This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

🌱 Mentorship For Young Professionals + East Cobbs Schools Stand Out

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in East Cobb.

Carla Varner's profile picture
Carla Varner, Neighbor
|

Hello all. It's me, Carla Varner, your host of the East Cobb Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

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

👀 Attention local businesses & marketers: Attract more customers in East Cobb by sponsoring this daily newsletter, which gets read by the same people you're trying to reach. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:

  1. Cobb Young Professional (CYP)'s Next Generation Mentoring Program is currently accepting applications. The program, which launched in 2014, is designed to develop the future leaders of Cobb County's business community. Prospective participants can apply online now through Aug. 26; contact Rebecca Chadwick at 770-859-236 or rchadwick@cobbchamber.org. (Cobb County Courier)
  2. East Cobb schools achieved some of the top scores in Georgia Milestones testing results for 2021-2022. According to data released by the state's Department of Education on Friday, 73.7 percent of students from East Cobb and other Cobb County schools read at or above grade level — the highest percentage in metro Atlanta. Cobb students across grade levels and subjects also achieved the highest average of "proficient" learners, compared to other nearby districts. (East Cobb News)
  3. Looking for a new home without leaving Cobb County? This week's roundup of houses for sale in the East Cobb area features five beautiful properties just a short drive away. Visit the link for photos, specs, and full listing information. Happy house hunting! (East Cobb Patch)

Today in and around East Cobb:

  • Monday Bluegrass Jam At Thos. O'Reillys Public House, Sandy Springs (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Gourmet grocery store New York Butcher Shoppe is scheduled to open at the Avenue at East Cobb this November. Visit the link for this and other food news in the Atlanta metro. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  • In case you missed it: on Jul. 27 at 6:30 p.m., Cobb County will hold a virtual meeting on extending the Noonday Creek Trail. Click here to learn more or register for the meeting. (Cobb County Courier)
  • This is the final week that Happy Helpings, Georgia's Summer Food Service Program, will provide meals to children free of charge at Cobb County libraries. Visit the Cobb County Public Library website for additional information. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

Events:

Gigs & services:

Job listings:

You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Carla Varner

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

More from East Cobb