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🌱 Man Arrested For East Cobb Burglary + Solutions For Formula Lack

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Happy Tuesday, people of East Cobb! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 83 Low: 57.

Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:

  1. Cobb Police arrested Armando Casa-Rojas in connection with a home burglary in an East Cobb neighborhood last week. Casa-Rojas was charged with first-degree burglary, felony possession of tools for the commission of a crime, and willful obstruction of a law enforcement officer. The warrant states that on Friday, May 6, the suspect broke into a home through a back window and broke open a safe. (East Cobb News)
  2. Local and state organizations have stepped up to help parents find solutions for the baby formula shortage in their areas. La Leche League of Georgia, WIC, Breastfeed Atlanta, and MUST Ministries are just a few of the organizations offering help and services. The U.S. Department of Health has also created a fact sheet to help parents in need. (11 Alive)
  3. In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Cobb County Government, Cobb District Attorney's Office, and LiveSafe Resources are working on Yarn Storm 2022. Donations of knitted or crocheted 6-inch and 10-inch squares are being accepted through Wednesday, Jun. 8. Squares can be any color or design and will be used to install yarn-covered displays for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Jun. 15. (cobbcounty.org)

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Today in East Cobb:

  • May Wine Events: Southern Italy At Stem Wine Bar (6:00 PM)
  • Al-Anon Family Group At Mt. Bethel UMC (7:00 PM)
  • Chariot's Free Crab Leg Comedy Night At Chariot's Bar And Grill (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Scan the latest job openings in the East Cobb area. Check out the companies, view the job descriptions and salaries, and then click on the link to apply! (East Cobb Patch)
  • State Representative John Carson speaks on the referendum on cityhood for East Cobb. Hear what he has to say on this important issue. (Facebook)
  • A former Cobb County state representative, Matthew Dollar, is accused of fraudulently voting in the East Cobb cityhood referendum, an item he sponsored as an elected official. (Twitter)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Carla Varner

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