🌱 Dyslexia Pilot Program's Last Year + Performance Report Drafted

Hi all. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Marietta Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on locally. Let's do this.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 91 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. Some Marietta parents are sending their children to school with bulletproof backpacks. The added protection is in direct response to recent school shootings that have occurred throughout the country. Marietta's TruPrep Emergency Preparedness is selling the bulletproof backpacks. They will reportedly stop a small pistol round. (CBS46)
2. Marietta City Schools are part of a pilot program identifying and supporting students with dyslexia. Three other metro Atlanta school districts are piloting the program. This is the last school year for the testing before a state mandate goes into effect. (11 Alive)
3. The City of Marietta has drafted its Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the previous Federal Fiscal Year. The city must create a report to comply with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations. The report analyses the city's ability to meet goals and objectives that were identified in the 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan and PY2021 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant program. (City of Marietta)

Today in Marietta:

• Breast Ultrasound Screenings At Porter Family Chiropractic Center (9:00 AM)
• Atlanta Comedy Show Live At Monticello (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Here's a list of the latest Marietta properties to hit the market, including a $319,999 three-bedroom, three-bathroom home on Asquith Ave. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Marietta Patch)
• The first day of the 2022-2023 school year for Marietta City Schools is today, Aug. 3. Be safe and have fun! (Marietta City Schools via Facebook)
• The Marietta Police Department reminds the community that distracted driving slows your reaction time significantly. Plan your route to reduce distractions. It could save a life. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.