🌱 $3.5 Million Opioid Settlement + Book Bag Palooza Drive

Welcome back, Marietta. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid. High: 82 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. The Cobb Board of Commissioners has accepted a $3.5 million opioid settlement from Rite Aid. The settlement was accepted through a 4-1 vote. The only opposing vote was by District 1 Commissioner Keli Gambrill. The pharmacy chain will not admit to any wrongdoing or liability during the settlement agreement. (Cobb County Courier)
2. Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to create a helpful list of the latest Marietta properties that have hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Marietta Patch)
3. The Cobb Police Department is currently collecting donations for its Book Bag Palooza. Donations will be accepted through Jul. 30. Collected supplies will be given to students that need them. Donations will be accepted Monday through Friday at Precinct 1 through 5 and at the department's headquarters on S. Fairground Street. (East Cobb News)

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Today in Marietta:

• City Council Agenda Review Session At Marietta City Hall (6:00 PM)
• City Council Meeting At Marietta City Hall (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Marietta Police Department sadly reports that at least 190 children have died since 1998 in the United States from heatstroke. Don't leave a child in an unattended car. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• Visit Marietta highlights the weekend offering at Marietta's STRAND. Click for more details about this weekend's comedy show, classic films, and jazz tributes. (Visit Marietta GA via Instagram)
• The first two public hearings on the proposed property tax decrease will be on Jul. 19 at Marietta City Hall in the city's Council Chamber. The hearings start at 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (City of Marietta)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.