🌱 Mattie's Call Issued For Missing Resident + COVID-19 Update

Morning, neighbors! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Marietta Daily — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in our community today.

But first, today's weather:

Cool with plenty of sun. High: 52 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories today in Marietta:

1. A Georgia man has been arrested for slapping a voter and filming voting machines on Election Day. Jesse Hunt was also behaving aggressively toward poll workers at the South Cobb Regional Library. It is illegal to take photos and videos at polling locations in Georgia. He is facing various charges that include interference with poll officers and provoking simple battery. The Cobb County Board of Election has commended staff and law enforcement for protecting election administrators during the incident. (WSBTV)
2. A Mattie's Call has been issued for a missing Marietta resident. Hussein Esmail went missing around 11:00 p.m. on Friday near Holcomb Bridge Road. He was last seen wearing a blue Adidas jacket with "FRANCE" written across the back. A Mattie's Call is a public notification system used to locate missing elderly residents. It is similar to an AMBER Alert or a Silver Alert. (Patch)
3. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 transmission levels remain low in Cobb County. Residents are still encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu. Despite the low rate of transmission, eight people died from COVID-19 in the area since last week's report. (Yahoo News)

Today in Marietta:

• Annual Gem & Mineral Show At The Cobb County Civic Center (10:00 AM)

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)
• The Marietta Police Department is encouraging residents to invest in home security that is Wi-Fi enabled to provide real-time alerts to mobile devices. Click to learn more about home security. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)
• Are you trying to avoid cooking Thanksgiving dinner? Consider trying one of these Marietta take-out options that will be open on Thanksgiving. Click for the full list. (Visit Marietta)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for 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.