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🌱 Patch AM: Which Marietta restaurants aced – or struggled on – this week’s inspections?

Also, don't miss Yakou & Friends on the Marietta Patch calendar

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Hi there, Marietta! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Marietta restaurants aced – or struggled on – this week's inspections?
  • Meet the Marietta native turning local roots into public art.

Also on today's calendar: Yakou & Friends and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 85, low: 69.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from August 14 to August 20 (cobbcountycourier.com subscription) — If you eat out in Marietta, several local spots just received fresh health inspection scores, including a McDonald's on Lower Roswell Road, Park Street Elementary's cafeteria, and multiple restaurants on Roswell and Canton roads. The Georgia Department of Public Health lists mostly high marks but a few middling scores, giving residents timely insight into food safety at their regular stops.
   

• Public and Fine artists (shoutoutatlanta.com) — Marietta native and artist Dorothy Reavis shares how she balances teaching at a local Title 1 school with a growing fine and public art career, while drawing inspiration from her Oklahoma roots. She highlights Marietta Square's restaurants, galleries, Strand Theatre, and Friday art walks as must-visit spots for friends in town, underscoring the city's creative energy.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If your dog ruptures or tears its anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), it's a big deal, and surgery will usually be recommended.
    If you can afford the surgery, you should have it done. Surgical repair generally provides a faster, more predictable stabilization of the knee and… (Nextdoor Jackson's Creek)
  • We have lost our cat near Burnt Hickory and Whitlock.
    Please, if you see her, give us a call, or you can contact The Veterinary Clinic @ (770) 424-5484. Thank you so much. (Nextdoor Whitlock Valley)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Marietta. Apply here.
  • White Cap Supply Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Local Driver - Home Nightly in Marietta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marietta here.

🗞 Nearby News

Smyrna

  • Smyrna Area Council meeting is Sept. 29 (macon.com)
  • Sweetmore Bakeries Announces Acquisition of Premium Sweet Baked Goods Manufacturer Fantasy Baking Co. (lasvegassun.com)
  • NASCAR: Greg Biffle Burglary Update! Police Didn't Expect This (popcrush.com)

Kennesaw

  • Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Names Scott Hersey Pro Staff and Sponsorship Manager (theoutdoorwire.com)
  • KSU Bolsters Infrastructure to Support Student Experience, University's Growth (metroatlantaceo.com)

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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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