🌱 Newspaper Removes Comment Section + Atlanta Mayor Speaks To Chamber

Hello and happy Saturday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in Marietta these days.

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Now, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 88 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. The Cobb County Courier is reportedly removing onsite comments. The comments were removed due to a lack of civility, a delay due to moderation, and their threatening nature. A lot of newspapers from around the country, both small and large, removed comment sections for the same reasons. Readers are encouraged to comment on articles using social media. (Cobb County Courier)
2. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will be the Cobb Chamber's keynote speaker on Monday. The mayor will be speaking at the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre about his administration's efforts to improve public safety while empowering neighborhoods. The chamber's Cobb Young Professionals will also be presenting the 2022 Next Generation Award during the meeting. (Cobb County Courier)
3. The Marietta Police Department has located a teenage murder suspect. Donald Bannister, 17, was accused of shooting Norval Bailey in June 2021. He has been on the run since. Bannister was arrested in East Point last week by a joint task force comprised of U.S. Marshalls, SWAT officers, and GBI agents. He has been charged with murder, aggravated assault, and violating the Georgia Street Gang Act. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in Marietta:

• 2022 Sowing Seeds of Hope Concert At Cobb Collaborative (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Marietta Police Department mourns the passing of department retiree Margaret "Meg" Hampton (McClure). She retired from the department in 2012 after almost 28 years of service with the department. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• Visit Marietta shares a back-to-school shopping guide. Click for the full guide. (Visit Marietta GA via Instagram)
• The Marietta Police Department educates the community about the danger zone surrounding a school bus. The 10-foot radius is the most dangerous area for students to be in. Please stay out of the zone to ensure the safety of our city's students. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)

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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.