🌱 High School Students Learn Emergency Skills + New Stores In Cobb

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Here are the top four stories today in East Cobb:

1. Cobb high school students are being trained to respond to a variety of different emergencies to stay safe even in crises. The Cobb County Fire Department and Emergency Management Agency arrived at schools on Monday to teach the students what to do if they're caught in an active shooter situation. Students also learned how to deal with serious injuries and heavy bleeding. This is part of a national effort to help students stay safe in school. (Cobb County Courier)
2. The Cobb Chamber has welcomed three new stores into the area. Officials appeared at the ribbon cutting of Cobb County DOT, which will help to improve transportation throughout the area. wHydrate Smyrna, an IV hydration boutique, and Your CBD also welcomed customers to their grand openings with promotions and deals. For more information on these businesses, visit the link. (Cobb Chamber via Facebook)
3. On Saturday, Cobb County will celebrate Truck-A-Palooza. The event will be held at the Town Center Mall in Kennesaw. Truck-A-Palooza will feature fire trucks, construction vehicles, dump trucks, and many more that the whole family can enjoy. Tickets are $5 per person. All proceeds will go to supporting the Cobb County Safety Village. (Patch)
4. The Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health has announced the food scores of several local restaurants for the week. These scores rate the cleanliness and food safety measures of restaurants, so you can enjoy a safe and delicious dining experience. Restaurants like 3 Colors Asian Kitchen on Roswell Road and Jet's Pizza both got an 'A' rating. To see how other restaurants are rated, click the link. (East Cobb News)

Today in East Cobb:

• Volleyball State: Second Round at Walton High School (12:00 AM)
• Cross Country Region Meet at Allatoona Park (6:00 AM)
• Homecoming Dance at Wheeler High School (5:00 PM)
• Four Corners Group Inaugural Masquerade Ball at Buckhead Club(6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mrs. Vanoy's third-grade class had a fantastic time decorating pumpkins like their favorite book characters! Click the link to see some of their creations. (Eastside Elementary School via Facebook)
• The Cobb County Public Library is going all out for spooky season! On Monday, they'll offer Halloween story time, pumpkin painting, skull mask designing, and much more. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Fashionistas, get ready! This Sunday, the Cobb Trade Show will be holding a curated fashion event of some of the hottest and most in-demand styles out there. (Cobb Galleria)

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