🌱 Shooting At Taco Mac + Fight Against New Legislative Map Lines

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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. At least one person was shot Monday afternoon near the Taco Mac at Parkway Point. The Cobb County Police report that a suspect has been detained, however, no other details about the victim or suspect have been released. The investigation is ongoing. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Political advocacy group, For Which It Stance, is fighting against redrawing legislative maps that would remove commissioner Jerica Richardsonher from her seat. The "fill the room" initiative encourages locals to speak at tonight's commissioner meeting. Notifications of the movement have been shared across the Cobb County Democratic Committee Facebook, as well as similar messages on the Cobb County Republican pages to "show up and support our state constitution." (East Cobb News)
3. Down the road in Marietta, the Marietta Square Farmer's Market has been serving the local community for roughly six years. With an average of 54 vendors, customers can enjoy seasonal fruits, flowers, honey, empanadas, and more. The market, located off Mill Street, is open from 9:00 a.m. to noon every Saturday year-round. (Marietta Daily Journal)

Today in and around East Cobb:

• Taco Tuesday/Kids Eat Free, At North River Tavern (11:00 AM)
• Intermediate Pottery On The Wheel, At Marietta Cobb Museum of Art, in Marietta (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Switzer Library will host "Storycraft," an interactive program for preschoolers that will help prepare them for school through enriching activities. The first session is on Jan. 27. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• On Saturday, Jan. 28, the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County (MGVOCC) will celebrate National Seed Swap Day at the Marietta Farmers Market. Master Gardeners will be available to answer your home gardening questions. (Cobb County Gov)
• Mark your calendars for the 5th Sunday Lunch at East Cobb United Methodist Church this Sunday. Updates will be provided by the Trustees about the church building and grounds. (East Cobb United Methodist Church)

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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.