🌱 Janine Eveler Retires After 18 Years + MCS Invests In Literacy Rate

Hey, friends! It's Monday in Marietta and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

A little morning rain; cloudy. High: 60 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. After eliminating the ability to comment under articles in August 2022, the Cobb County Courier will reinstate comments. According to the online publisher, commenting was disabled due to unnecessary arguments or negativity on the website. The Cobb County Courier will now use the Disqus system to manage comments. The publishers hope to foster a sense of community while managing problematic comments. (Cobb County Courier)
2. According to Cobb County officials, Cobb County Elections Director Janine Eveler is retiring after 18 years of service. The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registrations will soon launch a nationwide search for a new director. They will research the use of an outside search firm to help find qualified candidates. Eveler will remain in her position through the March municipal election. (Cobb County Courier)
3. The Marietta City Schools (MCS) have approved a multi-million dollar initiative to raise literacy rates and fight learning loss. The MCS Board of Education approved 40 new full-time reading specialists to work with grades 1-5 next school year. The goal is to increase intensive reading instruction with a smaller student-teacher ratio. (Marietta City Schools)

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Today in Marietta:

• Bingo (Kids Eat Free) At Suburban Tap Tavern & Grille (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cobb County Animal Services is hosting an adoption event today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.! Pets are free for every customer who visits. Animals are spayed/neutered, fully vaccinated, and microchipped. No appointment is needed, and you can browse the available pets online here. (Cobb County Government via Facebook)
• Free CPR classes are being offered on Tuesday, Feb. 7, or Thursday, Feb. 16, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Cobb County Safety Village. You can sign up here for the course. Note: This course does NOT offer an American Heart Association card with completion. (Cobb County Government via Facebook)
• The Cobb County Public Library is hosting a Black History Month Movie Matinee! All films are rated PG or PG-13. All are welcome, and popcorn and water will be provided on Wednesdays from 3-5:30 p.m . "Hidden Figures" will play on Feb. 1; "Creed" will play on Feb. 8; "B.A.P.S." will play on Feb. 15; and "Soul" will play on Feb. 22. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.