🌱 Judge Extends Absentee Ballot Deadline + Ron Ransom Playground

Hey, everybody! It's Wednesday in Marietta and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 69 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. A judge has agreed to extend the deadline to return absentee ballots for Cobb County voters that didn't receive their ballots due to a failure by election officials. The judge gave the extension after some of the voters filed a lawsuit on Sunday. The extension will impact over 1,000 individuals that did not receive their absentee ballot. (GPB)
2. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County. The hazardous weather outlook is due to a subtropical storm that will likely miss the county. Subtropical storm Nicole will be intensifying as it approaches Florida. Click for the list of counties that will be affected by the hazardous weather outlook. (Cobb County Courier)
3. The City of Marietta will be hosting a dedication ceremony for the Ron Ransom Playground next week. The ceremony will be at Laurel Park on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 11:00 a.m. The park is dedicated to Ron Ransom, a former Parks and Recreation Director that worked for the city for over 19 years. (City of Marietta)

Today in Marietta:

• Glover Park Brewery Give Back Night Benefitting Cobb Collaborative At Glover Park Brewery (4:00 PM)
• City Council Agenda Review Session At Marietta City Hall (6:00 PM)
• City Council Meeting At Marietta City Hall (7:00 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)
• Art of the Cocktail will be at the Marietta Cobb Art Museum on Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be live entertainment during the event. (Visit Marietta GA via Instagram)
• Marietta Mayor Tumlin presented Marietta First United Methodist Church children with the "Mayor's Award" for their efforts in cheering on the Atlanta Braves. Congratulations! (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.