Good morning, Marietta.

On October 18, families, friends and community supporters gathered at Laurel Park to celebrate recovery at Cobb County Drug Treatment Court’s Second Annual Summer BBQ—an event that showed the community's support for positive change.

Marietta's Cobb County Animal Services featured Nala as the Courier’s Dog of the Day— a one-year-old shepherd with yellow gold and white short hair available for adoption, while the shelter now prefers appointments for pet visits.

Elias is a 5 month old male tabby kitten in the Cobb County Animal Services shelter in Marietta available for adoption in cage pent 5.

The shelter now encourages scheduling an appointment online+ walk-ins to help manage pet visits effectively.

UPS will install air conditioning in 5,000 delivery trucks in the hottest regions including Georgia+final locations for these upgrades are still being determined to improve driver safety.

Marietta's historic William Root House is hosting a Victorian funeral exhibit this Halloween season to honor Leonard Simpson, who died nearly 170 years ago.

The exhibit—featuring decor like black crêpe, mourning jewelry and antique embalming equipment—is available during daytime tours with special flashlight tours on Saturday evenings.

Marietta City Schools Board of Education was recognized with the Georgia School Boards Association’s Exemplary Board Recognition— the highest honor for a board in the state— marking its third win in a row.

Chattahoochee Tech Foundation raised a record $100,253 at its annual Dueling Pianos fundraiser to support scholarships and emergency aid for students facing financial hardship—this event shows a strong commitment to local education.

The fundraiser marked a high point for community efforts that help students in need.

State health officials approved Wellstar Health’s plan for a new hospital in Acworth — a 230-bed facility with eight operating rooms and 70 emergency room bays — and the planning phase began today.

The project is expected to bring about 1,500 new jobs to the community.

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.

Annual Gem & Mineral Show

10 AM – 6 PM — Cobb County Civic Center — Free admission — A three-day extravaganza for rock and mineral enthusiasts with activities for the whole family.