🌱 25 Years Of AAA Rating + Two Cobb Deputies Killed In Line Of Duty

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First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm; humid. High: 77 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:

1. Cobb County is celebrating a significant milestone as it received a AAA rating for the 25th consecutive year. At the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting, the Chief Financial Officer will be handing out awards after learning all three New York-based credit rating agencies gave Cobb County a AAA rating. The ratings, which come from the Fitch Group, Moody’s, and S&P Global Ratings — the “Big Three” agencies — mean "a lower cost of borrowing, easier market access, the strong reputation of the business community, and strong county management,” according to CFO Bill Volckmann. (Press Release Desk)
2. Two Cobb Sheriff's deputies were killed in the line of duty on Thursday night while trying to serve a warrant at a residence on Hampton Glen Drive. According to Cobb Sheriff Craig Owens, two suspects who he said “ambushed” his deputies were taken into custody after an hours-long standoff at the West Cobb home. The deputies' identities have not been released pending notification of family, and the identities of the suspects also have not been revealed. (East Cobb News)
3. Three young adults have been arrested on loiter prowling charges after Cobb Police said they were committing car break-ins. The suspects, Kissimmee, Florida residents all in their late 20s, were arrested on Aug. 29 at the Sope Creek parking lot of the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area, the warrant states. Manuel Orellana, Diego Rivera, and Yanara Riveros have been charged with loiter prowling, a misdemeanor, and possession of tools for the commission of a crime, a felony; they remain in the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, according to Cobb Sheriff’s Office records. (East Cobb News)

Today in and around East Cobb:

• Sidewalk And Tent Sale (30+ Sellers), At 2745 Sandy Plains Rd In Marietta (9:00 AM)
• 400 Hours of Lux - Grand Opening, At 400 Luxe Salon + Spa (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Georgia Room is proud to present "In the Shadow of Salem: Families and Their Allies" with author Richard Hite and CJ Majahad, the Director Emeritus of the North Andover Historical Society, on Oct. 4. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Cobb Chamber is offering support to the Cobb County Sheriff's Office and public safety agencies as they mourn the loss of two fallen heroes. (Cobb Chamber via Facebook)
• Today at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., head to 721 Hyde Road for the monthly Hyde Farm Walking Tours! (East Cobb News)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all Monday for your next update.

— 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.