Name: Popefest
Start: 2026-08-14T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-14T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Pope High School

East Cobb Foodie Scene: Sunday BBQ and mimosas; Taste news

July 20, 2026 by Wendy Parker

Ever since opening at the Piedmont Commons Shopping Center (1050 East Piedmont Road) more than a decade ago, Righteous ‘Que has been closed on Sundays.

That’s about to change as the restaurant will be open for a few hours each Sunday, starting this coming week.

The Sunday lunch hours are from 11:30-3:30 p.m.

The change is the latest evolution of a Southern barbecue spot that’s had success what had been a tricky location for restaurants.

Righteous ‘Que was started by Patrick Verzone as a home cookout/catering effort, initially for friends, family and church members.

He opened up a brick-and-mortar space at Piedmont Commons in 2012, then moved into larger space in the same retail center that had had sporadic tenets in a number of food genres.

The former Righteous ‘Que space is now occupied by Belen de la Cruz Empanadas and Pastries.

In a video posted this week, Verzone said that “as we get closer to football season, we’ll be throwing in some wings.”

Serving Sunday Mimosas

Two longstanding East Cobb restaurants that specialize in Sunday service—they’re breakfast and brunch spots—will soon be offering mimosas to their customers.

Eggs Upp Grill (4401 Shallowford Road) and J. Christophers at the Woodlawn Square Shopping Center on Johnson Ferry Road recently had to get county approval to do so, since they didn’t have pouring licenses.

The process takes several steps, and in the case of both restaurants, started with initial denials by the Cobb Business License Divison.

That’s because both establishments are located within 300 feet of homes, schools, libraries, parks and places of worship—the county ordinance’s distance requirement—and quite a few restaurants have had to appeal those denials as a result.

The Cobb License Review Board approved the Eggs Up and J. Christopher’s requests for beer, wine and Sunday alcohol sales, and the Cobb Board of Commissioners recently upheld those approvals by consent.

The process has become standard and routine, but it’s also cumbersome for restaurant owners.

In addition to their applications, they also have to fill out extensive questionnaires stating whether their serving alcohol will have an “adverse effect” on those homes, schools, libraries, parks and places of worship.

The restaurants also have to explain how they plan to train employees to serve alcohol, if they’ve provided written policies and procedures for doing so, the percentage breakdown between food and alcohol sales and more (36 questions are asked).

County officials also compile a list of nearby establishments that serve alcohol as the applications are considered.

In the case of Eggs Up, its ownership told the county it’s being required to serve mimosas at the behest of the company.

That will start after a remodeling project that will keep the restaurant closed for at least another week.

The 20th Taste of East Cobb festival: A special celebration

2027 Taste of East Cobb date

Organizers of the Taste of East Cobb (Walton Band Parent Association) announced last week that the 2027 event will be held earlier than usual.

The festival will take place April 17, 2027, at its familiar venue at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church.

The Taste of East Cobb traditionally has been held the first Saturday in May, a week after the much larger Taste of Marietta.

The new date for the Taste of East Cobb—two weeks earlier than usual—will now be a week ahead of the Marietta Square festival, which is set for April 25, 2027.

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East Cobb Real Estate: Highland Pointe home sells for $649K

July 20, 2026July 20, 2026 by Wendy Parker

This week’s featured real estate sale is a two-story home in the Highland Pointe subdivision, in the Lassiter High School, Mabry Middle School and Davis Elementary School attendance zones.

It has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths and includes 3,318 square feet on 0.34 acres, and sold for $649.9K on July 9, 2026.

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The following East Cobb residential real estate sales from July 6-10, 2026 were compiled from agency reports and Cobb County property records.They include the street address, subdivision name and sales price listed under their respective high school attendance zones:

