🌱 Ex-Cobb Commission Chair Buried At Arlington + Music Studio Atlanta

Hello and happy Monday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

First, today's weather:

A heavy thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 90 Low: 69.

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Here are the top stories in and around East Cobb today:

1. Former Cobb Commission Chairman Mike Boyce was buried at Arlington Cemetary on Thursday, Aug. 11. Boyce, a retired marine, died in January after suffering two strokes. Boyce, 72, lived in East Cobb after transitioning to civilian life. Cobb County Manager Jackie McMorris and Cobb Commissioner JoAnn Birrell were among those representing the county. (East Cobb News)
2. The Music Studio Atlanta is gearing up for a second location in East Cobb this September. The studio offers music lessons to youths and adults and will be located at the Pavilions of East Lake Shopping Center. Starting today (Aug. 14), there will be a continuous open house until the formal opening. (East Cobb News)
3. According to the Cobb County Police Department, an apparent murder/suicide took place at a Marietta address, just 20 minutes southwest of East Cobb. On the morning of Saturday, Aug. 13, a 911 dispatcher received a call reporting gunshots fired. When officers arrived, they discovered a man and woman, identified as 19-year-olds Eduardo Landaverde and Crystal Mendez, dead at the scene with apparent gunshot wounds. At the time of this writing, the investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to phone detectives at 770-499-3945. (Cobb County Courier)

Today in and around East Cobb:

• Pottery Studio Classes With Ceramics Artist Shelia Dow At Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (9:00 AM)
• Teen Multimedia Studio At Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (4:30 PM)
• Indoor Volleyball At Fullers Park Recreation Center (6:00 PM)
• Marietta/East Cobb Euchre At Mazzy's Sports Bar & Grill (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for your new dream home in East Cobb? These five local homes have just hit the market. (East Cobb Patch)
• Cobb County will hold its first Mableton cityhood forum this Wednesday, Aug. 17 at the Cobb County Police Academy in Austell. The issue of cityhood for Mableton, an unincorporated community about 30 minutes from East Cobb, will appear on this November's ballot. (Cobb County Courier)
• In case you missed it, these adorable animals are currently available to adopt from East Cobb-area shelters. Could your new best friend be on this week's list? (East Cobb Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday! See you tomorrow for another update.

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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.