🌱 History Center To Host Traveling Exhibit + COVID-19 Cases Rising

Hello again! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Some clouds, then sunny. High: 53 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. The Marietta History Center will host a traveling exhibit from Kennesaw State University. "Georgia Journeys: Legacies of World War II: will open Tuesday, Jan. 24, and run through Tuesday, Feb. 18. The exhibit is included as part of the regular admission price for the museum. (City of Marietta, GA)
2. The Georgia Department of Transportation shut down I-75 in Marietta from Friday until Monday morning. The shutdown was related to a bridge preservation project to replace and repair part of the bridge's structure. (Cobb County Courier)
3. COVID-19 rates are on the rise around the state and in Cobb County, particularly in school-aged children. The transmission and case rate for preschoolers was particularly higher than any other age group over the last two weeks. (Cobb County Courier)

Today in and around Marietta:

• City Council Agenda Work Session At Marietta City Hall (5:15 PM)
• Jon B At City Winery Atlanta (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Start off the new year with a new house! Here are five new properties to hit the market in the Marietta area, including 1553 Woodmore Drive SW and 1264 Brownstone Drive. (Marietta Patch)
• Firefighters in nearby Buckhead are dealing with sewage-tainted water from a drain inside the fire station. The issue has reportedly been ongoing since before Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens was elected. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
• If you're planning to hit the gym for your New Year's Resolution, don't forget to include a resolution for crime prevention. The Marietta Police Department reminds residents to always use a lock on their gym lockers to prevent theft. If locks aren't allowed, don't leave valuables in the locker. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.