🌱 Police Place E-Commerce Zones + Annual Christmas Tree Sale Begins

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in East Cobb these days.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 63 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:

1. In preparation for the holiday shopping season, the Cobb Police Department established several e-commerce safety zones at all five police precinct stations. The police department also encourages shoppers to practice safe shopping habits, like removing all valuables from cars before parking and taking steps to prevent package thefts. (East Cobb News)
2. The Lassiter Band’s annual Christmas tree fundraiser is up and running for the season. Located in front of the Highland Plaza Shopping Center, the fundraiser will run every day until Dec. 10. (East Cobb News)
3. If you’re a fan of the Netflix series ‘Cobra Kai,’ you can rent out a mansion featured in the show for $100 an hour. Villa Flora Mansion in East Cobb includes six bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, and a heated pool, and sits on a one-acre plot. (Narcity Canada)

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Today in East Cobb:

• Bingo At Suburban Tap (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Make your voice heard! The U.S. Senate runoff is open for early voting. Over the weekend, there was at one point a two-hour wait for early voting at the East Cobb Government Center. You can participate in early voting from Monday through Friday this week. (East Cobb News: via Instagram)
• Ready for a new book to read or audiobook to listen to for the last few weekends of the year? The Cobb County Public Library is once again open on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

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Events:

• Ladies Night Out Candle + Bouquet making workshop (November 29)
• Roswell UMC Christmas Gift & Craft Show (December 2)
• Thomas Arvid Annual Holiday Show (December 3)
• Chanukah & Holiday Bazaar (December 4)
• Jazz at the Ballroom Presents "HOLIDAY IN" (December 17)
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• Masonry repairs (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.