia stores per state law—its policy is the same as in Florida—and said it will involve law enforcement if a customer creates a dangerous situation.

The Marietta City Council approved a request to build a new structure on Marietta Square—one that will house a Ted’s Montana Grill.

Marietta will host Chalktoberfest on Sunday—organized by the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art—where professional chalk artists will create large, temporary murals on Marietta Square—bringing vivid, three-dimensional designs—and offer families more than 120 craft beers, wines and ciders plus a special kids’ chalk area.

In May 1947, the Silver Comet train began service from New York to Birmingham with actress Jean Parker christening it with a champagne bottle as veteran reporter Ralph McGill covered the event — marking over twenty-one years of service that later led to the tracks becoming the Silver Comet Trail. Seaboard Air Line Railroad operated the service after a naming contest win by Mrs. Emmet Sprague Newman.

State Rep. Gabriel Sanchez will visit Quadrilingual Academy today to celebrate Georgia Pre-K week and Hispanic Heritage Month—he will read a book in Spanish to students and tour booths that show the food, music, and culture of Spanish speaking countries.

Metro Atlanta faced a rapid flash drought with only 4% of usual fall rain measured and Level D2 conditions spreading to nearby counties as of October 9—Pike County officials put water restrictions in place; experts warn that tougher fire risks and earlier fall changes may follow if the drought continues with La Niña set to bring drier winter conditions.

Cobb County named a finalist for its next police chief.

The candidate is a longtime veteran who retired after decades of service in both Dekalb and Cobb, rising from patrol officer to deputy chief, and he did not provide salary details—investigations into his tenure are ongoing.

A friendly calico kitten aged 8 weeks is available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services Shelter in Marietta.

The shelter at 1060 Al Bishop Drive—which prefers appointments but welcomes walk-ins—can be reached by calling 770 4994136.

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.