🌱 County Courthouse's Mask Mandate + County Sheriff Trains In Israel

Morning, Marietta! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Marietta Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally...

First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 91 Low: 74.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. Cobb County Courthouse is once again instating a mask mandate. The policy is in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's high community transmission level designation. The courthouse is also asking visitors to practice social distancing in all public spaces. (Marietta Patch)
2. Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens has returned after training in Israel for two weeks. Sheriff Owens met with other U.S. law enforcement officials to receive "intensive" public safety training with the Israel Police. The training was part of the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange which is currently in its 29th year. (MDJOnline.com)
3. Are you growing increasingly frustrated with online home listings and are seeking an alternative? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to create a list of upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Marietta area. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Marietta Patch)

Today in Marietta:

• Tax Digest Hearing At The Cobb County School District (All Day)
• Special Called Board Meeting At The Cobb County School District (11:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Marietta Police Department reminds the community about business travel safety. Avoid distractions and keep your phone close. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• Christmas in July will be held on Jul. 23 in Glover Park from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Festivities will be all around Marietta Square. (City of Marietta)
• The next Marietta City Council meeting will be on Wednesday, Jul. 13 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in City Hall's Council Chamber. (City of Marietta)

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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.