🌱 Bargain Hunt's New Store + County's Five-Year Plan Survey

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Marietta Daily. Let's get this Wednesday started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and comfortable. High: 73 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. Bargain Hunt will be opening a new store in Marietta. The new store will be located at 119 Cobb Parkway North and will officially open to the public on Friday, Nov. 4. There will be a grand opening celebration at 10:00 a.m. with a Mega Bin Sale. During the grand opening celebration, shoppers will only pay $7 for Mega Bin items. (Subscription: MDJonline.com)
2. The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory for Cobb County yesterday. The advisory warned that the dense fog would decrease visibility to one-quarter mile or less. The advisory was in effect until 11:00 a.m. Cobb County drivers are reminded to reduce speed and to leave plenty of distance between vehicles during a dense fog advisory. (Cobb County Courier)
3. Cobb County is asking for residents' input regarding its Comprehensive Five-Year Strategic Plan. The survey seeks residents' opinions on the county government's performance, services, and future priorities. The surveys will be used to prioritize initiatives during the plan's development. Click for survey information. (Cobb County)

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Today in and around Marietta:

• Marietta's Special Privilege Licensing Hearing At Marietta City Hall (10:00 AM)
• 11th Annual Military Care Package Drive At Westport Clubhouse, Kennesaw (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Marietta area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Marietta Patch)
• Visit Marietta announces that Tiffany Beczkalo has been chosen as the 2022 Winter in Marietta Logo Design Challenge Winner. Click to view the winning design. (Visit Marietta GA via Instagram)
• The Marietta Police Department reminds the community that traffic circles are meant to keep traffic flowing. Click to learn about the many advantages of a roundabout. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. 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.