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What had been an empty wall at Brumby ES is now a novel piece of NFT art work.
http://eastcobbnews.com/brumby-es-unveils-the-aku-mural-for-school-community-use/
Brumby Elementary School is the proud new owner of what may be the first Non-Fungible Token (NFT) work of art at a public school in the U.S. "The Aku
Here are the health inspections thus far this week.
http://eastcobbnews.com/east-cobb-food-scores-righteous-que-williamson-bros-more/
The following Cobb food scores for the week of April 11 have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under
A Marshalls store is listed in the Merchant's Walk directory as a future occupant of the former Stein Mart space, but nobody's saying anything about when it may be opening.
http://eastcobbnews.com/marshalls-not-confirming-move-to-merchants-walk-for-now/
For several months, Edens Real Estate—which owns and operates the Merchants Walk Shopping Center in East Cobb—has listed a Marshalls retail store (1311
The groups organizing the debates next week and on May 4 said they will either be recording or livestreaming the events for those who cannot attend.
http://eastcobbnews.com/east-cobb-cityhood-debates-sold-out-for-in-person-attendance/
Two debates on the upcoming East Cobb Cityhood referendum have sold out for citizens wishing to attend in person. The East Cobb Business Association has
A letter sent Monday to Cobb Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid alleges the county is attempting to "thwart the Cityhood efforts" and "to create fear, uncertainty, and doubt in citizens’ minds—illegally influencing their vote."
http://eastcobbnews.com/east-cobb-cityhood-group-county-campaigning-against-referendums/
The group pushing for East Cobb Cityhood is demanding that Cobb government officials stop holding town hall meetings and making public statements about
Here's a nuts-and-bolts guide to the May 24 primaries and the East Cobb Cityhood referendum, including advance and absentee voting details as well as the May 3 legislative special election runoff.
http://eastcobbnews.com/east-cobb-elections-update-how-to-vote-in-the-may-24-primary/
The May 24 primary has taken on additional significance in East Cobb due to the Cityhood referendum that also will be on that ballot. There will be
Here are the latest home sales.
http://eastcobbnews.com/east-cobb-real-estate-sales-for-the-week-of-march-28-2022/
The following deeds for residential East Cobb real estate sales were filed the week of March 28 with the Cobb Superior Court Clerk’s Office Real Estate
According to the developer, the demolition of Sprayberry Crossing is expected to take 60 days, with construction set to begin by August.
http://eastcobbnews.com/photos-videos-demolition-of-sprayberry-crossing-begins/
Joe Glancy and Shane Spink grabbed sledgehammers and took a few hearty belts at the exterior of what had been a Bruno's grocery store on Monday afternoon.
Now open in the former Baskin-Robbins space at Lower Roswell and Johnson Ferry.
http://eastcobbnews.com/101-bagel-cafe-opens-in-east-cobb-with-new-york-style-taste/
What's the difference between a standard bagel and a New York—make that Brooklyn—bagel? Boiling and baking them, said Michael Masters, general manager of
If you want to attend the Sprayberry Crossing demolition tomorrow, here's where you can—and cannot—park.
http://eastcobbnews.com/parking-details-for-demolition-of-sprayberry-crossing-brunos/
If you want to attend the demolition of the former Bruno's store at Sprayberry Crossing Shopping Center on Monday, you'll need to be mindful of where you
The newsletter is out! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday and be well this week.
https://mailchi.mp/a46523209794/east-cobb-news-digest-april-10-2022
A Republican ex-legislator and a Democratic newcomer both opposed to East Cobb Cityhood will vie to succeed the sponsor of Cityhood legislation. Story.
A non-profit that assists Cobb Sheriff's Office personnel and citizens in need recently held a golf outing fundraiser at Atlanta Country Club.
http://eastcobbnews.com/cobb-sheriffs-foundation-inc-celebrates-first-anniversary/
The Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to improving the quality of life for Cobb County Sheriff’s Office personnel,
A spokeswoman for the group behind East Cobb Cityhood said a lawsuit trying to stop the Vinings cityhood referendum “is a flagrant attempt to legislate from the bench.”
http://eastcobbnews.com/east-cobb-cityhood-group-slams-vinings-referendum-lawsuit/
A lawsuit was filed this week trying to stop a referendum on Vinings cityhood, with implications for similar upcoming votes in East Cobb and Lost
Congrats to Erik Tekenbroek of Johnson Ferry Christian Academy!
http://eastcobbnews.com/east-cobb-senior-receives-delta-credit-union-scholarship/
Eric Tekenbroek, a senior at Johnson Ferry Christian Academy in East Cobb, has been named the recipient of a $5,000 scholarship by the Delta Community
We recently spoke with the pastor at East Cobb Church, which could break ground on its new facility at Johnson Ferry and Shallowford roads by the end of the year.
http://eastcobbnews.com/east-cobb-church-plans-taking-shape-after-rezoning-conflict/
Before a lengthy process that culminated last fall in controversial fashion, East Cobb Church Senior Pastor Rev. Jamey Dickens was fond of saying of his
Four free concerts this spring and early summer kick off on Sunday.
http://eastcobbnews.com/music-in-the-park-concert-series-begins-at-east-cobb-park/
What has been dubbed "Sunday Funday" at East Cobb Park for several years—a series of spring free concerts—has a new name. "Music in the Park" debuts
Here are the health inspections thus far this week.
http://eastcobbnews.com/east-cobb-food-scores-nana-thai-eatery-panera-bread-more/
The following Cobb food scores for the week of April 4 have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under each
This year's class of Georgia Scholars includes 10 students from Wheeler, 6 from Walton, 4 from Sprayberry and another from Pope.
