🌱 Police Chief Ferrell Sworn In To Office + Give Our Schools A Hand

Morning, neighbors! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Marietta Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Here we go...

First, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 82 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. The Marietta Police Department has a new chief. Interim Chief Marty Ferrell was sworn into the permanent position on Wednesday after being recommended by the City Manager last month. Chief Ferrell stated during his speech on Wednesday that he hopes to partner with the community to enhance the quality of life within Marietta. The city interviewed six candidates for the position. (WSB Atlanta)
2. The Marietta Cobb Museum is opening a new group exhibit. The "More Than Dream: Exploring the Surreal in Art" exhibit opens on Sep. 24. The exhibit will be on display in the Main Galleries through Dec. 18. The exhibit features artwork from six artists. (City of Marietta)
3. The Cobb Chamber has announced a series of events through its Give Our Schools A Hand campaign. The first event will be a Handprint Unveiling Ceremony on Oct. 6 at The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre. The event will unveil the handprints of system-wide Teachers of the Year. (Cobb County Courier)

Today in Marietta:

• Marietta Tree Keepers At Marietta City Hall (4:00 PM)
• Marietta High School Homecoming Parade Through Marietta Square (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't finalize your weekend calendar without reviewing this list of events occurring in Cobb County. Click to view. (MDJOnline.com)
• The Marietta Police Department encourages residents to take photos of valuable items' models and serial numbers. This simple act can help prove an item is yours and ensure that stolen items are returned. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• Here's the latest list of Marietta properties to hit the market. Click to view all the properties, including prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Marietta Patch)

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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.