🌱 Greek Festival Returns For 33rd Year + Best Local Memorial Day Eats

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the East Cobb Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A heavy thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 77 Low: 64.
• Sunday: A brief shower or two. High: 78 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. The much-anticipated Marietta Greek Festival will be held all weekend at the Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in East Cobb. This year marks 33 years of celebration in the community. Various Greek food will be available and there will be traditional dances and costumes. Crafts will also be sold at a marketplace. Church tours will be available for those interested. Hours for the festival vary from Friday to Saturday, so be sure to check the schedule here. (Yahoo News)
2. As Memorial Day approaches, the Cobb County Courier has highlighted some of the best spots in the region to fuel up on BBQ. Sam's BBQ-1 in East Cobb is a highlight that serves some of the best mac-and-cheese and meats in the area. The owner, Sam Huff, has won several BBQ competitions. For those who want to venture into Atlanta, Moxie was named a great place to get a high-quality burger. Find more local highlights here. (Cobb County Courier)
3. The Silver Comet Trail is almost complete. Cobb County will soon finish the trail by extending it to the Chattahoochee River, which will then connect it with a number of trails that reach the city of Atlanta. The trail will be perfect for walking, biking, and more. (AJC)

Today and tomorrow in East Cobb:

Saturday, May 20

• 2023 Kettle Krush 5K Run/Walk At Marietta Square (8:00 AM)

Sunday, May 21

• Microchip & Vaccination Clinic For Dogs & Cats At Good Mews (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• It's time to preregister for the library's Summer Reading program! This year's summer reading challenge begins on Jun. 1 and participating is easy! People of all ages can track their reading and activities by creating a Beanstack account. Instructions can be found here on the library's website. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• A Pokémon-themed contest is coming to the Cobb County Public Library. Kids ages 5 to 17 can create their own original Pokémon cards using a template provided by the library. The best design will win a small Pokémon-themed prize! Templates can be picked up at the library beginning May 22. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Summer is a great time to adopt an animal! It's the perfect weather for long walks and outdoor socialization with other animals. There are many available for adoption in East Cobb, including Kali, a young labrador retriever bull terrier mix, and many different breeds of cats! Help these pets find a "fur-ever" home. (East Cobb Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start the day off right. I'll see you around!

— 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.