Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: How Marietta High pushed graduation rates to a record 95 percent

Also check out Marietta Square First Friday Art Walk on the Marietta Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Friday October 2nd Patch AM
Friday October 2nd Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hey there, Marietta! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Marietta High pushed graduation rates to a record 95 percent
  • How Marietta police discovered 15 children in one crowded apartment
  • Meet the Marietta rescue pups looking for their forever homes

Also on today's calendar: Drag Bingo and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

From our Partner
Today's Marietta Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile - America's Best Mobile Network, according to Ookla Speedtest. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Marietta Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Marietta. Advertisement

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 72 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cobb County, Marietta Schools Post Record 2026 Graduation Rates (cobbcountycourier.com) — Marietta High School's graduation rate just hit a record 95.1%, up sharply from last year and far above its 2019 level, making it one of metro Atlanta's biggest success stories. Cobb County Schools also reached a record 90.9%. District leaders say they're proud but still focused on helping the remaining students, especially those with disabilities, finish on time.
   

• 3 charged after police say 15 children in apartment lived in 'deplorable' conditions (local12.com) — Marietta police removed 15 children from a two-bedroom apartment after a welfare check found what investigators called deplorable living conditions, including overcrowding and minimal food. Three adults now face dozens of child cruelty and related charges and are being held without bond, while state child welfare workers have relocated the children to safer settings.
   

• Adoptable (Official) Georgia Dogs for September 30, 2026 (gapundit.com) — Several rescue dogs, including shy sisters Madi and Stevi Peeps, plus Pam and Dolly, are available now through the Ozzie Albies Foundation in Marietta. Each pup has a different personality and needs, from timid, dog-confident puppies to an energetic young adult. Local families ready for training and patience can apply to give them permanent homes.
   

📸 Around Marietta

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Marietta

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Marietta Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Marietta PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • update: lucas has been reunited with his owner thank you to everyones help
    lost dog found at rural king on east west connector. he is safe and being well taken care of as of now! if you have any information on who's dog this… (Nextdoor Walnut Circle)
  • Who cat dis is?
    On Odins way and Karls Gate round 5:15. You're not allowed to read this without an obnoxious Southern Twang. (Nextdoor Princeton Lakes)
  • University System of Georgia posted a job opening for Custodian - South Kennesaw Campus in Marietta. Apply here.
  • Rainbow Shops posted a job opening for Junior Assistant Manager in Marietta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marietta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Smyrna

  • QXO Volunteers Help Repair Smyrna Senior's Home (roofingcontractor.com)
  • Join us to celebrate the launch of AJC Varsity Crown and talk recruiting (ajc.com)
  • Bride Who is Blind Asks Her Wedding Guests to Wear Eye Masks So They Can Experience the Ceremony the Way She Does (newsbreak.com)

Kennesaw

  • Kennesaw man charged with destroying Flock cameras in Cobb County (fox5atlanta.com)
  • Kennesaw State Expands On-Campus Residential Housing with the Opening of The Summit II (metroatlantaceo.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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Marietta