🌱 Sinkhole Closes Sidewalk + Cobb County Water Bill Issues

Hello, Marietta! Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your Wednesday edition of the Marietta Daily, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy and mild with a shower. High: 65 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. A sinkhole closed part of the sidewalk and the shoulder of the road in front of the Sprayberry Square Shopping Center. The sinkhole formed due to a joint failure in a drainage pipe, and Cobb's Department of Transportation will begin repairs when the weather begins. (East Cobb News)
2. Some residents in Cobb County talked about the higher and later water bills that they received this month. The Cobb County Water System said that bills are running late because the contractor in charge of reading the meters is short-staffed. Residents who are having issues with their water bill are encouraged to contact the Cobb County Water System. (WSB Atlanta)
3. The US Women of Today has been expanding to offer its services to women in Marietta. Now, the nonprofit is offering opportunities to the general Cobb County area. The organization offers service and growth fellowship opportunities. (Marietta Patch)

Today in Marietta:

• Team Trivia At Red Hare Brewing & Distilling (7:00 PM)
• Ward 7 Town Hall Meeting With Council Member Joseph Goldstein At Black Box Theatre (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all house hunters and those simply interested in keeping track of the housing market. Check out this list of houses to hit the market in the Marietta area, including a two-bedroom, three-bathroom townhome and a four-bedroom, three-bathroom house. (Marietta Patch)
• Today's Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day is a gorgeous, large male orange tabby. He's a sweet-mannered stray cat ready for adoption this week in Marietta. (Cobb County Courier)
• Yesterday's tip from the Marietta Police Department talked about personal safety. Follow the tips at the link to keep yourself safe as you go about your business. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.