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🌱 Mt. Bethel's New Athletic Complex + Heat Advisory For Cobb County

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Hello, neighbors. Carla Varner here with your fresh copy of the East Cobb Daily, full of all the local information you need to know right now. Let's dive right in...

First, today's weather:

Hot with clouds and sun. High: 96 Low: 76.

Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:

  1. A groundbreaking ceremony for Mt. Bethel Christian Academy's new athletic complex will take place at the Upper School campus on Wednesday, Jun. 29 at 7:00 p.m., and the public is invited. The new facility includes turf football, soccer and lacrosse activities, a field house, spectator seating, plus a parking expansion and other campus improvements. The Academy stated that the new facility "is the start of what we trust will be a period of tremendous growth and energy that will dramatically impact every division of the school." (East Cobb News)
  2. The National Weather Service extended its heat advisories for Cobb County, metro Atlanta, and most of North Georgia. Temperatures are expected to remain in the 90s with humidity levels near 60 percent today, Jun. 16, and Friday. Little relief is predicted for next week with temperatures possibly reaching up to 100. (East Cobb News)
  3. A man and woman were shot during an altercation on a MARTA train near Peachtree Center Station early Wednesday morning. The altercation escalated to gunfire resulting in both people being wounded. The gunman fled the scene and both victims survived. (CBS 46 News)

Today in East Cobb:

  • East Atlanta Village Farmers Market At 572 Stokeswood Avenue SE, Atlanta (4:00 PM)
  • Thirsty Thursday At The Avenue West Cobb (6:00 PM)
  • Ben Bostick At Standard At Roswell (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Stop by one or all five of these East Cobb open houses this weekend. View pictures and the full listing online, and then come see your dream home in person. (East Cobb Patch)
  • Come out to a Concert on the Green: A Juneteenth Celebration at Logan Farm Park this Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Bring blankets and folding chairs and enjoy the live music, food, and refreshments. (acworthtourism.org)
  • Don't miss out on The Big Homecoming Festival this Saturday, Jun. 18 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lakewood Ampitheatre. (ticketmaster.com)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Carla Varner

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