🌱 East Cobb Power Surge Damage + I-75 Cobb County Lane Closures

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the East Cobb Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 47 Low: 28.

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Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:

1. On Dec. 12, a power surge went through dozens of homes in East Cobb, causing thousands of dollars in damage for multiple homeowners. One homeowner has around $10,000 to $11,000 worth of damages, and another has $6,000 to $7,000 in damages and says he would like to be reimbursed. Georgia Power said it cannot reimburse residents for damages. Cobb EMC said it provided "the phone number and instructions provided by Georgia Power for affected members to file a claim." (WSB Atlanta)
2. The Georgia Department of Transportation announced upcoming lane closures on I-75 in Cobb County. From 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18, until 5:00 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 19, two right lanes will be closed on the I-75 northbound under Akers Mill Road, and traffic will be paced to slower travel speeds in the project area. Beginning this Sunday, Dec. 18, and for the next five Sundays from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Monday mornings, the Akers Mill bridge over I-75 will be also closed to traffic. For access to Akers Mill Road during the closures, on-site signage will detour traffic approaching the bridge to Cumberland Boulevard. (Cobb County Courier)
3. Yesterday, Dec. 16, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Cobb Parkway near the South Marietta Loop. A police investigation is underway and police are working on contacting the victim's next of kin. (11 Alive)

Today in and around East Cobb:

• Ugly Sweater & Karaoke Christmas Party At Blessed Up Barber Lounge, Marietta (8:00 AM)
• Radio Christmas At New Theatre In The Square, Marietta (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• All Cobb County Public Libraries will be closed and will not offer curbside hold pickup on Friday, Dec. 23, through Monday, Dec. 26, in honor of Christmas. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, Dec. 27. (Cobb County Libraries)
• Looking for something to do this holiday season? Check out Cobb County's list of holiday events! Including Photos with Santa, Festival of Trees, World of Illumination Reindeer Road, Holiday in the Park, and more. (Travel Cobb)
• Put on your comfiest pajamas and join Ms. Ariel at Switzer Library on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. for a fun-filled, sensory-friendly storytime! Lights will be dimmed and walking and talking during storytime is fine. This storytime is especially suited for children with sensory processing or other developmental needs. Click here to register. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you all Monday 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.