Marietta City Schools is accepting applications through Jan. 23 for elementary school students interested in the Choice Academy Program. Students can apply to transfer from their zoned school to a school of their choice. The district’s eight elementary schools focus on different areas of learning. Students can choose a school that fits their interests, including communications, arts, science and math, literacy and leadership.

Information: www.marietta-city.org.

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Austin Walters died from an overdose in 2021 after taking a Xanax pill laced with fentanyl, his father said. A new law named after Austin and aimed at preventing deaths from fentanyl has resulted in its first convictions in Georgia, prosecutors said. (Family photo)

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