🌱 Second Crumbl Cookies Location Planned + $175,000 Schools Donation

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the East Cobb Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. Crumbl Cookies will be opening its second East Cobb location soon. The first location was opened in 2017 at the former Cold Stone Creamery space on Johnson Ferry Road. The cookie franchise reports that its new store location is still in its early stages. The franchise has nearly 600 locations across the country. (East Cobb News)
2. Cobb Schools Foundation has received a $175,000 donation from Publix Super Markets. The donation is part of the grocery store's "Tools for Back to School" campaign. The funds will be used to purchase basic learning materials for students, such as markers, pens, crayons, and notebooks. (East Cobb News)
3. The deadline to register to vote for the Nov. 8 General Election is Tuesday, Oct. 11. Cobb County voters will have the opportunity to participate in early voting for this election. County residents can find a list of polling locations at this link, as well as sample ballots at this link. Visit 11Alive for a list of available write-in options. (11 Alive)

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Today in East Cobb:

• Fly Energy Neo Soul Poetry Night At Sprayberry Collection, Marietta (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Here's the latest list of five upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the East Cobb area this weekend. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (East Cobb Patch)
• Cobb County Public Library reports that its Bookmobile team has won the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services' 2022 Preschool Outreach & School Services Inspirations Award. Congratulations! (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Week Four of events for ELEVATE, a temporary public art program in Atlanta, will run from Oct. 7 through Oct. 9. The events include the ELEVATE Freedom Park Sculpture Program and Atlanta Fashion Week. Click for the full calendar. (ElevateATLart.com)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! See you all tomorrow 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.