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Hi there, Marietta! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Marietta’s K9 Barney is changing classrooms and crisis response
  • Thinking of a dog? Meet Jughead waiting in Marietta
  • Why Tin Lizzy’s East Cobb in unincorporated Marietta just shut its doors

Also on today's calendar: Freddie B pays Tribute to Johnny Taylor and Lou Rawls and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Mariettafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one volcano say to the other volcano? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 63, low: 46.
  • Tuesday: Some sun, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police K9 ‘Barney' connects with metro Atlanta students in classroom (wsbtv.com) — Marietta’s own police K9 Barney is quietly reshaping how local students, crime victims, and even people in crisis are supported. Working alongside Senior Officer Paul Hill in Marietta schools and investigations, this specially trained lab comforts kids during grief, court testimony, and forensic interviews, all funded through community donations and outreach.
   

2. 'My name is Jughead. Are you here to adopt me?' (cobbcountycourier.com) — If you’re thinking about adopting a dog in Marietta, Cobb County Animal Services has a six‑month‑old pit bull mix named Jughead ready for a forever home. The shelter on Al Bishop Drive outlines flexible visit options, preferring appointments but welcoming walk‑ins for most adoption and reclaim needs.
   

3. 4 popular metro Atlanta restaurants closed by management group (atlantanewsfirst.com) — Residents near East Cobb should know Tin Lizzy’s East Cobb in unincorporated Marietta has been permanently closed by its parent group, along with three other metro Atlanta locations. Southern Proper Hospitality says the concepts were beloved neighborhood spots and will continue operating several other restaurants while evaluating how some brands may evolve.
   

4. Oldest baby boomers now drive the graying of America (wcfcourier.com) — A national look at America’s aging baby boomers briefly spotlights a 21-year-old grandson living with his grandmother in Marietta, illustrating how multigenerational households are adapting. The piece explores how the oldest boomers turning 80 will reshape caregiving, housing, and support systems across the country in the coming years.
   

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