🌱 Arsonist Suspects At Large + Cobb Denies KSU Jewish Student Center

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• Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 69 Low: 57.
• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 63 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. Suspects of a July 2022 Marietta car fire are still at large. While warrants were issued on Friday for the arrest of David Hunter Rogers and Britni Lyn Martin, police are still searching for the suspects of an arson incident for a July 2022 car fire at Red Barn Road. The fire department asks anyone with information to call 770-499-3869. (Marietta Patch)
2. The Cobb Planning Commission denied permits for a Jewish student center near Kennesaw State University (KSU). In December 2022, Hillels of Georgia requested a special land use permit for a Jewish student center near KSU. The organization had been renting a home on Frey Lake Road but is applying for the permit to comply with county code. As of Tuesday, the Cobb Planning Commission unanimously denied the request for the Jewish student center. (Subscription: MDJOnline.com)
3. A former Cobb teacher will serve three years in prison for having improper involvement with a student. Zachary Warren White, formerly a graphic arts teacher at Osbourne High School, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one count of sexual contact by an employee. White was arrested in 2021 when he was charged with two felony counts of sexual assault by a teacher. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Wednesday, February 8

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

Thursday, February 9

• Virtual Psychological Safety: A Pathway To Resilience Hosted By Georgia State University Child Welfare Training Collaborative (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Marietta Cobb Museum of Art will host the Art of the Cocktail on Feb. 10. The event will feature two specialty drinks, which will be created and presented by Hamp & Harry’s, and current exhibitions, such as selections from the MCMA Permanent Collection and Michael Heffernan’s Wayfinding: "The Synthesis of Poetic and Visual Language." (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)
• Want to support local youth? The Marietta Shamrock Shuffle 5K is the primary fundraiser for the Marietta Police Athletic League and is a Peachtree Road Race Qualifier for runners and walkers of all levels! Visit the Marietta Police Department's Facebook page for more information. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• New job openings are in and around Marietta! Whether you're looking to start a career in property management or find a better opportunity in sales, customer service, or truck driving, there are dozens of newly-available positions waiting for you to apply. (Marietta Patch)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.