🌱 Taste Of East Cobb + Monthly Reading Challenge Rewards

Hello, everybody. It's Thursday in East Cobb and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

Couple of thunderstorms. High: 69 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:

1. The final lineup of vendors, sponsors, and participants for the Taste of East Cobb on May 6 has been announced by festival organizers, in addition to 22 restaurants. The vendors consist of businesses and organizations providing information about their services, while the sponsors include East Cobb News among others, who will have booths at the festival. This year's event promises to be an exciting showcase of food, products, and services from the East Cobb community. (East Cobb News)
2. Students from Powers Ferry Elementary School, supported by volunteers from East Cobb United Methodist Church and Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K, were rewarded with certificates and books for meeting the "March Reading Challenge." The event was followed by snacks and an "Amazing Readers" cake for dessert. One student proudly claimed to have read over 30 books, and everyone involved expressed pride in the students' achievements. (East Cobb News)
3. Three recently-listed houses in the East Cobb area have been posted, including their addresses, photos, prices, and bedroom/bath information. The postings include details on the next scheduled open house to aid those searching for a new home. The listed properties include a five-bedroom and three-bathroom house in Marietta for $649,900, and a two-bedroom and three-bathroom house in Atlanta for $825,000. (East Cobb Patch)

Today in East Cobb:

• Beowulf Presented By The Red Onion Press At Mable House Art Center (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The first garden work day at North Cobb Library's Community Garden involved students from KSU, library staff, Food Well Alliance, and a Master Gardener who mulched, weeded, planted, watered, and hauled dirt to prepare for the growing season. They planted perennial natives to attract pollinators and added two more raised beds and are now eagerly anticipating the start of the Family Garden Club. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Join the Cobb Chamber and top leaders to discover and learn best practices from the forward-thinking Tampa Bay metro region that will benefit the Cobb community for years to come. Reserve your spot today with Presenting Sponsor Brasfield & Gorrie as space is limited. (Cobb Chamber via Facebook)
• The "Loose Shoes Band" will be performing live for music in the park this Sunday, so don't miss out on their fantastic and family-friendly performance. Plus, it's free, so you have no excuse not to be here and enjoy the show! (Friends for the East Cobb Park via Facebook)

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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.