🌱 Applications For Chamber's D.C. Lobbying Trip + Suspect Re-Caught

Hello and happy Monday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening in Marietta. Here's the lowdown.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower and t-storm. High: 82 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. The Cobb County 2040 Comprehensive Plan 5-Year updated draft will be posted on Tuesday. The posting by Cobb County is for a mandatory public comment period. The period ends on Jul. 26. Click the following link for a timeline of the planning process. (Cobb County Courier)
2. The Cobb Chamber is currently accepting applications for its annual D.C. lobbying trip. The chamber will be flying to Washington, D.C. Sept. 14 through Sept. 16. The focus of the trip is to speak with federal lawmakers about the county's important business issues. Click to learn more. (Cobb County Courier)
3. The Marietta Police Department has recaptured the suspect that escaped on Friday morning. The suspect was arrested at a motel on Franklin Gateway. The department had previously asked the community to provide information about Ulysses Andre Roberson's whereabouts after he fled from the Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. (Yahoo)

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Today in Marietta:

• Habitat for Humanity NW Metro Atlanta: Harmonies for Homes At The Atlanta Country Club (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Marietta Police Department is examining CDC data on drug overdose deaths. According to the data, the country experienced a 15 percent increase in overdose deaths last year. The department is reminding the community to call 911 for an emergency and Cobb County Community Services Board (Detox / Mental Health) at 404-794-4857 for addiction resources. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• The Kiwanis Club of Marietta's next meeting will be on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Marietta Conference Center. Mark your calendar! (Kiwanis Club of Marietta (GA) via Facebook)
• Marietta City Hall and Marietta Power & Water offices will be closed on Jul. 4 in observance of Independence Day. Please plan accordingly. (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.