🌱 Two Dead In Fatal Car Accident + Hearing Set For Motel Conversion

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Marietta Patch newsletter. Come along for everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 82 Low: 50.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny. High: 81 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. At least five vehicles were involved in the fatal car accident that caused delays on 1-75 at Delk Road at about 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, according to the Marietta Police Department. Police reported that a young woman drove off to the left shoulder with a flat tire and was struck while attempting to change it. She and another person perished in a chain reaction. The victims' names have not yet been made public. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. On Jun. 7, a hearing will be held to decide whether to accept a rezoning that will turn the Motel 6 on Delk Road in Marietta into apartments. 5th Street Capital Partners submitted their request for the conversion the day before the City Council decided to impose a six-month moratorium on the construction of new apartments. The attorneys for the developer claim that the placement of the apartments would stop criminal activity — which is what the motel is renowned for — and that renovating the property would be less expensive than new construction. (Yahoo.com)
3. A Jun. 22 hearing has been set in the federal lawsuit opposing the Cobb County Board of Education’s new redistricting map. The hearing stems from a motion submitted by an attorney from Freeman Mathis & Gary, the law firm Cobb County School District hired to represent in the lawsuit. A group of civil rights organizations and numerous Cobb parents filed a complaint in the Northern District of Georgia last June, alleging racial discrimination and that the map disenfranchised voters of color. The school district requested to join the case in December so that it could defend itself against the claims made in the lawsuit. (Yahoo.com)

Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Wednesday, April 19

• April Prospective Family Info Session At Ellis Center (9:00 AM)
• Meet The New MHS Principal At Marietta Performing Arts Center (5:30 PM)

Thursday, April 20

• Pippin At Jennie T. Anderson Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Marietta Tree Keepers need volunteers to help maintain and preserve Hill Park on Saturday, Apr. 22. Tools will be provided, although volunteers are welcome to bring their favorite outdoor gloves and tools. For volunteers to take advantage of the free refreshments, please arrive by 8:30 a.m. This event is family-friendly and open to all ages. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)
• Registration is now open for Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities’ "Gem City Summer Camp" at Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center, for children ages six through 12. Activities will be held at various City of Marietta parks from May 29–Jul. 28. Parents have the option to book all eight weeks of camp or pick the weeks they need. To register and for cost information, visit https://secure.rec1.com/GA/cit... (MariettaGA.gov)
• Save the Date! The May-Retta Daze Arts, Crafts, and Music Festival hosted by Marietta Parks & Rec, will be held Saturday, May 6, and Sunday, May 7. At the two-day event, which will take place in the Historic Marietta Square, vendors and artists will present a selection of handcrafted items, such as paintings, pottery, and candles. This is a family-friendly event with festival food, kid's zones, and live music. (City of Marietta GA Government via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early soon with another 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.