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What's up Marietta! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Marietta police detail disturbing conditions for 15 children in apartment
  • Planning a visit to KSU's Marietta campus library? Know this first
  • How Marietta softball battled North Cobb in a tight region loss

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Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Monday: Humid; an a.m. shower or two, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 15 Kids Found Living in 2-Bedroom Apartment With No Toilet Paper and Almost No Food, Police Say (newsbreak.com) — Marietta police say they found 15 children living in a cramped two‑bedroom apartment on Bells Ferry Road with almost no food, limited beds, and poor conditions during a welfare check on September 24. Three adults now face multiple counts of first‑ and second‑degree cruelty to children and marijuana charges, while the children have been relocated to safer placements.
   

2. Library Guest Information (kennesaw.edu) — If you're heading to Kennesaw State's Marietta campus, the Johnson Library on Hornet Loop welcomes community visitors with guest Wi‑Fi, limited computer access, and borrowing cards for Georgia residents. The guide explains parking, printing with KCash cards, food rules, accessibility, and policies on children, pets, and tobacco so Marietta residents can plan a smooth visit.
   

3. Prep roundup: Harrison, NCC claim region softball titles (macon.com) — Marietta High's softball team dropped a tight 4–2 region game to North Cobb, despite a strong complete-game pitching performance and two doubles from Kaylan Turner. With contributions from teammates McKenna Hall and Jenna Doss, Marietta now looks to close its season on the road at Wheeler on Tuesday.
   

4. Cobb Executive Women Breakfast is Oct. 16 (macon.com) — A Cobb Executive Women Breakfast is coming up Oct. 16 at Marietta Country Club, giving local professionals a chance to hear LiveSafe Resources CEO Lisa Mello discuss her leadership journey and the nonprofit's work. Attendees are encouraged to wear purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and can register online in advance.
   

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Ok Marietta! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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