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And on the Marietta Patch calendar - Unveiled: Masquerade Burlesque Show

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Coffee in hand, Marietta? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led to a knife being drawn at this Marietta Citgo?
  • How a $10 gift card exposed mail theft in Marietta
  • How a Marietta OB-GYN tackles hidden infection risks in pregnancy

Also on today's calendar: Unveiled: Masquerade Burlesque Show and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 60 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 58, low: 43.
  • Tuesday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police: Homeless man threatens man with knife at Windy Hill Citgo (macon.com) — A man listed as homeless is accused of threatening another man with a large kitchen knife inside the Citgo at 461 Windy Hill Road SE in Marietta earlier this month. Police say no injuries were reported, but the suspect faces aggravated assault and obstruction charges and remains jailed without bond.
   

2. Atlanta postal worker arrested for stealing mail. Here's how special agents used a $10 Walmart gift card to catch her red-handed (moneywise.com) — A federal sting at the Marietta East Cobb post office used a $10 Walmart gift card to help identify a postal worker now accused of stealing greeting cards with cash and gift cards. Investigators say the case began after opened mail surfaced in a nearby neighborhood, and they’re urging residents to avoid mailing cash, use tracking, and report suspected mail theft quickly.
   

3. Infections During Pregnancy: How Early Guidance Shapes Maternal, Neonatal Outcomes (pulmonologyadvisor.com) — A Marietta OB-GYN shares how her practice uses early counseling, screening, and vaccination to protect pregnant patients from infections that can escalate quickly during pregnancy. The piece explains key risks like listeria, CMV, toxoplasmosis, flu, and COVID-19, and stresses why guideline-based testing and vaccines matter for both mothers and babies. It also highlights how Georgia’s infection trends shape repeat testing schedules.
   

4. High school basketball: Principia stuns No. 1 Wheeler 69-63 in City of Palms Classic quarterfinals (cbssports.com) — Marietta’s Wheeler High boys basketball team, ranked No. 1 nationally, was upset 69-63 by Principia of St. Louis in the City of Palms Classic quarterfinals. Wheeler led after three quarters but couldn’t withstand a late 12-2 Principia run sparked by standout guard Quentin Coleman.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday December 21
  • Big Chicken Chorus Christmas Show
    Lassiter Concert Hall , 2601 Shallowford Rd , Marietta
    10:00 am
  • Dunwoody Open
    Treetop Quest Dunwoody Adventure Park and Ziplines , Georgia Way N , Dunwoody
    11:00 am
  • Soma Sundays | Sound + Touch Healing
    Soma , 5000 Austell Powder Springs Rd Suite 245 , Austell
    2:00 pm
  • A Christmas Carol
    Stage Door Theatre , 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd , Dunwoody
    2:30 pm
    • Monday December 22
  • Community Color-In: Winter Edition
    Redan-Trotti Library -
  • Cozy Critter Scavenger Hunt
    Brookhaven Library -
  • Pantry closed
    Reflections of Trinity , 4037 Austell Powder Springs Rd SW , Powder Springs

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    Today heading home from an errand. Driving 120 turn right onto Roswell Road heading towards Roswell. First traffic light red. An elderly couple (i am… (Nextdoor The Glens)
  • A Holiday PSA from Retail Workers Everywhere
    Public Service Announcement: I speak behalf of retail workers across America and around the world, we understand that it’s the holiday season. Many… (Nextdoor Village Green)
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