🌱 Man Injured In Hit-And-Run + Georgia Redistricting Federal Trial

Hi all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Saturday started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 85 Low: 66.
• Sunday: A thunderstorm around. High: 80 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. A 60-year-old Marietta man was seriously injured by hit-and-run driver while sitting on bench on Thursday. Police are still searching for the driver, who left the scene in a black SUV after driving over a concrete curb and onto the sidewalk. Those with additional information about the incident are encouraged to contact investigators at 770-499-3987. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. In case you missed it, this week, a federal trial began that could reshape the political landscape in Georgia ahead of next year’s congressional and legislative races. The trial focuses on the state’s congressional map—which helped Republicans gain a U.S. House seat last year—arguing that the maps drawn during a special session in late 2021 violate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Attorneys for the plaintiffs argue that Black voters have not seen their political representation grow despite jumps in the state’s overall Black population. The trial is expected to last throughout next week. (Cobb County Courier)
3. The Cobb County Mental Health Court (MHC) celebrated its ten-year anniversary yesterday. The MHC provides crucial alternatives for individuals whose criminal violations are the result of behavioral factors, recommending treatment, counseling, and a system of supported accountability, rather than incarceration. The anniversary celebration marked the progress of the organization in helping individuals achieve a crime-free life of mental health and sobriety. (Cobb County Courier)

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Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Saturday, September 9

• Tacos And Tequila At Marietta Square (3:00 PM)
• Opening Reception, Alex Berdysheff: Juxtaposition At Avery Gallery (6:00 PM)

Sunday, September 10

• Greater Atlanta Coin Show At Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Cobb Foodie Week is almost here: from Sep. 9 – 16, you can redeem digital coupons at more than 50 of Cobb County’s most delicious restaurants. Participants include Marietta favorites like Mac's Raw Bar, Silla Del Toro, Two Birds Taphouse, and many more. Learn more about the Meal Deal Savings Pass online. (Visit Marietta GA via Instagram)
• Marietta Community School—which provides out-of-school programming to the greater Marietta community—has lots of upcoming programming to keep kids busy during Fall Break and throughout the semester. Camps and activities include include pickleball, pumpkin carving, music camp, clay sculpting, and more. Register today! (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)
• The Davis Elementary School PTA is seeking candy donations for the upcoming East Cobber Parade & the Lassiter Homecoming Parade, for staff to distribute to parade crowds. Donation bins are set up in the front office—consider dropping some off today. (Davis Elementary School PTA via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday 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.