🌱 Fatal Crash Investigation + FY 2023 Budget Work Session

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with your fresh copy of the Marietta Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in the community today...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very hot. High: 96 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. The Marietta Police Department is currently investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Sunday morning. 50-year-old Robin Oliver was killed during the incident that occurred on Scott Drive and Powers Ferry Rd. Oliver reportedly failed to stop at the intersection's stop sign. The other driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the department. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Marietta-Area Arbor Senior Living Communities has been honored as one of the best by MemoryCare.com. The recognition is for their work with residents experiencing mental health diseases such as dementia. The senior living community was evaluated by resident and family reviews. (MDJOnline.com)
3. Cobb County Commissioners will be presented with details of the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget on Tuesday, Jun. 28 during their informational work session. The main focus of the budget is ensuring that critical frontline positions are filled by possibly increasing the pay scale. Budget and millage public hearings will occur throughout July. (Cobb County)

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Today in Marietta:

• North Cobb Preschool Busy Bag At The North Cobb Library Children's Desk (All Day)
• Happy Helpings Free Summer Lunch Program At South Cobb Regional Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Glover Park Concert will be on Friday at 8:00 p.m. featuring the Catalinas. Mark your calendar! (City of Marietta)
• The Fourth in the Park Celebration will be on Jul. 4 at Glover Park. The celebration will begin at 10:00 a.m. and go until 10:00 p.m. (City of Marietta)
• The Marietta Police Department reminds the community to move over for stopped emergency and service vehicles. Traffic crashes are one of the leading causes of death in the line of duty. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for your next 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.