Good morning, Marietta.

Mellow, a male black shepherd aged 8 months old and weighing 46 lbs, is available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta at 1060 Al Bishop Drive; visitors may book appointments online or drop in as walk-ins (call 770 499 4136 for questions).

A new local article explains how the 1832 land lottery divided Cherokee territory that later became Cobb County (detailing rules on lot eligibility and land sections) and notes that this process preceded the forced removal of Cherokee residents.

Award-winning children's author Rosemary Wells will visit Marietta on Oct.

29 for two public appearances at Cobb County Libraries & share her famous Max and Ruby series with local readers.

A new report from Environment Georgia found PFAS, known as forever chemicals, at all 20 tested sites including four on the Chattahoochee, raising concerns about metro Atlanta's drinking water.

Environmental advocates call on lawmakers to limit PFAS use + boost testing to assess potential health risks.

The Cobb Courier Quiz challenges local residents to answer five questions about which county offices manage key services like pothole repair and property assessments.

Subscribers receive a daily email with the quiz and top headlines.

Cobb commissioners placed the zoning application for a planned 60-home subdivision under review after citing concerns over stormwater drainage and inconsistent plans in southwest Marietta.

The board will reassess the proposal to address these issues.

The Cobb Board of Commissioners approved a 282-unit apartment complex at the old Mountasia site in Town Center Tuesday.

The developer will begin construction on two apartment buildings (replacing the former go-kart track).