🌱 Woman Killed In I-75 Crash Remembered + Car Drives Into Storefront

Hi all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 84 Low: 62.
• Sunday: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 82 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. A woman who was killed last week while trying to assist a driver who had crashed in Marietta is being remembered by friends and family for her generous spirit. The incident occurred on Saturday, Sep. 23 on I-75 South near the Delk Road exit. According to the Marietta Police Department, a black Kia Sedona lost control, striking the center median and then the guard rail on the right. Sarah Bolt, a 38-year-old from Monroe, stopped to assist the driver of the Kia when she was fatally struck by a Dodge Charger. An official with the police department said that charges or citations may be forthcoming once they have considered all the evidence. (People)
2. On the Marietta Square, a car recently drove through the storefront of Taqueria Tsunami. The incident occurred on Wednesday, Sep. 27, and there were no injuries. According to the Marietta Police Department, a Tesla drove into the store's front glass after the driver said they accidentally pressed the gas pedal instead of the brakes. (11 Alive)
3. "Menopause the Musical" will be back at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre in October. For over 20 years, this award-winning musical has invited audiences to find humor and joy in the process of menopause. This show will be available for eight performances beginning Oct. 3 and running through Oct. 8. Click here to learn more or buy tickets. (Cobb County Courier)

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Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Saturday, September 30

• Keep Cobb Beautiful Recycling Event At Six Flags White Water (9:00 AM)
• Karaoke Night: The 90s At Marietta's New Theatre In The Square (7:00 PM)

Sunday, October 1

• Euro Car & Overlander Meet Up At Schoolhouse Brewing (12:00 PM)
• FREE Fall Family Fun Day In The Garden At Marietta Educational Garden Center (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Marietta Parks and Recreation has announced the details for this year's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The event will take place on Nov. 30 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Glover Park. (Marietta Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Are you ready for Chalktoberfest? Coming up on Oct. 14 and 15 on the Marietta Square, this event combines a Chalk Art Festival with a Craft Beer Festival. (Marietta Cobb Museum of Art via Facebook)
• As temperatures begin to cool off, residents are reminded to not plug space heaters into extension cords or power strips due to the increased risk of fire. Instead, plug space heaters directly into wall outlets. (Cobb County Safety Village via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— 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.