🌱 East Cobb Real Estate Sales + Cobb County Elections Investigation

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Selling a home in a challenging real estate market? You need an 5-Star Realtor

Remember when anyone listing a home with a roof and a front door could expect multiple offers within a few days? It seems like a lifetime ago — even if it was early 2022.

Today’s market is tougher. But there are buyers out there. And prices haven’t fallen nearly as much in our area as you might expect.

So how do you list your home today and still win? You need an experienced Realtor with a proven track record of marketing homes and getting deals done.

Fortunately, there’s Julie Brittain. Julie has 25 years experience in Atlanta-area real estate, with deep knowledge of East Cobb, Roswell and Woodstock. She’s high energy, whip smart and can't be out-hustled.

What will Julie do to make sure your home sells? Professional photography and staging. Drone videos. She’s even turned Open Houses into cocktail parties. In other words: whatever it takes.

To learn what your home is worth — and to connect with a local force of nature — contact Julie today.

And now, today's weather:

Rain tapering off; warmer. High: 62 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:

1. If you're interested in exploring real estate sales throughout the East Cobb area, browse this list of deeds filed between Nov. 14-18. These deeds were filed with the Cobb Superior Court Clerk’s Office Real Estate Department for residential East Cobb real estate sales. Click the link to view all the addresses, along with ZIP Codes, subdivision names, and high school districts. (East Cobb News)
2. Cobb County election officials have stated they will cooperate with an ongoing state investigation, which centers around the application process for absentee ballots. On Friday, a Superior Court judge ordered the county to extend the deadline for certain absentee ballots to be returned for the Dec. 6 Senate runoff election after officials estimated around 1,000 absentee ballots were never sent due to "human error" in the general election. According to the judge's order, those with absentee ballot requests need to have their ballot postmarked no later than election day Tuesday, but they can arrive at the elections office by Dec. 9. (Fox5Atlanta)
3. Several hundred people showed up for Holiday Lights at East Cobb Park on Sunday. Judy Boyce, the 2022 co-recipient of the East Cobb Citizen of the Year Award, conducted this year's annual tree lighting. Following the lighting, Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted the children on the concert stage to hear their gift wishes. Click to view photos and videos from the event. The next holiday celebration — a community Menorah Lighting — will take place on Dec. 18 at East Cobb Park at 5:30 p.m. (East Cobb News)

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Today in and around East Cobb:

• Family Night At Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Marietta (5:00 PM)
• December Wine Events: Festive Holiday Wines At Stem Wine Bar, Marietta (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out this photo of State Representative Sharon Cooper and Cobb Commissioner Jerica Richardson in festive dress for Holiday Lights at East Cobb Park! (East Cobb News: via Instagram)
• Join the Cobb County Public Library for a Preschool Program presented by Sparrow’s Nest Play, Inc. Children will enjoy free play at Nature Discovery Centers, where they can explore the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of the season. The event will take place on Dec. 13 at 11:30 a.m. at the Powder Springs Library. (Cobb County Public Library)
• Are you in the market for a new job? Check out these new job listings in the East Cobb area and find your dream job. (East Cobb Patch)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next 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.