🌱 Stabbing At The Battery Injures 2 + 18 Cobb Ballots Went Uncounted

Hello, neighbors. Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your fresh copy of the Marietta Patch newsletter, filled with all the local information you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A thunderstorm around. High: 87 Low: 67.
• Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots. High: 82 Low: 65.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. According to Cobb County police, two people were injured in a recent stabbing at The Battery Atlanta. On Friday, Sep. 8, officers who work at The Battery responded to the incident that occurred at the Coca-Cola Roxy following a concert at the venue. The victims have been identified as Jonathan Perez, 27, and Hector Perez, 31. The suspect, Oscar Gonzalez, 40, was discovered by officers at a gas station on Windy Hill Road. Gonzalez was arrested and is facing two counts of aggravated assault. (WSBTV)
2. Cobb County officials have reported that 18 absentee ballots in last year's state elections were not counted or processed. Board of Elections and Registration Chairwoman Tori Silas said that the uncounted ballots would have had no impact on the results in two state races. Silas went on to say that the Secretary of State's office has been notified and that improvements made after last year's election should prevent this type of mistake in the future. (Patch)
3. Students at Marietta City Schools may soon notice an increase in lunchtime options. The district is set to receive a $60,000 grant through the Georgia Advancing Agriculture, Community, Resilience & Equity (ACRE) Collective. This grant is part of a pilot program that aims to bring more local food to school lunch trays. Students may see produce like mushrooms, bell peppers, kale, blueberries, and peaches, as well as ethnic dishes like pupusas and beef picadillo. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Today and tomorrow in Marietta:

Tuesday, September 12

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Dave & Buster's (7:30 PM)

Wednesday, September 13

• Barks And Brews At Glover Park Brewery (4:00 PM)
• Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic At The Alley Stage (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Chalktoberfest is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 14! The festival is free to attend, and adults may purchase a ticket to enjoy unlimited samples of beer, cider, wine, and more while browsing the sidewalk art. Click here to learn more or buy tickets. (Marietta Cobb Museum of Art via Facebook)
• Do you need a professional headshot? On Saturday, Sep. 16, the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center is offering free headshots from 1:00-2:00 p.m. for use in resumes and websites. (Cobb County Government via Facebook)
• The Cobb County Public Library Fall Book Sale will be at the Cobb County Civic Center on Oct. 13-15. The sale will include books, puzzles, music, and audiobooks. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.