🌱 Police Get Facial Recognition AI + Christmas At East Cobb Concert

Welcome back, Marietta! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

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Mostly sunny. High: 51 Low: 37.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. The Cobb County Board of Commissioners has approved the use of facial recognition technology in the Cobb County Police Department. Officers will be employing Clearview AI technology to help catch suspects. The department already has experience with this technology, having tested it during a seven-month pilot program. There is still heated debate regarding how this decision impacts the privacy of citizens. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. The Marietta Georgia Police Department is hiring. They have several different positions available. Some of the jobs they are hiring for include Records Clerk and Mechanic. They are also seeking people interested in joining the force as police officers. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department)
3. On Sunday, the East Cobb United Methodist Church will be holding its Christmas at East Cobb Concert. Titled, "Let Heaven and Nature Sing," the concert will begin at 5:00 p.m. at the church. The Chancel Choir Seasonal Singers, Children, and Chamber Orchestra will be performing. Nursery services are available to families during the concert. (East Cobb UMC)

Today in Marietta:

• Radio Christmas at Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square (8:00 PM)
• Comedy Tour at Monticello ATL (5:00 PM)
• Parents Night Out at Gourmet Cafe & Subs (6:00 PM)
• Plugged In Artist Showcase & Summit at Tiger Tiger (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tryouts have been scheduled for Southern Soccer Academy's Summer League! You can visit their website to pre-register for the season. (Southern Soccer Academy)
• Mayor Steve Tumlin surprised the Marietta School System with the Fifth Annual Mayor Awards! The ceremony honored one staff member and one student as well. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government)
• Remote workers love Atlanta! It's one of the best places in the country to combine work and play. (Coworking Cafe)
• Exposure Classic Events is hosting a winter showcase on Jan. 3 at Reinhardt University. There will be over 15 college coaches in attendance. (Titans Sports Academy)

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Events:

• East Cobb & Roswell Community Chanukah Party "Winter Wonderland" (December 18)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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.