🌱 East Cobb Warby Parker Opening + Captain Planet Foundation

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

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Sunshine and hot. High: 90 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. On Tuesday, The Cobb Board of Commissioners rejected an environmentally-friendly Kinridge Court subdivision proposal after a contentious series of meetings. In a four to zero vote, the board denied the request by Green Community Development, an Atlanta developer, for 13 homes on seven and a half acres of severely sloping terrain off Kinridge Court. The denial was recommended by Cobb zoning staff and other agencies due to density, stormwater runoff, and traffic issues. (East Cobb News)
2. A new Warby Parker store will be opening in East Cobb. On Saturday, Sep. 24, the fifth Warby Parker eyeglass retail store in Georgia will open at The Avenue East Cobb, located at 4475 Roswell Road. The new location, in Suite 205, between the Versona store and Ansley Atlanta Real Estate, will feature custom artwork by Atlanta artist and muralist George F. Baker III. (East Cobb News)
3. Captain Planet Foundation (CPF) has partnered with Cox Enterprises and the Turner Foundation to celebrate the program's 10th anniversary. The program makes revitalization grants available to hundreds of school gardens across the metro Atlanta area through CPF’s Project Learning Garden Rejuvenation Fund. Metro Atlanta schools can apply now until Dec. 15 for an opportunity to receive $1,000 to rejuvenate their garden space and equipment (click here for a full list of eligible schools). (Captain Planet Foundation)

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Today in East Cobb:

• iStroll East Cobb, At East Cobb Park (9:00 AM)
• Guide To Working With Real Estate Investors - Powers Ferry/ East Cobb, At 1355 Terrell Mill Rd in Marietta (2:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Cobb County Public Library invites you to come to the Accessibility Services Room at Switzer Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 2:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. for a fun 15-minute reading session. Bring your favorite book and practice reading out loud! (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Tickets are on sale for the 70th annual ARMAC Military Appreciation Luncheon, taking place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. (Twitter)
• This Friday, don't miss Senior Day at the North Georgia State Fair! Free admission will be offered to senior citizens, ages 55 and older, with free activities for senior citizens planned from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Facebook)

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— 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.