http://eastcobbnews.com/cobb-students-schools-honored-by-georgia-dept-of-education/
All six high schools in East Cobb and several students from those schools have been honored by the Georgia Department of Education and state school
UPDATED, 9:55 P.M. Two candidates opposed to East Cobb Cityhood will be in a May 3 runoff to succeed the legislator who was the main sponsor of East Cobb Cityhood legislation.
http://eastcobbnews.com/east-cobb-elections-update-ga-house-district-45-results/
The polls have closed in a four-way "jungle" special election in Georgia House District 45 in East Cobb, and East Cobb News will be providing updates as
Cobb government said some roads already are experiencnig flooding; Wednesday's expected to be soggy too.
http://eastcobbnews.com/cobb-included-in-flash-flood-warning-into-tuesday-evening/
A flash flood warning has been issued for Cobb County and much of metro Atlanta as heavy thunderstorms rolled into Georgia Tuesday morning. The National
There was a new venue and a new theme for the State of Cobb County address last week.
http://eastcobbnews.com/chairwoman-cupid-delivers-all-in-state-of-cobb-county-address/
Cobb Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid's 2022 State of Cobb County address last week was entitled "All In," with messages of an expansive community laced
Here are the latest home sales.
http://eastcobbnews.com/east-cobb-real-estate-sales-for-the-week-of-march-21-2022/
The following deeds for residential East Cobb real estate sales were filed the week of March 21 with the Cobb Superior Court Clerk’s Office Real Estate
The newsletter is out! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday and be well this week.
https://mailchi.mp/fd4b60460558/east-cobb-news-digest-april-3-2022
The tax assessor said there will be an "adjustment" in Fair Market value of residential property to "values that are reflective of what they are worth." Story.
Election Day voting in the special election to succeed former State Rep. Matt Dollar will take place Tuesday at 12 precincts.
http://eastcobbnews.com/legislative-special-election-in-east-cobb-to-be-decided/
Early voting has ended in a special election for Georgia House District 45, and final balloting will take place Tuesday. Eligible voters in the current
East Cobb's first community arts facility is throwing a celebration party next Sunday, and the public is invited.
http://eastcobbnews.com/the-art-place-to-hold-30th-anniversary-celebration-event/
Next Sunday, The Art-Place Mountain View (3330 Sandy Plains Road) will mark its 30th anniversary with a free celebration for the community. The event
The Cobb Tax Assessor said Thursday that when reassessment notices go out in May, most "residential properties will see an adjustment in their Fair Market Value because our value for last year is no longer reflective of what properties are worth.”
http://eastcobbnews.com/cobb-tax-digest-projected-to-rise-by-10-49-percent-in-2022/
Cobb Tax Assessor Stephen White is predicting that the county's tax digest will grow by more than 10 percent this year, the first double-digit yearly
Wide multi-use trails are a new feature of the new Willeo Creek Bridge.
http://eastcobbnews.com/willeo-creek-bridge-reopens-after-10-month-closure-delays/
Work crews were putting the finishing touches on the newly reopened Willeo Creek Bridge Friday, 10 months after it closed for an overhaul. There were
The tearing down begins at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 11.
http://eastcobbnews.com/public-invited-to-demolition-of-sprayberry-crossing-brunos/
Cobb commissioner JoAnn Birrell got in touch to let us know a few more details of the start of the demolition of the Sprayberry Crossing Shopping Center.
Here are this week's health inspections thus far.
http://eastcobbnews.com/east-cobb-food-scores-willie-jewells-schools-more/
The following Cobb food scores for the week of March 21 have been compiled by the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health. Click the link under
It's hard to miss two big signs against East Cobb Cityhood that front Roswell Road and Johnson Ferry Road, but they're going to be coming down.
http://eastcobbnews.com/anti-cityhood-sign-to-be-removed-from-east-cobb-crossing
Earlier this week we saw not one, but two, giant signs in front of the East Cobb Crossing Shopping Center against the May 24 East Cobb Cityhood
Here's a breakdown of recent, current and projected enrollment at public schools in the East Cobb area.
http://eastcobbnews.com/stable-enrollment-patterns-projected-for-schools-in-east-cobb/
After decades of continuing growth, enrollment projections for public schools in East Cobb are expected to remain relatively stable in the near future. A
Here are the latest residential transactions.
http://eastcobbnews.com/east-cobb-real-estate-sales-for-the-week-of-march-14-2022/
The following deeds for residential East Cobb real estate sales were filed the week of March 7 with the Cobb Superior Court Clerk’s Office Real Estate
Police said the victim and her pet were crossing Sandy Plains Road Monday night when they were struck by a pickup truck.
http://eastcobbnews.com/woman-and-dog-killed-in-pedestrian-crash-near-sprayberry-hs/
Cobb Police said a woman and her dog were killed after they were struck by a pickup truck as they were crossing Sandy Plains Road near Sprayberry High
The event is Thursday night and will be livestreamed.
http://eastcobbnews.com/cobb-commission-chair-to-deliver-state-of-county-address/
Cobb Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid will deliver the annual State of the County address on Thursday. The event typically has been sponsored by the Cobb
Here's what's being proposed for what had been the Merchants Walk Chevron station, and what it may look like.
http://eastcobbnews.com/valvoline-files-site-plan-request-for-roswell-johnson-ferry-land/
What had been the site of a longstanding Chevron gas station at one of East Cobb's busiest intersections may soon house an oil change business. Valvoline
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