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In today's newsletter:

  • Which East Cobb neighborhoods just saw homes sell above $1 million?
  • Which Marietta restaurants scored lowest on this week’s inspections?
  • Thinking about a cat? Meet Herman waiting in Marietta shelter.

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Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 71, low: 51.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 69 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sunrise view home sells for $835K (eastcobbnews.com) — If you live in Marietta or East Cobb, this week’s home sales show just how strong the local market remains, with a sunrise-view Highland Ridge property selling for $835,000 and several nearby listings topping $1 million. The article breaks down recent sales by high school zone, including Lassiter, Wheeler, Walton, and others, so you can compare values in your own neighborhood.
   

2. Health inspection scores for Cobb County restaurants and other food services from December 12 to December 18 (cobbcountycourier.com) — Cobb County has released this week’s health inspection scores, including many restaurants, cafes, and school cafeterias in Marietta. From Whitlock Avenue to Powers Ferry and Roswell Road, you can quickly see which spots earned top marks and which scored lower before planning your next meal out or school-related event.
   

3. 'My name is Herman, and I'm in need of a loving home!' (cobbcountycourier.com) — If you’re looking to adopt a cat in Marietta, Cobb County Animal Services on Al Bishop Drive has a 1-year-old orange-and-white tabby named Herman ready for a new home. The shelter now prefers, but doesn’t require, appointments for visits, while walk-ins remain welcome for most needs and no-appointment rules still apply for strays, lost pets, and reclaims.
   

4. Footprints lead to bizarre crawl space arrest at Marietta home (fox5atlanta.com) — Cobb County deputies recently arrested a man hiding in a crawl space at a Marietta home after following fresh footprints into the garage ceiling. Body camera video shows the tense search as deputies served warrants tied to a protection order violation and other charges, with officials stressing the dangers of suspects hiding in tight spaces.
   

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    My sister and Mom have been arguing with her home insurance company about replacing her roof for a year and 1/2. She has had several different… (Nextdoor Sandy Plains)
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    When we flush the toilet it backs up into the bath tub. Feel free to message me with quotes. Would need it done asap. Thank you! (Nextdoor Longleaf)
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