🌱 Two Shootings, One School + Cobb Mother Arrested + County Address

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Marietta Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy with clouds and sun. High: 64 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. Local administration found bullet damage at Chalker Elementary twice last week, according to a statement issued by the Cobb County School District on Friday. It’s unclear if the school was targeted or was hit by stray gunfire, but police say they are searching for the person responsible for shooting at the Cobb County school off of Booth Road in nearby Kennesaw. Both incidents happened in the middle of the night with no students or staff present on campus. (WSB Atlanta)
2. Lisa Cupid, Cobb Commission chairwoman, is scheduled to deliver the annual State of the County address Thursday, May 4, at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre. Cupid will discuss the theme of "ALL IN for Cobb," where she will introduce individuals "demonstrating integrity, inclusiveness, investment in others, innovation, and intelligent decision-making for the county," according to an announcement for the event. The address is slated for 7:00 p.m. (East Cobb News)
3. A Cobb County mother was arrested after getting high on drugs and passing out at a McDonald's drive-thru with her baby in the car. Employees of the McDonald’s off Bells Ferry Road called 911 to report Kelsey Warren, who had her 1-year-old baby with her. Warren faces multiple charges, including possession of a controlled substance, possession of cocaine, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, driving under the influence of drugs, and endangering a child by driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The child was turned over to the state. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in Marietta:

• Industry Mondays At La Chingada (7:00 PM)
• The Right To Read Film And Panel Discussion At Marietta Performing Arts Center (7:45 PM)

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From my notebook:

• This week, the Marietta Police Department is taking to Facebook to raise awareness of human trafficking. They will be posting informational content, including warning signs to look out for and ways to help stop exploitation in the area. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• Kindergarteners at A.L. Burruss Elementary School are learning about Earth Day through sustainable activities. In their S.T.E.M. class last week, they made bird feeders from recycled water bottles! (Marietta City Schools via Facebook)
• Mowing app GreenPal has launched in Marietta. With the app, homeowners can list their lawn care needs, including their desired service date. Lawn care companies then bid on the property, and homeowners select who they want to work with based on the vendor's ratings, reviews, and price. The app is currently available in 48 states, including Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, Los Angelos, among others. (Subscription: MDJOnline.com)

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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 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.