🌱 Portion Of Gordy Parkway Closed + Cobb Boil Water Advisory​ Lifted

Hey, East Cobb! I'm back with your new edition of the East Cobb Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 85 Low: 71.

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Here are the top four stories in East Cobb today:

1. A portion of Gordy Parkway near a busy traffic area of North Cobb has been closed for drainage repairs. As of Monday afternoon, Gordy Parkway is closed in both directions between Shallowford Road and Edenbourgh Place, right behind the Home Depot store at the Highland Plaza Shopping Center, according to the Cobb County government. At this time, it's unclear how long the closure will last. (East Cobb News)
2. On Tuesday, Cobb County issued a news release that the boil water advisory that was put in effect for part of north central Cobb County on Monday has been lifted. The boil advisory was put into effect after a sensor failure caused a low-pressure situation in an area surrounding Sandy Plains and Wigley Road on Monday morning. According to the release, water quality testing confirmed that tap water is safe to drink and meets all regulatory standards. Residents can contact (770) 419-6200 with any questions. (Cobb County Courier)
3. Across Atlanta, more than 96 Shell stations have launched "The Giving Pump" to offer consumers the opportunity to use their fill-up for good. Now through Oct. 31, drivers will support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, a collective of 26 Boys & Girls Clubs across metropolitan Atlanta — including James T. Anderson Boys & Girls Club in Marietta — by using the designated pump at select Shell stations. To find a participating station, visit shell.us/givingpump. (Shell)

Today in and around East Cobb:

• August Wine Events: Loire Valley, At Stem Wine Bar (6:00 PM)
• Soundcheck Music Bingo, At Varners Resturant & Tavern (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cobb County Public Library's Virtual Switzer Library launches Friday, Sep. 2! Experience the library in a new way with quick links to favorite library resources, translations to 100+ languages, and text reader and size options. Learn more here. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Applications are open for 12 Days of Christmas annual holiday artist markets at Cobb's arts centers! The deadline to submit is Oct. 3. (Facebook)
• Bring your little ones to Cobb County 911 this Saturday for a Kids Expo! They will have plenty of activities and games, plus a tour of the Cobb County 911 Center. The event takes place on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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.