🌱 MC Schools Welcomes New Superintendent + Woman Threatens Cop

Hi all. Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your fresh copy 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:

Mostly sunny. High: 57 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories in Marietta today:

1. A woman who was allegedly suffering from a mental health crisis reportedly told a Marietta officer that she was going to kill him and then herself with the officer’s gun. Sgt. Reynolds said he was approached by a woman who told him, “I am going to take your gun, shoot you, then kill myself!” More than an hour later, the officer was able to diffuse the situation with the woman and get her mental health assistance. (WSB Atlanta)
2. On Wednesday, the Marietta Board of Education approved the hiring of Jami Frost as Marietta City Schools' new deputy superintendent. Frost joins the school system from the Cobb County School District, where she served as assistant superintendent of southside elementary schools and oversaw daily operations for 22 schools. With more than 29 years of experience in the education field, Frost will be replacing Belinda Walters-Brazile, who is retiring after working for 32 years in education, including six of those years as Marietta's deputy superintendent. (Yahoo News)
3. State Attorney General Chris Carr spoke about his support for Senate Bill 44, which will impose new mandatory prison sentences for people who are convicted of participating in gang recruitment activities. Senate Bill 44 passed the Georgia Senate on Monday, Feb. 13, with a vote of 31-22. Under the new bill, judges will be required to impose prison sentences of at least five years on any defendant convicted of gang recruitment charges. Additionally, anyone convicted of the crime would not be able to have their sentence suspended or be eligible for probation. Carr reported that Cobb County police estimate that gangs are responsible for 70% of the county's stranger-on-stranger crime. (Morgan County Citizen)

Today in Marietta:

• Free Day Pop-In For Family Fun: Black History Month At Marietta History Center (10:00 AM)
• Cumberland Landscape Spring Kick-Off / Hiring Event At 4500 Lee Water Rd. (1:00 PM)
• Digital Art & Photography Show At LM Frame & Gallery (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Do you know any young adults in the local community who are interested in law enforcement or public safety? The Marietta Police Department is re-starting its youth cadet program for youth aged 14 to 20 years old! The department will be hosting an informational session and program launch meeting on Thursday, Mar. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Marietta Police Department Headquarters to discuss the program and recruit applicants. Find out more at the link. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• Lock, take, and hide isn’t just for parking lots! The Marietta Police Department shared a photo reminding residents to take their keys, lock their cars, and hide their things to prevent theft. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• Marietta residents, be advised that Lemon St. is closed between Church St. and Cherokee St. until further notice due to a water main break. Detour signs are posted. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)
• The Master Gardener Volunteers Of Cobb County (MGVOCC) is planning to return to the Marietta Farmers Market! Join Master Gardeners at the market on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 41 Mill Street. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your home gardening questions. (East Cobber)

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Featured events:

• Rae and the Ragdolls (February 18)
• BJ's Wholesale Club Pre-opening Limited-time Offer (February 23)
• Presented by the Before Slavery Museum + the PG Network: A Musical Journey Through Black History (February 26)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you around.

— 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.