🌱 Active Shooter Training At Six Flags + Power Outage At County Jail

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But first, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 72 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. The Cobb County Police Department held active shooter training for recruits at Six Flags Over Georgia. The department's Academy simulated a real active shooter situation at the park with simulation weapons, victim role players, and smoke deployments. The training is part of the Academy's 20th week of its 27-week program. (WSB Atlanta)
2. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Cobb County Water with its WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award. This is the fifth year in a row that Cobb County Water has earned the award. It was presented in Las Vegas at the WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition on Thursday, Oct. 6. (Cobb County Courier)
3. Electrical power has been restored to the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. The electrical outage occurred on Monday and lasted for over 12 hours. During the outage, county deputies increased the number of safety and security checks. Medical staff were on standby for the duration of the outage. (Cobb County Courier)

Today in and around Marietta:

• City Council Meeting At Marietta City Hall (7:00 PM)
• FREE 2022 Christmas Cantana At Gas South Arena, Duluth (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Marietta area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Marietta Patch)
• The Marietta Police Department held its official pinning ceremony on Monday morning. Congratulations to the officers that were promoted. Click for the ceremony's photos. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• Marietta City Schools is hosting the Marietta Adapted Games this Thursday at MHS Track at 9:30 a.m. The community is encouraged to attend to cheer on the participating students. (Marietta City Schools via Facebook)

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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.