🌱 Local Business Windows Smashed With Rocks + Cobb County Hearings

Hi all. I'm here with your Saturday edition of the East Cobb Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Hot, humid; a p.m. thunderstorm. High: 95 Low: 72.
• Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm; humid. High: 94 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. Marietta is experiencing an unusual string of vandalism as Daniel Coicou is alleged to have gone on a rampage, throwing rocks through the windows of more than a dozen businesses, resulting in damages surpassing $6,000. Taper Barbershop and a Mazda dealership were notably impacted, with the dealership reporting damaged car windows as well. A surveillance camera caught Coicou in action, as he appeared to be wielding a bag of rocks and was seen throwing one through Taper Barbershop's entrance. (WSB-TV)
2. The Cobb County Board of Commissioners announced its intention to raise property taxes by 18.02 percent in the County Maintenance & Operations Fund, citing the ongoing resurgence of the area's real estate market as the reason. In compliance with Georgia state law, the board has set three public hearings on July 11, 18, and 25 for citizens to share their views on the proposed tax rates. Following the final hearing on July 25, the board will formally establish the 2023 Property Tax Millage Rates for its five tax districts, encompassing General, Fire, and Debt Service among others. (Cobb County Georgia)
3. In a novel approach to recruitment, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is organizing a family-centric hiring event on Jul. 8 at Cobb County Safety Village in Marietta, offering both a chance for applicants to undergo physical agility tests and an array of entertainment options for their families. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., attendees can enjoy food trucks, live music, inflatable play areas, face painting, backpack giveaways, and showcases of cutting-edge gear, while also meeting members of the S.W.A.T., mounted patrol, and K-9 teams. A Q&A session for applicants' families is slated for 9 a.m., reflecting the Sheriff’s Office's commitment to family involvement in recruitment. (Marietta Daily Journal)

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Today and tomorrow near East Cobb:

Saturday, July 1

• Home Depot Fireworks Bean Bag Toss At Merchants Walk, Marietta (9:00 AM)
• Live At Brew: Patrick McCann At Strand Marietta (7:00 PM)

Sunday, July 2

• East Cobb Sports Collectibles Show At Hilton Garden Inn – Windy Hill Rd., Atlanta (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• If you're considering adding a loving pet to your family, local pet adoption agencies in East Cobb have a variety of animals, including dogs and cats, eager for a permanent home. Given that only about half of the over six million companion animals taken in by shelters nationwide each year find homes, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, your adoption could make a significant difference for animals in the East Cobb area. (East Cobb Patch)
• The Cobb County Public Library is inviting residents to partake in the All Together Now Summer Reading Challenge by contributing to a community photo collage celebrating diversity. Participants are encouraged to share photos based on weekly prompts, with this week's theme being "Somewhere in Cobb," and the library will amalgamate the submissions into a collage representing the community. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• The latest food scores from the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health have been released! Are your favorite local eateries on the list? (East Cobb News)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all soon for another update!

— 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.