🌱 East Cobb Park Celebrates 20 + Superintendent Contract Extension

Hi all. I'm here right on time with your Saturday edition of the East Cobb Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Today we have these stories and more:

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 57 Low: 35.

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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. East Cobb Park in Cobb County was the first public-private partnership for a park in the county, and it is about to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The Friends for the East Cobb Park, a nonprofit group that worked with Cobb County Parks, is seeking new members to take a more active role in plotting out the future of the park, which has been a popular and successful community asset. The group relies 100 percent on donations and spent $20,000 last year to replace the front playground fencing. (East Cobb News)
2. The Cobb Board of Education has extended the contract of the superintendent, Chris Ragsdale. On Thursday, the board voted 4-2-1 after meeting in an executive session. Reflecting the board's recent partisan differences, Democrats Tre’ Hutchins and Becky Sayler opposed while all four Republicans voted in favor. Democrat Nichelle Davis abstained. (East Cobb News)
3. Two massage parlors in Cobb County are under investigation after complaints from residents and businesses. Employees from Jasmine Massage and Dijuan Massage were arrested and charged with offering sexual services in exchange for money to undercover agents. Police are working to determine if these businesses are involved in organized crime or if employees were acting independently. (WSBTV)

Today in and around East Cobb:

• Moon Over Buffalo At The Art Place Mountain View, Marietta (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cobb County Public Library is hosting a DIY yarn pom-pom session on Feb. 23 where teens can experiment with different yarn types and textures to create a flower-shaped wall hanging to take home or give as a gift. Registration is required. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• The Cobb Chamber Marquee Monday series will continue on Mar. 13 with Anna Roach, the first female CEO of the Atlanta Regional Commission. Roach will share the organization’s plan for the region’s future success. Seats are limited, so register if you're interested! (Cobb Chamber via Facebook)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the East Cobb area at the link! (East Cobb Animal Services)

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