🌱 Shooting On Carolina Road + Cobb County's Gas Update

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this autumn morning with your new edition of the Marietta Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun, but cooler. High: 54 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. The Marietta Police Department reports that a man was shot and killed on Sunday evening near Carolina Road. The shooting was the result of an escalated argument. The department responded to the incident after receiving calls about shots being fired. The department is holding the suspected shooter for questioning. (Marietta Patch)
2. Staffers with the Cobb County Public Library and the Cobb County School District have been recognized for their work with the Books2Keep Bookmobile initiative. The staffers were awarded the Preschool Outreach and School Services Inspirations Award. The recognition is presented by the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services. The initiative distributed donated books to local students during the summer of 2021. (Cobb County Courier)
3. The average price of gasoline in Cobb County has gone up by three cents compared to last week. Despite the increase, AAA - The Auto Club Group has forecasted a drop in price due to a slowing economy. At this time, the average price of a gallon of gas in Cobb County is $3.25. (Cobb County Courier)

Today in Marietta:

• Q4 Coffee With the Collaborative At Cobb Collaborative (9:00 AM)
• Board of Education Meeting At Marietta High School (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of the best Marietta area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Marietta Patch)
• Visit Marietta is seeking local artwork for its Marietta Welcome Center winter display. The deadline for submission is Friday, Oct. 21. Click to submit. (Visit Marietta GA via Instagram)
• The Marietta History Center will be hosting its Fall Cemetery Walking Tour on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 10:30 a.m. This tour will feature stories of the individuals buried in the Marietta City Cemetery. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.