🌱 School Employees Recognized + GoFundMe For Stabbing Victim

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Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 53 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. Nine Marietta City Schools employees were recognized for cleaning up the damage from burst pipes the day after Christmas. The maintenance workers were treated to a catered lunch at one school they helped clean up and an indoor parade at another that also suffered damage. (Yahoo! News)
2. A GoFundMe was created for the victim of a stabbing at J.J. Daniell Middle School earlier this week. The victim's mother set up the fundraiser and said all funds would go toward providing her daughter therapy. The victim, Summer Kirk, was reportedly hospitalized for multiple stab wounds and is now at home recovering. (Subscription: MDJOnline.com)
3. Police are investigating the drawing of a gun with a date and message inside a bathroom at the Marietta Sixth Grade Academy. The picture included the statement "be ready," with the date Jan. 19. Police said after a thorough investigation, they don't believe the threat is credible, but the school said it would have additional security and adult presence for the rest of the week. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in Marietta:

• Live Music: David Layman At The Still On The Square (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Bring home a new furry family member to start your new year! Check out this week's roundup of adoptable pets in the Marietta area, and learn more about Ruger, Deuce, Alia, and more. (Marietta Patch)
• Have you had a chance to try one of the newest dining establishments in Marietta? The Marietta Melt Yard offers excellent drinks, food, and arcade games. (Visit Marietta GA via Instagram)
• A group fitness class series is coming to the Custer Park Sports & Fitness Center! The series aims to bring a variety of affordable classes for people of all fitness levels. Classes begin Jan. 23 at seven dollars per class. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.