🌱 Lane Closures On Johnson Ferry Road + Cobb County Annual Retreat

Hey, neighbors! I'm back with your fresh copy of the East Cobb Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

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Now, your local weather:

• Thursday: Periods of rain. High: 47 Low: 37.
• Friday: A little morning rain. High: 47 Low: 25.

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Here are the top three stories in and around East Cobb today:

1. Work crews have closed off the two left northbound lanes on Johnson Ferry Road at Woodlawn Drive, reducing the traffic to one lane and causing traffic delays. As of Feb. 1, East Cobb News was still determining how long the closures would remain. (East Cobb News)
2. The Cobb Board of Commissioners is holding its annual retreat at the Hilton Inn and Conference Center in nearby Marietta. The 2023 retreat began yesterday, Feb. 1, and will end Friday, Feb. 3. The retreat proceedings will not be live-streamed, but the community can read the agenda here. The commissioners will focus on updating the county’s Comprehensive 5-Year Strategic Plan. (East Cobb News)
3. Cobb County police arrested a wanted man after finding him hiding under a mattress at a family member’s apartment. Dameon Alexander was wanted for failure to register as a sex offender. (WSB-TV)

Today and tomorrow in and around East Cobb:

Thursday, February 2

• Chai Time Chat At East Cobb Library (4:00 PM)
• Karaoke R&B Thursday At Smoke 706 Hookah Lounge (7:00 PM)

Friday, February 3

• Glow Throw & 80's Dance Party At Ironmonger Brewing Company (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• East Cobb residents should keep an eye on their pets! A coyote has been seen in the area. (Josh Voight News via Twitter)
• Cobb County Public Library is celebrating Black History Month! Click here to see a curated list of programs and events honoring Black history and culture. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• House hunting online is great, but seeing a home in person is always good. Check out upcoming open houses in the East Cobb area, including a modern four-bedroom in nearby Marietta on Sunday, Feb. 5. (East Cobb Patch)

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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.