🌱 Hand Washing Station Issues + Marietta Student Dies In Seoul

Hi all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Marietta Daily. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's going on locally.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 73 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. The Cobb County School District's hand-rinsing machines have had operational problems. The district spent almost $10 million on the machines. According to a records request, the machines have malfunctioned or refused to operate more than 100 times since their installation. The devices were purchased and installed as a public health measure at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Subscription: AJC.com)
2. The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Cobb County is almost the same as the statewide average. The Cobb County average price is currently $3.155 per gallon. The average price in Georgia is currently $3.15 per gallon. Cobb County drivers are encouraged to compare gas prices to find the best price. (Cobb County Courier)
3. A Marietta student was among several people who died in Seoul, South Korea during a tragic compression of bodies in the Itaewon nightlife district. Steven Blesi, 20 years old, was a student at Kennesaw State University. He was in South Korea to study international business and to learn Korean. He was one of the university's 11 study-abroad students. (NBC News)

Today in Marietta:

• Planning Commission Work Session At Marietta City Hall (5:00 PM)
• Taco Tuesday At La Chingada Sports Bar (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of Marietta area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Marietta Patch)
• The City of Marietta will be collecting any unmissed recycling today. Please leave out any recycling and the city's crews will collect it. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)
• Marietta's Business License Renewals are now available online. Alcohol Beverage Licenses are to be renewed by Nov. 15. Click for more information. (City of Marietta)

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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.