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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. A delayed proposal to build a Northeast Cobb subdivision off Kinridge Court is being continued again by the Cobb Zoning Staff. In addition, staff will be continuing two rezoning applications for car wash facilities on Shallowford Road. Originally, the three cases were to be heard on Tuesday by the Cobb Board of Commissioners, however, they were rescheduled for September. (East Cobb News)
2. A man plans to complete a 13.1-mile swim challenge for the Tunnel to Towers foundation. For the second year in a row, 61-year-old Jim Whitcomb of East Cobb is raising money and awareness for the nonprofit close to his heart by doing something that comes naturally to him — swimming. Whitcomb has raised the bar this year with Swim2Help T2T, a half marathon swim, and a goal of $30,000 in donations for the organization. To donate, click here. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. A Cobb assistant sheriff has been named director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. On Monday, Gov. Brian Kemp announced that Michael Register, a former Cobb public safety director and police chief, will succeed Vic Reynolds. Assistant GBI director John Melvin will head the department in an interim role until Register’s hiring is approved by the Georgia Board of Public Safety. (East Cobb News)

Today in East Cobb:

• Beginning Sculpting And Hand Building Studio Classes, At Marietta Cobb Museum Of Art (9:00 AM)
• Intro To Publishing A Children’s Picture Book, At Marietta Cobb Museum Of Art With Artist Miles Davis (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out some of the beautiful art that Cobb County Public Library patrons created during the August session of the Art Experience Program at North Cobb Library. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Are you looking for a new home? A beautiful 2,736 sq. ft., six-bedroom, four-bathroom home just came on the market for $619,995. Check out all the listings at the link. (East Cobb Patch)
• Monday was a landmark day in Cobb County as the Governor swore in two new Superior Court judges and named a new GBI Director from the Cobb family. (Twitter)

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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.