🌱 Deceased Cobb Deputies Identified + Concerts At Avenue East Cobb

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the East Cobb Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 80 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:

1. The two Cobb sheriff's deputies killed on Thursday night have been identified. 42-year-old Jonathan Randall Koleski and 38-year-old Marshall Samuel Ervin Jr. were fatally shot while attempting to serve a warrant. Koleski and Ervin were both married; Ervin also leaves behind two children. Two suspects in the incident were arrested and booked into the Cobb County Jail without bond. (WTVM 9)
2. In case you missed it: Sunday hours are back at four Cobb County Public Library branches. The Mountain View Library and Switzer Library in Marietta, the South Cobb Library in Mableton, and the West Cobb Library in Kennesaw are all open on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. To stay up to date on your local library's hours and happenings, visit the Cobb County Public Library website. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
3. If you're looking for some live music, head over to The Avenue East Cobb this Friday (Sep. 16) from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the Electric Avenue Concert series. Each Friday through October, the community can enjoy performances at Central Boulevard, located between Banana Republic and Kale Me Crazy. Attendees can bring their own food or purchase from nearby restaurants; outside drinks are not allowed. (East Cobb News)

Today in East Cobb:

• Marietta/East Cobb Euchre At Mazzy's (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all prospective homebuyers: five charming new properties in nearby Marietta have just hit the market. Prices range from $475,000 to $650,000. Visit the link for pictures, pricing, and other specs. (East Cobb Patch)
• Looking to get active? The Avenue East Cobb is hosting free fitness classes with barre3 every Wednesday through October, beginning this week. (East Cobb News)

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— Sean Peek

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