🌱 Body Found In Burning Tent + New Leaders At Marietta Schools

Morning, friends! I'm back with your new edition of the Marietta Patch newsletter. Keep reading for everything you need to know that's going on these days in town, including:

• A man's body was found in a burning tent at a homeless encampment.
• East Cobb dad is set to announce a run for school board.
• New leaders at two Marietta schools

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After the heavy rain of the past few days, the start of the week looks solid:

• Tuesday: Considerable cloudiness. High: 69 Low: 41.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sun. High: 65 Low: 40.

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Here are the top stories today in Marietta:

1. Police are investigating a body found in a burning tent at a Cobb County homeless encampment off I-75. The body was found around 1 a.m. Cobb police investigators are working to determine if the death was accidental, or if foul play is involved. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. John Cristadoro is expected to announce a run for Cobb School Board District 5 at the Cobb County Republican Breakfast on April 1. The Air Force veteran has children who attend Cobb schools and is expected to face current board chairman David Banks for the East Cobb seat. (East Cobb News)
3. Marietta City Schools named new principals at Marietta High and Lockheed Elementary. Marietta High School will be led by Dr. Marvin J. Crumbs and Dr. Tricia Patterson will take the helm at Lockheed. They will assume their new roles in June. (Marietta City Schools)

Coming up in Marietta:

Tuesday, March 28

• Question.Persuade.Refer - POSTPONED - Cobb Collaborative (11:00 AM)
• Thrive Mission Resources/Cobb Collaborative Series: Part I, Getting Grant Ready (3:00 PM)
• South Cobb Community Mental Health Night (5:30 PM)

Wednesday, March 29

• STEAM Symposium - Wheeler High School (8:00 AM)
• Social Showdown: Parents vs. Kids in the World of Social Media (7:00 PM)

Thursday, March 30

• International Night - Wheeler High School (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Four new recruits: "FOUR MORE! 💯 Recruits Wright, Childs, (standing with Deputy Chief Twaddell), Walters, and Presswood all graduated from the regional law enforcement academy this past Friday! They will report to the office tomorrow" (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• Career Day: "Recently, #MariettaFire and Marietta, Georgia Police Department participated in the Marietta Sixth Grade Academy's career day along with other local employers. They discussed with students the career options, education requirements, and ..." (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)

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