🌱 South Cobb Transit Center Public Workshop + Cobb Co. Car Break-Ins

Hello, East Cobb! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the East Cobb Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: A thunderstorm around. High: 90 Low: 71.
• Friday: Thunderstorms. High: 88 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories today in and around East Cobb:

1. Cobb County's Department of Transportation will host a public workshop to engage the community in selecting a site for the proposed South Cobb Transit Center, as reported by the department. In a move to enhance transit accessibility and community involvement, the workshop seeks public input on potential locations, design features, and environmental considerations. This participatory initiative underscores the county's commitment to improving the local public transportation infrastructure while ensuring the decisions made reflect the needs and aspirations of the residents. (Cobb County Georgia)
2. Smyrna Police are investigating a series of car burglaries involving Kindred Pierce and Tygee Robinson at a business plaza on Highlands Parkway and another location in Cobb County. Pierce led police on a chase after multiple break-ins, while Robinson is accused of stealing a wallet and a firearm. Amidst this crime wave, Chicago Pizza and Sports Grille's owner, David Shortlidge, warns customers to secure their valuables and notes increased police patrols in the area. (WSB-TV)
3. A late-night fire, potentially ignited by a lightning strike, ravaged an apartment complex on 300 Riverside Parkway in Cobb County, as confirmed by local fire authorities. Firefighters, who arrived around 11 p.m., battled extensive flames engulfing the rooftop and managed to contain the blaze to a single building, although it resulted in the destruction of at least ten units. While the fire left 25 residents displaced, who are now receiving assistance from the American Red Cross, no injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. (11 Alive)

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Today and tomorrow in and around East Cobb:

Thursday, July 6

• Loose Shoes Duo At Sunrise At East Cobb (1:30 PM)
• Karaoke R&B Thursday At Smoke 706 Hookah Lounge (7:00 PM)

Friday, July 7

• The Black ATL Comedy Tour 2023 At Monticello ATL, Marietta (5:00 PM)
• Dueling Pianos At Avenue East Cobb (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The dynamic local housing market in the East Cobb area offers a diverse range of currently listed homes suitable for various tastes and preferences. Prospective buyers are encouraged to explore these listings, which come replete with detailed information and photographs, and stay tuned for any upcoming open houses to experience these properties first-hand. (East Cobb Patch)
• This summer, Cobb County residents are encouraged to explore local attractions indoors and outdoors, with free or reduced admission through a park or museum pass. These passes cover a myriad of sites ranging from the Chattahoochee Nature Center, Zoo Atlanta, and GA State Parks to cultural institutions like the Carlos Museum at Emory University, the Center for Puppetry Arts, and the Georgia Aquarium, amongst others. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up 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.