🌱 Man Sentenced To Life + Polling Location Extends Closing Period

Hey, friends! Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your Thursday edition of the Marietta Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

A shower in the afternoon. High: 67 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

1. A Cobb County man has been sentenced to life in prison for raping and assaulting his girlfriend. Frederick Woodard, 40 years old, was convicted on Oct. 28 by a Cobb County jury. He was sentenced by a Cobb County Superior Court Judge to life without the possibility of parole. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Marietta's Fair Oaks Community Center polling location stayed open until 7:06 p.m. on Tuesday. Polling locations were supposed to stay open until 7:00 p.m., but hiccups and delays extended the closing period. The extended voting period order was signed by Superior Court Judge Gregory Poole after the polling location delayed its opening. (11 Alive)
3. Cobb County's unofficial election results for Tuesday's election have been published. Brian Kemp won the Gubernatorial race against Stacey Abrams. As of Wednesday afternoon, Raphael Warnock was leading Hershel Walker in the U.S. Senate race, but the vote tally was still too close to call at that time. Click the link for the county's full election results. (Patch)

Today in Marietta:

• Junior League Of Cobb-Marietta 2022 Mistletoe Market At Cobb County Civic Center (6:00 PM)
• CCSD Board Meeting With The Cobb County School District (Virtual) (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you growing increasingly frustrated with online home listings and seeking an alternative? Consider this list of four upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Marietta area this weekend. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Marietta Patch)
• The Marietta Police Department reminds the community that Georgia is a "hands-free driving" state. Don't answer phone calls, texts, or emails while driving. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• Are you having parking troubles? Click for a helpful map detailing Marietta's parking options. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another 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.