🌱 Marietta Hotel Shooting + New Guardian Pharmacy Headquarters

Hi all. I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Marietta Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower in the p.m.. High: 71 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. At least one person was shot at a hotel in Marietta on Wednesday. The incident occurred at Cumberland Lodge, and the motive is unknown. No further details have been released at this time. (Marietta Patch)
2. Guardian Pharmacy, a leading long-term care pharmacy company in Atlanta, has opened its new headquarters in Marietta. The new location is a 16,000-square-foot facility and will be the company's primary base for operations. The move to the new facility is expected to allow the company to expand its services and better serve its clients. (Metro Atlanta CEO)
3. The Marietta History Center is hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., which will include themed activities and crafts celebrating Black History Month. Thanks to a private donor, the event is free to attend and offers children and families the chance to engage with the museum. (Marietta History Museum)

Today in Marietta:

• Town Hall Meeting With Chairwoman Cupid And Commissioner Sheffield At Cobb County Police Academy (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join Cobb County Public Library for Book Explorers on the fourth Thursday of the month at the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center. Attendees will read and discuss a picture book as a group, then partake in a craft or activity inspired by the book. (Cobb County Public Library)
• If you remember McGruff the Crime Dog, you'll know his crime prevention tips aren't just for kids. The Marietta Police Department shared effective methods for keeping your home safe — with the help of McGruff. (Police Dept Facebook)
• When it comes to doling out municipal fines and fees, Georgia ranks fourth in the nation. According to an analysis of 2020 Census Bureau data, the Reason Foundation found that Peach State cities collected nearly $377 million in fines and fees from residents across the state that year. That’s about $35.16 per person, compared to the national average of $27 per resident. (The Center Square)

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• Rae and the Ragdolls (February 18)
• BJ's Wholesale Club Pre-opening Limited-time Offer (February 23)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.