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Hello and happy Saturday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in town.

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Now, your local weather:

• Saturday: Periods of sun. High: 56 Low: 40.
• Sunday: Occasional afternoon rain. High: 55 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. East Cobb resident Debbie Fisher, who is opposed to Cobb County’s redistricting, filed an ethics complaint to the Cobb Board of Ethics against Commissioner Jerica Richardson. Fisher alleged that Richardson has a conflict of interest after forming a political action committee to fight redistricting by the Georgia legislature and then voting on redistricting in the commission. Through the complaint, Fisher seeks to void Richardson’s votes on the redistricting maps, which would result in a 2-2 deadlock, and to reprimand and censure Richardson. (East Cobb News)
2. Yesterday afternoon, Cobb County leaders held a news conference to talk to the community about the upcoming video release and the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. Cobb County District Attorney Flynn Broady wanted to show that "Cobb County is united in [its] purpose of making sure that we do things right." He said he "truly" believes that Cobb County has "the best law-enforcement officers in all the country." (Georgia Patch)
3. The Taste of East Cobb announced that the annual food festival would take place on May 6 at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church! The event will benefit the Walton High School band programs and include food samplings, live jazz music, a kids’ fun zone, sand art, face painting, a silent auction, and more. Admission is free, and food tickets cost only one dollar each. The Taste of East Cobb is now accepting applications for restaurants, vendors, and sponsors. (East Cobb News)

Today and tomorrow in and around East Cobb:

Saturday, January 28

• Live Music: Mike Brookshire At The Still On The Square, Marietta (6:00 PM)

Sunday, January 29

• "Best Breakfast in Town" With Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Preview At Hammer-Tritt Social Hall, Marietta (10:00 AM)
• 5th Sunday Lunch At East Cobb United Methodist Church (11:15 AM)

From my notebook:

• Barnes & Noble confirmed yesterday, Jan. 27, that a new store will fill part of the former Bed Bath & Beyond space, The Avenue East Cobb. Barnes & Noble is expected to open by this summer. (East Cobb News)
• Are you a teen or young adult planning to attend college, a college student, or parents with college financial assistance questions? Don't miss "College Pathway: Financial Aid 101 with Marcus Hilliard of the Georgia Student Finance Commission" at Cobb County Public Library at 1:00 p.m. on Feb. 23. Click here to register and learn more. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Emu, a young domestic short hair kitten, and Ivy, a Labrador Retriever mixed breed dog, need loving homes! Check out more adorable adoptable pets in the East Cobb area. (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.