🌱 Cobb Trash Pickup Discussion + ARPA Project Applications Open

Hello all. I'm back with your new copy of the East Cobb Daily. Follow along to find out the most important things going on in town these days.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a stray t-storm. High: 79 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. Tomorrow afternoon, the Cobb Board of Commissioners will hear a proposed plan to assign trash haulers to specific portions of the county. The proposal, designed to alleviate ongoing collection issues across Cobb, would designate single haulers to each of four designated zones. Some citizens have spoken out against the plan, saying they are happy with their current haulers; smaller hauling companies have also expressed concerns they will be put out of business if the new plan passes. (East Cobb News)
2. Cobb County is currently accepting applications for the latest round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. These funds are intended for projects that will fill a need in the community, including county infrastructure, community health, and public safety. Applications are due on Sep. 9 and will be accepted on a rolling basis. Visit the link for additional details. (Cobb County Courier)
3. In the market for a new house and don't want to leave the East Cobb area? One of these Marietta houses for sale might be the right one for you. A 2 bedroom/2.5 bathroom three-story townhouse on Barrington Court is selling for $279,000. Another three-story townhouse with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, located inside the Townes at Marietta, is listed for $414,500. Visit the link for pictures and additional details. (East Cobb Patch)

Today in East Cobb:

• Movie Monday Featuring "Spiderman: No Way Home" At The Switzer Library (11:00 AM)
• SoundCheck: Bingo With A Beat! At Brewster's (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the Rotary Club of East Cobb for receiving a Governor's Award! The honor was bestowed upon the organization for "exceptional achievement in the areas of planning, innovative member engagement, service, and support of the Rotary Foundation." (Rotary Club of East Cobb via Facebook)
• Did you know 55 new businesses were licensed by Cobb County between Aug. 14 and Aug. 21? See the full list at the link. (Cobb County Courier)
• The Atlanta-based CDC recently announced a "reset" of the organization, which will include internal staffing moves and steps to speed up data releases. The planned changes come amid criticism of the agency's response to COVID-19, monkeypox, and other public health threats. (WSB Atlanta)

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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.