🌱 Another Accident On Historic Bridge + Two Women Caught Shoplifting

Hey, Marietta. I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Marietta Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy, a little rain. High: 56 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. Traffic resumed as usual on Wednesday afternoon after a beam protecting Cobb County's historic bridge was struck by a truck. This is not the first or even the second time a truck has crashed in this area, as this specific juncture gets the best of many unfamiliar drivers ignoring the warning signs. Luckily no damage was done to the bridge in this accident, but a repair crew was sent to repair the beam. The driver will be receiving a citation and insurance bill to cover costs. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. On Tuesday, officers responded to two car crashes within hours of each other on Roswell Road, totaling nearly 40 crashes at this location already this year. Roswell Road (highway I-20) is a heavily traveled road from Fulton County, Cobb County, and through Paulding County, so as expected, the road sees a significant amount of traffic daily. The speed limit is 45 mph, but drivers say it's not always followed. Cobb County officers will increase patrols and set up a radar to limit speeding and keep all drivers safe. (WSB Atlanta)
3. On Wednesday, two women were arrested after attempting to steal nearly $3,000 worth of perfume from a Kohl's in Cobb County. Two women entered a fitting room with a bag full of perfume and later exited with an empty bag. Acworth officers inspected the security camera and the fitting room but found no products. Once the police vehicles arrived, the two suspects began to run to their vehicle, where they were stopped. In addition to the $2,875 worth of perfume, other stolen items were found in the vehicle. (WSB Atlanta)

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Today in Marietta:

• John Mellencamp: Live And In Person At Fox Theatre (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Chief Milligan and the Marietta Fire Department celebrated the department's achievements at the annual awards ceremony on Monday. Eight individuals won awards, including Firefighter of the Year, Rookie of the Year, FFE of the Year, and more! (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)
• Are you protecting yourself from credit card fraud, this can be prevented by both the customer and the business. Take a look at some of the precautions you can take to protect your funds at the link. If fraud is suspected, you can contact your manager or bank, or if appropriate, call 911. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• Black history is more than a month in Marietta; in Section F of the Marietta National Cemetery, 258 African American troops who served from 1864-1866 have been buried. For Black history, you can download the Black Heritage Tour Walking guide. (Visit Marietta GA via Instagram)
• If you're interested in bringing a companion to your home, check out some of the local Marietta animal shelters to adopt the newest family member. Whether you are looking for a lifelong pet or even foster a pet until it can find a permanent home, you have options! Look at the adoptable pets of the week and other loving animals searching for their "furever" home. (Marietta Patch)
• Severe weather can cause widespread devastation, and some states are more prone to disaster-related property damage than others. Due mainly to tornados and hurricanes, Georgia ranks No. 15 in the United States for total property damage, with an average of $454.03 per capita. See how our state stacks up against the rest of the country in this new interactive study. (NeighborWho)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O'Leary is a content manager 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.