🌱 Citizen Of The Year Awards + 1000 Books B4 Kindergarten Ceremony

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An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 87 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. The Cobb Chamber is seeking nominations for its Citizen of the Year awards. Nominations are now open for the awards, which are presented annually to extraordinary individuals for the work they have done in Cobb County. According to a Chamber press release, the awards were created by Cobb County civic clubs and are cosponsored by the Cobb Chamber Area Councils and Cobb County business associations. (Cobb County Courier)
2. The Cobb County Public Library celebrated multiple little ones' reading achievements at the 1000 Books B4 Kindergarten Completion Ceremony. The free program, launched by the Georgia Public Library Service, encourages families to read at least 1,000 books with their children before they enter kindergarten. Each child at the ceremony received a certificate and celebrated with crafts and activities. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
3. New retailers are coming to Merchant's Walk. Perspire Sauna Studio will be taking over the former Bar Method space and is expected to open this month. A new J. Crew store will be opening at an undisclosed time in the former Calico Homes space, between the relocated Verizon Wireless spot and the Old Navy store. (East Cobb News)

Today in and around East Cobb:

• Dog Days 5K, At McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA (6:00 AM)
• August Wine Events: Loire Valley, Stem Wine Bar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Aug. 22, prepare for fall with Crystal Frazier’s Cheer Up at the Cobb County Public Library's Graphic Novel Book Club. (Facebook)
• There are many local employers hiring for available positions, such as a Customer Support Specialist position at Waitwhile and an IT Solution Specialist position at Inspiroz. (Patch)
• Cobb County is asking residents for help in designing a creative way to cross I-75 north of Town Center. (Twitter)

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— 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.