🌱 Two Town Halls Scheduled + Burnout Resources For Georgia Police

Good morning, everybody! It's Tuesday in Marietta and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community today. Because community news matters!

But first, today's weather:

Milder with clouds and sun. High: 54 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. Two members of the Marietta City Council have scheduled town hall meetings for this week and next. Councilman Andre L. Sims has scheduled a town hall meeting for Ward 6 on Thursday, Jan. 26 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Sawyer Road Elementary school. Councilwoman Cheryl Richardson will hold a town hall meeting for Ward 1 on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers. The staff of the city and residents are invited to attend either or both meetings. (Cobb County Courier)
2. Georgia police are getting access to more resources to help with job-related stress and burnout. A local Cobb County officer and his wife began a program to provide trauma training for law enforcement agencies. In Marietta, the police department's 140 officers will soon have access to a wellness room that aims to help officers decompress after stressful or traumatic calls. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3. The elections for mayor and city council in the new nearby city of Mableton are coming up in March. With 31 people now added to the ballots, residents of the new city will have many options to choose from. (Cobb County Courier)

Today in Marietta:

• Beginning Acrylics At Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (11:15 AM)
• Intermediate Pottery On The Wheel At Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you on the hunt for a new job? Check out this roundup of open positions in and around the Marietta area, and you'll find numerous opportunities in customer service, business education, sales, and more. (Marietta Patch)
• Gas prices are continuing to rise in Georgia and around the nation. The average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in the state is now around $3.25, up more than 19 cents from a week ago. (Cobb County Courier)
• Heading out on vacation or an extended trip soon? Follow these tips from the Marietta Police Department on how to keep your house safe by not posting details about your trip on social media. Burglars often use social media to find out when you won't be home! (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)

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— 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.