🌱 Local Church Accused Of Bait And Switch + Second Teen Death At Jail

Hello and happy Friday. I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: A t-shower in spots; warmer. High: 81 Low: 62.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun; pleasant. High: 86 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. Marietta Church, Worship with Wonders, located on Powder Springs Road, faces accusations of "bait and switch." It is said the church hung up a rainbow banner that reads "Proud to be Delivered" and appears to promote LGBTQ+ community acceptance, but the church instead states they want to deliver people from homosexuality. Worship With Wonders is asking that those who identify as LGBTQ+ leave this lifestyle behind and embrace the church’s brand of Christianity. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. William Lopez, 17, is the second teen to have died by suicide at the Cobb County jail within three days. Lopez was found unresponsive in his cell on Jun. 20 and 19-year-old Augustus Green was found unresponsive on Jun. 17. The Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) is investigating both incidents. (11 Alive)
3. The family of Charles "C.J." Brown, who was killed at a sleepover, is grieving, and seeking justice. They stated Brown’s killer is still free after finding out charges have been dropped in connection to his death. Brown’s mother, Ashley Heard, was also told by police that the adults present informed them that he had shot himself in the face. Heard does not believe this to be true considering Brown knew gun safety and was an avid visitor of the gun range. This investigation is currently ongoing. (WSB Atlanta)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Marietta:

Friday, June 23

• Ladies, Laughs, And Crab Legs At Monticello ATL (5:00 PM)
• Comedy - Kenn Kington Live At The Strand Marietta (8:00 PM)

Saturday, June 24

• Health & Wellness Open House At Marietta Body & Brain (1:00 PM)
• Marietta City Council - MEAG Power Reception At Westin Savannah Harbor Resort, Savannah (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Cobb County historic bridge has reopened after a work truck hit a protective beam on the Smyrna side of town. The beam prevents over-height vehicles from passing through and completely damaging the bridge. (WSB Atlanta)
• Marietta Parks and Recreation is hosting "Marietta’s Fourth in the Park" celebration and is still in need of volunteers for two different shifts, Parade Staging from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Staff/Volunteer for dinner from 4:30-8:00 p.m. Depending on which shift you participate in, lunch or dinner will be provided, plus a free t-shirt. For more information, click here! (Kiwanis Club of Marietta (GA) via Facebook)
• Public Service Announcement! For those with questions on fences, outdoor storage, variances and special zoning stipulations, visit here. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Museum After Hours at Computer Museum of America (June 23)
• Health & Wellness Open House @ Body & Brain (June 24)
• AGA Aliented Grandparents Anonymous (June 27)

That's it for today! See you all soon for your next 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.