🌱 Cobb County Police Cadet Program + I-285 Delays

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. The Cobb County Police Department is currently accepting applications for its next Cobb County Police Cadet Program. The purpose of the program is to educate local youth in police operations, foster a career in law enforcement, and build valuable leadership skills. To qualify for the program, applicants must be at least 14 years old, have a high school GPA of 2.0 or higher, be physically fit, and be in good standing within the community. Click to learn more. (Cobb County)
2. Cobb County 911 is implementing numerous changes to attract new employees. The 911 center is emphasizing recruiting while offering increased pay and an improved hiring process. The center hopes that the improvements will alleviate the ongoing staffing shortage while reducing some of the stress for current employees. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. The Georgia Department of Transportation warns that construction on I-285 might impact travel for Cobb County drivers. Travelers should expect major disruptions through the coming months as crews work on the route. Delays could potentially add about an hour to daily commutes. The department is encouraging drivers to use navigation apps, select alternate routes, and leave earlier. (Cobb County Courier)

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Today in Marietta:

• Virtual Differences Are Good! At Cobb Collaborative (Virtual) (9:00 AM)
• Ward 5 Town Hall Meeting At Hugh Grogan Community Center (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Marietta area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Marietta Patch)
• Visit Marietta is asking the community to vote for their favorite design in the 2022 Winter in Marietta Logo Design Challenge. Click to vote. (Visit Marietta GA via Instagram)
• The Marietta Police Department reminds the community that aggressive driving is a misdemeanor. Click to learn more. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.