🌱 New Street Light District + Board Of Education Cleared

Hello and happy Thursday! I'm back in your inbox this summer morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Marietta today. Follow along for the latest...

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm. High: 84 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. The Cobb County Board of Commissioners has approved a new Street Light District on Cooper Lake Road. The approval was given during the commission's Tuesday meeting. The district will be between Weaver and Daniel Streets. The street lights will be installed on existing poles along the stretch of road. The service will cost $3.80 per month. (Cobb County Courier)
2. Are you growing increasingly frustrated with online home listings and are seeking an alternative? Patch and Redfin have teamed up to create a list of three upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Marietta area this weekend. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Marietta Patch)
3. A Cobb County Superior Court Grand Jury has found no criminal wrongdoing in the Cobb County Board of Education. Despite the ruling, the grand jury did state that it found "a clear pattern" of contracts being rewarded outside of the district's procurement policy. The pattern is not technically illegal since the district is exempt from state procurement law - except for construction contracts. (MDJOnline.com)

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Today in Marietta:

• CCSD Board Meeting With The Cobb County School District (All Day)
• Gateway to the South: Remembering The Dixie Highway At The Marietta History Center (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Marietta City Schools announced the new principal for Marietta High School. Dr. Eric L. Holland is a veteran educator with more than 23 years of experience. Congratulations! (Marietta City Schools via Facebook)
• The Cobb County Library has created a Disability Pride Month Booklist. Click to view the full list and find your next book. (Cobb County Library)
• Keep Marietta Beautiful - Love the Loop/Adopt A Mile event will be on Jul. 16 at 9:00 a.m. at Marietta City Hall. Mark your calendar! (City of Marietta)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.