🌱 Cupid Coy On Rate Reduction + Laura Judge Runs For School Board

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

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Warm with clouds and sun. High: 89 Low: 65.
• Sunday: Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm. High: 78 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. As the time draws nigh for the Board of Commissioners to consider, and settle, on a 2024 fiscal year operating budget for Cobb County, Chairwoman Lisa Cupid remains coy on the possibility of a mileage rate cut. Cupid spoke to the East Cobb Civic Association on Wednesday, May 31, delivering a few remarks on fund appropriation for different projects, stating that she "can't say" whether or not a mileage rate reduction will be part of the operating budget or not. The budget must be approved and finalized by the end of July and will go into effect Oct. 1. (East Cobb News)
2. Cobb County school board candidate Laura Judge, originally from Long Island, N.Y., is running as a Democrat, and states "I'm not looking for radical change. I want to see our county continue to grow. Things are changing a lot faster for some people that they are uncomfortable with." Running in Post 5, historically a Republican subdivision, Judge considers herself a moderate and wants to ensure that everyone in the community is heard in the public schools. If elected, quote: "I would like to think that would change more voices to be heard." (East Cobb News)
3. Cobb County Drug Treatment Court celebrated National Drug Court Month this past May, including a Breakfast-on-the-Run event on Monday, May 15, sponsored by East Cobb Church, and a group outing to a Braves game on Sunday, May 21. Quote presiding Judge Kimberly A. Childs: "Through the efforts of our dedicated team and with the continued support of our stakeholders, the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court transforms the courtroom into a place of hope and healing. Instead of punishment, we offer evidence-based treatment and compassion to foster a lifetime of sobriety." (Cobb County)

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Today and tomorrow in and around East Cobb:

Saturday, June 3

• Summer Reading Kickoff Party At Mountain View Library [Marietta] (4:00 PM)
• Currents At The Masquerade [Atlanta] (6:00 PM)
• Esther Povitsky At City Winery [Atlanta] (7:00 PM)

Sunday, June 4

• East Cobb Sports Collectibles Show At Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Marietta (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Cobb Chamber is spotlighting Katie Guice, one of the Chamber's Events & Programs directors, who joined the Chamber in 2008, and oversees area councils, public safety awards, Cobb Youth Leadership, and Cob Connections! (Cobb Chamber via Facebook)
• Postcards for the National Pen Pal Project — which pairs patrons from libraries across the country to write to one another — can be picked up at the Switzer Library in the Children's Department, and ages 5 to 500 are invited to participate! (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Medicaid Redetermination by the Georgia state government will be ongoing through May of next year. More information can be found at the link. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all soon for another 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.