🌱 Tim Lee Way​ + Cobb School Board Race + Man Struck In Marietta

Hi all. Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the East Cobb Daily. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Sunshine; nice, low humidity. High: 80 Low: 60.

Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. Tim Lee Way was recently unveiled in a newly-completed section of Battery Atlanta. Lee, a Chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners from 2010-2017, was instrumental in working with the Braves to bring their stadium and the Battery Atlanta development to Cobb County. The newly-named road, honoring Lee who died in 2019 after a battle with cancer, is on the western side of the complex and runs between Battery Avenue and Windy Ridge Parkway. (Cobb County)
2. A Cobb school board chairman is accusing his November election challenger of “trying to score some cheap political points” in comments she recently made. In a campaign e-mail sent Wednesday, chairman David Chastain accused Catherine Pozniak of being “a politically activist opponent” for her criticisms of the board regarding a special review conducted last year by the Cobb County School District’s accrediting agency. According to Pozniak, “People are dissatisfied with what they are seeing from this board. There’s not one issue that’s driving this race.” (East Cobb News)
3. On Friday morning, a male pedestrian was struck at the intersection of North Marietta Parkway and Fairground Street, according to Marietta Police. The victim, who was transported to Kennestone Hospital conscious, alert, and breathing, is in "serious condition." Investigators are working to determine what led up to the incident. (11Alive)

Today in and around East Cobb:

• Marietta Union Hall Gun Show, At Machinists Aerospace Union Hall (9:00 AM)
• Wonderbird x Pop’s Lobster Shack Pop-Up, At Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar (11:00 AM)
• East Atlanta Strut 2022, At 510 Flat Shoals Ave SE (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Virtual reality is a fun way to explore new worlds or get more immersed in the game. Come experience this fun technology by creating art, riding a roller coaster, and more at the South Cobb Library on Sep. 27 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Reservations are requested, but walk-ins are welcome. Register at cobbcat.org/events. (Instagram)
• During Rail Safety Week, Cobb Police warn that railroads have the right of way at highway-rail grade crossings because they cannot stop quickly; often, it takes a train a mile or more to stop. Please always expect a train, remain undistracted and cross the tracks only at approved crossings. (Twitter)
• The North Georgia State Fair is running! Cobb deputies say when you head to the fair, use County Services Pkwy to Al Bishop Drive and avoid Callaway if at all possible. Routing has been set up to direct parking to Al Bishop with the quickest access from County Services Pkwy. (Twitter)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday with another update.

— 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.