🌱 Cobb County International Festival + County Gas Price Remains High

Welcome back, Marietta. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Let's have at it...

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 89 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. The deadline for Cobb County International Festival vendors is next Monday, Jul. 18. The festival will feature local food, costumes, and thrilling cultural performances. Click to fill out the vendor application form. (East Cobb News)
2. Are you in the market for a new job or simply thinking about switching careers? Patch, with the assistance of ZipRecruiter, has compiled a list of the best Marietta area employers hiring for open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Marietta Patch)
3. Cobb County gasoline prices remain elevated despite the drop in crude oil prices. The average price of fuel in Georgia is $4.19 per gallon. Cobb County's average price is significantly above the state's average at $4.38 per gallon. Travelers are encouraged to search for better prices using online tools. (Cobb County Courier)

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Today in Marietta:

• Board of Education - Millage Rate Public Hearing At Marietta High School (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Marietta is hosting Christmas in July on Jul. 23. Santa will be visiting with guests in Glover Park and shoppers can browse the markets around the square. Click to learn more. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)
• The Marietta Police Department provides some tips on preventing crime within our community. Lock your vehicle. Take your keys with you. Hide valuables. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• Marietta's next City Council Meeting will be on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber at City Hall. (City of Marietta)

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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.