Good morning, Marietta.

Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day is a 1-year-old spayed female boxer named Evie in need of a loving home at the shelter in Marietta—Cobb Animal Services.

The shelter now prefers appointments to help manage pet visits and staffing needs.

Yesterday, Cobb County posted lists on its website to guide residents facing hunger amid job cuts and SNAP benefit suspensions.

Marietta donors can drop off nonperishable food and hygiene products at several designated sites—such as MUST Donation Center on Field Parkway and Switzer Library on Roswell Street—with hours varying by location.

Kennesaw State University engineering faculty members Youngguk Seo and Jayhyun Kwon were named Fellows of the American Society of Civil Engineers — an honor given to only about 3% of ASCE members.

Seo has advanced projects using geothermal energy for safer roads while Kwon contributed nearly 25 years to geotechnical research — a recognition that highlights their leadership in civil engineering.

A Cobb County Superior Court judge overturned the Cobb Board of Education's decision to expel a middle school student who allegedly used a district-issued computer to warn fellow students.

Federal SNAP funding was frozen during the government shutdown—jeopardizing monthly benefits and job training services for north Georgia residents.

Goodwill of North Georgia is using private funds to keep its commercial driver’s license program running so workers like Guy Hoops can continue meeting work requirements despite a dwindling SNAP balance.

Parents in Marietta are reexamining AI safety after a teen died in April following troubling interactions with ChatGPT as his father testified about the dangerous impact on his mental health.

OpenAI data show that over 1 million users show signs of suicidal planning each week — experts and parents call for stronger safeguards to protect children.

GG is a one year old black domestic medium hair cat weighing 9 lbs and highlighted as the Cat of the Day at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta—visitors can book appointments or walk in at 1060 Al Bishop Drive to meet him.

For more details, call 770 499 4136.

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.

A Sage Christmas Musical Revue

3:00-4:30 p.m. — Marietta’s NEW Theatre in the Square — $36.00 - $64.75 — Celebrate the season with a festive blend of holiday tunes performed by the Sage Ensemble.

The Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour

Various times — Marietta Welcome Center — $30-35 — Explore beautifully decorated private homes in the Kennesaw Avenue Neighborhood during this cherished annual holiday event.

A Sage Christmas Musical Revue

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Marietta’s NEW Theatre in the Square — Ticket information not provided — Enjoy a heartwarming musical revue featuring beloved holiday tunes from classics to contemporary hits.