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🌱 Kemp Fills Two Cobb Superior Court Seats + East Cobber's New Owner
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Hello, East Cobb! I'm back with your fresh edition of the East Cobb Daily. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town...
First, today's weather:
Humid with a t-storm or two. High: 83 Low: 70.
Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:
- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced on Friday that he has filled two open seats on the Cobb Superior Court. Former Cobb District Attorney Vic Reynolds, the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, will succeed Judge Tain Kell; Georgia Deputy Attorney General Julie Adams Jacobs will replace Judge Mary Staley Clark. Reynolds and Jacobs will fill the remainder of the terms of Kell and Staley Clark until the end of 2024. (East Cobb News)
- Founder and current publisher of EAST COBBER magazine Cynthia Rozzo announced on Friday that Laren Brown, the sales representative for the magazine, has been named the new owner and publisher. Rozzo is stepping down after a 29-year tenure. Brown said that she wants to bring the magazine to the next level and enhance what is already there. (East Cobb News)
- An authentic French Country style home in East Cobb's River Park neighborhood just hit the market. The 5-bedroom custom-built brick and stone estate is perched among the trees and situated on 1.7 lush acres that back up to the Chattahoochee National Forest. Beyond the interior of the home is an architecturally designed outdoor living area with a gorgeous saltwater pool and spa, as well as an adjacent rustic lodge-style covered pavilion that has an oversized fireside sitting area and outdoor kitchen. (What Now Atlanta)
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Today in East Cobb:
- Adopt A Shelter Cat Month - All Cat Adoptions: $50 At Good Mews Animal Foundation (10:00 AM)
- Mike at The Masquerade (7:00 PM)
- Shawn Mullins At Eddie Owens Presents: Red Clay Music Foundry (7:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Chat with the Cobb Police Chief at Mountain View Community Center on Wednesday, Jun. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Meet the new Chief of Police Stuart VanHoozer at this meet and greet. (East Cobb News)
- Come out for the East Cobb Documentary Film Club on Tuesday, Jun. 28 at 5:00 p.m. at the East Cobb Library. Watch a variety of films featuring: social issues, education, nature, and historical events, and then join the group discussion. (East Cobb News)
- Celebrate the very first Austell Food and Arts Festival today at 11:00 a.m. at Louise Suggs Memorial Park. Learn about Austell's history and uncharted landmarks while you enjoy live entertainment and great food. (Cobb Travel and Tourism)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!
— Carla Varner
