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🌱 Mr. Bethel Raises $7M For Settlement + New Cobb Circuit Defender

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Hello all. It's me, Carla Varner, your host of the East Cobb Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in our community today.

First, today's weather:

Sunny; breezy in the p.m. High: 89 Low: 63.

Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:

  1. East Cobb's Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church has raised $7 million through donations, more than half of the $13.1 million needed that will allow it to become independent of the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church, said Rev. Jody Ray, the lead preacher. The monies raised are a part of the mediated settlement between the church and the Conference. Ray added that the church has also negotiated terms to finance the outstanding balance if needed. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  2. Longtime Metro Atlanta Legal Aid attorney and public defender Scott Halperin was named the new Circuit Defender for Cobb Superior Court. Halperin was chosen unanimously by Cobb Superior judges to serve as the lead defender. Halperin will succeed Randall Harris, who is retiring. (East Cobb News)
  3. Ten East Cobb high school students received appointments to military service academies for the 2022-2023 academic year. The appointments of the 6th District Class of 2026 were announced by U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath. "These talented and driven young people are the future of the United States of America," McBath said in a press release issued by her office. (East Cobb News)

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Today in East Cobb:

  • Free Family Mini Photo Sessions in East Cobb! At East Cobb Park (9:00 AM)
  • East Cobb, GA: Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run - Virtual (9:00 AM)
  • HUGE sidewalk sale, 30+ sellers At 2745 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

  • Join Cobb Commissioner Jerica Richardson's June Acts of Kindness with a Women's Self Defense Class today, Saturday, Jun. 18, at Sewell Mill Baptist Church from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The class, taught by A.C.T. Women's Self Defense, will teach women how to escape wrist grabs, get out of chokes, and block punches while increasing their confidence. (East Cobb News)
  • Bring your children out to Avenue Kids where they will enjoy special themed activities, crafts, and games for children ages 7 and under. The event takes place on the last Friday of the month through October. (East Cobb News)
  • Come see singer-songwriter Taylor Dayne at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre on Saturday, Jun. 25, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Taylor will be joined by Joe Gransden. (Cobb Travel & Tourism)

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— Carla Varner

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