🌱 Excellence In Spiritual Care Award + Hit-And-Run Victim Dies

Hello again, neighbors! It's Wednesday in Marietta and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 84 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. Wellstar Cobb Medical Center has been honored for excellence in spiritual care. This is the third time that the medical center has been honored with the award. The HealthCare Chaplaincy Network presents the award for a center that addresses patients' spiritual needs through best practices. (MDJOnline.com)
2. A Marietta hit-and-run victim died after being hit 10 days ago. The suspect in the investigation has been re-arrested with charges upgraded. Robert Morrison was hit on Jun. 18 while standing in front of his Marietta home. He was being treated at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital before succumbing to his serious injuries. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. The Cobb County Police Department has requested a replacement for its records management system. According to the Cobb County Chief of Police Stuart VanHoozer, the current records management system is about 16 years old, outdated, and riddled with issues. The current vendor is also unable to upgrade the system. The cost of a replacement has not yet been determined. (Cobb County Courier)

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Today in Marietta:

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From my notebook:

• The Marietta Police Department highlights the work of Evening Watch Officer Don Smith. He will be retiring soon after working in Marietta Zone #4 for the majority of his career. The community wishes Smith the best in his retirement. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• The Marietta Police Department reminds drivers that a reg flag or light must be equipped on anything that extends more than 4 feet past a vehicle. This safety measure is to prevent anyone from accidentally running into your load. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• A two-day workshop with watercolor artist Jill Williams will be held on Jul. 23 and 24 at the Marietta Cobb Art Museum. Click to learn more about this excellent opportunity. (Instagram)

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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.