🌱 Marietta The Gathering Event + Deputy Recruit Charged With Battery

Good morning, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Marietta Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening locally.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. Marietta the Gathering, a celebration of the Geek Community, pop culture, and the arts, will be held in Glover Park at the Historic Marietta Square on Mar. 4, 2023. This new festival will offer a wide range of activities, including the Guild Show, showcasing art makers, merchandisers, crafters, and smiths; Tourney Alley, featuring board games, card tournaments, and possibly video game arcade; and numerous panels, performances, and contests within and around Glover Park. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Historic Marietta Square. (Marietta Georgia)
2. A sailor from Marietta, John M. Donald, was killed in the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Born in Ball Ground, he was serving aboard the USS Oklahoma as a Shipfitter 3rd Class. After the attack, his remains were recovered but could not be identified. However, modern forensic techniques led to his identification and he will now be buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C. Donald received several decorations for his service including the Purple Heart Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, and World War II Victory Medal. (Marietta Patch)
3. Cobb County Deputy Recruit Jacqun Brown has been dismissed from his duties and charged with battery and violation of oath of office following a violent altercation with a detainee at the county jail. The altercation, which resulted in a beating, took place on Feb. 4 and was a clear violation of the deputy's training, according to Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens. Owens stated that the agency will not tolerate abuse of power and will enforce laws fairly and equally. (KESQ)

Today in Marietta:

• Ribbon Cutting At Burn Boot Camp (5:15 PM)
• ATL Comedy Jam At Monticello (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On the hunt for a new home in Marietta? Look no further than these upcoming open houses in the area! 2891 Montview Drive SW, a five-bed, three-bath property, will be holding an open house on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2:00 p.m., and two units on Evestad Way in nearby Smyrna will be available to view on Saturday and Sunday. Get the details at the link. (Marietta Patch)
• Still making plans for Valentine’s Day? Nibbles Kitchen and Bar in nearby Powder Springs is offering a special three-course plated dinner on Feb. 14! There will be three seating times at 6:00, 7:15, and 8:30 p.m., and a spot costs $100 per couple. (Marietta Patch)

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— 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.