Good morning, Marietta.

Ahead of the Marietta Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, Vietnam veteran Victor Katsumi Higgins received a Quilt of Valor sewn by his daughter as recognition for his service.

Marietta honored its veterans Saturday as residents, families, and friends lined Roswell Street + Marietta Square to celebrate service members during the annual parade.

On Friday, November 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Marietta Square will host a Candlelight Shopping Event that invites locals and visitors to explore small shops and restaurants—local businesses will offer artisan gifts and specialties for the holiday season.

A reworked article tells of a lady driver in 1911 who drove from downtown Atlanta to Lithia Springs through Mableton and Austell in 45 minutes using a road still under development—featuring an early version of a highway near today's US 78/278 crossing.

The Cobb County Courier moved its weekend quizzes about the City of Marietta to its main website on November 9 and expanded them to ten questions to help educate local readers—each quiz includes links to explore the answers.

Today, the Georgia Department of Human Services announced that eligible Georgians will receive partial SNAP benefits this month—this follows new federal directives.

The Georgia Department of Public Health released inspection scores for restaurants, school cafeterias, hotels and other food services in Cobb County from October 31 to November 6 & scores ranged from 65 to 100 across facilities.

Channel 2 sports director Zach Klein cast his vote in the AP Top 25 poll as the only local TV reporter with a vote (65 media panel members select the rankings) while Georgia, which won its Saturday game against Mississippi State, is expected to rank high; his ballot will be published online (details will be available soon).

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.

Marietta Square Farmers Market

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Marietta Square Farmers Market — Free entry — Browse fresh produce and unique local goods from a variety of vendors.

Georgia Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Pops

3-5 p.m. — Marietta Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the joy of the season with festive favorites, heartwarming classics, and a special appearance by Santa Claus.