🌱 Wind Chill Warning In Effect + Man Wanted For Lyft Insurance Fraud

Hey, friends! I'm here right on time with your Thursday edition of the Marietta Daily. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 51 Low: 14.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. An urgent wind chill warning has been issued throughout Cobb County for the majority of the week. The warning began today (Dec. 22) and will run through Saturday. Dangerously cold winds are expected, with temperatures dropping down to 20 degrees below zero. People in the area are being advised to stay indoors, as the low temperatures could cause frostbite and hypothermia. (Cobb County Courier)
2. On Dec. 15, the Cobb County Employees' Friendship Club made a major donation to local nonprofits. The Friendship Club presented 26 community organizations with over $64,000. Cobb employees have donated more than $2.5 million since the club was founded back in 1972. The Friendship Club is funded entirely by employee contributions. (Press Release Desk)
3. Authorities are looking for a Marietta man for his involvement in a case involving insurance fraud, and the Lyft rideshare service. Daronte Powell, 26, has been charged with insurance fraud and forgery for falsely claiming a Lyft driver ran over his foot. False medical records and insurance reports were found during a routine investigation of the claim. Warrants have been issued for Powell's arrest. (FOX5 Atlanta)

Today in and around Marietta:

• Buford Highway Farmers Market at Buford Highway, Doraville (8:00 AM)
• December Wine Events: Festive Holiday Wines at Stem Wine Bar (6:00 PM)
• Drew Ashworth Live at Los Magueys (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• GoFundMe has named Marietta as the Most Generous City in the United States! Over the past year, Marietta has donated $25 billion to charities and nonprofits. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)
• Have you sampled the 22 Marietta Dishes to Try in 2022? There's still time to scratch a few more off your list! (Visit Marietta GA via Instagram)
• ALB Kindergarteners got to read the story of the runaway gingerbread man, brought to life in a fun way by Officer Hill. What a fun way to get kids excited about reading! (Marietta City Schools via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer 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.