🌱 Cobb County Deputies' Funeral Services + "Color My Teacher" Showing

Hey, everybody. It's Tuesday in Marietta and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community today. Let's dive in.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and comfortable. High: 80 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. The Cobb County Sherriff's Office has announced the funeral services for its two fallen deputies. The funeral for Deputy Jonathan Randall Koleski will be held on Wednesday at NorthStar Church in Kennesaw. Deputy Marshall Samuel Ervin Jr. will have his funeral on Thursday at West Ridge Church in Dallas. The procession routes will be shared soon. (Marietta Patch)
2. The McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA in Marietta is offering one-day free guest passes through Sep. 18. The promotion is for the YMCA's Welcoming Week meant to promote cross-cultural understanding and diversity. For those wanting to join the YMCA during the promotion, joining fees will be waived. (Cobb County Courier)
3. The Marietta History Center will be showing "Color My Teacher" through Oct. 1. The series is comprised of historical interviews featuring Black Cobb County educators sharing their stories. The interviews will eventually be available through the Center's YouTube channel. The showings will be Tuesday through Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (City of Marietta)

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Today in and around Marietta:

• Members Only Mixer At The Marietta Museum Of History (5:00 PM)
• Custody Concerns At Switzer Library (6:00 PM)
• Silverstein & The Amity Affliction, At The Masquerade (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of the best Marietta area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Marietta Patch)
• The Cobb County Sherriff's Office has placed a memorial in front of the Visitation Center on County Services Parkway to pay respects to the department's fallen deputies. Residents are encouraged to stop by and leave notes of support. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• The Marietta Police Department encourages residents to have a good relationship with neighbors. Your neighbors can help reduce crime in your neighborhood. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today — I'll see you around.

— 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.