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

1. Caleb Becker of Cobb County is charged with assault and battery after a woman claimed he attacked her in a hotel room. According to the woman, whose name was not released, Becker was an old friend of hers. He reportedly punched and stomped on the woman's face, tried to drown her in the toilet, and held a knife to her throat. (WSB-TV 2)
2. Last week marked the second annual stakeholders' roundtable meeting on Dobbins Air Reserve Base. Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid hosted the meeting, which offered attendees the opportunity to exchange ideas about the base and its future in the community. "The meeting allowed those in attendance to reaffirm our support for the base and each other's interests," said Cupid. "Working together, we can help ensure the success of Dobbins moving forward." (Cobb County Courier)
3. The Cobb County Public Library has published a new, interactive Read Around The World map! The map, created by staffer Raymond Goslow, was designed to introduce local readers to books set in almost every continent (except Antarctica). Click here to explore the interactive map. (Cobb County Courier)

Today near East Cobb:

• Pilates At The Avenue West Cobb, Marietta (6:00 PM)
• BINGO! At Suburban Tap (6:30 PM)
• Monday Bluegrass Jam At Thos. O'Reillys Public House, Sandy Springs (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home in the East Cobb area? Check out these five beautiful Marietta homes that have just been listed for sale. (East Cobb Patch)
• Congratulations to Kell High School art students whose work for the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame Archives was finally unveiled to the public after two years! (East Cobb News)

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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.