🌱 Marietta Hit-And-Run Incident + Code Orange Air Quality Alert

Hello, friends. I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Marietta Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. Here's the lowdown...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and hot. High: 94 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. The Marietta Police Department is currently investigating a hit-and-run incident. Marietta's 53-year-old Robert Morrison was struck by a driver outside of his home near Trammell Street. He was transported to WellStar Kennestone Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Anyone with information about the incident is directed to contact the department. (WSB Atlanta)
2. Are you in the market for a new job or simply thinking about switching careers? Patch, with the assistance of ZipRecruiter, has compiled a list of the best Marietta area employers hiring for open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Marietta Patch)
3. The Georgia Environmental Protection Division has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for today, Jun. 21. The alert is to notify the community about ozone pollutant levels. Anyone with a heart or lung condition is advised to limit outdoor activities. Ozone levels will be highest during the late afternoon and early evening. (Cobb County Courier)

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Today in Marietta:

• Recognizing And Managing Secondary Traumatic Stress Hosted By The Georgia State University Child Welfare Training Collaborative (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Marietta Police Department wants to help you remove an abandoned vehicle from your home or business. Simply call the non-emergency number, 770-499-3911, for a free assessment. Click for more information. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• The Marietta History Center has proudly accepted the Best in Cobb 2022's Best Virtual Event award. The center's History Loves Company Facebook Live series was the focus of the award. Click to view the series. (City of Marietta)
• The "Our Restoration Nation" event will be on Jun. 25 at the William Root House on N Marietta Parkway. The event will allow participants to meet famous house flippers Laine and Kevin Berry at 6:00 p.m. (City of Marietta)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another 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.