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🌱 State Of The County Address + East Piedmont Overnight Road Closures

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Morning, friends. It's me, Carla Varner, your host of the East Cobb Daily — here to tell you everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally.Keep reading for the latest.

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Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:

  1. Lisa Cupid, the Chairwoman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, is delivering a State of the County address at the Chamber's Marquee Monday event today (Jun. 13). This presentation will be focused on things of interest to the business community in Cobb County, including how Cobb continues to provide outstanding customer service despite pandemic-related challenges and maintain fiscal stability, all while addressing community concerns and supporting local businesses. According to a press release, Chairwoman Cupid will also discuss the County's biggest successes and milestones from 2021, as well as its goals for 2022. (Cobb County Courier)
  2. Beginning tomorrow (Jun. 14) through the majority of the summer, lanes along a portion of East Piedmont Road will be closed overnight for repaving work. On Sundays through Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., East Piedmont Road between Allgood Road and Sandy Plains Road will be closed except for one lane. The project has an expected completion date of August 2022. (East Cobb News)
  3. On Wednesday, Jun. 15, at 10:00 a.m., the Cobb County Public Library System Bookmobile will be at East Cobb Park. There will be a storytime event as well as materials for check-out and a mobile hotspot for community use. Attendees must present their library cards to check out items from the Bookmobile or apply for a library card on-site. (East Cobb News)

Today in East Cobb:

  • Keep Cobb Beautiful: How to Save Money Going Green At East Cobb Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Join Ms. Ariel for a fun-filled sensory storytime on Jun. 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Switzer Library! Lights will be dimmed and walking and talking during storytime is fine. This storytime is especially suited for children with autism, sensory processing, or other developmental needs. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
  • Bring your picnic blankets and join the Cobb County Public Library for a Read-a-Thon on the lawn at South Cobb Library on Friday, Jun. 17 at 1:30 pm. This is a family program for children, teens, and their caregivers. In the event of inclement weather, the backup date is Wednesday, Jun. 22 at 1:30 pm. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
  • Switzer Library's Inclusive Tween Art Workshop is back on Wednesday, Jun. 15 at 5:00 p.m.! Join them as they make Perler bead keychains. Register at http://ow.ly/vyhJ50JrT9u (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

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