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Cheers Marietta! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Need help navigating Georgia Medicaid for aging parents?
  • How Match Magic could boost Marietta nonprofits this holiday season
  • Thinking about a kitten? Meet Jinx at Cobb's Marietta shelter.

Also on today's calendar: Labor Day Weekend: 40th Annual Marietta Art in the Park and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sweltering heat, with a high of 97 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. ACAP Cobb & Cherokee to Host Program on Georgia Medicaid Programs and Benefits (cobbcountycourier.com) — Family caregivers in Marietta can attend a free Medicaid workshop on September 17 at Covenant Presbyterian Church on Canton Road, focused on Georgia-specific eligibility and benefits. You'll get practical guidance on paperwork, finding providers, and advocating for aging parents' care, with time to ask questions and connect with other local caregivers.
   

2. 31 nonprofits selected for 2026 Match Magic as community campaign enters fourth year (cobbcountycourier.com) — Marietta residents will see several local nonprofits, including PORCH Marietta and The Strand Theatre, featured in Cobb Community Foundation's 2026 Match Magic holiday giving campaign. Running Nov. 10 through Dec. 1, the effort pairs training, publicity, and a large matching pool so donations from neighbors can go further for organizations serving Cobb's basic needs, youth, housing, and more.
   

3. "My name is Jinx. Are you here to adopt me?" (cobbcountycourier.com) — A black kitten named Jinx is waiting for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta, where the shelter now prefers appointments but still welcomes walk-ins. Local families can browse adoptable pets online, schedule visits anytime, or stop by the Al Bishop Drive facility to meet potential new companions and ask staff about the updated intake and reclaim procedures.
   

4. Man accused of setting Cobb County Flock cameras on fire taken into custody, deputies say (cbsnews.com) — An arrest has been made in a string of fires that damaged Flock license plate reader cameras in Cobb County, and investigators say the suspect is also linked to similar incidents in Marietta and Henry County. Local readers may see this case shape future debates over camera use, privacy concerns, and how police balance safety with constitutional protections.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Cancer Kitty still going strong!
    Its been over a year since Charlie was diagnosed with small cell lymphoma. He is given medicine daily and we let him eat whatever he wants to gain… (Nextdoor Bryant Lane)
  • I've been getting more and more into trying different restaurants lately.
    Right now I'm looking for a good pizza spot or Italian restaurant. Any recommendations? (Nextdoor Beacon Hill)
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Meter Services Technician II in Marietta. Apply here.
  • Amazing Lash Studio posted a job opening for Lash Technician - Esthetician / Cosmetologist in Marietta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marietta here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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