🌱 Cookie Studio Grand Opening Saturday + Mail-In Voting Extended

Hey, friends! It's Wednesday in East Cobb and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 69 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:

1. Cookie Nip Studio Kitchen will hold its grand opening Saturday. The business aims to educate the public about cookie-making and the bakery arts. The grand opening will include baking instructors and sugar artists offering free demos and plenty of samples of their goods. (East Cobb News)
2. Cobb County has extended its deadline for absentee voters to mail in their ballots. All absentee voters will be able to send in their ballots by the Nov. 14 deadline, as military and overseas voters do. The American Liberties Union of Georgia and the Southern Poverty Law Center filed a lawsuit against the Cobb Board of Elections and Registration on behalf of four absentee voters who say they were never mailed the ballots they requested. (East Cobb News)
3. The Cobb County Public Library is offering support and first steps for family history research. The lesson is available for local young people ages 13 through 19. Head to the Georgia Room at Switzer Library on Monday, Nov. 21, at 6:00 p.m. to participate. Advanced registration is required via email. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

Today in East Cobb:

• Chair Yoga For Senior Wellness At East Cobb Library (11:00 AM)
• Role Playing Game Club At East Cobb Library (5:00 PM)
• Team Trivia At The Still, Marietta (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Cobb County Public Library is hosting adults with special needs and their caregivers for a fun meetup. Every third Tuesday at noon will include stories, crafts, movement, and music. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Looking for a new home? There are a handful of new houses available in and around East Cobb. We particularly liked the charming architectural details of the Nettle Lane house. (East Cobb Patch)
• Local business Olea Oliva! is celebrating its seven-year anniversary in East Cobb! During the pandemic, the restaurant used its kitchen to prepare meals for healthcare workers at the Wellstar East Cobb Health Park. (East Cobb News)

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Events:

• Minority Men's Health Luncheon (November 10)
• Junior League of Cobb-Marietta 2022 Mistletoe Market: Nov. 10-12 (November 10)
• Annie Jr. the Musical (November 11)
• Junior League of Cobb-Marietta Mistletoe Market: Nov. 10-12 (November 12)
• Annual Artisan Jewelry Show & Sale by Metal Arts Guild of Georgia (November 12)
• With Uncommon Valor - Veteran’s Day Concert (November 13)
• Winston Churchill Society Annual Birthday Dinner and Lecture (November 13)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar - Sandy Springs Performing Arts & Conference Center (November 15)
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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— 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.