🌱 Brides Across America Dresses + Marietta Eye Clinic New Location

Good morning, everybody! It's Friday in Marietta and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

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Now, your local weather:

• Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 91 Low: 69.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 90 Low: 71.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. Bel Fiore Bridal in Marietta is partnering with Brides Across America to provide free wedding gowns to deserving brides. About 20 brides, including military personnel, frontline healthcare workers, first responders, and those marrying someone in service, have registered for the opportunity. The goal is to make these brides feel respected, beautiful and appreciated for their sacrifices and contributions. (Atlanta News First)
2. The Let Freedom Ring parade took place on Roswell Street in Marietta to celebrate Independence Day. The parade, sponsored by the Marietta Parks and Recreation Department, included participants such as the Marietta High School band, classic car clubs, out-of-town organizations, DJs, and military service personnel. Local first responders from Marietta and Cobb County also took part in the festivities. Following the parade, the Fourth in the Park Festival commenced. (Marietta Patch)
3. Marietta Eye Clinic has opened a new location down the road in Cumming, offering state-of-the-art eye care services to patients in the community. The grand opening was celebrated with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in collaboration with the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce. The new office is equipped with advanced technology and staffed by experienced ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other eye care professionals, led by Dr. Bryan Thiel. Patients can schedule appointments at the Cumming location by calling (678) 439-2425 or visiting mariettaeye.com. (Bakersfield.com)

Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Friday, July 7

• Live At Brew: Material Girl At Strand Marietta (7:00 PM)

Saturday, July 8

• Sunday Karaoke Brunch At 16 Atlanta Street SE (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out photos from the Fourth of July events in Marietta at the link! Photos are provided by Kelly Huff, the Multi-Media Specialist for the city of Marietta. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• The application for Free and Reduced Meals for the 2023-2024 school year is now available! Learn more about the application process and access the application here. (Marietta City Schools via Facebook)
• There are various events happening around Marietta this weekend like the Friday Art Walk at 5:00 p.m. Learn more at the link. (Visit Marietta, GA via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.