🌱 Custody Concerns + Phone Scams + In Her Shoes

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town...

First, today's weather:

Cloudy and humid. High: 83 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. The Cobb Law Library is sponsoring a series at the Switzer Library about custody issues. The first program is titled "Custody Concerns" and is scheduled for Tuesday, Sep. 13 at 6:00 p.m. The series is free to attend but participants must register by calling 770-528-1884. (Cobb County Courier)
2. The Marietta Police Department is warning the community about an increase in phone scams. The scammers are targeting individuals of all ages. The internet is being used to gather information about potential targets and to increase scammers' legitimacy. The department is trying to distribute information about the scams. (Yahoo.com)
3. To commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Cobb County District Attorney's Office is hosting an event to educate the community about getting out of a domestic violence situation. The event is titled "In Her Shoes" and is scheduled for Wednesday, Sep. 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event will be hosted at the Sewell Mill Library on Lower Roswell Road in Marietta. (Cobb County Courier)

Today in Marietta:

• Brown Bag Concert In Glover Park (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you miss last week's fire recruit graduation ceremony? The City of Marietta has published an album of photos captured during the ceremony. Click to view. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)
• The Marietta Police Department reminds the community that technology during a disaster is only useful if it is protected and powered. Click to learn more about getting tech ready while preparing for disaster. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• The Cobb County Animal Shelter has plenty of adoption-ready pets searching for a new home. Click to schedule an adoption appointment. (Cobb County)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.