🌱 Hit-And-Run Investigation + Sinkhole Update + Voter Registration

Hi, Marietta! Like many of you, the Patch team will be taking some time off for Labor Day. I’ll be back in your inbox after the long weekend, but until then, here’s what’s happening in town.

But first, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 83 Low: 62.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and warm. High: 89 Low: 62.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and warm. High: 90 Low: 65.
• Tuesday: Warm with periods of sun. High: 92 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. According to the Cobb County Police Department, officers are investigating a hit-and-run incident involving a moped that occurred on Saturday, Aug. 26. Luis Alfonso Dominquez Cervantes, a 31-year-old from Marietta, was driving his moped on Smyrna Powder Springs Road when a vehicle turned left in front of him. The moped overturned, and the vehicle drove over both Cervantes and the moped before leaving the scene. Cervantes was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. Anyone with information is asked to contact 770-499-3987. (Cobb County Courier)
2. Construction is set to start on Tuesday, Sep. 5 on a sinkhole that opened up on Spring Hill Parkway near Cumberland Boulevard. Cobb County Communications Director Ross Cavitt explained that a large metal pipe that carried water under Spring Hill Road failed, and crews are making plans to replace the single pipe with a three-pipe system. Construction could take three or four weeks, which is longer than originally anticipated. (WSB Radio)
3. The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration has announced an event for National Voter Registration Day coming up on Tuesday, Sep. 19. The Voter Registration Drive will take place from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Attendees will be able to register to vote, get voter identification cards, and submit requests for absentee ballots. Oct. 10 is the last day to register to vote for the Municipal General Election on Nov. 7. (CobbCounty.org)

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This weekend in Marietta:

Saturday, September 2

• Art In The Park At Marietta Square (11:00 AM)

Sunday, September 3

• Georgia Country Music Fest At Jim R. Miller Park (3:00 PM)

Monday, September 4

• Comedy Live At The Avenue East Cobb (6:00 PM)

Tuesday, September 5

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Dave And Buster's (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Atlanta-based brewery Round Trip Brewing has announced a new location is coming to Marietta next spring. Round Trip at Avenue East Cobb will offer menu items like hot pretzels, brats, and vegetarian options as well as several different types of beer. (Eater Atlanta)
• There will not be trash service in the city of Marietta on Monday, Sep. 4. in observance of Labor Day. You can download the Trash Talk app to stay up to date on changes to trash pick-up services. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)
• If you're planning to attend Marietta Art in the Park, there will be free parking available at Marietta City Hall, Marietta Community Development, and the Marietta Housing Authority. Parking will also be available for a fee at the Cobb-Waddell and Lawrence Street Parking Decks. (Marietta Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.