🌱 Marietta Native Named NASA Flight Director + Relief At Gas Pump

Hi there, Marietta. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 82 Low: 71.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. A Marietta native has been named a 2022 NASA flight director. Heidi Brewer graduated from Georgia Tech before joining NASA in 2006. She has supported 19 shuttle missions and was a leader during the STS-135 final flight. She has also trained with SpaceX. (CBS 46 News)
2. Are you in the market for a new job or simply thinking about switching careers? Patch, with the assistance of ZipRecruiter, has compiled a list of the best Marietta area employers hiring for open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Marietta Patch)
3. Marietta residents find relief at the gas pump as fuel prices drop throughout the state. The average price of gasoline in Cobb County is $4.50 - still ten cents higher than the state average, however. The decrease in the state's fuel price is attributed to the decline in crude oil prices. (Cobb County Courier)

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Today in Marietta:

• Connecting Communities One Book at a Time featuring Bruce D. Perry, author of "What Happened to You?" At The Atlanta Country Club In Marietta (1:30 PM)
• Band Camp At Walton High School (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Marietta Police Department reminds the community to practice safe driving during the 4th of July weekend. Before you begin drinking, plan your trip home to ensure you arrive alive. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• The next Marietta Planning Commission meeting will be held on Jul. 5 in the City Council Chamber. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. (City of Marietta)
• The Happy Helpings Summer Food Service Program offers meals at the Charles D. Switzer Library, the South Cobb Regional Library, and the North Cobb Regional Library. Click for the full schedule and additional information. (Cobb County)

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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.