🌱 East Cobb Chick-Fil-A Closed For Two Weeks + Local Galentine's Day!

Hello, East Cobb. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 69 Low: 57.
• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 63 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:

1. A Chick-Fil-A in East Cobb will be closed for two weeks to expand its drive-thru service. Brian Baldwin, the operations manager for Chick-Fil-A Lassiter at 3046 Shallowford Road, did not specify what the renovations would entail but assured customers that the play area for kids will remain. (East Cobb News)
2. The Avenue East Cobb announced its free Galentine's Day event for women on Feb. 13 to celebrate "the power of female friendship." The event will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the “Babe Cave,” between Tin Lizzy’s and Chico’s. The celebration includes a "stroll map" of special sales from participating retailers and restaurants as well as "photos with a group of huggable llamas that will be roaming the property." (East Cobb News)
3. On Tuesday, Feb. 28, Cobb County Public Library is hosting a special event with acclaimed author Wanda M. Morris. Participate in a unique book discussion with Morris about her debut novel, "All Her Little Secrets" and her most recent novel, "Anywhere You Run." All are welcome to attend and light refreshments will be provided by the Cobb Library Foundation. Morris’s books will also be available for purchase and signing after the discussion. (Cobb County Public Library)

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Today and tomorrow in and around East Cobb:

Wednesday, February 8

• Chair Yoga for Senior Wellness At East Cobb Library (11:00 AM)
• Family Fun Story Time At East Cobb Library (3:30 PM)
• Team Trivia, At Red Hare Brewing The Still on the Square in Marietta (7:00 PM)

Thursday, February 9

• East Cobb Creative Writers' Workshop At East Cobb Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cobb County Public Library is going "screen-free" on Thursday, Feb. 9! Join in the screen-free fun including board games, puzzles, coloring, and more at 4:00 p.m. at Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Looking for a fun way to spend the day? Check out East Cobb Park! The park features open green space, playgrounds for the kids, walking tracks and trails through the forest, as well as benches and pavilions for rest and relaxation. (Friends for the East Cobb Park via Facebook)
• Finding your next home shouldn't be a headache! Check out the latest homes for sale and upcoming open houses in the East Cobb area, including a four-bedroom in nearby Marietta for $389,000. (East Cobb Patch)

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