🌱 Hazardous Waste Drop-off + 2023 Cobb Chamber Golf & Tennis Classic

Hello all. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the East Cobb Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Hot with plenty of sun. High: 92 Low: 70.
• Friday: Partly sunny, hot and humid. High: 95 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. Cobb County said they will be adding more hazardous waste drop-off events after a huge turnout at the Jun. 17 event at Jim Miller Park. Keep Cobb Beautiful, the county's beautification agency will be working with Cobb County Commissioners to plan future hazardous waste dropoff events. The Jim Miller Park event had such a large turnout that some citizens had to be turned away. Officials believe that many residents had a large number of hazardous materials built up during the pandemic. (East Cobb News)
2. The Cobb Chamber announced that registration is now open for the 2023 Cobb Chamber/Taylor English Golf & Tennis Classic. The popular annual event will be held on Monday, Sept. 18 at Indian Hills Country Club in East Cobb. The tournament is a great networking opportunity while having fun on the links or the tennis courts. The event sells out so you are encouraged to register as soon as possible here. (Cobb County Courier)
3. Mike Register, former Director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation returns to his old position as the Safety Director for Cobb County. On Tuesday evening, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved the selection. Register began his time as the GBI Director in August 2022 and resigned from the position last week to return to the job he once held as Safety Director for Cobb County. (Fox5 Atlanta)

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Today and Tomorrow in and around Community:

Thursday, June 29

• Boys Lacrosse At Walton High School (5:00 PM)

Friday, June 30

• Brew Open For Glover Park Concert At Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, Marietta (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Cobb Chamber welcomes its new Economic Development Coordinator Katie Scott Troy. She recently graduated from Auburn University and holds a bachelor's degree in Communication and Public Administration. Join the Chamber in giving her a warm welcome.(Cobb Chamber via Facebook)
• Calling all actors and musicians. The Cobb County Public Library will be presenting Self-Tapes: Audition Like A Pro class on Friday, Jul. 14 at 3:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to operate the soundproofed video studio, backdrops, studio lighting, cameras, microphones, and editing software to help you create an amazing audition tape. You can register here. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• The Cobb County - Parks Natural Resource Management has free fun Roving Ranger programs this summer at Green Meadows Preserve. On Friday, Jun. 30, join in on "Fun, Tracks, and Scat," which will show you how to identify animals nearby. On Friday, Jul. 21, there will be a Native Plants Tour that will also feature a hike. More information can be found here. (Cobb County Parks - Natural Resource Management via Facebook)

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— 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.