🌱 Armed Man Shot, Killed + Redistricting Proposal + Tapas Bar Closes

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 83 Low: 62.

Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. A Cobb County man was shot and killed after he lunged at police officers responding to a domestic dispute on Wednesday night. Officials say 22-year-old Anton Washington was armed with a knife when he confronted the officers at the home on Sandtown Road around 8:15 p.m. According to Cobb County police, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has taken over the case and will continue to investigate the shooting. (WSB-TV 2 Atlanta)
2. The Cobb County Government has proposed a resolution that would enable the Board of Commissioners to redraw the existing commission districts. The measure will be discussed by the commissioners at two upcoming meetings on Oct. 11 and Oct. 25, with a vote scheduled for the second meeting. According to the announcement published in The Marietta Daily Journal yesterday, the proposed ordinance would not impact the upcoming elections in November. (East Cobb News)
3. Red Sky Tapas & Bar has closed its doors for good after 14 years of service to the East Cobb Community. The restaurant announced the closure on its Facebook page on Thursday, but the owners did not comment directly on their decision to sell the business. According to a report published by restaurant and retail site ToNeTo, the space will be reconcepted under new ownership. (East Cobb News)

Today in East Cobb:

• In-Person Social Knitting At Panera Bread (9:00 AM)
• National Adoption Weekend At Good Mews Animal Foundation (10:00 AM)
• Ceramic Fall Pumpkin Workshop At Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Cobb Chamber welcomed dozens of new members during July and August. Check out the link for a video roundup of the latest local businesses to join. (Cobb Chamber via Facebook)
• NAMI Cobb will be at the Switzer Library on Saturday, Oct. 8, for a panel discussion on the early warning signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in young children. Stop by in person or tune in virtually at 1:00 p.m. to learn about the resources available for families through NAMI. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Thinking about buying an electric car in East Cobb? Georgia is pretty “middle of the road” (no pun intended) when it comes to EV ownership, according to Bumper: The Peach State is No. 34 in the country for owning electric cars, based on infrastructure and financial incentives. Learn more about what it’s like owning an EV across the country in the new study. (Bumper.com)

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