🌱 Marietta Man Killed In Rear-End Crash + Fun In The Park Contest

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Marietta Daily. Follow along to find out the most important things going on in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 74 Low: 60.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. The Cobb County Police Department reports that a Marietta man was killed on Friday during a collision on Cobb Parkway. The incident occurred at 12:59 p.m. north of EMC Parkway when the man's 2020 Chevrolet Colorado struck the rear-end of an International straight truck. The driver of the truck was not injured during the incident. The department is investigating the crash. (Cobb County Courier)
2. The deadline for Cobb PARKS annual Fun in the Park contest is Nov. 3. All photo entries must be taken at a Cobb County park, facility, activity, or event to qualify for the contest. There is no charge to enter the photo contest. There is a limit of ten entries per resident. Click the link for information on submitting an entry. (Cobb County Courier)
3. Cobb County's Truist Park has unveiled new food items for the National League Division Series. The "Los Bravos Pork Wings" are four deep-fried pork fibs with a cornmeal crunch batter in a Coca-Cola BBQ sauce topped with potato sticks. The "Banana Rakes Sundae" is a deep-fried banana wrapped in an egg roll sheet and tossed in cinnamon sugar. The Braves will begin playing the Phillies today, Oct. 11, at 1:07 p.m. Click for the full list of new food items. (WSBTV)

Today in Marietta:

• Opening Day Voices Of The Great War Temporary Exhibit At The Marietta History Center (10:00 AM)

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)
• Cobb Superior Court Clerk's Office Real Estate Department has released its latest report of real estate sales filings. Click to view the complete list. (East Cobb News)
• The Marietta Fire Department will be hosting its first Marietta Fire Fitness Challenge Open on Nov. 5. Click to learn more. (City of Marietta, Ga., Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! See you all tomorrow for your next 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.