🌱 Shooting Near Cobb County Day Care + Higher Property Tax

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the East Cobb Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 84 Low: 64.
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 86 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:

1. Police are investigating a shooting that possibly occurred across from a Kindercare in Cobb County on May 12. Investigators believe that the suspect and the victim were in separate vehicles when the shooting occurred after an argument on Wade Green Road. Due to the circumstances, investigators speculate that the incident could be road rage and do not think this is an immediate threat to the public. The victim is in the hospital as of May 12 and is expected to live. (WSB-TV 2)
2. According to the Cobb Board of Tax Asessors' chief appraiser Stephen White, the “vast majority” of Cobb County homeowners will get higher property tax assessments in 2023 due to a “red-hot” real estate market. White said homeowners should look at the Cobb Tax Asessor’s website to view home sales in their area to get a feel for the appropriate values. (East Cobb News)
3. On Saturday, May 13, the East Cobb bookstore Bookmiser is hosting a launch event for “Anonymous Mom Posts” by Jennifer Golden. As an early Mother's Day event, there will be mimosas and treats served with the "mom-oriented novel." The launch will take place at 3822 Roswell Road from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (East Cobb News)

Today and tomorrow in and around East Cobb:

Saturday, May 13

• First FMDC In May: Drum Circle At East Cobb Park (7:00 PM)

Sunday, May 14

• Live Music - Jason Smith At Big Oak Tavern in Roswell (12:00 PM)
• Georgia Comedy Fest 2023 At Clutch Restaurant in Atlanta (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health compiled food scores for several East Cobb schools, Moe’s Southwest Grill, and Zeus Greek Street Food. All seven establishments received an "A," except for Zeus Greek Street Food, which received a "B." (EastCobb News)
• On the night of May 9, Cobb County police shot a teen girl and her father during a shooting confrontation after a vehicle chase. Both 38-year-old Ricardo Tuggle and teen Jmiah Hollidayare stable at Grady Memorial Hospital, as of May 10. Due to standard procedure, the GBI was called to investigate the incident. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
• David, a young Australian Shepherd Pit Bull Terrier Mix dog, needs a loving and safe home! See David and more adoptable pets in the East Cobb area at the link. (East Cobb Patch)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.