🌱 East Cobb Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hey, neighbors! It's Wednesday in East Cobb and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in our community, including news about...

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But first, today's weather:

Rain and a thunderstorm. High: 61 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories today in East Cobb:

1. Up 45%: West Cobb County home prices have soared since the pandemic (The Business Journals)
2. Cobb Republican commissioners vote, contest meeting minutes (East Cobb News)
3. 🌱 Six Flags Over Georgia Hiring + 2022-2023 District Spelling Bee (Patch)
4. 🌱 Train Stuck On Tracks In Marietta + New PORCH For Schools Program (Patch)

Today in East Cobb:

From my notebook:

• Cobb County Public Library: "Hey, it's us! Central (Switzer) Library's original location. We were in this building from 1963 until the current building opened in 1989. Thank you for sharing, Old Marietta (O.M.)!" (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Cobb Chamber: "Interested in learning more about Cobb Young Professionals? CYP kicks off the year this Thursday at Park Bench Battery! If you have never been to a CYP event before or have a friend or co-worker you've been wanting to bring, this is the ..." (Cobb Chamber via Facebook)
• Eastside Elementary School: "Mrs. Ruiz’s class became secret agents today! Someone has been stealing numbers from equations and today they had to solve different problems to figure out who is the thief! They had so much fun finding the missing numbers in equations a..." (Eastside Elementary School via Facebook)
• East Cobb SNOBS: "Welcome to this Beautiful, Family-Friendly 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Beachfront Corner Condo that’s located on the 2nd floor of Phoenix VI! This condo features a Private Balcony overlooking the Gulf of Mexico offering a beautiful view of the cle..." (East Cobb SNOBS via Facebook)
• Cobb County Public Library: "A club for LGBTQ+ people and allies to explore queer media in all its forms. Meeting the last Tuesday of each month, we will dive into different topics and compare art, music, writing, and films from all genres and how their LGBTQ themes..." (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Cobb County Public Library: "Beaming faces and beautiful necklaces is how the first Monthly Makers of 2023 looked like. Patrons made unique beaded necklaces and learned how to finish them with crimp tubes and a toggle clasp. Check out some of their fabulous creation..." (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Cobb County Public Library: "It's Monday Night Movie Night in the Black Box Theater. Movies are decided on by viewer input, so be sure to stop by the library to get your votes in! This month's movie is The Princess Diaries, starring Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews. ..." (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Eastside Elementary School: "Tomorrow we will have hat day! Bring $1.00 and wear your favorite hat!!! ¡Mañana tendremos el día del sombrero! Traiga $1.00 y use su sombrero favorito!!!" (Eastside Elementary School via Facebook)
• Cobb County Public Library: ""Every one of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves." -Princess Diana . #WisdomWednesday #Quotes #PrincessDiana #CobbLibrary" (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)
• Friends for the East Cobb Park: "Colouring provides multiple mental benefits, both for children and adults. Read on for more research-backed information, as well as free printable inspirational/motivational colouring pages for all ages. Even better, you (or the kids- or..." (Friends for the East Cobb Park via Facebook)
• Cobb County Public Library: ""The Half-Life of Freedom: Notes on Race, Media and Democracy" Wallace House Presents journalist and scholar Jelani Cobb, in conversation with Ford School Dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes, as part of the continuing series: "Democracy in Crisis..." (Cobb County Public Library via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming East Cobb Patch newsletter? Contact me at celeste.wetzel@patch.com