🌱 Marietta City Schools Book Directive + Proposed New City Ward Map

Good morning, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Marietta Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

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And now, your local weather:

• Thursday: Nice with partial sunshine. High: 78 Low: 66.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 82 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. At a meeting on Tuesday, Sep. 12, the Marietta City School Board passed a new directive for how the district will review books in school libraries and determine if they should be removed due to sexually explicit content. The new policy will be in addition to existing policies that allow parents to issue complaints about books and creates a process for the district to assess books based on state rules. The meeting was attended by community members and parents who both supported and opposed the district's decision. (WSBTV)
2. A map with proposed new political boundaries for city wards has been released by the City of Marietta. The map, titled "Proposed Wards School and Parks Draft Option 2," will be discussed at an upcoming public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 11. The public hearing will be held at Marietta City Hall at 7:00 p.m. Residents are invited to attend and share feedback on the map, which can be viewed at the link. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)
3. A hiring event for the City of Marietta is happening tomorrow, Sep. 15, at the Cobb County Civic Center. Representatives from Marietta's fire and police departments, as well as the city's departments of power, water, public works, and recreation, will be on hand to speak with job seekers. Officials are prepared to make employment offers on the spot, as well as conditional offers of employment. The event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Thursday, September 14

• Drew Ashworth Live At Los Magueys (6:00 PM)
• A Christmas Carol Auditions At The Art Place (7:00 PM)

Friday, September 15

• Marietta Roots At William Root House (6:00 PM)
• I Love Reggae At Euro Atlanta (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Marietta History Center has announced the next installment of its Pop-In For Family Fun series. On Saturday, Sep. 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the museum will host a book-themed pop-up event with storytimes at 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)
• Registration is now open for Champions In Motion tumbling classes and cheerleading classes at Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center. Click the link to learn more about class schedules and fees. (Marietta Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art offers classes for homeschool students that explore art appreciation, artistic techniques, and more. Classes are open to students aged 6-18. Click here to learn more or sign up. (Marietta Cobb Museum of Art via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all soon for another 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.