🌱 184th Marietta Campmeeting + 21 Fatalities Over July 4 Weekend

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Marietta Daily. Let's get this Monday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening around town.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 83 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. The City of Marietta will be celebrating Park and Recreation Month in Glover Park on Thursday, July 14. The event will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event will feature music, games, and family-friendly activities. Participants are reminded that the Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities is a vital part of our community. (Cobb County Courier)
2. 184th Marietta Campmeeting will be from July 15 to July 24 at the Marietta Campground. The historic gathering was postponed in 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns. The non-denominational Christian revival gathering will feature activities for all age groups, music, and ministry. (MDJOnline.com)
3. Cobb County was included in the traffic fatalities report issued by the Georgia Department of Public Safety. In total, 21 fatalities occurred across the state during the Independence Day holiday period. The period was for 78-hours - Friday through Monday. Impaired driving was the leading contributing factor in the majority of fatalities. (Cobb County Courier)

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Today in Marietta:

• City Council Agenda Work Session At The Marietta City Council Chambers (5:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Marietta Police Department urges the public to call 911 immediately if encountering 27-year-old Fabien Perry. Click for the full description and report. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• The Marietta Police Department will be offering vehicle theft prevention tips this week during National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. The crime resulted in more than $7 billion in costs throughout 2020. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• Do you need a COVID-19 vaccine? The Georgia Department of Public Health has a helpful vaccine locator tool. Click to use. (City of Marietta)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.