🌱 12 Days Of Christmas Holiday Market + School Of Rock Rocks Out

Hello, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the East Cobb Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Heavy rain and a t-storm. High: 64 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. The Cobb Unified Development Code project has moved to a new address online as per the advice of an independent consultant. Two public meetings have been scheduled for early December to provide insight into the project. Cobb Community Development Agency is behind the project, which it hopes will connect and revitalize the community. Members of the public are welcome to attend. (East Cobb News)
2. The Cobb Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department will be holding its popular 12 Days of Christmas Holiday Markets. Beginning today (Nov. 30), the market will open at four county arts centers. Two of the art centers are in East Cobb — one at the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center, and the other at The Art Place. The markets will be open seven days a week through Dec. 11. (East Cobb News)
3. The students from the West Cobb School of Rock will be presenting an amazing concert on Dec. 12. Held at the Madlife Stage, the event will feature students as young as six performing their favorite songs. The setlist includes Aretha Franklin, Foo Fighters, and more. The show starts at 12:00 p.m. (Madlife Stage and Studios)

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Today in and around East Cobb:

• Infant & Toddler Storytime at Smyrna Public Library in Smyrna (5:00 AM)
• November - December Ignite at Keller Williams Realty Atlanta North in Marietta (1:00 PM)
• WOW Dinner at Mt Zion United Methodist Church in Marietta (5:00 PM)
• Mt. Zion UMC Talent Show at Mt Zion United Methodist Church in Marietta (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mountain View Library celebrated Native American Heritage Month by learning all about pottery. They made different types of pots the way Native Americans have for centuries! (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• If you want to add some custom flair to your front door, you'll love this class on how to make your very own DIY doormat! They provide the materials, you show up with your creativity. (Board And Brush)

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Events:

• Roswell UMC Christmas Gift & Craft Show (December 2)
• Teal's The Season Holiday Soiree, "Breakfast At Divani's A Tiffani Affair" (December 2)
• Thomas Arvid Annual Holiday Show (December 3)
• Chanukah & Holiday Bazaar (December 4)
• Jazz at the Ballroom Presents "HOLIDAY IN" (December 17)
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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.