Good morning, Marietta.

Scooby, a male tan and white shepherd aged 11 months who weighs 41 lbs, is available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta.

Appointments are preferred (walk-ins are welcome) to help the shelter serve pet adopters and those reclaiming lost pets.

Battle & Brew closed its location at The Battery effective immediately after operating for less than two years since its Jan.

26 opening as a gaming community bar and restaurant for all ages — its Sandy Springs branch remains open.

Marietta Square's Italian restaurant Piastra is closing and will reopen as a café and grocery store in January.

Ben and Seth Gjuka have opened two Italian eateries on Avenue East Cobb in Marietta: Luga is a sleek restaurant serving dinner that will add lunch after the holidays, and Giulia is a casual bakery open daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. that offers fresh sandwiches.

The county has approved 7 Brew, a new drive-thru breakfast and coffee shop set for Sandy Plains Road in northeast Cobb.

The chain will soon serve residents with fast breakfast and coffee options + exciting new choices.

According to AAA’s report, gasoline prices in Georgia dropped two cents to $2.74 per gallon for regular unleaded, with Cobb County rates slightly lower at $2.733 (showing a steady decline).

National averages also fell to $2.85 amid holiday travel.

Kennesaw State senior Anna Spruill will end her penultimate semester on a high note after receiving a national scholarship from CVS Health.

The award recognizes her academic achievements as she nears graduation.

The Cobb County Water System reported a 1,540-gallon sewage overflow on Dec.

21 that affected parts of Marietta. The agency is reviewing the incident to prevent future issues.

The Georgia Department of Public Health released this week’s health inspection scores for Cobb County food service facilities for December 12 to 18, 2025 (including several Marietta locations).

Scores ranged from 60 to 100, giving residents current insight into local safety standards.

Herman, a 1-year-old orange tabby/white neutered male cat weighing 6 lbs, is featured as the Courier’s Cat of the Day at Cobb County Animal Services Shelter in Marietta (located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive) and is ready for a loving home with adoption appointments preferred though walk-ins welcome.

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a 16-home development for seniors aged 55+ in southwest Cobb, with the project set to provide new housing options for older residents.

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'.