🌱 Man Dead After Fall Off CobbLinc Bus + Upcoming Juneteenth Event

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Now, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm. High: 87 Low: 63.
• Thursday: Not as warm with a shower. High: 78 Low: 59.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. On Friday night, a man died after officials said he was run over by a bus in the area of Ernest Barnett Parkway and Chastain Meadows Parkway in Cobb County. Police reported that Stevie Eugene Haskins, 65, was exiting a CobbLinc transit bus when he fell into the concrete gutter next to the sidewalk. The bus driver did not realize Haskins was there, and when the driver pulled away, the bus's rear tire ran over Haskin's leg. Police are continuing to investigate but no charges are expected to be filed. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. A man has been accused of impersonating a police officer after telling Marietta police officers that he was previously an officer in New York, but couldn't produce any credentials. Antonio Ocasio was seen by Marietta police officers on Saturday night walking in the street on Wilson Drive. Marietta Police Department Public Information Officer Chuck McPhilamy said he believes Ocasio claimed to be a former law enforcement officer in order to avoid a ticket. McPhilamy advised the public that legitimate police officers have badges and badge numbers, along with patches and other identifiers. (WSBTV)
3. The Cobb County Branch of the NAACP will host the upcoming 20th annual Juneteenth Celebration. The event will take place in Marietta Square from Friday, Jun. 16 through Sunday, Jun. 18. Juneteenth is the country's longest-running African American holiday, and it marks the date — Jun. 19, 1865 — when all enslaved people were emancipated. In Marietta, the event weekend will include an Evening Under the Stars on Friday, a Cultural Fest on Saturday, and a Father's Day Salute on Sunday. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)

Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Wednesday, June 7

• Rain Barrel Make & Take At Cobb County Water Quality Lab (10:00 AM)
• Barks And Brews At Glover Park Brewery (4:00 PM)

Thursday, June 8

• Justin Tyme Live At The Avenue West Cobb (6:00 PM)
• The Georgia Comedy Festival At The Monticello (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Marietta Police Department is reminding drivers that it is distracting to have dogs or pets roaming inside a moving vehicle, even if it isn't illegal. The department recommends using a pet restraining system and not allowing animals to sit in the driver's lap or put their head out the window. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• The City of Marietta is gearing up for its "4th in the Park" event to celebrate the Fourth of July. This event will include a parade and festival, bell ringing ceremony, band performances, and nighttime fireworks. Click here to learn more. (Marietta Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• On Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m., the Stratton Library is hosting The Collaboratory, a weekly event for artists, writers, and creators of all kinds to make art together. You can share ideas, feedback, and conversation while making progress on your latest project. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! See you 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.