🌱 Cobb County Drop-Off Boxes For Voters + Gas Prices On The Rise

Hey, friends. It's Wednesday in East Cobb and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 72 Low: 63.

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Here are the top four stories in East Cobb today:

1. Numerous drop boxes for voters have been set up throughout Cobb County. Residents will be able to drop off their votes between Oct. 17-Nov. 4. Drop-off locations include Cobb Elections Main Office, East Cobb Government Center, North Cobb Senior Center, Smyrna Community Center, and numerous others. For a complete list of drop box locations and more information on how to vote, visit the link. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. On Nov. 11, The United Methodist Women’s ministry from Mt. Zion United Methodist Church will be holding its Holly Jolly Craft Show. The event at the East Cobb church will include over 50 arts and crafts vendors from all over the area. There will also be a silent auction, door prizes, fresh-baked goods, and opportunities for children to take festive photos with Santa Claus himself. (East Cobb News)
3. After weeks of steady decline, gas prices in Georgia are on the rise. The average price of gas throughout the state rose by five cents in just a week. Cobb County's gas prices remain slightly above the state average. Currently, gas prices in Georgia are $3.22 — 17 cents more than it was last year at this time. Despite this, gas prices in the state are still down six cents from last month. (Yahoo News)
4. The Cobb County Police Department reports that a Marietta man was killed on Friday during a collision on Cobb Parkway. The 47-year-old man, who has not been identified, crashed his car into a truck. The victim was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The truck driver was uninjured in the incident. (Cobb County Courier)

Today in and around East Cobb:

• October Wine Events: Bordeaux at Stem Wine Bar in Marietta (6:00 PM)
• Caribbean Wednesdays at Barber Bistro in Marietta (6:00 PM)
• Live Music: Ethan Singer at Rock N Taco in Roswell (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Pokémon Trainers, get ready to train hard and win big! West Cobb Library is hosting Pokémon Club starting Oct. 16 for young Pokémon trainers to battle together. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• The Digital Dewey Online Book Club is a fantastic way to connect with other readers in the community and share your thoughts about books, even when you're busy. Sign up for the Online Book Club at the link! (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Students are heading to Cobb County Public Library to learn some amazing new skills! Kids at Switzer Library get to learn basic Java programming in a fun and exciting way. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— 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.