Good morning, Marietta.

Marietta residents can adopt Machiavellia, a 4-month-old gray domestic short hair from Cobb County Animal Services, by visiting 1060 Al Bishop Drive where appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome; call (770) 499-4136 for more details.

A mother from British Columbia recalled how Six Flags victim Hassan Kariem, a beloved IT manager at Wesley International Academy, comforted her 5-year-old daughter during difficult school mornings with PANS (a condition causing panic attacks) and later appeared at the school to offer reassurance.

Mars Hill Presbyterian Church opened its first-ever pumpkin patch yesterday at its Mars Hill Road site in Acworth (welcoming families for fall fun).

Cobb County Public Library launched Cobb Library Magazine which showcases community stories, events, art & local discounts.

The inaugural Fall/Winter issue is available now at all 15 library locations, highlighting library programs, local history and innovative resources.

The inaugural Cumberland Art Festival will take place this weekend in Cobb County, featuring live music and art by local talent — a debut event that promises vibrant cultural displays for the community.

Marietta Wine Market Expo returns on Oct.

18 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Marietta Educational Gardens for its 20th-year celebration, offering over 200 wines, food, live music (and local artist displays).

The Cobb County Courier runs a weekly geography quiz that challenges readers to answer questions on local mountains, watersheds, and urban areas.

Subscribers receive the quiz link with top headlines via the Courier newsletter & are encouraged to explore additional online resources.

Marietta's Life University named chiropractor Dr. Brian Kelly as its new president on Oct.

14. He brings over 30 years of experience and will assume his role next month, replacing interim president Dr. Lee Skinkle.

Cobb County DOT reports active road and lane closures due to construction projects + projects include a full closure on Old Floyd Rd for a bridge widening and emergency drainage repairs on Trickum Rd, with additional work on Canton, Davis, and Due West Roads to improve traffic flow.