🌱 Mableton Cityhood Sparks Debate + Truck-A-Palooza Event

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 70 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. A proposal to make Mableton its own city has sparked various reactions in Cobb County. Advocates of the proposal believe that cityhood would allow more redevelopments to occur within the area. Opponents of the proposal are concerned about rising taxes and the lack of a solid cityhood plan. (WSBTV)
2. A Marietta teen has been indicted on several charges, according to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr. Donald Bannister, 17 years old, was indicted on charges related to gang activity and a fight that occurred in the Cobb County Jail. The indictment was made possible through an investigation by the Cobb County Police Department's Gang Prosecution Unit's. Click the following link for the laundry list of charges. (WSB Atlanta)
3. Cobb County will be celebrating Truck-A-Palooza on Saturday at the Town Center Mall in Kennesaw. This family-friendly event will feature police cars, fire trucks, construction vehicles, dump trucks, and more. There is a five-dollar fee per person. The max fee is $20 for each family. The event's proceeds will be used to support the Cobb County Safety Village. (Subscription: AJC.com)

Today in Marietta:

• Fall Health Fair At The McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA (10:00 AM)
• Back To The Future (1985) At The Earl And Rachel Smith Strand Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Marietta area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Marietta Patch)
• Are you in the market for a new best friend? This list has adoption-ready pets in the Marietta area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list. (Marietta Patch)
• The NAACP Freedom Fund Awards Gala will be at the Atlanta Marriot on Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Mark your calendar! (City of Marietta)

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That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer 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.