🌱 Marietta Woman Charged With Fraud + Red Eyed Mule's Burger Is Best?

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Daily. Keep reading for the most important things going on around town...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 88 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. A Marietta woman has been charged with insurance fraud and forgery. 35-year-old Merilyn Enow has been charged for allegedly attempting to steal thousands of dollars in insurance payouts between Apr. 5, 2021, and Dec. 1, 2021. On Aug. 23 and 24, officials took out arrest warrants for Enow in Cobb County. As of Aug. 30, it is unknown if she is currently in custody. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. According to Only In Your State, one of the best burgers can be found right around the corner in Marietta. The Red Eyed Mule, located at 430 South Marietta Parkway SE in Marietta, was listed as number three on the list of five "Best Burgers In The South" for its six-ounce Black Angus ground chuck burger and its black bean burger. (Only In Your State)
3. Don't miss the next Electric Avenue Concert on Friday, Sep. 2! Now through October, local artists will be performing every Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Avenue East Cobb, located at 4475 Roswell Road. Attendees should note that coolers and outside beverages are not permitted. (East Cobb News)

Today in East Cobb:

• Guys & Dolls Presented By Atlanta Lyric Theatre At Jennie T Anderson Theatre (2:00 PM & 8:00 PM)
• August Wine Events: Loire Valley At Stem Wine Bar (6:00 PM)
• Team Trivia At Brewster's Neighborhood Grille (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join Ms. Ariel for a fun-filled, sensory storytime on Tuesday, Sep. 6, at Cobb County Public Library! This storytime is especially suited for children ages two to four (with a caregiver) with sensory processing or other developmental needs. Siblings are welcome. Click here to register and learn more. (Facebook)
• The Cobb County Police Department posted a Traffic Tip Tuesday on "Driving on a Divided Highway!" Georgia law states that no vehicle shall be driven over, across, or within any dividing space, barrier, gore (area of convergence between two lanes of traffic), paved shoulder, or section separating the roadways of a divided highway. View the link for more tips from CCPD! (Facebook)
• Remember, you can view Cobb County Public Meetings on the county's website, cable TV channel, and YouTube page! View the link for details and to see the meeting calendar. (Cobb County)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.