🌱 Public Safety Forum + Gritters Library Renovations Approved

Hello, East Cobb! I'm Danielle Fallon O'Leary and I'm filling in for your usual curator Sean Peek for today. Let's get this weekend started off right with a quick guide to the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and breezy. High: 51 Low: 28.

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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. The Georgia House has passed a controversial transgender youth bill that would prohibit medical procedures for transgender-identified minors and strip medical licenses of doctors who perform them. The bill was passed along party lines, 96-75, with East Cobb Republicans John Carson and Don Parsons voting in favor while Democrats Mary Frances Williams and Solomon Adesanya opposed it. Republican Sharon Cooper, one of the bill's sponsors, was excused from voting, and the amended bill must be voted on by the Senate before the legislative session ends on Mar. 29. (East Cobb News)
2. The Cobb Police Department is hosting a public safety forum on Mar. 25 at the Cobb Public Safety Training Center that is free and open to the public. The event will include representatives from various public safety agencies in the county, such as police, fire, 911, emergency management, and the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, as well as the police departments of all six cities in Cobb. The forum will cover topics such as active shooter events, gun safety and laws, public safety interaction with citizens, building trust with law enforcement, and more. Click here to register for the event. (East Cobb News)
3. The Cobb County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to build a new Gritters Library and Northeast Cobb Community Center, ending a three-year effort to replace the library that had serious plumbing issues and mold and mildew concerns. Commissioner JoAnn Birrell, who pushed for the project, was praised for her "fierce advocacy." The estimated cost of the project is $9.8 million, with funding from various sources, including a state grant and ARPA funds. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

Today in and around East Cobb:

• Bottomless Mimosa R&B Brunch At BlaqHaus ATL, Marietta (11:00 AM)
• Free Read & Play Saturdays Kids Events At Lakeshore Learning, Marietta (11:00 AM)
• Nick Cannon's Next Superstar Tour At The Tabernacle, Atlanta (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Did you miss the Avenue East Cobb celebrates St. Patrick's Day celebration on Mar. 16? You can view photos from the event at the link! (Subscription: MDJOnline.com)
• The East Cobb Area Council is hosting an event on Mar. 23 featuring Mike Lant and Cayley Mullen of North American Properties, who will discuss updates and new store and restaurant openings at the Avenue East Cobb. (Cobb Chamber via Facebook)
• The Cobb Board of Commissioners approved the submission of the Power-Hyde Historic District (Hyde Farm) to the National Register of Historic Places due to its significance as a historic resource that demonstrates agricultural practices prevalent in Cobb County from the 19th to the early 20th centuries. Hyde Farm, located at the end of Hyde Road in East Cobb, has been lovingly restored by Cobb PARKS and is currently used for educational purposes, events, and as a serene green space for citizens to enjoy. (Cobb County Government via Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.