🌱 Metro Montage XXIII + Marietta Motorcyclist Struck By Truck

Hello and happy Monday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through the most important things happening in town today.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Heavy t-storms; not as warm. High: 80 Low: 67.
• Tuesday: Showers, heavy t-storms. High: 77 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. Cobb County will hold a public meeting on Jun. 28 to gather input on the allocation of $989.45 in interest income from the United States Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) for the Fiscal Year 2020. The proposed plan is to allocate the funds to LiveSAFE Resources, Inc., an organization supporting survivors of domestic violence. The public comment period will last for 30 days until Jul. 17, and the funding proposal will be reviewed by the Cobb County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 8. (Cobb County Courier)
2. The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art will be hosting its annual juried exhibition, "Metro Montage XXIII," starting on Jul, 1. The exhibition will feature diverse works of fine art by contemporary artists from across the country, highlighting various genres, mediums, styles, subjects, concepts, and techniques. The event will take place in the Museum's galleries, with free admission for members and a $10 fee for guests. Further information about the exhibition and the opening night reception can be found at mariettacobbartmuseum.org. (Cobb County Courier)
3. A Marietta man sustained life-threatening injuries when his motorcycle was hit by a pickup truck at the intersection of Powder Springs Street and Bellemeade Drive. The collision occurred as the man was riding his motorcycle east on Powder Springs, and the truck attempted a left turn from the opposite direction, crossing into the motorcycle's path. The man was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with life-threatening injuries; no further information was available at the time of publication, and the Marietta Police Department's Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Unit is investigating the incident. (Marietta Patch)

Today and tomorrow in and around Marietta:

Monday, June 19

• National Martini Day At The Select Restaurant and Bar, Sandy Springs (11:00 AM)
• Family Scavenger Hunt At Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta (12:00 PM)
• Juneteenth Day Walking Tour At Marietta City Cemetery (6:00 PM)

Tuesday, June 20

• The Basics Workshop: Maximize Love, Manage Stress At North Cobb Library, Kennesaw (10:30 AM)
• Kaiser Permanente Free Health Screening At Green Acres Baptist Church, Smyrna (12:00 PM)
• June Wine Events: Bordeaux At Stem Wine Bar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Marietta Fire Department is really on fire! Not only are they the heroes who keep Marietta City safe, but they're also spreading their awesomeness to other communities by providing top-notch training. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)
• Down the road in Atlanta, a man reported being kidnapped by three men near his apartment complex. According to the man, he was abducted while out running at 2:30 a.m. He described the kidnappers as three men in a black pickup truck, who overpowered him and used a cloth with a strong smell to make him lose consciousness. The authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Atlanta Police. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
• Discover the exciting world of MyMarietta, the app that brings a suite of informational tools right to your fingertips! Whether you're a resident, business owner, visitor, or staff member, this free app is your gateway to reporting concerns, requesting services, and much more. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)

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• Job Fair (June 21)
• Museum After Hours at Computer Museum of America (June 23)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all soon for another update!

— 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.