🌱 Marietta Woman Killed In Crash + Two New East Cobb Principals

Hello again, everybody. Sean Peek here with your Tuesday edition of the East Cobb Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A thunderstorm in spots. High: 69 Low: 57.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and warmer. High: 79 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. Rebecca Poole, a 40-year-old woman from Marietta, was tragically killed in a pedestrian crash on I-75 in Cobb County. The incident occurred early in the morning of May 21 when Poole was walking along the shoulder of I-75 and was struck by a northbound vehicle driven by a 24-year-old woman. Poole was pronounced dead at the scene, and the collision is under investigation by the Cobb County Police Department's Selective Traffic Enforcement Program unit. (The Georgia Sun)
2. During a recent meeting, the Cobb Board of Education made several personnel changes for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year, including the appointment of two principals at East Cobb elementary schools. Dr. Katie Derman will succeed retiring principal Renee Garris at Mountain View Elementary School in Marietta, while William Dryden will become the new principal at Sedalia Park Elementary School. Other promotions and contract extensions within the district's leadership team were also approved, including the appointment of Sherri Hill as the new chief of staff to the superintendent. (East Cobb News)
3. The Cobb County School District Class of 2023 began receiving diplomas on Monday, May 22, and graduations for the six public high schools in East Cobb will be spread out over the next week. The Cobb County School District has a full schedule and more information available on the graduation ceremonies here. (East Cobb News)

Today and tomorrow in and around East Cobb:

Tuesday, May 23

• Team Trivia At Houck's Grille, Roswell (7:00 PM)

Wednesday, May 24

• Ironmonger's Open Mic At Ironmonger Brewing Company, Marietta (6:00 PM)
• Lynnay Della Luce At Mulligans Food And Spirits, Roswell (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Fifth graders from East Side Elementary in nearby Marietta lucked out with some suite seats at the Red Wolves soccer game on Sunday, May 21! You can view photos from the game at the link. (Eastside Elementary School via Facebook)
• The Cobb County Public Library is offering help in preserving and digitizing family photos and videos at the Switzer Library and Sewell Mill Library. Click here for more information. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• The next Glover Park concert is set for May 26! The Platinum Band, which plays a variety of party tunes, is next up on this concert series schedule. The free show begins at 8:00 p.m. at Glover Park in Marietta. (City of Marietta)

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— 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.