Good morning, Marietta.

Michael Paris was named the 2025 East Cobb Citizen of the Year by the East Cobb Area Council yesterday.

Paris, CEO of the Council for Quality Growth, has led efforts to promote balanced growth in our community — his work supports local programs.

Butterscotch is a 1-year-old male ginger tabby and white domestic medium hair weighing 13 lbs now at Cobb County Animal Services Shelter at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta.

The shelter prefers that visitors schedule appointments for adoption visits + walk-ins are accepted.

Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta has Deedee, a 9-month-old female Labrador retriever with black and white coloring weighing 41 lbs available for adoption; visitors are encouraged to schedule appointments though walk-ins are welcome (the shelter is located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive).

Volunteers at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center carried on a beloved Thanksgiving tradition by assembling hundreds of pumpkin tray gifts (752 reasons to smile) for patients spending the holiday in the hospital.

The effort brought comfort (and hope) to many who were away from home.

Today local officers pulled over drivers during routine traffic stops and surprised them with Thanksgiving dinners—an effort to spread holiday cheer.

The program aims to bring the community together and encourage safe driving during the celebration.

Grace Resurrection Methodist Church at 1200 Indian Hills Parkway in Marietta announced the appointment of Rev.

Taylor Bacon as its new Associate Pastor—he will work alongside Senior Pastor Rev. James Williams.

Marietta native Christian Arredondo made his National Tour debut of The Outsiders at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre last night and will perform as understudy for Ponyboy and Johnny through Nov.

30 — he credits his high school drama program for inspiring his career.

South Cobb Regional Library will host a busy December with creative events like Hand Made for the Holidays on December 2nd, Adult Art Night on December 3rd, and a resume workshop on December 4th—offering hands-on art projects and helpful classes for both children and adults.

Over 100 kindergarteners from West Side Elementary in Marietta performed a Thanksgiving play last week — they wore pilgrim hats and turkey feathers made of construction paper.

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.

Sleighbells on the Square 5K

8-10 a.m. — Marietta Square — Registration fee applies — Embrace the holiday spirit at the 24th Annual Sleighbells on the Square 5K, 1K & Tot Trot.

3 Redneck Tenors: Christmas SPEC-TAC-YULE-AR

7:30-9 p.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a festive musical celebration with a mix of classic holiday songs and humorous spoofs.

The Nutcracker

2-3 p.m. — Jennie T. Anderson Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Clara's adventure in this enchanting ballet with live music.

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

8:45 p.m. — The Wimbish House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Christmas carols performed by the Magnolia String Quartet under candlelight.

Georgia Ballet - The Nutcracker

2:00-3:30 p.m. — Jennie T. Anderson Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical winter wonderland with The Nutcracker, featuring stunning choreography and Tchaikovsky’s music.