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1. Alt-Fuel Moves: Electric Bus Rollouts, Bidirectional Charging & Propane Growth (schoolbusfleet.com) — Marietta City Schools is steadily replacing diesel buses with propane, already running 38 propane vehicles in its 114‑bus fleet to cut fuel costs and maintenance. District leaders say propane's lower price and quieter, cleaner operation beat diesel, while concerns about electric bus battery life keep them focused on an all‑propane goal even as other districts electrify.
2. Ga. firefighter resigns after making antisemitic comments on duty (firerescue1.com) — Cobb County Fire says a firefighter has resigned after an internal investigation found they made antisemitic comments while on duty, a move the chief says was necessary to maintain public trust. For Marietta and Cobb residents, leaders emphasize that such behavior won't be tolerated and thank coworkers who reported the remarks to protect the department's relationship with the community.
3. "My name is Princess. Are you here to adopt me?" (cobbcountycourier.com) — If you're looking to add a four-legged family member in Marietta, Cobb County Animal Services is highlighting Princess, a 5‑month‑old tan and white pit bull puppy currently available for adoption. The shelter explains its updated appointment‑preferred policy, when walk‑ins are welcome, and how strays or lost pets are handled at its Al Bishop Drive facility.
4. Ellijay player scratches out $2 million Georgia Lottery win (fox5atlanta.com) — A Georgia Lottery player in Marietta recently won $7,500 in the Oct. 1 Millionaire for Life drawing after matching four numbers plus the Millionaire ball. The article also highlights a $2 million scratch‑off win in Ellijay and several other big prizes statewide, while noting that lottery proceeds support education across Georgia.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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