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Also, don't miss Holiday Bazaar on the Marietta Patch calendar

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Greetings Marietta! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Interested in teaching marketing part-time at Chattahoochee Tech this fall?
  • How did Marietta Local score on its latest health inspection?
  • How to meet Susie at Cobb County's Marietta shelter

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Bazaar and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, temps: high: 65, low: 60.
  • Sunday: A couple of morning t-storms, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Marketing Adjunct Instructor (georgia.gov) — Chattahoochee Technical College is hiring a part-time Marketing adjunct instructor, with classes taught across multiple campuses that serve Marietta-area students. Applicants need at least a master's-level marketing background or MBA with marketing experience, and will earn $2,200 per course with an anticipated start in November 2026 and no state benefits.
   

2. Cobb County Restaurant Report Card – 10/06/2026 (newsbreak.com) — Cobb health inspectors recently checked five restaurants, including Marietta Local on Roswell Street, which earned a perfect 100. Other inspected spots in Smyrna, Atlanta, and Acworth received grades ranging from low 80s to high 90s, giving Marietta diners a quick snapshot of nearby food safety scores.
   

3. 'My name is Susie. Are you here to adopt me?' (cobbcountycourier.com) — Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta is spotlighting Susie, a one-year-old tri-color terrier available for adoption, and has updated how you can visit the shelter. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome for adoptions, while strays, lost pets, and reclaims don't need appointments at all, making it easier for Marietta residents to find or welcome a furry family member.
   

4. Cobb County Haunted House is just $5 — with a special 'no-scare' evening for little kids (atlantaonthecheap.com) — Marietta residents can enjoy a budget-friendly Haunted House at Jim R. Miller Park for just $5, with multiple evenings of spooky fun in late October 2026. The county-run attraction features live scare actors and special effects, plus an All-Inclusive Night on October 28 that offers low-scare and no-scare sessions tailored for young children and guests with sensory needs.
   

5. FREE! Trunk-or-Treat and inflatable corn maze in East Cobb on October 24th (atlantaonthecheap.com) — Families in Marietta can plan ahead for a free Trunk-or-Treat at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection on Paper Mill Road on October 24. From 4 to 6 p.m., kids can enjoy costumes, candy, carnival games, and a full-size inflatable corn maze, with organizers emphasizing that everyone in the community is welcome, not just church members.
   

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  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(05740) - 1721 Powder Springs Road SW, Suite 104 in Marietta. Apply here.
  • Krispy Kreme posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Marietta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marietta here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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