🌱 Marietta Student Hit By School Bus + Art In The Park This Weekend

Good morning, hello! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Marietta Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Humid with a t-storm or two. High: 82 Low: 71.
• Wednesday: Rain and wind. High: 83 Low: 65.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. A Wheeler High School student is in the hospital after being hit by a school bus on Friday, Aug. 25. The sophomore student was crossing Holt Street near the school when she was struck by a school bus, resulting in head trauma, a severed ear, a broken neck, and a broken hip. The student's family is questioning whether the bus driver is still employed, as well as if the district could station crossing guards in the area. (WSB-TV)
2. A suspect has been arrested after a woman's body was found last week in Cobb County near a burned-out vehicle. The suspect — whose identity has not yet been released — was taken into custody in a Lousiana parish. Beauty Couch, 22, was an Instagram influencer from nearby Austell. Her body was found on Wednesday, Aug. 23 when crews responded to a brush fire and found a burning vehicle. (WSB-TV)
3. Marietta's annual Art in the Park is set to take place this weekend from Sep. 2-4 at Glover Park. Roads will begin closing in downtown on Friday, Sep. 1 at 5:30 p.m. This event will feature an Artist Market with nearly 200 artists showcasing paintings, woodworking, photography, jewelry, sculptures, and more. The Chalk Spot will be available on Saturday, Sep. 2, and is a space for festival attendees to show off their sidewalk chalk skills. (Marietta Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Tuesday, August 29

• All You Can Throw Axe Throwing At Ironmonger Brewing & Distilling (4:00 PM)
• Space Academy: Interactive Show For Kids At NCG Cinemas (6:30 PM)

Wednesday, August 30

• Live Music - Brian Wiltsey At WZ Tavern (6:00 PM)
• Bourbon Tasting For Charity At American Legion Post 29 (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Marietta Police Department's Police Athletic League (PAL) offers an after-school program with homework help, tutoring, and activities. The PAL also offers after-hours sports and recreation programs for children in grades K-12. Click here to learn more. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art has announced an upcoming exhibit called, "Private Domain." This collection of paintings by artist Virginia Derryberry will be on display following an Opening Reception on Sep. 16. (Marietta Cobb Museum of Art via Facebook)
• Did you know that Board & Brush Creative Studio offers private event bookings? Groups can celebrate birthdays or events while crafting projects together. (Board & Brush Marietta, GA via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all soon for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.