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1. COUNTY: A look into the county's proposed $174M state court project (newsbreak.com) — Marietta residents could see a new $174 million state court building rise just off Marietta Square if Cobb's 2028 SPLOST plan is approved, replacing the aging, overcrowded courthouse. Officials say the project would expand space, improve security, modernize technology, and eventually free the current building for more court services in the downtown judicial complex.
2. Annual Chalktoberfest draws international artists to Marietta (fox5atlanta.com) — Marietta residents can head to the Historic Marietta Square this weekend for Chalktoberfest, featuring free access to watch 80 chalk artists from around the world transform the sidewalks. A paid craft beer and wine festival runs Saturday afternoon, with proceeds supporting the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art, and festival hours spanning both Saturday and Sunday.
3. Cobb Chamber honors 2026 public safety award recipients (cobbcountycourier.com) — Marietta residents are being recognized for heroism, as the Cobb Chamber honored Marietta Fire Department Company 55 for rescuing two children during a dangerous domestic incident. The luncheon also spotlighted standout public safety work from Kennesaw, Austell, Acworth and countywide agencies, kicking off Public Safety Appreciation Week and underscoring how regional first responders support Marietta families every day.
4. 'My name is Moomoo, and I'm in need of a loving home!' (cobbcountycourier.com) — Marietta-area animal lovers can meet Moomoo, a 5‑month‑old brindle-and-white pit bull mix currently available for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services on Al Bishop Drive. The shelter prefers that potential adopters book appointments online but still welcomes walk‑ins, and offers flexible access for strays, lost pets, and reclaiming animals to better serve local families.
5. Search underway for stolen tuxedo kitten in Marietta (newsbreak.com) — Marietta neighbors are being asked to help find Peggy, a 5‑month‑old tuxedo kitten stolen from the Akers Mill Petco adoption area on September 19. Rescue group Pounce De Leon and Cobb police urge residents to monitor online rehoming and marketplace sites, share any screenshots or tips with the rescue, and avoid directly confronting potential suspects.
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