Good morning, Marietta.

Cobb County is offering several weekend events—South Cobb Library hosts a hygiene products drive on Friday and Sunday, The Alley Stage presents live comedy on Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Atlanta Ballet’s The Nutcracker runs through Saturday, and the Christmas tree recycling program accepts live trees until Jan. 3.

Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta now welcomes families to meet Amanda, a 2-year-old brown and white labrador retriever available at 1060 Al Bishop Drive.

Appointments are preferred for a smoother visit + walk-ins are accepted for pet adoption.

Rosemary Buckley collects baby clothes and layettes (bundles of essentials) year-round to help local families get the items they need in Marietta.

Christina Rogers, Marietta’s newest Ward 6 school board member, said she welcomes being given clear responsibilities (she plans to tackle local education challenges) as she begins work to support Marietta schools.

She aims to address key issues and shape a better future for students.

Penny is a 2-year-old spayed tabby/white cat looking for a loving home at Cobb County Animal Services on 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta.

The shelter now prefers appointments for pet visits but welcomes walk-ins and answers calls at (770) 499-4136.

The Cobb County Tax Assessor website released November 2025 home sales data for the Pebblebrook High attendance zone (listing property addresses, sale prices, dates, and house sizes).

The highest sale was $600,000 at 6415 Century Park Pl and the lowest was $128,000 at 300 Flagstone Way, with sales ranging from 11/03/25 to 11/26/25.

A November report details home sales in Cobb County’s Kell High zone, showing sale prices from $198,567 to $1,469,250 that closed between Nov.

3 and Nov. 26. The sales data were finalized and released weeks later for local buyers to review market trends.

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'.

Landslide: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

8 PM – 12 AM — Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a nostalgic tribute to the legendary sounds of Fleetwood Mac.

Painting on Tap

4-6 p.m. — 3 Amigos Mexican Bar & Grill — Ticket includes drink and supplies — Unleash your creativity with a fun painting class for all skill levels.