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  • Fifteen children found living in one Marietta apartment, police say
  • Why 15 children were found living in one Marietta apartment
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📰 News we're reading

1. 3 arrested after 15 abused children found in apartment, warrants say (azfamily.com) — In Marietta, police say they discovered 15 children living with three adults in a cramped two-bedroom apartment lacking food, toilet paper, and adequate bedding. The adults now face multiple child cruelty and marijuana charges, highlighting serious concerns about hidden neglect and overcrowded living conditions in the community.
   

2. 3 Arrested in Georgia After 15 Children Found in Two-Bedroom Apartment, Warrants Say – WENG 98.1FM, 107.5 FM & 1530 AM (wengradio.com) — Police arrested three adults in Marietta after finding 15 children living in a crowded, unsanitary two-bedroom apartment with little food or basic supplies. The suspects are being held without bond on multiple child cruelty charges, and authorities describe conditions that raise urgent concerns about child welfare and community vigilance in Marietta.
   

3. Cobb County Mayors Quiz: How Well Do You Know the City Leaders? (cobbcountycourier.com) — If you live in Marietta or elsewhere in Cobb County, this quick quiz tests how well you know your mayors, including which city Derek Norton leads. It's a light, educational way to brush up on local government and maybe learn a few new names shaping decisions around you.
   

4. 'My name is Henry. Are you here to adopt me?' (cobbcountycourier.com) — Marietta-area animal lovers can meet Henry, a 3-year-old orange tabby waiting for adoption at Cobb County Animal Services on Al Bishop Drive in Marietta. The shelter explains its updated appointment system, walk-in options, and how residents can visit, reclaim pets, or browse other adoptable animals while ensuring a smoother experience for everyone.
   

5. Most Georgia school districts graduated at least nine out of 10 students (valdostadailytimes.com) — Marietta City Schools are among the metro Atlanta districts now graduating more than 90% of students on time, contributing to Georgia's record 88.5% statewide graduation rate. State officials credit expanded diploma pathways and student focus, while noting some districts and specialty schools still lag well behind this growing benchmark.
   

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