🌱 Marietta Teen Completes 50 Yard Challenge + Lemon Street Chronicles

Good morning, Marietta! I'm Danielle Fallon and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

First, today's weather:

A p.m. t-storm; humid. High: 83 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin visited Marietta for the Georgia Cherokee Community Alliance’s at-Large Meeting at Laurel Park. The annual event occurred on Saturday with hundreds in attendance. The Principal Chief was accompanied by two tribal council members. (Cobb County Courier)
2. A Marietta teenager has mowed over 50 yards for those in the community in need of assistance. 14-year-old Henry Odell mowed the lawns for free by participating in the 50 Yard Challenge organized through the nonprofit Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service. The lawns belong to the elderly, disabled, and veterans residing in our community. (CBS 46 News)
3. The Marietta History Center will be screening The Lemon Street Chronicles. The screenings are to lead up to its Juneteenth celebration on Jun. 18. The Lemon Street Chronicles are a series of historical interviews with Lemon Street High School alumni — Marietta's segregated high school until 1967. (Cobb County Courier)

Today in Marietta:

• Board Of Education Budget Hearing At Marietta Board Of Education Central Offices (5:45 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Marietta Police Department reminds pet owners that hot pavements can burn paws. Asphalt can reach 150 degrees when the air temperature is only 97 degrees. If the ground is too hot to touch, it's too hot for a pet to walk on. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• The Marietta Police Department is currently hiring. Click to learn more and apply. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• The Cobb County NAACP will be hosting a two-day Juneteenth celebration on Friday, Jun. 17 and Saturday, Jun. 18. Click for the full schedule of fun activities. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon 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.