🌱 Cobb Co. Animal Shelter Update + Cemetery Preservation Presentation

Hey, 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 around town. Let's do this.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm in the afternoon. High: 90 Low: 74.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. Some Cobb County Animal Services animals have been approved for adoption. The shelter is still closed as a precaution after a strep zoo case was confirmed earlier this month. The adoption-approved animals will be available in a trailer that has been set up near the shelter on Al Bishop Drive. (Cobb County Courier)
2. A Cobb County man has been accused of impersonating a highway emergency response operator. Jerardson Roshad Mackey, 33 years old, was arrested on felony charges for impersonating a Georgia Department of Transportation public figure. Mackey was wearing a police uniform and was driving a retired department vehicle when he was pulled over on July 20. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. The Marietta History Center will be hosting a special presentation by Christa McCay. The presentation will be part of the Center's On Doing History lecture series. McCay will be speaking on Aug. 13 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the research, methods, and preservation of Marietta City Cemetery. (Cobb County Courier)

Today in Marietta:

• Comedy Nights: Eric Hunter At The Avenue West Cobb (7:00 PM)
• Shrimp Boil At Mac's Raw Bar & Market (7:00 PM)
• Glover Park Concert At Glover Park (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Here's a list of adoption-ready pets in the Marietta area that are searching for a forever home. (Marietta Patch)
• The 2022-2023 school year is right around the corner. Click to find your student's bus route to prepare for the new school year. (Marietta City Schools via Facebook)
• The Marietta Police Department reminds the community to be alert while walking to bus stops. Do not use headphones while walking and only cross at crosswalks. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow 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.