🌱 Cobb County School-Aged COVID-19 Cases Rising + Leadership Cobb

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

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Remember when anyone listing a home with a roof and a front door could expect multiple offers within a few days? It seems like a lifetime ago — even if it was early 2022.

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Now, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warmer. High: 61 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health's recent School-Aged COVID-19 Data Report, COVID-19 cases are rising in the school-aged categories in Cobb County. Preschoolers, now in a "High" 14-day rate category, have exceeded other age groups in cases and transmission rate. (Cobb County Courier)
2. Cobb Chamber is seeking nominations for the 2023-2024 class of Leadership Cobb members. Fifty-four individuals are selected each year to participate in the leadership development program in which participants focus on current issues, community resources, and the social, political, and economic needs of the community. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 17. (Cobb Chamber)
3. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, all Cobb County Public Libraries will be closed and will not offer curbside hold pickup on Monday, Jan. 16. On Tuesday, Jan. 17, normal library hours and curbside pickup will resume. (Cobb County Public Library)

Today in and around East Cobb:

• Cobb Library Bookmobile At Walton Village Adventure Center, Marietta (3:30 PM)
• Perennials: Divide & Conquer At East Cobb Library (6:30 PM)
• Open Mic Night W/ Chip Jones At Suburban Tap, Marietta (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Help those in need and declutter at the same time by donating unwanted eyewear, cellphones, and hearing aids to the East Cobb Lions Club donations box! The boxes are located at Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center anytime during regular library hours. (Cobb County Public Library via Instagram)
• My East Cobb Best of 2022 voting is open now! Vote for your favorite local businesses now through Friday, Jan. 13 at midnight. (Best Self Atlanta)
• Looking for a new job or just curious about local job opportunities? Check out the latest job openings in the East Cobb area, including business services coordinator, fire alarm service specialist, and document support specialist. (East Cobb Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! I'll see you around.

— 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.