🌱 Cobb County Cityhood Votes + East Cobb Author At Book Festival

Welcome back, East Cobb! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy; afternoon rain. High: 67 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. According to the latest poll results, Cobb County voters have decided that Mableton will become a city in its own right. While not a landslide, the vote for Mableton cityhood won by a comfortable margin. Parts of unincorporated Smyrna and Austell will be included in the city. East Cobb, Lost Mountains, and Vining all lost the vote to become cities. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. Roni Robbins, East Cobb resident and author, will be interviewed today at the Book Festival of the Marcus Jewish Community Center in Atlanta. Robbins will be there to discuss her historical novel, which is based on the true-life experience of her grandfather fleeing persecution in pre-Nazi Europe. The event will include a Q&A session and signing. (East Cobb News)
3. If you're searching for a new place, there's a good chance you've already looked through all the internet listings for your area. And while you hopefully got a decent idea of what these homes are like from the photographs, you just can't beat an in-person encounter with the real thing. To help those looking to buy a house in the East Cobb area, here's a list of the four newest houses to hit the market, with information included on the next scheduled open house. Click any address on the list to learn more. (East Cobb Patch)

Today in and around East Cobb:

• Little Shop Of Horrors at East Cobb Theatrical (12:00 AM)
• East Cobb Women In Business at RISE Coffee & Tea (10:03 AM)
• East Cobb Creative Writers' Workshop at East Cobb Library in Marietta (2:00 PM)
• Thankful Thursday at Enhance Floors in Marietta (5:00 PM)
• An Evening Of Acoustic Music Presented By Between Dreams Sessions at Indie Studios in Atlanta (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Cobb Chamber recognized the people in uniform who sacrifice to protect us with the 70th Annual ARMAC Military Appreciation Luncheon. What a lovely way to celebrate our armed forces! (Cobb Chamber via Facebook)
• On Nov. 18, Cobb Library Foundation will be hosting its first Casino Night! All funds will go towards improving the library. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• This Saturday, Nov. 12, Cobb County Public Library is hosting a game day for children with developmental, physical, or sensory needs. There will be adapted toys, board games, iPads, and much more! (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

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Events:

• Minority Men's Health Luncheon (November 10)
• Junior League of Cobb-Marietta 2022 Mistletoe Market: Nov. 10-12 (November 10)
• Annie Jr. the Musical (November 11)
• Junior League of Cobb-Marietta Mistletoe Market: Nov. 10-12 (November 12)
• Annual Artisan Jewelry Show & Sale by Metal Arts Guild of Georgia (November 12)
• With Uncommon Valor - Veteran’s Day Concert (November 13)
• Winston Churchill Society Annual Birthday Dinner and Lecture (November 13)
• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Sandy Springs Performing Arts & Conference Center (November 15)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll see you around.

— 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.