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🌱 Weekend Events + 2022 East Cobb Pigskin Preview + Shelter Reopens

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Hey, friends! It's me, Carla Varner, your host of the East Cobb Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.

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Now, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around the p.m. High: 89 Low: 71.

Here are the top three stories today in East Cobb:

  1. A health fair, a triathlon, and more are all taking place this weekend in and around East Cobb. On Saturday, the East Cobb Triathlon will kick off at 8:00 a.m. at the Mountain View Aquatics Center (2650 Gordy Parkway), just down the street from the Lutzie 43 Road Race which is taking place at the same time. Then on Sunday, join Cobb Commissioner Jerica Richardson for the Family Fun Health Fair from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center (2051 Lower Roswell Road). Click the link to learn about more events taking place this weekend. (East Cobb News)
  2. The East Cobb Area Council will be hosting a Pigskin Preview featuring local high school football coaches and players. The 2022 East Cobb Pigskin Preview event will take place on Aug. 11 at the Indian Hills Country Club at 7:30 a.m. Registration for the event closes today, Aug. 5. (Cobb County Courier)
  3. On Wednesday, Cobb Animal Services announced its shelter has finally reopened. The shelter was previously closed on Jul. 22 after a case of strep zoo was diagnosed in a dog. Through Aug. 25, the shelter is holding a Christmas In August adoption special, where dogs over 25 pounds and all cats and kittens can be adopted for $25. (East Cobb News)

Today in and around East Cobb:

  • East Cobb Open Networking, At Goldberg's Bagel Co & Deli (7:30 AM)
  • Comedy Night, At The Avenue West Cobb (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Congratulations to the Eastside Elementary School teachers and administrators for being the recipients of WEF grants! (Eastside Elementary School via Facebook)
  • The Cobb Chamber is excited to welcome Gen. James C. McConville, 40th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, as the keynote speaker for this year's ARMAC Military Appreciation Luncheon. Registration is now open. (Cobb Chamber via Facebook)
  • The Cobb County Public Library wants to know if you've visited the Accessibility Services Room at Switzer Library. Stop by for help finding resources and programs related to disabilities, learn about assistive technology, and join special guest presenters from local agencies for informational sessions. (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

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

— Carla Varner

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