🌱 Cobb County School Logo Backlash + Sheriff Deputy Career Fair

Hello, everybody. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Marietta Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Here goes...

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An a.m. t-storm; partly sunny. High: 89 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. The new logo for Cobb County's East Side Elementary School has received significant backlash. The logo was revealed in an email to parents on Monday. The logo has drawn comparisons to the Nazi Eagle, a symbol adopted by white supremacy groups in the United States. The school will reportedly examine the logo and consider community feedback. (Cobb County Courier)
2. Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to create a helpful list of the latest Marietta properties that have hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Marietta Patch)
3. The Cobb County Sheriff's Office is hosting a career fair this weekend to search for deputies. The department is currently suffering a staffing shortage. The Marietta career fair will hopefully expedite the hiring process. Participants will be able to complete the recruiting physical agility test, meet with department recruiters, and interact with department personnel. The fair will be at Cobb County Safety Village on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Today in Marietta:

• Happy Helpings Free Summer Lunch Program At The South Cobb Regional Library (10:00 AM)
• Toddler Storytime At Powder Springs Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Marietta Police Department highlights the importance of good lighting to deter crime. The goal of lighting outdoor spaces: illuminate the criminal, not your home. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• Visit Marietta reminds the community that Santa will be at Marietta Square on Saturday for the Christmas in July Celebration. Pictures with Santa can be taken between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (Visit Marietta GA via Instagram)
• The Glover Park Concert will be on Jul. 29 at 8:00 p.m. Don't forget to bring a lawn chair or blanket. (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.