🌱 Flu Medications In Short Supply + No Repairs For 2021 Flood Damage

Good morning, East Cobb! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off for the holiday season, so you may not see as many newsletters in your inbox between now and the New Year. We will resume our normal schedule during the first week of January. For now, here’s what you need to know about what’s happening around town.

But first, today's weather:

Very cold; breezy in the a.m. High: 25 Low: 17.

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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. East Cobb parents are growing concerned as flu medications become increasingly hard to come by. On Wednesday, the U.S. government announced that it will be releasing its national stockpile of prescription flu medicine. People are also finding over-the-counter flu medications to be in short supply throughout the metro area. This flu season has been especially bad so far and is expected to worsen over the coming months. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. It's been over a year since flood damage impacted homes throughout Cobb County, and it doesn't look like that will change any time soon. In September of 2021, flooding destroyed parts of the county, causing thousands of dollars iin damage for local homeowners. Since then, the County has held multiple public discussions but has yet to reach an agreement. There is no current timeline for when the county expects the damage to be fixed. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. The East Cobb Quilters' Guild was incredibly generous this year when it comes to donations! This year, the Guild donated 1,362 items to local charities. Of those, 348 were quilts were for children in foster care, and 522 pillow cases went to children in hospitals throughout the state. 462 placemats were also donated to Cobb County Meals on Wheels. The Guild has been serving the community for 40 years. ( Yahoo News)

Today in and around East Cobb:

• Marietta Square Artisan Market at Marietta Square in Marietta (9:00 AM)
• Selfie Saturday at BlazeFit in Marietta (9:00 AM)
• Christmas Eve at Muss & Turner's in Smyrna (11:30 AM)
• Eye Shadow Saturday at True Beauti in Marietta (1:00 PM)
• Christmas Eve Services at Mt. Bethel Church in Marietta (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There are still spaces available to donate to the Red Cross Blood Drive on Dec. 27. Make an appointment and make a difference. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Crunch Fitness is hosting a New Years' Themed End-of-Month Party on Dec. 28! Come by for a fun, fit time. (AllEvents)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll see you soon. Happy holidays!

— 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.