5 Things: Cobb Animal Shelter Adopt-A-Thon

1. Weather. There is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, with the rest of the day expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 96 and heat index values as high as 102, according to the National Weather Service. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is in for tonight, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 73.

2. In case you missed it. : With the death of one child and continued violations of the school bus stop-arm laws, the Cobb County school district has launched an initiative to put outside cameras on 102 buses.

3. Happening. The Cobb County Animal Control kicks off its race to win the ASPCA $100k Challenge by presenting a , and you can help. The festivities include vendors, food, music, animal rescue groups, police K-9 demonstrations, raffles, special adoption rates, and more. Find details of the event in .

4. Ahead on Acworth Patch. Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Consider adopting one from local shelters and humane societies. Check out today's featured pets at 10 a.m.

5. What about Aug. 5. On Aug. 5, 1861, the U.S. government levied an income tax for the first time. On this day in 1884, the cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty was laid on Bedloe's Island. On Aug. 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe died.