🌱 Marietta Crime Prevention Program + Deadly Car Crash Saturday Night

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, your local weather:

• Thursday: Very warm and more humid. High: 78 Low: 62.
• Friday: A couple of showers. High: 68 Low: 50.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Marietta:

1. The Marietta Police Department is encouraging residents to participate in the community crime prevention program, S.M.I.L.E., to help lower crime stats and make swifter arrests. The program involves community members and business owners registering their camera security systems with the police. While police will not have access to these cameras, they may send requests to locals asking them check their footage for anything useful that could help the police close a case. Renters, businesses, and homeowners interested in participating and register here. (WSB Atlanta)
2. An unavoidable crash in Marietta on I-75 south Saturday night has left one person dead. Late Saturday, a Toyota Nissan collided with a stopped Nissan Maxima near the Terrell Mill Road exit. The driver of the Nissan was taken to the hospital and died upon arrival. (Marietta Patch)
3. The Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb are holding an Advanced Manufacturing Industry Council Meeting on Mar. 1 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chattahoochee Technical College North Metro Campus. Participants will hear about the plans for current and forthcoming local manufacturing businesses and have a chance to tour the new Center for Advanced Manufacturing facilities. The multi-million dollar center will feature amenities like high-tech computer labs and robotics. (Cobb County Courier)

Today and tomorrow in and around Marietta:

Thursday, February 23

• Open House At Mount Paran Christian School, Kennesaw (9:00 AM)
• RiverStone Church Night of Healing Prayer At RiverStone Church, Kennesaw (7:00 PM)

Friday, February 24

• Glow Throw & 80s Dance Party At Ironmonger Brewing Company (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Marietta City Schools Superintendent Rivera will be hosting a town hall on UCS athletic opportunities on Feb. 28 at 8:00 p.m. Visit the link for more information. (Marietta City Schools via Facebook)
• The Southern Soccer Academy has released its Women's USL W League schedule. The season kicks off May 14. (Southern Soccer Academy via Facebook)
• Down the road in Sandy Springs, Act3 Productions is putting on the musical, Little Women, now through Mar. 5. Tickets are available here. (MDJOnline.com)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.