🌱 Town Hall To Talk De-Annexation + Youth Groups Come To East Cobb

Hello, everybody! Sean Peek here with your fresh copy of the East Cobb Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now.

Editor’s note: This newsletter has been updated to provide clarity about an upcoming book discussion and signing by author Terrence Moore.

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Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:

1. State Rep. David Wilkerson will host a town hall meeting near Mableton on Jan. 18 to discuss efforts to de-annex portions of Mableton from the newly-created City of Powder Springs. Rep. Wilkerson said last week that he would file legislation to remove parts of the annexed city where most residents voted against the formation of the city. (Yahoo News)
2. Two national faith-based youth groups will be forming chapters in East Cobb starting next month. On Feb. 7, there will be an organizational meeting for American Heritage Girls and Trail Life USA at the Marietta Alliance Church down the road from East Cobb. (East Cobb News)
3. For those looking for a new house to call home, here is a list of five open houses that recently hit the East Cobb area market. Listings include a three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch-style home and a four-bedroom, three-bathroom house. (East Cobb Patch)

Today in and around East Cobb:

• Creative Writers’ Workshop At East Cobb Library (2:00 PM)
• BlairOutLoud Solo At Los Magueys Mexican Restaurant Marietta (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mark your calendars for a chance to listen to award-winning local author Terrence Moore discuss and sign his book about Atlanta Braves legend Hank Aaron, “The Real Hank Aaron: An Intimate Look at the Life and Legacy of the Home Run King.” The book signing and discussion will take place on Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Switzer Library near Marietta. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• The Cobb County Medical Examiner's Office received accreditation for the first time! The certification comes after a years-long effort that began in 2015 when Dr. Christopher Gulledge was hired as the county's medical examiner. (Cobb County Government via Facebook)
• Consider making your New Year's Resolution to help prevent vehicle theft this year. Follow these tips from the nearby Marietta Police Department on how to keep yourself from being a victim of vehicle theft by always locking your car doors, taking valuables out of the vehicle, and hiding items that might be tempting to a thief. (Marietta, Georgia Police Department via Facebook)

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— 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.