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🌱 Advance Voting Begins + Free Screening Of Encanto

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Good morning, East Cobb! I'm Nicole Tess Kazora and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and very warm. High: 85 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:

  1. East Cobb voters can begin casting in-person votes in advance of the May 24 primaries. The advance voting is from May 2 through May 20 at various voting locations across the region such as the East Cobb Government Center. Voters can cast a ballot at any of the county's voting locations. Click the link for the full list of in-person voting locations. (EastCobbNews.com)
  2. Cobb County residents can enjoy a free movie screening of "Encanto" at Swift-Cantrell Park on Saturday, May 14. The screening is part of Kennesaw's free Outdoor Movie Series. The movie will be projected onto a giant inflatable screen beginning at sundown. Don't forget to bring blankets, chairs, and snacks. (Cobb County Courier)
  3. Are you in the market for a career change or looking for a new employer? Patch, with ZipRecruiter, has compiled an extensive list of employers in the surrounding East Cobb area filling full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions. Click the link to view the full list. (East Cobb Patch)

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Today in East Cobb:

  • The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs At The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre (7:30 PM)
  • K-5 Tutoring At East Cobb Public Library (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Cobb County's innovative emergency rental assistance program was honored during the ACCG Georgia County Excellence Awards. Click here for the full story. (Twitter)
  • The Cobb County Police Department encourages the community to help stop trafficking. Call 1-866-347-2423 to report any suspected human trafficking. (Twitter)

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  • Tattoos, Booze, Art, & Shoes / Free with RSVP (May 6)
  • Alpharetta Music Club! (May 8)
  • Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8)
  • Taxes in Retirement Webinar on 5/10 & 5/12 (May 10)
  • Powder Springs Seafood Festival May 13-15 (May 13)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Nicole Tess Kazora

About me: Nicole is a freelance writer who graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. At her core, she loves painting acrylic portraits, listening to political and social commentary, and examining research in the social sciences.

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