🌱 $7.5M Sought For County Transit + Senior 8 Ball Tournament

Hello again, friends! It's Monday in Marietta and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. The Marietta Police Department is currently investigating a Friday morning collision that occurred in the westbound lanes of North Marietta Parkway. A 35-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan during the incident. The pedestrian's condition is not known as of Sunday evening, but the individual was transported to Wellstar Kennestone hospital. The 55-year-old driver stayed at the scene and was cooperative with the department's investigation. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Cobb County will likely be seeking $7.5 million in federal funding for transit improvements. The funding will go towards improving the East-West Connector between Austell Road and I-285. Additional funding will also go towards a trailhead along the Chattahoochee River at Discovery Boulevard and Mableton Parkway. (Yahoo News)
3. The West Cobb Senior Center will be hosting an 8 Ball Tournament on Friday, Sept. 30 at 10:45 a.m. The tournament will be using the standardized World Billiards Congress of America's rules. The tournament is meant for Cobb County seniors 55 years or older. Participants are encouraged to bring a dish to share. (Cobb County Courier)

Today in Marietta:

• National Breakfast Month At The Flying Biscuit Cafe - East Cobb (8:00 AM)
• Learn Sound Design For Film, Music Composition, And Producing At Mutech Lab - Marietta (10:00 AM)
• Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting At Marietta City Hall (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Marietta area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Patch)
• The Marietta Police Department is asking residents who own firearms to get professional guidance and training. Remember, safety first. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• The next Brown Bag Concert will be on Sept. 29 at Glover Park at noon. Mark your calendar! (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.