🌱 Jackson, Ludacris Plan Atlanta Stop + Officials Investigate Crash

Hello all. I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the East Cobb Daily. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. Janet Jackson and special guest Ludacris will be making a stop at Atlanta's State Farm Arena in April. This will be Jackson's first headlining stop at the renovated and renamed arena. Jackson's last concert in Atlanta was in 2017 when the arena was named the Philips Arena; that concert featured East Cobb local Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Authorities are looking for witnesses and information involving a fatal crash on I-75 in Marietta. Officials said they're not sure why the driver, James Appleton of Marietta, lost control of his vehicle. The crash took place early Sunday morning. (Fox5 Atlanta)
3. Nearby Kennesaw State University bids goodbye to a longtime employee. James Hughes has worked for the university's dining hall for nine years and is now entering retirement. (11Alive)

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Today in East Cobb:

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From my notebook:

• Looking for a new job for the holidays? Here's a list of businesses currently hiring in the East Cobb area. Open positions include local jobs in customer service, sales, and machining. (East Cobb Patch)
• Grab yourself a great read for the holidays! The Cobb County Public Library's Bookmobile will be making two stops this week. The first stop will be down the road in Marietta at the Walton Village Adventure Center on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 3:30 p.m. Book checkouts are open to people of all ages! (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Do you have a craving for mystery? Bring your crime-solving expertise to the North Cobb Regional Library's book club! The club focuses on mystery books and meets every fourth Monday of every month starting on Jan. 23. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.