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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:

  • Running a c-store? See what's coming to Cobb Convention Center
  • Thinking about a dog? Meet Cartier waiting in Marietta

Also on today's calendar: Adventure Awaits! Movie Music for the Whole Family and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Periods of sun with a t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 71.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• HRA C-Store Connect 2026: Southeast's Biggest C-Store Expo — Food & Beverage Magazine (fb101.com) — Marietta will host the 2026 HRA C-Store Connect Trade Show at the Cobb Convention Center on September 17, drawing thousands of convenience-store operators from across the Southeast. Local business owners can meet more than 225 vendors, secure show-only pricing on key categories like foodservice and POS systems, and enter raffles and giveaways totaling over $50,000 in prizes.
   

• 'My name is Cartier, and I'm so excited about the prospect of going home with you!' (cobbcountycourier.com) — Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta is featuring Cartier, a young spayed female shepherd mix, as a potential new family member for local adopters. Marietta residents can visit the shelter on Al Bishop Drive, where appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome, to meet Cartier or other pets and learn about updated adoption and surrender procedures.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    Found on September 6, 2026 in Marietta, GA 30008 near Windy Hill Rd. Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor Courtland Oaks)
  • More pretties from the yard!
    I didn't expect visitors the same day that the feeder went out. I never had any luck with hummingbirds. I love GA! (Nextdoor Bryant Lane)
  • Humana posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist in Marietta. Apply here.
  • Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Remote Property & Casualty Licensed Insurance Representative - Non-Sales in Marietta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marietta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Smyrna

  • Smyrna to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks (cobbcountycourier.com)
  • Match Magic selects 31 Cobb nonprofits for 2026 holiday giving campaign (saportareport.com)
  • iTHINK Community Foundation Helps 520 Metro Atlanta Children Get Ready for School (metroatlantaceo.com)

Kennesaw

  • Powerball ticket worth $50K sold in Calhoun during Monday drawing (fox5atlanta.com)

Ok Marietta! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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