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Also on today's calendar: East Marietta 2026 Fall League and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Marietta Theatre Company and Cobb PARKS Announce Partnership for2027 Season at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre (cobbcountycourier.com) — Marietta Theatre Company is moving its 2027 season to the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre through a new partnership with Cobb County PARKS, nearly tripling audience capacity for local Broadway-style shows. Residents can reserve free seats for an Oct. 15 anniversary showcase that revisits favorite numbers, previews the new season, and invites community support through donations, volunteering, and sponsorships.
2. Georgia Caregiver Arrested After Toddler She Was Watching Wandered Off (ledger-enquirer.com) — Marietta police say a 3-year-old boy was found wandering alone near Franklin Gateway and Twin Brooks Drive before two passing women brought him to safety and helped officers locate his family. The child's caregiver was later arrested on child cruelty and reckless conduct charges, and authorities are praising residents and social media users whose quick actions helped resolve the case.
3. 'My name is Felipe, and I'm in need of a loving home!' (cobbcountycourier.com) — A two-year-old beige and white cat named Felipe is waiting for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services on Al Bishop Drive in Marietta. The shelter prefers appointment-based visits but still welcomes walk-ins for strays, lost pets, and reclaims, making it easy for Marietta families to meet Felipe or browse other animals ready for a permanent home.
4. New poll shows Jackson holds slight lead over Bottoms in governor's race (fox5atlanta.com) — Georgia's governor's race is tight, with a new poll showing Republican Rick Jackson holding a slim lead over Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms. Jackson recently skipped a Macon forum but defended the move while campaigning in Marietta, saying he's prioritizing direct voter outreach as both sides haggle over how many debates voters will see before Election Day.
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