🌱 I-75 Lanes Reopen + 51K Cobb Voters + DIY Dentistry Trend

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Marietta Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. The ongoing I-75 lane closures in Fulton and Cobb Counties have ended, effective this morning at 5:00 a.m. The weekend closures between Allgood Road and the Roswell Road overpass allowed crews to repair and replace the bridges' components. The final project will likely be completed in fall 2023. (Cobb County Courier)
2. As of Friday, Oct. 21, 51,779 Cobb County voters have cast an advance in-person ballot. The unofficial tally was published on the Cobb County elections website. So far, the county has rejected eight absentee ballots for various reasons. Click the following link for a full breakdown of the unofficial tally by voting location. (Cobb County Courier)
3. Marietta's Dr. Amber Bonnaig contributed to a report on a rising trend of “DIY Dentistry.” According to the dentist, the main contributing factor to the trend is a lack of dental care access. Amazon has been selling DIY dental kits online such as a 25-piece tooth gem kit and a temporary tooth repair kit. Residents are asked to only use products with the ADA seal of acceptance. (WUSF)

Today in Marietta:

• Cobb County Board of Commissioners Work Session At Cobb County Building (9:00 AM)
• SoundCheck At Brewsters (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home nearby? 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)
• The Marietta Police Department is currently hiring for several positions. Interested parties can learn more and apply online. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• Marietta City Schools is reminding parents that MMS will dismiss today at 12:30 p.m. MCAA and MSGA will be dismissing at 1:15 p.m. Please plan accordingly. (Marietta City Schools 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.