🌱 Office Depot Accused Of Racial Profiling + Dead Cats In Cobb Home

Hello again! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Marietta Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and nice. High: 82 Low: 53.
• Sunday: Sunshine. High: 82 Low: 59.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. An Atlanta mother is speaking out after she says her son was racially profiled at an Office Depot in Marietta. On Sep. 13, Cassandra Wilcox sent her 21-year-old son, Anarrion Wilcox, to pick up an order of craft sublimation printers that she needed for a class she was scheduled to teach. The errand required Anarrion to go to two separate Office Depot stores. When he arrived at the location on Johnson Ferry Road, an employee called 911 and accused him of stealing the printers from both locations. Anarrion showed his receipts to the police when they arrived at the scene and was eventually able to leave after questioning. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Cobb County Animal Services reported that 31 dead cats were found in a Cobb County home. The discovery was made when police responded to the address for a welfare check, and police are currently attempting to locate the homeowner. Director of Cobb County Animal Services Steve Hammond said it is the largest number of deceased animals the department has seen in one location. Hammond said that the homeowner, once located, may face one felony charge of animal cruelty for each animal. (WSB-TV)
3. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sep. 15-Oct. 15, and to celebrate, the Cobb County Public Library has shared a curated list of reading materials that highlight the voices and contributions of Hispanic Americans. The list includes selected items for children, teens, and adults that explore the achievements, history, and culture of the Hispanic community. You can see the full list of titles by clicking here. (Cobb County Courier)

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Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Saturday, September 23

• Live At Lumiere: Matt Wauchope At The Strand (7:00 PM)

Sunday, September 24

• Makers Mash At Schoolhouse Brewing (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Marietta Police Department is inviting young people aged 14-21 to join its Public Safety Cadets Program. This program is for students who are interested in careers in public safety or criminal justice. To learn more, contact MPD Public Safety Ambassador Susan Johnson at sjohnson@mariettaga.gov. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• Monday, Sep. 25 is the last day to register your child for the Gem City Fall Break Camp with Marietta Parks and Recreation. This camp is for children aged 6-12 and will run from Oct. 25-29. Click here to register or learn more. (Marietta Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• The Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center hosts an event called "Write Time" on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6:00-7:30 p.m. This event provides writers with a dedicated space to write without distractions. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Saturday. I'll see you back in your inbox soon with another 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.