🌱 Cobb Chamber 81st Annual Dinner + Assailant Charged With Felonies

Hello, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the East Cobb Daily — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

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Here are the top 3 stories in East Cobb today:

1. The Cobb Chamber held its 81st Annual Dinner last weekend to celebrate a successful 2022. With over 1,000 business and community leaders in attendance, departing Chairwoman Britt Fleck of Georgia Power passed the role onto 2023 Chairman Greg Teague of Croy Engineering. Outstanding community leaders were recognized with awards for their work with Chamber initiatives, programming, and service to their community. (Cobb County Courier)
2. An assailant has been charged with sexual assault of a minor and is in custody. The event took place on Jan. 22 when the man allegedly approached the 12-year-old girl at Shaw Park. He is being charged with five felony counts and remains at the Cobb Adult Detention Center without bond. (East Cobb News)
3. Cobb Board of Elections and Registration Director, Janine Eveler, is retiring. After 18 years with Cobb Elections and 12 years as director, she will step down from her position after the municipal elections in March. The county is beginning its search immediately for her replacement. (East Cobb News)

Today and tomorrow in and around East Cobb:

January 31

• AARP Safe Driving Course For Adults At East Cobb Library (11:00 AM)
• Go Red Walk For Women At South Cobb Regional Library in Mableton (3:00 PM)

February 1

• Ironmonger's Open Mic Night At Ironmonger Brewing Company in Marietta (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Feb. 8, foodie Skye Estroff is sharing her best Valentine's Day recipe and local restaurants for a romantic dinner out at Mountain View Library. You can register for the event here. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• You can celebrate a belated National Croissant Day down the road at Marietta's own Douceur De France. Address, hours, and menu offerings are available here. (Fox5)
• The Still on the Square is hosting Trivia Night on Feb. 1 at 7:00 p.m. There will be drink specials, Cuban food, and plenty of games to keep you entertained. (Red Hare Brewing)

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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.