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Coffee in hand, Marietta? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Judge's late-night order pauses Cobb double-murder execution
  • Child found alone on Franklin Gateway raises safety concerns in Marietta
  • Which legendary Georgia musicians are coming to life in Marietta?

Also on today's calendar: East Marietta 2026 Fall League and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 71.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Judge Issues Stay Of Execution For GA Man Convicted Of Killing 2 (patch.com) — Residents in Cobb County, including Marietta, are watching closely as a judge temporarily halts the execution of Stacey Humphreys, convicted of killing two real estate agents in a Cobb model home in 2003. The stay stems from a new Georgia law allowing resentencing for abuse victims and ongoing appeals over whether Humphreys deserves a hearing, while his lawyers also challenge juror bias and clemency procedures.
   

2. Caregiver arrested after 3-year-old boy found wandering along busy road (wsbradio.com) — A 3-year-old boy was found wandering alone along busy Franklin Gateway in Marietta Monday night, prompting charges against his 22-year-old caregiver. Two women stayed with the child until police arrived, and officers later reunited him with family while warning how easily the situation could have turned tragic on the heavily traveled road.
   

3. 'Legendary Georgia Musicians' at MCMA is Jackie Dorsey's watercolor love letter (roughdraftatlanta.com) — Marietta Cobb Museum of Art will debut the watercolor exhibition "Legendary Georgia Musicians" on September 26, celebrating 22 performers with deep ties to the state. Running through December 13, the show features portraits by Athens artist Jackie Dorsey, charitable proceeds for Georgia music causes, and an opening reception from 6–8 p.m. with free admission for MCMA members.
   

4. Cobb County Quiz Challenges Your Knowledge of Local Roads (cobbcountycourier.com) — Cobb County readers can test how well they really know Marietta and nearby roads with a new Courier quiz that highlights local libraries, amphitheaters, Kennesaw Mountain access points, and tricky street name changes downtown. It's designed to be fun, educational, and a handy way to learn more about navigating everyday life around Marietta.
   

5. 'My name is Luna. Are you here to adopt me?' (cobbcountycourier.com) — A 7‑month‑old Siberian husky named Luna is currently available for adoption through Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta, with updated details on how appointments and walk‑ins work. The shelter explains when you need an appointment, how to reclaim or surrender pets, and where to see all adoptable animals before visiting the Al Bishop Drive facility.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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