🌱 Fentanyl Overdoses Spike + Murder-Suicide Investigation

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A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 89 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. Fentanyl overdoses have spiked in Cobb County. The overdoses have dramatically increased in the 30127 zip code specifically. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, fentanyl is one of the most common drugs associated with drug overdose deaths in the United States, accounting for 59 percent of overdose deaths in 2017. Click the following link for some ways to reduce overdose risk. (Cobb County Courier)
2. The Cobb County Board of Commissioners zoning hearing will be on Tuesday. The hearing starts at 9:00 a.m. and focuses on the rezoning requested by St. Benedict's Episcopal School. The controversial application is about building a new facility for middle school students. Click the following link for the full hearing agenda. (Cobb County Courier)
3. The Cobb County Police Department reports that an apparent murder-suicide occurred on Saturday on Olive Springs Road in Marietta. According to the report, Crystal Mendez and Eduardo Landaverde, both 19 years old, were discovered with gunshot wounds after a caller heard shots. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the department. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in Marietta:

• Teen Multimedia Studio At Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (4:30 PM)
• Intermediate Pottery At Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Marietta Police Department is recognizing Elder Abuse Awareness Week. Please learn about the red flags of a scam and share the information with the older adults in your life. Together, we can protect our elders from abuse. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• The Marietta Police Department is currently accepting registration for its PAL afterschool programs. Click to register. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• The next Glover Park Concert is on Friday, Aug. 26 at 8:00 p.m. 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.