🌱 Atlanta Braves Pep Rally + County Man Charged With Fraud & Forgery

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Marietta Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. The deadline to register to vote for the Nov. 8 General Election is Tuesday, Oct. 11. Cobb County voters will have the opportunity to participate in early voting for this election. County residents can find a list of polling locations at this link, as well as sample ballots at this link. Visit 11Alive for a list of available write-in options. (11 Alive)
2. Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin will be hosting a Pep Rally for the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, Oct. 13 in Glover Park at 5:30 p.m. The event is meant to recognize and celebrate the Braves' World Series run. Mayor Tumlin is inviting the city to decorate cars, businesses, and homes with Braves gear. Awards will be given for the best presentation at the Pep Rally. (City of Marietta)
3. A Cobb County man has been charged with insurance fraud and forgery. Anthony Wright, 41 years old, reportedly made a fraudulent auto insurance claim with his insurance company in August of 2021. He claimed that his car was hit by road debris while driving along I-285. He allegedly forged a receipt for the towing service. As of Wednesday evening, county police are still searching for Wright. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

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Today in Marietta:

• Municipal Court At Police/Municipal Court Building (8:30 AM)
• BlairOutLoud At Los Magueys Mexican Restaurant (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home (or just want to browse)? Consider this list of upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Marietta area this weekend. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Marietta Patch)
• The City of Marietta has released a list of upcoming lane closures for I-285. The lane closures will likely cause significant delays for months. Click for the full list. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)
• Week Four of events for ELEVATE, a temporary public art program in Atlanta, will run from Oct. 7 through Oct. 9. The events include the ELEVATE Freedom Park Sculpture Program and Atlanta Fashion Week. Click for the full calendar. (ElevateATLart.com)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— 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.