🌱 Man Sentenced For Robbery Spree + Volunteers Needed To Plant Trees

Hey, Marietta! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 76 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. Cobb County Superior Court Judge Kimberly Childs has sentenced Lashumbia D. Session to life without the possibility of parole. The sentence was handed down after Session was convicted of eight counts of armed robbery. The conviction was for a robbery spree that occurred in Marietta, Powder Springs, and Austell throughout 2018. The Marietta Police Department assisted in the investigation. (Cobb County Courier)
2. Marietta Tree Keepers is searching for volunteers to help plant trees throughout Marietta. The organization will be meeting on Nov. 13 at 9:00 a.m. at the city's Maintenance Building near Lewis Park to begin planting. There will be tools and refreshments provided. Please dress for outdoor weather. Click to learn more. (City of Marietta)
3. The Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health has released its latest list of health inspections. The Marietta Fish Market was inspected on Wednesday, Nov. 2, and received a 94 score, which equates to an "A Grade." The establishment was deducted points for one count of not having "food stored covered." Click for the full list of health inspections. (East Cobb News)

Today in Marietta:

• Sweeney Todd Performance At Wheeler High School (7:00 PM)
• Cherry Cherry: The Premier Neil Diamond Tribute At Strand Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Here's a list of adoption-ready pets in the Marietta area searching for a forever home. (Marietta Patch)
• The Marietta Police Department is currently recruiting officers. Click to learn more about the department and application information. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)

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• Minority Men's Health Luncheon (November 10)
• Junior League of Cobb-Marietta 2022 Mistletoe Market: Nov. 10-12 (November 10)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another 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.