Good morning, Marietta.

Hanukkah celebrations kicked off Sunday night with family-friendly candle lightings and activities across metro Atlanta and in Marietta locals joined the Gelt Drop and Menorah Lighting at Avenue East Cobb at 5:30 p.m.

The Courier now offers a quiz that challenges residents to test their knowledge of Cobb County's cities; the daily newsletter version changes to a 10-question online quiz on Saturdays and Sundays with answer explanations.

A Waymo driverless car ignored a stopped school bus sign in metro Atlanta — prompting state officials and school groups to urge a pause until the company improves its software for school zones.

Waymo said it will recall its system to address these errors.

A 1926 Cordele Dispatch article reported that the Senate approved a commission to study turning the Kennesaw Mountain battlefield into a national military park.

The commission — made up of one Army Engineer Corps member and two veterans from each side — was set to report its findings by next November with a $5,000 appropriation to cover expenses.

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper said the Hurricane Helene block grant program will soon open for farmers and ranchers impacted by last year’s $6.5 billion in losses (pending USDA approval).

FEMA announced $350 million in aid to support relief efforts, and producers should check the department website for enrollment dates.

Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and food services were posted from Dec.

5 to Dec. 11. Most locations (including Marietta, Smyrna, and Austell) earned top scores while a few scored below 90.

October home sales in the Pope High attendance zone showed that properties sold from $450,000 & $1,875,000, with records from the Cobb County Tax Assessor’s website detailing addresses, sale dates, and square footage.

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'.