🌱 City Offices Closed On Monday + Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit

Good morning, Marietta! Like many of you, the Patch staff is taking some time off for the holiday, so there will not be a newsletter in your inbox on Monday morning. We'll catch up with you bright and early on Tuesday, but in the meantime, have a great Labor Day weekend!

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First, today's weather:

A couple of thunderstorms. High: 83 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. Marietta city offices will be closed on Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day. Essential services such as the police and fire departments will remain open. The schedule for garbage, yard waste, and recycling will be changed to accommodate the city office closures. Please plan accordingly. (City of Marietta)
2. The Georgia State Patrol reports a bystander was killed by a suspect fleeing from the Cobb County Police Department on Friday morning. The incident occurred on Roosevelt Highway and Delano Road. The driver of a Honda Pilot died at the scene when the suspect's vehicle collided with it. The suspect was arrested while attempting to flee on foot from the crash and their identity has not been released by the department as of Friday evening. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. A federal judge has dismissed the $150 million lawsuit filed against a Cobb County Police Department officer. The suit was filed by Vincent Truitt's family after he was shot twice in the back while fleeing from the officer near the Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park. The officer was cleared in 2021 by a grand jury. The judge dismissed the lawsuit because the filing failed "to state a claim." (WSBTV)

Today in Marietta:

• 36th Annual Art In The Park At Marietta Square (10:00 AM)
• Atlanta Lyric Theatre Presents GUYS & DOLLS At Jennie T Anderson Theatre (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Marietta announces that 15 firefighters have graduated and will begin shifts on Sunday. Congratulations! (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)
• Marietta's Planning Commission will be meeting on Sept. 6 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Mark your calendar. (City of Marietta)
• Are you searching for a new best friend? Consider adopting from Cobb County Animal Services. Click to schedule an appointment. (Cobb County)

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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.