🌱 "Vision To Learn" Returns + Shooting Suspect Hiding In Cobb County

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the East Cobb Patch newsletter. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick review of the most important things going on these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and beautiful. High: 71 Low: 49.

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Attention music lovers! Don't miss out on The Roswell Music Festival, a one-day, ticketed event on Saturday May 20th. This exciting festival will take place in Historic Downtown Roswell, featuring six amazing bands, tent vendors, and local businesses serving up delicious food and drinks. You won’t want to miss original and tribute bands covering classic rock, soul, funk, country and blues music — including the incredible talents of GRAMMY®-nominated powerhouse Southern Avenue, End of the Line, Funk You, Frankly Scarlet, The Highwaymen Show, and TROY. Tickets are on sale now!

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Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. Starting in June, the Vision To Learn on-site mobile clinics will revisit Cobb County public libraries to offer complimentary eye exams and glasses to children ages 5-18. With funding worth $264,000 from the Cobb Board of Commissioners, derived from the county's allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act, the program aims to surpass last year's record of nearly 400 exams and over 250 pairs of glasses distributed. The program is a part of the Cobb County Public Library's partnership with Learn4Life, which strives to enhance students' accomplishments in the community. (East Cobb News)
2. A man was rescued by firefighters after falling approximately 20-30 feet into a tight space at a parking garage near Truist Park in Cobb County. The firefighters had to crawl through a narrow 2-foot opening to access the man, administer pain relief medication, and then create a rescue harness to bring him to safety. (Fox 5 Atlanta News)
3. Cobb Police are assisting in the search for Deion Patterson, a man accused of shooting at least five people, one fatally, at a hospital in Midtown Atlanta. Reports suggest Patterson may have come to Cobb County, and officers have been assigned to the search in the Vinings, Cumberland, and Truist Park areas. (East Cobb News)

Today in and around East Cobb:

• Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series At Glover Park, Marietta (12:00 PM)
• Lifesouth Blood Drive At The Avenue East Cobb, Marietta (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Call your friends and grab a blanket for Music In The Park on May 7. This event will be held at East Cobb Park from 4-7 p.m. (Cobbunity)
• Taste of East Cobb returns May 6 and will feature a variety of food tastings from local restaurants, a kids' zone with inflatables and activities, live entertainment, local vendors, and a silent auction. Taste tickets can be purchased online or on-site for $1 each. (Taste Of Cobb)
• Fair Oaks Recreation is offering a Parent's Night Out program once per month for the next four months on a Friday, allowing parents to enjoy an evening out while their child has fun in a safe environment. (Cobb County Recreation Centers via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. 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.