Good morning, Marietta.

Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta invites pet visits to meet Harry (a 1-year-old, 6-lb, neutered black domestic short hair cat) at 1060 Al Bishop Drive, with appointments preferred for smoother shelter operations.

The Cobb County Courier has moved its Saturday and Sunday quizzes to its main website with ten questions on local libraries + offering answer-key links to help residents learn more about the county.

Data from the Cobb County Tax Assessor shows October home sales in the Hillgrove High School attendance zone, with the record sale at $1,036,747 at 2093 FREESTONE WAY SW + the lowest sale at $286,990 at 3010 ANDORA DR, and the report was released in early December.

The Georgia Bulldogs won the SEC Championship on Saturday — local fans in Marietta celebrated the victory at neighborhood bars as the College Football Playoff bracket is set to be revealed later today.

If Georgia wins Saturday's SEC Championship, the Dawgs will earn a playoff bye and play in either the Sugar or Cotton Bowl; their seeding as No. 2 or No. 3 will depend on the Big Ten Championship outcome between Ohio State + Indiana.

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.

Holiday Movies at The Strand: It's A Wonderful Life

11:00 a.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Ticket details not provided — Enjoy the heartwarming classic 'It's A Wonderful Life' with popcorn and drinks.

White Elephant Christmas Run

8:30 AM – 2:30 PM — Etowah River Park — Entry fee varies — Celebrate Christmas Eve morning with a fun family-friendly run, sporting your best or ugliest holiday attire.

Homegrown Winter Jam Featuring Funk Cake and Davis & The Love

8-9:30 p.m. — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Tickets available — Celebrate the vibrant sounds of Funk Cake and Davis & The Love at this lively winter jam.

Champions - A Celebration of Queen

9:00 – 10:30 PM — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience iconic Queen hits including 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'Somebody to Love'.