🌱 East Cobb Resident's Complaint Dismissed + PD Search For Suspect

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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. On Mar. 13, the Cobb Board of Ethics dismissed a complaint filed by East Cobb resident Debbie Fisher, a political activist, against Commissioner Jerica Richardson, in a 6-0 vote. The board said it did not find "specific, substantiated evidence to support a reasonable belief" of an ethics violation. According to Fisher's complaint, Richardson voting in favor of home rule powers to conduct reapportionment and creating a nonprofit, For Which It Stance, was a conflict of interest. (East Cobb News)
2. Cobb County police are searching for a neighbor who allegedly shot a man in the neck on Mar. 14 at 2519 Lake Ferry Lane. According to the police report, the 42-year-old victim was arguing with his girlfriend when his neighbor came into the apartment and started an argument with the victim. The neighbor shot the victim and fled. Please contact the Cobb County Police Department Major Crimes Unit at (770) 499-3945 with any information on the suspect or the incident. (WSB-TV)
3. On Mar. 14, the Cobb Board of Commissioners unanimously voted for a $9.8 million
   maximum, including $1 million in funding from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act, to completely rebuild the Gritters Library. The new 15,000-square-foot facility will provide traditional library services and include sections for workforce development, job skills, and lifelong learning. (East Cobb News)

Today and tomorrow in and around East Cobb:

Thursday, March 16

• Karaoke Thursdays At Kai’s & Ko Restaurant And Lounge, Marietta (6:00 PM)

Friday, March 17

• Laugh Until You Cry Comedy Experience At Sage Lounge, Marietta (7:00 PM)
• Kimi Tortuga Performs On St. Paddy's Day At McCray's Tavern East Cobb (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Online house hunting is great, but it's important to see those homes in person as well! Check out upcoming open houses in the East Cobb area, including a beautiful four-bedroom in nearby Marietta on Saturday, Mar. 18! (East Cobb Patch)
• Do you need to move your body more? The Cobb County Public Library can help! Check out the library's classes including walk, dance, Zumba, and more. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

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