🌱 DeKalb Board's Pay Raise Lawsuit Still In Courts + Book Bag Palooza

Hello and happy Tuesday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening these days in town.Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 88 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories in East Cobb today:

1. A lawsuit brought by Ed Williams, leader of Concerned Citizens for Effective Government, questioning DeKalb County commissioners’ controversial 2018 vote to raise their own pay is still in the court system. The suit challenges whether the vote, that raised commissioners’ pay by nearly 60 percent, was legal. The increase was introduced and approved during a February 2018 meeting, without being listed on the agenda or going through the commission’s normal committee review process. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. The Cobb Police Department is collecting school supplies for students in need through the end of the month through its Book Bag Palooza program. Donations will be accepted at all five police precincts through Jul. 30. KIDS CARE, a local non-profit, is also collecting new backpacks and school supplies through Jul. 30 at the Cobb Civic Center. (East Cobb News)
3. The Rotary Club of East Cobb is seeking sponsors for their 17th annual Dog Days Run, a 5K fundraiser for local non-profits. Dog Days Run coordinator Butch Carter said the club needs more local businesses and organizations to sign up as sponsors. Sponsorships range from $250 to $10,000. (East Cobb News)

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Today in East Cobb:

• Art with Ayanna At Mountain View Regional Library (3:00 PM)
• The East Cobb Cookbook Club At East Cobb Library (4:00 PM)
• Taco Tuesday At La Chingada Sports Bar (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• See which companies are hiring in the East Cobb area. Scroll through the latest job postings and view position descriptions, salaries, and locations. Then, click on the link to apply. (East Cobb Patch)
• Check out the East Cobb Creative Writers' Workshop on Thursday, Jul. 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the East Cobb Library. Participants meet on the second Thursday of every month to read, discuss and critique each other's work. (East Cobb News)
• Brian McKnight fans won't want to miss out on the opportunity to see the R&B singer this Saturday, Jul. 16 at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre at 8:00 p.m. McKnight has released 19 albums over the past twenty-five years, selling over 30 million albums worldwide, and has been nominated for Grammy Award. (Google)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— Carla Varner