🌱 Rome's New Superintendent + Brown Bag Lunchtime Concerts

Hello all. Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your Thursday edition of the Marietta Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Let's do it.

First, today's weather:

Warm with plenty of sunshine. High: 90 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. Marietta High School's Principal Eric Holland has been hired as Rome City Schools' new superintendent. Holland was the sole candidate and previously served as Rome High School's Principal. With his selection, Holland is the district's first Black superintendent. (MDJOnline.com)
2. Brown Bag Lunchtime Concerts return today in Marietta Square. The popular free concerts will be held every Thursday between noon and 1:00 p.m. this month. Participants are encouraged to grab lunch at any of the amazing restaurants surrounding Marietta Square and then listen to the free concert. (Cobb County Courier)
3. Three individuals have been arrested for firing airsoft guns at people in a Cobb County park. Dalton Henderson, 19, Arianna McCard, 18, and a 16-year-old are all facing various charges. The incident occurred at Logan Farm Park in Acworth and the individuals shot pellets from the guns. (WSBTV)

Today in Marietta:

• Nonprofit Engagement Summit At KSU Center (8:30 AM)
• Brown Bag Concert In Marietta Square (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out the latest list of 4 upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Marietta area this weekend. (Marietta Patch)
• Did you know that Marietta Police Department's Police Athletic League provides daily homework help, tutoring, and important health lessons? Click to learn more about the Police Athletic League. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• The Marietta Parks & Recreation Department is currently collecting applications for the Harvestfest Arts and Crafts Festival scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 15. Click to apply. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.