🌱 Marietta Man Arrested In NJ Shooting + Operation Christmas Child

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Clouds giving way to sun. High: 55 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. A Marietta man has been arrested alongside four others in connection with a New Jersey home invasion and shooting that took place in July. Kedrain Burdette, 51, was charged with first-degree attempted murder, kidnapping, armed robbery, and other crimes. On Jul. 7, he and four other suspects allegedly broke into a Bergen County home wearing FBI raid jackets and heavily armed. Burdette is currently being held in the Cobb County jail without bond. (MDJOnline.com)
2. Marietta volunteers have contributed to Operation Christmas Child to help kids around the world have a happy holiday. Each shoebox they deliver is packed with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items. For added convenience, people interested in creating a shoebox can use the website to place their shoebox orders. You can even add a photo and a personal note to the child who receives the shoebox. (MDJOnline.com)
3. The Cobb County Police Department and the Marietta Police Department have vowed to improve mental health resources for law enforcement officers, 911 operators, and first responders. One such measure would be an annual mental health evaluation for all employees. The police departments report they are working with local support groups which may be able to help officers deal with trauma, stress, and anxiety. (Cobb County Courier)

Today in and around Marietta:

• Municipal Court at Marietta Municipal Court Building (8:30 AM)
• Live Music: Ansley Stewart Trio at Ray's On The River in Sandy Springs (6:30 PM)
• 'Elf' at the Earl And Rachel Smith Strand Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Give back while shopping! Lenox Square is holding a donation drive for winter clothes and shoes to benefit The Shepherd Center. (Reporter Newspapers)
• Marietta has some amazing restaurants - have you tried them all? Spring Marietta was hailed by Bon Appetit Magazine as one of the best new restaurants in America when it opened in 2017. You can sample it for yourself on your next date night! (Visit Marietta GA via Instagram)
• The annual Shallowford Falls Elementary School Fox Raffle is right around the corner! Consider donating to help them make this event a success! (Shallowford Falls PTA & Foundation via Facebook)
• Looking for a cuddly cat to snuggle with on cold winter nights? Check out the Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day and see if it's love at first sight! (Cobb County Courier)

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— 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.