Good morning, Kennesaw.

Lulu, a 2-year-old female white chihuahua, is featured as Dog of the Day at Cobb County Animal Services and available for adoption at 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta (appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome).

Cobb County Courier ran a quiz on Oct.

9 that tests knowledge of key local acronyms for programs, law enforcement, and infrastructure projects. The quiz, which includes links for extra learning (check below for details), helped residents better understand county operations.

Cobb County crews are preparing for Hurricane Isaias by clearing storm drains and coordinating with utility teams as residents are advised to plan ahead for flooding and downed trees & possible power outages.

Extra teams will be on standby this weekend as conditions may worsen.

The Georgia Department of Transportation canceled the Oct.

9-12 I-285 lane closure between South Atlanta Road and South Cobb Drive due to forecast heavy rain plus rescheduled the full closure to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, weather permitting.

Acworth resident and UGA grad student Andraes Hubbard wrote a letter urging Georgia and Amerigroup to review a 30% reimbursement cut that could limit foster children’s access to autism therapy—raising concerns about timely care for vulnerable kids.

An analysis of the Braves' 2026 season finds that their NL East win came with high payroll for injured players & costly roster issues, making fixes crucial for a strong 2027 postseason push.