🌱 Man Charged For Hiding Body + Freezing Temperatures Continue

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But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 62 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. A suspect has been arrested and charged in the case of concealing a woman's death in Cobb County. 40-year-old Amanda Sharpe's body was found at a Cobb County construction site off Ivey Road last Friday. 27-year-old Jack Schell was arrested for the crime. He has been charged with concealing a, tampering with evidence, credit card theft, and drug charges. He is currently held at Cobb County Jail without bond, and no motive has been released. (Patch)
2. Atlanta's National Weather Service is warning East Cobb residents to bundle up against the brutally cold weather. Most of north and central Georgia were included in a freeze warning, which began Tuesday night. Although the freeze warning officially ended Wednesday morning, officials are still cautioning residents to exercise extreme caution, as overnight temperatures are expected to be at or below freezing for the rest of the week. (East Cobb News)
3. Instead of going through endless ads and websites, check out this list of the five newest houses to hit the market in and around East Cobb. Click the link to view photos, addresses, prices, and information about the layout of the homes. (East Cobb Patch)

Today in East Cobb:

• Make-Up Picture Day at Pope High School (11:00 AM)
• Watercolor Studio Class With Steve Dininno at Marietta Cobb Museum of Art(1:30 PM)
• Fall Magnet Open House at Wheeler High School (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Georgia Author Ann Hite is reading from her new short story collection at North Cobb Regional Library, and it's going to be an event you won't want to miss! Check the website for more information. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Have you voted in Gambrill's Great Pumpkin Contest yet? It will benefit SafePath Children's Advocacy Center, Inc.! Voting ends Oct. 24, so pick your favorite pumpkin while you still can. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Enjoy some frightfully cool karaoke with the Cobb Young Professionals on Oct. 27! There will also be a costume contest, delicious food and drinks, and much more. Register at the link. (Cobb Chamber via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new 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.