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What's up Marietta! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Jason Waters reshape Marietta City Council in his first 100 days?
  • Could Chandler be your family’s next four-legged Marietta roommate?
  • Why JonBenét’s father is newly hopeful as Marietta grave stays quiet

Also on today's calendar: Stranger Things Trivia and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Tuesday: Turning sunny and breezy, with a high of 41 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 51, low: 32.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 54 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Jason Waters looks to bring school board success to Marietta Council (macon.com) — Marietta residents will soon see longtime school board member Jason Waters shift to the City Council after winning the Ward 2 seat with 55.4% of the vote. Waters reflects on 12 years of work on Marietta City Schools, including new facilities and higher graduation rates, and outlines plans to prioritize public safety, economic development, and SPLOST project decisions in his first 100 days.
   

2. 'My name is Chandler. Are you here to adopt me?' (cobbcountycourier.com) — A five-month-old black and white shepherd puppy named Chandler is available for adoption through Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta, with updated, flexible appointment options for visits. Residents can schedule online or walk in, especially if searching for a lost pet or reclaiming an animal, and the shelter is located on Al Bishop Drive in Marietta.
   

3. JonBenét Ramsey's father calls 'new evidence' in case 'encouraging' (usatoday.com) — Nearly three decades after JonBenét Ramsey was buried at St. James Episcopal Cemetery in Marietta alongside her half-sister, Boulder police say they’re reviewing new evidence and interviews in her unsolved killing. Her father calls the developments encouraging and credits new leadership and advancing DNA technology with renewing hope for answers.
   

4. Georgia Lottery players celebrate the holidays with big wins (wsbtv.com) — A Marietta resident is among several Georgians scoring big holiday lottery wins, taking home $10,000 through an online Jingle Jackpots game. The story highlights multiple recent Fantasy 5, Mega Millions, and Quick Win jackpots statewide and notes that lottery proceeds support education across Georgia. It also previews the upcoming $138 million Mega Millions drawing.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 30
  • Smyrna, Georgia (Rotary Club)
    ROTARY CLUB OF SMYRNA , 3180 Atlanta Rd SE , Smyrna
    12:15 pm
  • New Year's Eve Headband
    Embry Hills Library -
    2:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 31
  • New Year's Eve Party
    Roswell Junction , 340 S Atlanta St , Roswell
    7:00 pm
    • Friday January 2
  • Take & Make: Polar Plate String Art
    Redan-Trotti Library -

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Ok Marietta! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I hear they’re giving him a really tough sentence.
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