🌱 Teen Dies After Falling In Frozen Lake + Health Inspection Scores

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a t-storm. High: 63 Low: 47.

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Here are the top stories in East Cobb today:

1. Officials from the Cobb Fire and Emergency Rescue Services have announced a teenage boy died after an incident on Wednesday. Two teenage boys fell into a partially frozen lake off Ellison Lakes Drive in nearby Kennesaw and help arrived at the scene around 5:15 p.m. One boy was rescued and the other was not found until 6:50 p.m. and was pronounced dead at the hospital. (East Cobb News)
2. Good news for foodies in the East Cobb area: Food scores completed the week of Dec. 26 have come back with high ratings. A Tasty Touch in Roswell, Arbor Terrace of East Cobb, Atlanta Country Club, and more have all received ratings of "A" after health inspections this week. Specific inspection details for each eatery can be found at the link. (East Cobb News)
3. The Cobb County Police Department is currently hiring mandated deputies who are looking for positions on the road and out of the jail. Deputies will not have to go through the police academy and will start at a $50,377 salary. Other perks of the job include a take home car, four day work week, overtime pay, and more. (Cobb County Police Department via Facebook)

Today in and around East Cobb:

• Artisan Market At Marietta Square, Marietta (9:00 AM)
• Marietta Brunch Club At Euphoria Cafe, Marietta (11:00 AM)
• Say Goodbye To 2022 With A Hike At Kennesaw Mountain (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• You're never too old – or too young! – for a library card. See a photo of six-month-old Myles posing with his mom and his new library card at the link! (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Here are some things that happened this month in Cobb County: a blue Santa spreading holiday cheer, a new solicitor, severe cold weather, and more. Check out the video compilation at the link! (Cobb County Government via Facebook)
• This is your reminder that the New Year should be celebrated safely without impaired driving or illegal gunfire! Keep yourself and your community safe. (Cobb County Police Department via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. Happy New Year!

— 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.