🌱 New Video In Fatal 2021 Police Chase + Public Works Accreditation

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Now, your local weather:

• Friday: Times of clouds and sun. High: 85 Low: 63.
• Saturday: Warm with clouds and sun. High: 86 Low: 63.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. On December 3, 2021, Paloma Baba and Veronica Silva were tragically involved in a fatal car accident when their SUV was struck by a speeding Ford F-150 driven by Ivan Garcia, who was being pursued by Marietta Police Officer Wesley Scott. The incident resulted in Silva's death and left Baba with multiple broken bones, devastating their families. It was later revealed that Garcia fled because he didn't have a driver's license and feared the impact on his immigration status, while Officer Scott continued the pursuit despite not having reasonable suspicion of a violent crime, as required by department policy. Investigations have uncovered evidence, including video footage, suggesting that Scott may have misled in his report about the pursuit, leading to further scrutiny of his actions. (Atlanta News First)
2. A well-known dentist's office in Marietta has been renamed and is under new ownership. The practice of David Kurtzman, DDS on Camphill Hill Street has been acquired by Dr. Nicole Barnett, and will now be known as Autumn Dental. Dr. Barnett worked with Dr. Kurtzman for almost three years, which should ease the transition for patients. Autumn Dental will provide general dentistry services, restorative dentistry, and cosmetic services, and the office is equipped to treat patients with special needs or dental-related anxiety. (Yahoo! Finance)
3. The City of Marietta's Public Works Department is celebrating after recently receiving full accreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA). The APWA found that the Public Works Department is in full compliance with the APWA's recommended management practices. APWA accreditation is a four-year process with five major steps, which include conducting a self-assessment, submitting an application, making improvements, and undergoing an on-site evaluation before receiving accreditation. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)

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Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Friday, June 2

• Live Music With Ricky Cole At Brewster's Bar & Grill (7:00 PM)
• Black ATL Comedy Tour At Monticello Sports Bar (8:30 PM)

Saturday, June 3

• Spirituals At Zion! A Juneteenth Concert Celebration At Old Zion Heritage Museum (5:00 PM)
• Live Music: Mark Larson At The Still On The Square (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A.L. Burruss Elementary teacher Candace Torrence has been named the Marietta City Schools Teacher of the Year! Torrence teaches fifth grade, and she is being recognized for her commitment and professionalism. (Marietta City Schools via Facebook)
• Registration is open for the Summer Basketball Program that begins on Jun. 7 with Marietta Parks and Recreation. This program is for children between the ages of 9 and 15 to learn fundamental basketball skills. Click here to learn more. (Marietta Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art will be hosting a reception on Saturday, Jul. 1 for the Metro Montage XXIII exhibit. Metro Montage is a juried exhibition that includes artwork from across all genres, mediums, subject matters, and styles. (Marietta Cobb Museum of Art via Facebook)

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— 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.