🌱 Marietta Man Charged + Acworth's School Street Crossing Closure

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Marietta Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right with a quick review of the most important things happening these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 68 Low: 54.
• Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms. High: 71 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. A man from Marietta was arrested and charged for a fatal crash that happened in March on I-575. The man, Kevin Phyfe, is facing multiple charges, including reckless driving, DUI, and first-degree homicide by vehicle. The crash resulted in the death of Sebastian Alonzo Domingo, who was the occupant of a blue Honda Accord that was hit head-on by Phyfe's truck. (Patch)
2. The nearby City of Acworth is closing the School Street crossing permanently due to safety concerns after dozens of tractor-trailers got stuck on the train tracks, causing collisions. The city had put up warning signs, but they were not effective, and many vehicles continued to use the crossing. City leaders decided to prioritize safety over public convenience, citing the resources that were being used to respond to crashes and clean up. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. On Apr. 22, a child died in a car crash in nearby Powder Springs that involved an adult male driver and another child passenger. The driver, Gregory P. Sagnan, 38, lost control of his vehicle and crashed into trees off the roadway, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries for himself and a 12-year-old boy in the front passenger seat. Unfortunately, a 12-year-old boy who was riding in the backseat was killed. The Cobb County Police Department is investigating the fatal collision and seeking additional information from the public. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Wednesday, April 26

• Open Mic At Ironmonger Brewing Company (6:00 PM)

Thursday, April 27

• B.A.S.H. Fashion, Comedy, Talent Show At Kai's & Ko Restaurant And Lounge (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• New homes have been listed for sale in the Marietta area! Get all the property details at the link. (Marietta Patch)
• Five talented high school musicians from four high schools in Cobb County will be performing in a concert on Sunday, Apr. 30, at the Woodruff Arts Center's Rich Theatre. The performance is a collaboration between Franklin Pond Chamber Music and the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra Chamber Players, and it is free and open to the public. The show will include the U.S. premiere of Sibelius' Piano Quartet and will feature 26 high school musicians and eight graduating seniors. (Cobb County Courier)
• The Marietta Police Department is still hiring for open positions! For more information about careers in Marietta, click here. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all soon 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.