🌱 Patch AM: How burning East Cobb cameras helped police catch an arson suspect

Good morning East Cobb County! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How burning East Cobb cameras helped police catch an arson suspect

Also on today's calendar: Labor Day Weekend: 40th Annual Marietta Art in the Park and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sweltering heat, with a high of 97 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Burning Flock cameras lands a local suspect behind bars (wsbtv.com) — Flock safety cameras in East Cobb were deliberately set on fire this week, and police say they've now arrested a suspect tied to multiple damaged cameras, including at East Cobb Park. Investigators report that both county-owned and private cameras were hit, but that remaining Flock cameras ultimately helped them track the suspect's vehicle and make a quick arrest.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Cobb County

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• Labor Day Weekend: 40th Annual Marietta Art in the Park →
  Marietta Square, 99 S Park Square NE, Marietta
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 7
• Labor Day - No School
  Marietta Center for Advanced Academics Marietta, GA 30060
Tuesday September 8
• Softball Game vs Hiram HS
  Marietta High School, 1171 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta
  5:30 pm
• Board of Education - Work Session
  Marietta City 250 Howard St NE, Marietta, GA 30060, USA
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Softball Game @Sprayberry HS
  Sprayberry High School, 2525 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta
  5:30 pm
• JV/Varsity Volleyball @Wheeler High School
  Wheeler High School, 375 Holt Rd NE, Marietta
  5:30 pm
• Parent2Parent Series (Part 1)
  West Side Elementary Marietta, GA 30060
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• MCAA PTA Dress Down Day
  Marietta Center for Advanced Academics Marietta, GA 30060
Friday September 11
• SPSP Kids Sale →
  1795 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta
  9:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Adventure Awaits! Movie Music for the Whole Family →
  Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Free Events for Kids - Dino Day →
  Lakeshore Learning Store, 4287 Roswell Rd, Marietta
  11:00 am
Sunday September 20
• East Marietta 2026 Fall League →
  East Marietta Basketball, Eastside Dr, Marietta
  12:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• ACAP Cobb & Cherokee to Host Program on Georgia Medicaid Programs and Benefits (cobbcountycourier.com)
• "My name is Vince, and I'm in need of a loving home!" (cobbcountycourier.com)
• This Massive Georgia Fabric Warehouse Is A Dream For Anyone Who Loves Retro Prints (takingthekids.com)

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• Things to Do in Cobb County This Weekend, Sept. 4-6 (cobbcountycourier.com)

Ok East Cobb County! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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