🌱 New Bottle Shop In East Cobb + The Hottest New Homes In The Area

Hey, everybody! It's Thursday in East Cobb and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

A thunderstorm. High: 75 Low: 46.

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Here are the top four stories in East Cobb today:

1. On Tuesday, Cobb commissioners voted to grant a liquor license to a new bottle shop. The former residents of the location, Jackie's Wine and Spirits, had previously protested the new store. Habits Bottle Shop, the new tenants, insists that the protest is intended to allow Jackie's to maintain dominance over the area. The new store will be located on Johnson Ferry Road. (East Cobb News)
2. If you've been looking for a new house, you're probably tired of searching through endless internet listings. But even the best online listing pales in comparison to visiting the home yourself. We've listed the five newest and most desirable homes on the market in the East Cobb area. (East Cobb Patch)
3. On Thursday, the Cobb Board of Education will vote on whether or not to replace the roof of Mt. Bethel Elementary School in East Cobb. The price tag for the project has made some people have serious misgivings — costing about $2.386 million. Kennesaw Mountain High School has also submitted a request for a $1.14 million roof replacement. Both proposals are expected to be voted on by Thursday evening. (East Cobb News)
4. The East Cobb Paper Mill Village is going through some big changes. Plans for the highly-anticipated, two-story Starbucks have been delayed until November. But in happier news, Rose Jasmine and Flower Studio is opening its second location! They will be celebrating the grand opening on Friday and Saturday with music, champagne, snacks, and a master class on flower arranging. (East Cobb News)

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Today in East Cobb:

• CCSD Board Meeting at Wheeler High School (12:00 AM)
• Storytime in the Park with Mountain View Regional Library at Harrison Park in Marietta (10:30 AM)
• Varsity Volleyball at North Cobb Region Tournament in Marietta (5:30 PM)
• Varsity Softball Game at Kennesaw Mountain (5:30 PM)
• JV Football Vs. South Cobb at Walton High School (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Cobb County Library Bookmobile is back, and ready to provide readers with a great selection of books! Visit the link for the schedule and list of locations. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Students in Mrs. Swilling's class at Eastside Elementary had a great time at Tea with Text Features! They got to learn all about text features, and how they can help students with their reading comprehension. (Eastside Elementary School via Facebook)
• The Music Studio Atlanta in East Cobb is open for music lessons, performances, and much more! Classes are available to all age groups because you're never too old to learn how to make music. (East Cobb SNOBS via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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.