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Here's what you need to know to start July 22 in Marietta.

1. This steamy Friday will see a high of about 92 and a heat index of 98, the National Weather Service says, with a 20 percent chance of afternoon storms. The overnight low will be about 74. We’re under a Code Orange smog alert. Looking back, it’s remarkable the Yankees could handle a .

2. If it’s true that it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity, then T.E. Lawrence had it easy roaming through the deserts of the Middle East during World War I. But his exploits, and Peter O’Toole’s performance, still make for a great epic film, the kind that’s perfect for the big screen (and air conditioning) at the . Check it out tonight at 8; get there by 7:30 for the organ show. Tickets for Lawrence of Arabia are $8 for adults, $7 for children.

3. had mixed results in achieving federally mandated Adequate Yearly Progress, as the Georgia Department of Education reported Thursday afternoon. Check out report to see how your school did.

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4. Last Friday, Marietta Patch contributor introduced you to the . Later today, he shows you the photo-realistic painting of her husband, Jeff, in the latest installment of . We’ll let you judge which half of the artistic couple is more talented.

5. Are you planning a weekend at the lake? Check out Patch’s Safe on the Lake page on Facebook before you go. The focus is on Lake Allatoona, but the information is useful wherever you and your family might hit the water. The goal of the page is simple: We don’t want to see any more drownings this summer. The latest entry, courtesy of Acworth Patch, explains the value of wearing a life jacket while swimming.

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