🌱 Pedestrian Crash Investigation + County's First Black Police Chief

Hey, Marietta. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Hope you all have a great day. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon thunderstorm. High: 84 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. The Cobb County Police Department is investigating a pedestrian crash that occurred on Kennesaw Due West Road Wednesday afternoon. A 15-year-old was attempting to cross the road when a 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser struck him. The teen was life-flighted to Grady Memorial Hospital in critical condition. The vehicle's driver was not injured. (WSB Atlanta)
2. Argyle Elementary School's Jenifer Mitacek has been named Cobb County School District's Teacher of the Year. She focuses on bringing kindness into the classroom while teaching 2nd grade. Harrison High School's Jordan Motsinger and Awtrey Middle School's Derrick Tucker were named the district's Teacher of the Year in their respective grade designations last month. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Cobb County welcomes its first Black police chief today. The City of Austell has appointed Chief Orrin Scott Hamilton to lead the department. He is being sworn into the position at the Austell Treadmill Complex today. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today in Marietta:

• Mamma Mia! and Margaritas At Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre (8:00 PM)
• Glover Park Concert At Glover Park (8:00 PM)
• Atlanta Lyric Theatre presents GUYS & DOLLS At Jennie T Anderson Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out the latest Marietta properties to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties including a couple with backyards surrounded by woods. (Marietta Patch)
• The Marietta Police Department is reminding residents to always be cautious when accessing bank accounts in a public setting. Public Wi-Fi and public computers can be used by nefarious individuals to collect bank information. Click to learn more. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• There are plenty of adoption-ready pets in the Marietta area searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list including Hopscotch the precious Shepherd. (Marietta Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.