🌱 Water Main Break Closes Roads + Cobb Co. Mom Sentenced To Life

Good morning, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Marietta Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m.. High: 88 Low: 71.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy. High: 85 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. A water main break in Marietta led to road closures on Powers Ferry Road between Delk and Terrell Mill roads due to unsafe conditions. The closure caused slow business for retailers in the area, with empty parking lots reported for many businesses. Repair crews worked diligently to fix the cracked surface of the road, and the plan was to reopen the roadway by Wednesday evening. (CBS Atlanta)
2. Breyanla Cooper, a Cobb County mother, pleaded guilty to charges of malice murder, aggravated assault, and concealing a death after her 19-month-old son's body was found in the Chattahoochee River. Despite initially claiming her son was kidnapped, evidence from surveillance footage and GPS data on her car led officials to believe that she had killed her son and left him in the river. Cooper's cell phone data also revealed disturbing searches related to foster care and the river, and her older daughter disclosed that Cooper had said their time with Faheem was done. As a result, she was sentenced to life in prison by a Cobb County judge. (Fox 5)
3. Cobb's Animal Services shelter is facing a dangerous overcrowding situation, with turn-ins increasing by 18 percent compared to last year, resulting in 321 animals in the shelter, which exceeds its capacity at 123 percent. The shelter has seen a staggering 1,026 more animals arriving this year than at the same time in 2022. The community is urged to consider adopting a pet to help alleviate the situation, and appointments can be booked by calling (770) 499-4136. (Cobb County, Georgia - Government)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Marietta:

Friday, July 21

• Live Music Happy Hour At Qualusi Vineyards, Acworth (4:00 PM)
• Canton River Rock Music Festival At Etowah River Park, Canton (6:00 PM)

Saturday, July 22

• Summer Fest At Byers Theatre, Sandy Springs (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• REMINDER: It's almost time to head back to school - Classes begin on Aug. 1 in Cobb County! (WSBTV)
• A missing elderly woman in nearby Kennesaw was successfully located Monday night, thanks to the efforts of Cobb County K-9 deputy Shax and Deputy Bales. A body cam video posted by the Cobb County Sheriff's Office on Facebook shows K-9 Shax leading the deputies into the woods, ultimately finding the woman after close to an hour of tracking. The successful rescue operation was commended by the Sheriff's Office for the great work done by K-9 Shax and Deputy Bales. (WSBTV)
• National Night Out 2023 will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 1 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. The event invites everyone to join Cobb County Public Safety, including the Police, Sheriff's Office, Fire, Emergency Management, and E911, for an interactive evening filled with entertainment and delicious food vendors. It's a great opportunity for the community to engage with public safety personnel and enjoy a fun-filled event. (Cobb County Police Department via Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.