Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 51 degrees.
Monday: Partly to mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 53.
Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cobb & Douglas Public Health Offers Free Mosquito Larvicide Tablets (cobbcountycourier.com) — Marietta residents can pick up free mosquito larvicide tablets at the Marietta Public Health Center now through October 30 to help reduce West Nile virus risk around their homes. Cobb & Douglas Public Health is offering one six‑tablet pack per household, focusing on standing water that can't be drained and encouraging regular 'TIP 'n TOSS' cleanups.
• New Cobb County Business Licenses Issued Sept. 20-27 (cobbcountycourier.com) — Several new businesses tied to Marietta addresses just received Cobb County licenses, ranging from a Canton Road package store and used car dealer to local consultants, stables, and contractors. Residents may soon notice fresh options for food, services, and professional help in nearby unincorporated areas, as these companies begin operating under their newly issued permits.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
My friend's sister found this dog that had been hit by a car in the vicinity of chastain rd and Barrett pkwy. She took him to a vet and he seems to be ok. There was no chip. All the no kill shelters were full so the police took him to Cobb Animal Services. … (Nextdoor Sandy Plains)
Fox spotted in Hardage Farm Subdivision By Crossfire Ridge and Davidson around 6:30-8:00 am last few days Be careful with your kids and pets (Nextdoor Barrett Parkway)
Government Jobs posted a job opening for Part-Time Recreation Specialist - Arts Unit in Marietta. Apply here.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store posted a job opening for Cook in Marietta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marietta here.
🗞 Nearby News
Smyrna
Police share latest discovery in case of Georgia woman found dismembered (abc10.com)
DoorDash driver made deliveries before being found dismembered in plastic tub near teen's apartment: Family (meigsindypress.com)
'Gruesome crime': Neighbor charged with murder after Georgia DoorDash driver found dismembered (nbcnews.com)
Kennesaw
Kennesaw State Rises in U.S. News Rankings of Top Universities (newswise.com)
Metro Atlanta city opens new public safety building (wsbtv.com)
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