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Hey there, Marietta! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Marietta City Schools is betting big on propane school buses
  • Why a Cobb firefighter resigned after antisemitic remarks on duty
  • Thinking about a dog? Meet Princess waiting in Marietta today

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Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Alt-Fuel Moves: Electric Bus Rollouts, Bidirectional Charging & Propane Growth (schoolbusfleet.com) — Marietta City Schools is steadily replacing diesel buses with propane, already running 38 propane vehicles in its 114‑bus fleet to cut fuel costs and maintenance. District leaders say propane's lower price and quieter, cleaner operation beat diesel, while concerns about electric bus battery life keep them focused on an all‑propane goal even as other districts electrify.
   

2. Ga. firefighter resigns after making antisemitic comments on duty (firerescue1.com) — Cobb County Fire says a firefighter has resigned after an internal investigation found they made antisemitic comments while on duty, a move the chief says was necessary to maintain public trust. For Marietta and Cobb residents, leaders emphasize that such behavior won't be tolerated and thank coworkers who reported the remarks to protect the department's relationship with the community.
   

3. "My name is Princess. Are you here to adopt me?" (cobbcountycourier.com) — If you're looking to add a four-legged family member in Marietta, Cobb County Animal Services is highlighting Princess, a 5‑month‑old tan and white pit bull puppy currently available for adoption. The shelter explains its updated appointment‑preferred policy, when walk‑ins are welcome, and how strays or lost pets are handled at its Al Bishop Drive facility.
   

4. Ellijay player scratches out $2 million Georgia Lottery win (fox5atlanta.com) — A Georgia Lottery player in Marietta recently won $7,500 in the Oct. 1 Millionaire for Life drawing after matching four numbers plus the Millionaire ball. The article also highlights a $2 million scratch‑off win in Ellijay and several other big prizes statewide, while noting that lottery proceeds support education across Georgia.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ** Reunited with owner**!
    FOUND! Brindle pit bull found in East Cobb. We have him in our backyard to keep him out of the road. Please reach out if you know who this dog may… (Nextdoor Chattahoochee Plantation)
  • anybody know of any legit, reputable pit bill rescues or sanctuaries who are actually willing and able to take in dogs and put in the work and care to find them good homes?
    reached out to so many different places with no luck. we cannot continue taking care of these dogs but we refuse to take them to a shelter. would… (Nextdoor Ebenezer Farm)
  • Sunrise Preschools posted a job opening for Childcare Cook (Marietta, GA) in Marietta. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Morning Team Member in Marietta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marietta here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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