🌱 Salvation Army Fundraiser Run + Cobb County Spring Book Sale

Hello all. I'm here with your Thursday edition of the East Cobb Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

Today's newsletter is sponsored by Julie Brittain of Berkshire Hathaway

Meet the East Cobb Realtor who turns clients into fans

How do you build a 25-year career as a top-producing Realtor in the Atlanta area? For Julie Brittain of Berkshire Hathaway, the answer has been “one happy client at a time."

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• “Responsive, hard-working, and attentive to the details”
• “Wonderful to work with — like having a friend on the ‘inside’”
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• “Amazing negotiation skills”
• “Head and shoulders above her peers”

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Now, your local weather:

• Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms. High: 67 Low: 57.
• Friday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 70 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:

1. For the seventh straight year, four East Cobb women will be leading The Salvation Army of Metro Atlanta’s Women’s Auxiliary Kettle Krush 5K run/walk fundraiser to benefit The Salvation Army. Nearing the $500,000 mark in net proceeds over its five-year history, the organization hopes to exceed last year's record of more than 500 participants in the race, and registration is open now. The event will be sponsored once again by Mt. Bethel Church as well as the Home Depot Foundation. Registration fees for the event will be $30 until May 10 with late registration available for $39 through May 19, and race day registration will be $40. (Subscription: MDJOnline.com)
2. Cobb County officers responded to an accident Monday night that left one motorcyclist injured in East Cobb. The crash occurred on Roswell Road at Willeo Rill Road around 6:00 p.m. when motorcyclist Feliz Witt crashed into the rear of a white Mazda attempting to make a U-turn in front of him. The collision launched Witt from his vehicle, and he was later transported to the Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The crash is currently under investigation. (Subscription: MDJOnline.com)
3. This coming weekend, the Cobb Library System is holding its Spring Book Sale at the Cobb Civic Center located in nearby Marietta. The sale will be from Friday to Sunday starting at 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Payments will be accepted as cash, credit, and checks, and all profits will go directly to the buying of more materials for the Cobb County Public Library's 15 branches and bookmobile. (East Cobb News)

Today and tomorrow in and around East Cobb:

Thursday, April 13

• East Cobb Creative Writers’ Workshop — East Cobb Library, Marietta (2:00 PM)
• Karaoke & Game Night — Kai's & Ko Restaurant And Lounge, Marietta (7:00 PM)

Friday, April 14

• Icon For Hire — The Masquerade, Atlanta (7:00 PM)
• The Jokey Crab — Monticello ATL, Marietta (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A special congratulations to Siquem Fraire of Eastside Elementary School up the road in Dalton for his third-place finish at the District Civic Oration! Eastside is proud to be represented by such a wonderful student. (Eastside Elementary School via Facebook)
• Friday will be the very first "Movies in the Park" event at East Cobb Park for the public to enjoy for free! The movie will be "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" at 8:00 p.m. Bring your own snacks, seats, and drinks. (Friends for the East Cobb Park via Facebook)
• A special thanks to Cobb County Sheriff's Office officers Deputy Garcia and Sergeant Stevens for visiting the Powder Springs Library's Toddler Storytime! Both officers answered questions and showed how the sheriff's car works, and Deputy Garcia even read to the audience. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• ✨Aura Reading & Chakra Balancing✨ (April 15)
• Saprea Battle of the Bands! (April 16)
• VIETRI Book Signing with Founder Susan Gravely - Italy on a Plate (April 17)

Featured gigs & services:

• Masonry repairs (Details)
• Medicare Specialist (Details)

You're all caught up for today! See you soon for 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.