🌱 Crash Victim Dies + 5 Indicted In Drive-By + Name Ballot Issues

Hello, friends! Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your fresh copy of the Marietta Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 69 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. The Marietta woman that crashed into Rottenwood Creek has died. Allison Harris, 25 years old, crashed into the creek on Sunday around 10:00 p.m. She was driving a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The crash is currently being investigated by the Marietta Police Department. (Marietta Patch)
2. State officials report that five men have been indicted on charges related to a Marietta apartment complex drive-by shooting. The incident occurred on Jun. 25, 2021, at Mulkey Road's Orchard Mills apartment complex. No one was injured during the incident. Four of the individuals indicted are allegedly part of the 2Solid street gang, and the fifth individual is allegedly associated with the Good Product Team gang. (Subscription: AJC.com)
3. A Cobb County man had issues casting his ballot in the upcoming election due to his generic name. Michael Smith had been trying to cast his ballot since Oct. 24 but was unable to do so since his voting record kept getting transferred to another county. There are over 80 registered voters with the name Michael Smith in Cobb County. (11 Alive)

Today in Marietta:

• The Rocky Horror Picture Show Midnight Movie At Strand Theatre (11:59 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)
• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Marietta area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list. (Marietta Patch)
• The Marietta Police Department is encouraging parents to speak with their children about dangerous substances that might look like candy. Education is the key to public safety. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)

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— 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.