🌱 Early In-Person Voting Record Set + Final East Cobb Area Council

Hello all. Sean Peek here with your Monday edition of the East Cobb Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. The number of Cobb Countians who had voted early in-person set a new record on Friday. As of 5:00 p.m. on Friday — the last day of early voting before the Nov. 8 election — about 176,500 voters had cast a ballot in-person, according to Cobb Elections Director Janine Eveler. The 2020 early in-person total was 174,379, and in 2018, it was 111,544. More than 38 percent of Cobb voters have cast a ballot so far, between the early in-person vote and absentee ballots that have been accepted. (Yahoo! Voices)
2. Cobb County residents can meet the new Cobb County Police Chief during the final East Cobb Area Council of the year. On Nov. 10, recently appointed Cobb County Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer will provide an update on the police department and share his vision for the next year and plans for a new precinct in East Cobb. The East Cobb Citizen of the Year will also be announced during the final Area Council. The event takes place at the Indian Hills Country Club at 7:30 a.m; registration closes on Nov. 8. (Press Release Desk)
3. Plan ahead for your weekly commute this week: The Cobb County Department of Transportation Weekly Travel Advisory has shared its latest planned road work and lane closure schedule. Work scheduled for the week through Nov. 11 is subject to change for weather conditions. Click to view the list of work and an interactive map. (Cobb County Courier)

Today in and around East Cobb:

• Molly Nilsson, Shouldies, And Philip Frobos (of Omni) At 529 Bar, Atlanta (8:00 PM)
• Monday Night Jam With Guest Band Drive 22 At Dixie Tavern, Marietta (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Military veterans going back nearly 70 years turned out for the early Veteran Day tribute held at East Cobb Park on Saturday. Click to view photos and videos of the event. (East Cobb News)
• Are you in the market for a new home? Don't miss these five new homes available for sale in and around the East Cobb area. (East Cobb Patch)
• The West Cobb region of Cobb County Public Libraries is offering Book Match for those struggling to find their next great read or listen. Answer a few short questions like, "What are your favorite books?" and "What do you not want to read?" and the library will select titles based on your preferences. You can get started here. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

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Events:

• Intuitive Painting Classes - Ignite the Healing Power of Your Creative Process (November 7)
• 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)
• With Uncommon Valor - Veteran’s Day Concert (November 13)
• Winston Churchill Society Annual Birthday Dinner and Lecture (November 13)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday! See you all tomorrow morning 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.