Good morning, Marietta.

On October 17, Hosea Helps launched its 54th holiday campaign to serve over 30,000 families before Martin Luther King Jr. Day—offering meal boxes and hot food to seniors, the homeless and families in need.

Volunteers at its southwest Atlanta warehouse are preparing to receive food donations—a move supported by a $60,000 donation from Kroger amid rising grocery prices and a government shutdown.

A fire at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church on October 17 caused minor damage to pews and smoke in the chapel when paper near painting lights ignited—firefighters quickly put out the fire—and no one was hurt.

Georgia Power will ask state regulators next week for approval to add nearly 10 gigawatts of power (sufficient for new data centers) to the grid to meet future demand.

The Public Service Commission will hold a hearing Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. (Some customers worry their bills may go up.)

On Nov. 5, Glover Park Brewery in Marietta will host a pediatric cancer research benefit from 6–9 p.m. Organizers Jenn Hobby Rivera and Marietta City Schools superintendent Grant Rivera will launch a new Reese’s Fund at the event featuring a silent auction, food, a DJ and kids' activities, along with a symbolic bell ringing to mark triumph over cancer.

Cobb County Courier's Dog of the Day, Oliver (a 1-year-old smoke/white shepherd weighing 67 lbs), is available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services on Al Bishop Drive in Marietta.

The shelter prefers appointments but welcomes walk-ins.

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.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Marietta’s NEW Theatre in the Square — $27.44 - $51.94 — Enjoy a hilarious battle of cons on the glamorous French Riviera.