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🌱 Cityhood Referendum Sparks Arguments + Immersive Theatre In Atlanta

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Up and at 'em, East Cobb! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, May 18 off on an informed note. Here's what's going on in East Cobb today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm. High: 89 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:

  1. It's just a week shy of the East Cobb Cityhood referendum; both those in favor and those opposed are ramping up their arguments. Anti-cityhood group East Cobb Alliance brought to light an October 2021 draft financial study that showed a city of 60,000 running at a 3.5 million annual deficit. The Committee for East Cobb Cityhood accused the Alliance of attempting to distract voters by "peddling this non-story." (East Cobb News)
  2. Artisan Custom Closets was named the Cobb Chamber of Commerce's 2022 Small Business of the Year. Lisa Carlquist, Artisan president, accepted the honor on Monday at the Chamber's Small Business of the Year awards luncheon. Carlquist said that her company's mission is to "make people's lives more organized and save them time." (East Cobb News)
  3. Into the Film, an interactive production company, unveiled its latest immersive theatrical experience in Atlanta, called "Save the Video Store". The 75-minute production is set inside a fictional video store called MOVIEBUSTER. Visitors interact with the store's "staff" throughout the experience. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

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Today in East Cobb:

  • Bourbon & Blues Wednesday At TEN ATL (6:00 PM)
  • Wind Down Wednesday-live music in East Lake Park At East Lake Park (6:00 PM)
  • Comedian K-Dubb Wednesday Night Comedy At Blu Lagoon Bar and Bistro (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Check out the latest East Cobb area properties on the market, including affordable bank-owned houses. View pictures, read specs, and then click on the links to see the full listing. (East Cobb Patch)
  • I Hate Hamlet is at CenterStage North tonight at 8:00 p.m. The production is about a TV star preparing to play the role of the famous Shakespearean character. (centerstagenorth.net)
  • The Cobb County Police Department announced the promotion of Lieutenant Fuller. Lieutenant Fuller supervises the Community Affairs Unit and works to promote strong community relationships within the Department. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— Carla Varner

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