🌱 Police Department's Wellness Room + Sunday Crash Investigation

Hello all. I'm back with your new copy of the Marietta Daily. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 71 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. The Marietta Police Department is adding a wellness room for employees to decompress between calls. The initiative is meant to prepare officers to transition to the next response call. The wellness room is being funded through the City of Marietta's recently approved Mental and Emotional Wellbeing Initiative for public safety employees. (WSB Radio)
2. The Marietta Police Department is currently investigating a Sunday crash that occurred near 1035 Franklin Gateway. The 25-year-old crash victim was driving her 2017 Hyundai Elantra at the time of the crash. She drove off the road and landed upside down in Rottenwood Creek. The department is working to determine what led to the crash. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. The American Alliance of Museum's Center for the Future of Museums has recognized Marietta's historic William Root House Museum & Garden. The recognition is for the museum's use of touchscreen technology in its interactive experience. The museum educates the community about middle-class life in Antebellum Georgia. The home was originally owned by early Cobb County settlers Hannah and William Root. (Cobb County Courier)

Today in and around Marietta:

• Ward 6 Town Hall Meeting At Lockheed Elementary School (6:30 PM)
• Sweeney Todd Performance At Wheeler High School (7:00 PM)
• Night of Healing Prayer At RiverStone Church, Kennesaw (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you growing increasingly frustrated with online home listings and are seeking an alternative? Consider this list of five upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Marietta area this weekend. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Marietta Patch)
• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta has announced a new initiative to help address the childhood mental health crisis. The comprehensive program will balance prevention, early intervention, and outpatient care. (Business Wire)
• The Marietta Police Department is asking for the community to vote in the Aftermath K9 grant. Visit the link to learn more. (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.