🌱 Council Approves Housing Development + Early Childhood Learning

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Marietta Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. The Marietta City Council approved a developer's request to build 600 homes on land off of Bells Ferry Road. Cobb County had been attempting to block the rezoning and annexation of the previously unincorporated land, and some residents also opposed the decision during a public hearing on Wednesday. (Yahoo! News)
2. Marietta's early childhood learning centers invited parents and caregivers of children as well as other members of the community to learn more about its reading development program. The Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center, which is the pre-K center for Marietta City Schools, developed a framework program to help children develop literacy and language skills. Multiple other early childhood learning centers have since adopted the program. (Yahoo! News)
3. Cobb County officials cautioned residents from going into Austell on Thursday after the most recent storm swept through the area and caused extensive damage to structures and streets. In particular, a warehouse was damaged, several homes reported trees fallen on them, and some roads were closed due to fallen debris. (Marietta Patch)

Today in Marietta:

• Resolution Car Giveaway Car Show At Austell Farmers Market (1:00 PM)
• BlairOutLoud SOLO At Marietta Wine Market (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Park Street Elementary has been recently recognized as an "Outstanding Design" in the American School and University Magazine. Congratulations to the school! (Marietta City Schools via Facebook)
• Take easy steps to prevent crime this new year, like locking your car door. The police department would like to remind residents that many auto crimes involve unlocked cars. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• Mark your calendars for the Shallowford Falls PTA Family Dance on Feb. 10! This year's theme for the free event is neon glow party. See you there! (Shallowford Falls PTA & Foundation via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you Monday for your next update.

— 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.