🌱 Hit-And-Run Suspect Arrested + Bulldogs Win Against Terriers

Hi all. I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Marietta Patch newsletter, full of all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Partly sunny. High: 67 Low: 50.
• Friday: Couple of thunderstorms. High: 63 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. Marietta police arrested a Dallas, Georgia man involved in a hit-and-run that seriously injured two construction workers. Sources say on Sunday, Mar. 12 around 1:40 a.m. officers responded to reports of a person hit on Roswell Road under the I-75 overpass. Construction workers Jimmy Varraza and Oscar Aguilar were out of their car setting up a directional traffic board for a lane closure when they were struck. (WSB-TV)
2. Strategic Real Estate Partners, an Atlanta-based development company, has proposed for 57 acres of undeveloped land off I-575 at Chastain Road in Marietta. The developer is requesting rezoning to build 372,400 square feet of warehouse space across three buildings, 109 townhomes, 150 senior-living apartments, 10,500 square feet of office space, and nearly 40,000 square feet of retail space between Chastain and Big Shanty roads. (Subscription: MDJ Online)
   
3. Georgia baseball's powerful hitters excelled against their non-conference competition one last time before their SEC opener. The Bulldogs beat the Terriers pitching staff in a 10-8 win this past Tuesday at Foley Field. Freshman first baseman and Marietta native, Charlie Condon, continued his red-hot start to the year, hitting 3 for 4 with a home run, a double and two RBIs. Condon earned Co-SEC Freshman of the Week honors on Monday after winning Co-SEC Player of the Week last week. (Dawg Nation)

Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Thursday, March 16

• "March Into Spring" Real Estate Business Mixer At The Monticello (6:00 PM)
• Rachel Cole At Rusty Barrel (7:00 PM)

Friday, March 17

• Bellpoint Gem Show At Cobb County Civic Center (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Mark your calendars for the return of Taste of Marietta at the Marietta Square on Sunday, Apr. 30. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and attendees will have the opportunity to taste new flavors from every part of Cobb County while enjoying live entertainment, chef demonstrations, and a playful kids zone. (Visit Marietta GA via Instagram)
• The Downtown Marietta Development Authority and the City of Marietta officially announced the lineup for their 2023 Glover Park Concert Series. Similar to years prior, these concerts are free to attend and take place monthly in Glover Park in Marietta Square. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)
• Dancers with Marietta's own Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre (GMDT) will be performing in their brand-new spring production of "Peter Pan" from Friday, Mar. 24 to Monday, Mar. 27. GMDT's season capstone ballet will feature whimsical choreography, imaginative costumes, and even dancers "flying" on stage. The dance company encourages the community to attend, so be sure to reserve your tickets here. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.