🌱 Development Authority Considers New Model + Drive-Through Pantry

Good morning, Marietta! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Marietta Daily. Come along to find out the most important things happening in town these days.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 88 Low: 71.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. The Development Authority of Cobb County is considering changes to its model used to analyze fiscal impacts for economic development projects. The changes are being considered after the Authority received criticism from a board member regarding the model's software. The Executive Director has presented a number of updated models for the Authority to consider. (MDJOnline.com)
2. The Atlanta Community Food Bank will be ending its work in the Cobb County drive-through pantry. The decision to terminate the service at the South Cobb Regional Library is due to staffing and funding restraints. The program was meant to help families experiencing food insecurity. Other non-profits have reportedly come forward to fill the gap. (Cobb County Courier)
3. The National Weather Service has issued hazardous weather outlooks for Cobb County. The alert is due to rising temperatures throughout the metro Atlanta area. The outlook reports that the temperature might reach 105 degrees this week. (Cobb County Courier)

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Today in Marietta:

• Glover Park Concert Hosted By Marietta Parks Recreation (8:00 PM)
• 'Matilda' the Musical At Jennie T Anderson Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Marietta City Schools' staff went to a Braves game and were honored for their dedication to the Literary and Justice For All initiative. Click to view the photos. (Marietta City Schools via Facebook)
• The City of Marietta has updated its "Trash Talk" App. The new app can be downloaded for free from the Apple and Google app stores. Click to learn more. (City of Marietta)
• The next All-In Cobb town hall will be on Jun. 30 at Tim D. Lee Senior Center on Sandy Plains Road in Marietta. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. (Twitter)

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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.