🌱 Motorcyclist Killed In Crash + Marietta Police Department Hiring

Hello, friends. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Marietta Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the local information you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm. High: 91 Low: 69.
• Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 89 Low: 71.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. Monday afternoon, a motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Delk Road. According to the Marietta Police Department, the motorcyclist was driving westbound on Delk Road when a Toyota Camry exited and turned left in front of the motorcyclist, causing a collision. The motorcycle and driver then slid across the eastbound lanes hitting another car. (WSBTV)
2. Have you ever wanted to work for the Marietta Police Department? The department is hiring and ensuring that their department focuses on training and equipping officers with less-lethal emergency options. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
3. A former Dunwoody Police officer fired from the department in 2020 for alleged misconduct won an unemployment appeal for $10,000. During the hearing, it was reported that the city failed to provide concrete evidence that the former officer knowingly, willingly, or deliberately violated rules or orders that would disqualify him from receiving unemployment benefits. An internal report reveals an alleged strife within the department that has been going on for years. (Appen Media)

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Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Wednesday, July 12

• Children First Play Date In The Park At Mud Creek Soccer Complex (10:00 AM)
• Jammin Music Bingo At The Place Bar (7:00 PM)

Thursday, July 13

• Ironmonger's Karaoke Night At Ironmonger Brewing & Distilling (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• U.S. congressional Republicans are pushing for federal election reforms modeled after the legislation Georgia lawmakers enacted two years ago. The new legislation would tighten voter ID requirements, prohibit non-U.S. citizens from voting, and end private funding of election administration. Many Republicans see the Democrats' proposed elections reform bill as a federal takeover of voting by the Democrats. (Valdosta Daily Times)
• Does your child attend Davis Elementary School? You can start off the new school year with some Tiger spirit by buying the newest items in the school store. (Davis Elementary School PTA via Facebook)
• On Saturday, Jul. 15, visit the Marietta History Center's monthly Pop-In event. From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the museum will allow children and families to interact with themed activities and crafts. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you all soon for your next 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.