🌱 New Restaurants Coming To East Cobb + Security Guard Shot

Hello all. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the East Cobb Patch newsletter, full of all the local information you need to know right now.

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Here are the top three stories today in and around East Cobb:

1. Marietta and Cobb County police and fire personnel responded to a fire at an apartment complex Monday morning, according to the Marietta Police Department. Marietta Police reported that "officers noticed smoke" coming from the Hamptons area at 1523 Roswell Road and "notified emergency dispatch." As of Monday morning, police encourage residents to avoid the area as crews respond to the incident. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. A metro Atlanta restaurant security guard was shot late Saturday evening. Dunwoody police officials confirmed that a security guard was shot after a physical altercation with a couple who tried to leave Sage Woodfire Tavern on Ashford Dunwoody Road without paying for their meal. The victim was rushed to a local hospital. The current extent of his injuries is unknown as of Monday morning. (Erie News Now)
3. Two new restaurants are coming to The Avenue East Cobb as part of a series of new lease signings. Peach State Pizza, debuting at The Avenue under the brother partnership of David and Michael Cohen, will occupy the former space of Stockyard Burgers and Bones. Press Waffle Co., an eatery chain featuring Belgian Liége waffles, will occupy space in one of two new “jewel box” buildings featuring restaurants and retail shops. Construction is expected to begin in the spring and open in late summer. (East Cobb News)

Today in and around East Cobb:

• Industry Night & Unlimited Axe Throwing At Ironmonger Brewing Company (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out these 10 ideas to keep children engaged during the upcoming winter break season at the link. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
• The Cobb County Public Library Bookmobile is in the area! Book checkouts will be available for all ages at Walton Village Adventure Center in nearby Marietta today at 3:30 p.m. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Looking for a new job or thinking about a career change? Check out the latest job openings in and around East Cobb, including positions in marketing, sales, and more! (East Cobb Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! 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.