🌱 Latest Health Inspection Scores + Home Rule Resolution Approved

Good morning, everybody! It's Thursday in East Cobb and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Because community information is power!

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Nice with plenty of sun. High: 72 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:

1. The Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health has released its latest health inspection scores for East Cobb establishments. The new report is for the week of Oct. 24. Okko Ramen and Wings & Burger Haven were the only two establishments to receive a B Grade. The other establishments received A Grades. (East Cobb News)
2. Cobb Commissioners have voted to submit an unprecedented home rule resolution regarding districting to the state. The approval was given through a 3-2 vote by the Commission on Tuesday. The final decision will likely be presented by the courts. (East Cobb News)
3. Two Cobb County drivers were arrested on Thursday, Oct. 20 for racing. The incident occurred in Powder Springs, and officials clocked the drivers racing over 137 miles per hour. (WSBTV)

Today in and around East Cobb:

• Storytime In The Park With Mountain View Regional Library At Mabry Park, Roswell (10:30 AM)
• Sweeney Todd Performance At Wheeler High School (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home nearby? Check out this list of upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the East Cobb area this weekend. (East Cobb Patch)
• This month is Bullying Prevention Month. The Cobb County Public Library has created a display at Kemp Library that features books on the topic. Click for more information. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• The Cobb County Public Library is hosting a contest at the South Cobb Library's Children's Desk. To participate, simply guess the number of pieces of candy corn in the jar. The winner will be announced on Halloween. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

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