🌱 Free Passes To Smith-Gilbert Gardens + Freeze Warning For Cobb

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

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Breezy in the afternoon. High: 51 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a freeze advisory for Cobb County through 11:00 a.m. today, Mar. 13. Temperatures are expected to be near freezing tonight and tomorrow night following highs in the 60s with warmer weather in store for the final half of the week with highs near 70 and rain going into Thursday. While the weather is expected to cool down for the weekend with lows near freezing, highs in the 50s are expected for Saturday and Sunday. (East Cobb News)
2. Two construction workers are fighting for their lives after being struck by a vehicle on I-75 in nearby Marietta early Sunday morning. Construction workers Jimmy Varraza, 38, and Oscar Aguilar, 28, were setting up a directional traffic board for a lane closure when a gray 2019 Volkswagen Jetta failed to yield, driving through the message board and hitting the two construction workers. Police said the driver stopped at the scene and ran away on foot before first responders could arrive. Anyone with information regarding the accident is urged to contact Officer K. Bedford at 770-794-5364. (MSN)
3. All Cobb County Public Library locations are now offering free family passes for Smith-Gilbert Gardens. The gardens, which are open year-round, include plant collections, 15 garden areas, 32 sculptures, an art gallery, a gift shop, and the Hiram Butler Home. Each Cobb County library will have one free admission pass available for up to four people to the gardens. The pass, which library cardholders can check out for one week and may be renewed for an additional week, is suitable for general admission only and not valid for admission to special events or exhibits. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in and around East Cobb:

• Little Brazil Community Meeting At Vine Church Atlanta, Marietta (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Interested in streaming? Come to the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center in nearby Marietta on Mar. 20 at 5:00 p.m. for an in-depth look at the steps and equipment needed to start a stream! (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Looking for a home nearby? Check out the latest homes for sale near the East Cobb area, including a three-bedroom, three-bathroom home in nearby Marietta for $419,770. (East Cobb Patch)
• Yesterday's Marquee Monday featured a keynote address from Atlanta Regional Commission's Anna Roach, an economic development update from SelectCobb Board Chair Kevan Espy, and more. Check out the link for a detailed recap! (Cobb Chamber via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all soon for 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.