🌱 Motel 6/Studio 6 Rezoning Proposal + Sewell Mill Creek Sewage Spill

Hello, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Marietta Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm. High: 81 Low: 64.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 90 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. The Marietta City Council is considering a proposal to rezone the Motel 6 and Studio 6 property into a residential site with 307 furnished studio apartments. The developer, 5th Street Capital, has received approval from the city council's planning commission; the proposal now awaits a vote from the full council. Concerns have been raised about the potential displacement of current residents who rely on the motel for housing; notably, the commission included a stipulation that requires 5th Street Capital to assist former motel residents. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. A structural failure in a Marietta sewer line resulted in the release of over 100,000 gallons of untreated sewage into Sewell Mill Creek. According to Cobb County Water System officials, the overnight sewage spill overflow was successfully stopped just before 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jul. 8. As of Sunday, Jul. 9, repairs and water testing are currently in progress. (WSB Atlanta)
3. MUST Ministries, a Marietta-based organization addressing poverty and homelessness across Cobb County, announced the date of its MUST Dance annual fundraising event. Supporters are invited to come out to Piedmont Church on Saturday, Jul. 22 at 6:00 p.m. for a "Dancing with the Stars"-esque competition. All ticket proceeds will go directly toward MUST Ministries' programming and services; those interested can secure their tickets here. (Cobb County Courier)

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Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Monday, July 10

• Industry Mondays At La Chingada (7:00 PM)

Tuesday, July 11

• Department Of Juvenile Justice Career Fair At Marietta Regional Youth Detention Center (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• On Friday afternoon, lawyers presented their opening arguments in the pending case against Cobb County's disputed electoral maps. Judge Ann Harris will first need to rule on Cobb's motion to dismiss the lawsuit. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
• In case you missed it: Marietta Police Department Patrol Officer Austin Marin was named the May 2023 Officer of the Month for saving the life of a woman who was attempting to jump off a bridge. Congratulations and thank you to Officer Marin! (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• The Distinguished Young Women of Georgia will celebrate the Class of 2024 and name its new state representative on Saturday, Jul. 22. The community is invited to the ceremony, scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at the Rome City Auditorium — about an hour outside Marietta — and tickets are available for purchase online. (Distinguished Young Women of Georgia via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you soon with a new 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.