🌱 Cobb Commissioners Talk Five-Year Plan + Library Fifth Anniversary

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Very warm with clouds and sun. High: 84 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. Tensions were reportedly high at a recent Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting that focused on the five-year plan being developed by consulting group Accenture. In August 2022, the commission approved $1.45 million dollars for the company to develop a five-year strategic plan. At the meeting, Commissioner Keli Gambrill said that county staff had already prepared five-year plans and that Accenture's recommendations for economic development were unnecessary since they overlap with the Chamber of Commerce's activities. Chairwoman Lisa Cupid was in support of Accenture's recommendations, saying that economic development was a "dominant activity of government." (Subscription: Marietta Daily Journal)
2. The Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center is hosting a historical exhibit to celebrate its fifth anniversary. The exhibit will run Apr. 6 through May 13 and will feature historic photos of East Cobb and Marietta. The photos will be displayed in large wall collages and have been drawn from news stories, university archives, and personal collections. (East Cobb News)
3. Down the road in Marietta, residents of a condominium complex are still dealing with a sinkhole that is continuing to grow in one of the complex's roadways. Some residents of Bently Ridge Condominiums have to walk long distances to their homes since the road has been closed. FOX 5 spoke with Dawn Hardy, the overseer for the complex's HOA, who said they have hired a construction crew and project manager and are working with the county to get the sinkhole fixed. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today and tomorrow in and around East Cobb:

Tuesday, April 4

• AARP Tax-Aide At East Cobb Library (10:00 AM)

Wednesday, April 45

• Marietta Trivia Night At Red Hare — Be Still On The Square, Marietta (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• This Saturday, the Northeast Cobb Community Egg Drop will take place at Sprayberry High School in nearby Marietta. The event starts at 10:00 a.m. and will include food, games, a DJ, and eggs dropped in by a helicopter. (East Cobb News)
• The Cobb County Public Library is celebrating Autism Awareness Month with a curated selection of books and DVDs for patrons of all ages to learn more about autism. Learn more at the link. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Pre-orders are now available for the fourth annual Vidalia onion sale held by the Cobb County Extension Agricultural and Natural Resources Department. The 10-pound bags of onions are grown in Georgia, and the proceeds will go to supporting the department's educational programs. The order form is available here. (Cobb County Government via Facebook)
• As Tax Day approaches, the Marietta Police Department has issued a reminder that the IRS does not make phone calls regarding tax payments. Any phone calls claiming to be from the IRS are likely scams. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)

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