Kell

1446 Wintercress Court, 30066 (Whitfield Woods): $555,000

1550 Olde Mill Court, 30066 (Olde Mill Ford): $247,500

Lassiter

3430 Woodrun Trail, 30062 (Country Woods): $560,000

2422 Stockton Drive, 30066 (Stocktons Ford): $535,000

4254 North Mountain Road, 30066 (Highland Pointe): $649,900

2695 Arbor Summit, 30066 (Arbor Bridge): $780,000

2492 Chancery Place, 30066 (Cooks Valley): $578,500

2693 Hawk Drive, 30066 (Falcon Crest): $411,000

Marietta

2240 Runnymead Ridge, 30067 (Covered Bridge): $212,500

Pope

2704 Riderwood Place, 30062 (Kings Farm): $935,000

2370 Holly Springs Road, 30062: $455,000

3184 Creek Drive, 30062 (Hickory Bluff): $560,000

3839 Vinyard Way, 30062 (Arthurs Vinyard): $849,000

3710 Bays Ferry Way, 30062 (Baywater): $850,000

Sprayberry

3391 Fawn Trail, 30066 (Stags Run): $510,000

3107 Big Shanty Trail, 30066 (Big Shanty Station): $405,000

3030 Mary Drive, 30066 (Russell Plantation): $388,000

2273 Rosemoore Walk, 30062 (Roosemore at Harper Woods): $535,000

1505 Kincaid Road, 30066: $480,000

177 Mechelle Lane, 30066 (Piedmont Hills): $615,000

3070 Susan Court, 30066 (Russell Plantation): $549,900

2571 Sandy Court, 30066 (The Plains): $255,000

523 Weaver Drive, 30066 (Oakhurst): $395,000

3997 Nackington Path, 30066 (Canterbury): $930,000

2446 Retreat Close, 30066 (Stone Creek): $650,000

2607 Hampton Park, 30062 (Hampton Park): $680,000

2051 Fairport Way, 30062 (Fairport): $705,000

1069 Merritt Road, 30062: $255,000

1892 Starlight Drive, 30062 (Hasty Acres): $367,000

Walton

1800 Leighton Lane, 30062 (Leighton Park): $1.145 million

662 Serramonte Drive, 30068 (The Villas at Parkaire): $335,000

5139 Willow Point Parkway, 30068 (Willow Point): $599,840

1689 Ashebark Court, 30068 (Asheforde): $1.7 million

5457 Conway Drive, 30068: $533,500

5266 Weatherwood Trace, 30068 (Willow Point): $775,000

4828 Old Timber Ridge Road, 30068 (Lake Crest Estates): $1.375 million

Wheeler

656 Gunby Road, 30067 (Sibley Forest): $1.375 million

3583 Turtle Cove Court, 30067 (Somerset): $925,000

2587 Willow Field Crossing, 30067 (The Oaks at Powers Ferry): $520,000

3354 Pommel Place, 30067 (Ward Meade Farm): $997,000

3554 Langley Oaks Court, 30067 (Sibley at Paper Mill): $2 million

2484 Marguerite Place, 30067 (Valley Brook): $596,000

702 Cheswich Overlook, 30067 (Belmont): $1.12 million

2930 Leafwood Drive, 30067 (Stratford): $615,000

95 Pheasant Drive, 30067 (Fox Hills): $570,000

2300 Old Orchard Drive, 30068 (Weatherstone): $625,000

296 Ridgeland Terrace, 30062 (Briarwood Hills): $336,675

2856 Clearbrook Drive, 30068 (Country Place East): $469,000

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Bill to name VA Clinic after late Cobb Chairman passes House

July 18, 2026 by Wendy Parker

A bill to name a Veterans Administration clinic after the late Cobb Commission Chairman Mike Boyce has passed the U.S. House.

The bill (H.R. 5362) is sponsored by Republican U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk, whose 11th Congressional District includes East Cobb.

It would rename the clinic on 1263 Cobb Parkway North, just north of Bells Ferry Road) to the Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic.

Boyce, who lived in East Cobb and was was chairman from 2017-2020 and died in 2022, was a longtime officer in the U.S. Marine Corps.

When he was still in office, Boyce was involved in efforts to create the Northeast Cobb VA clinic on Roswell Road, and it opened in 2019. He was wearing his dress Marine uniform at the ribbon-cutting,

The renaming bill passed the House by 418-0 vote and moves to the U.S. Senate for consideration.

Loudermilk, an Air Force veteran who is retiring from Congress this year, issued the following statement:

“My good friend and well-respected community leader, Colonel Mike H. Boyce, spent much of his life in service to his community, state, and nation. Through his service as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps and later in elected office as the Chairman of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, Mike was a tireless advocate for the health and welfare of our active duty servicemembers and our veterans.

“Mike worked to ensure our servicemembers had the tools to succeed and was instrumental in establishing the Cobb County VA Clinic, which remains a vital resource for those who served our country honorably.

“Recognizing Colonel Boyce through this legislation is a fitting tribute to an American hero whose service and advocacy inspired so many, and I greatly appreciate his wife, Judy, for working to continue his incredible legacy.”

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Rotary Club of East Cobb to hold 21st Dog Days Run on Aug. 8

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 by Wendy Parker

The East Cobb Rotary Club will hold the 21st running of the Days 5K Road Race, one of its main fundraising events, on Aug. 8 at the McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA (10:55 East Piedmont Road).

Registration continues and sponsors are being sought for the event, which raises more than $100,000 for more than 20 East Cobb, local and other charities of the Rotary Club.

The event is open to all ages—runners, walkers and crawlers—cost to participate in the run is $30 ($35 on race day). There will be awards given by age groups and sexes. To register, click here.

The 5K course starts and ends at the YMCA and winds through the vicinity, along Roswell Road and Sewell Mill Road.

Local sponsors can present their goods and services at the event, and packages run from $250 to a presenting sponsorship of $15,000. For more information, click here.

Current sponsors include Honest-1 Auto Care, Dentistry at East Piedmont and Indian Hills Country Club.

Here are some of the local beneficiaries:

MDE School; American Cancer Society Relay for Life; Boy Scouts of America; Brumby Elementary; Camp Kudzu; Center for Children and Young Adults; Cobb Library Foundation; Cobb County Public Safety; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; East Cobb Park; Family Promise of Cobb County; Laws of Life School Essay Contest; Kidz2Leaders; Project Mail Call; Rally Foundation; Rotary Youth Exchange Program; “Service Above Self” Heroes; Walton / East Cobb Robotics; WellStar Foundation (Hospice); Wheeler High School AVID Program; YMCA NE/East Cobb

About East Cobb Rotary: The East Cobb Rotary is a service organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the East Cobb community and beyond. Through various initiatives and events, the club strives to support local charities, promote goodwill, and foster community engagement. East Cobb Rotary meets Wednesdays at 7 AM at Indian Hills Country Club in East Cobb.

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Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy opens second location

July 18, 2026July 17, 2026 by Wendy Parker

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The Cobb County School District officially celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its second Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy (CITA), located at Allatoona High School, marking another significant investment in preparing students for high-demand careers.

The state-of-the-art facility expands career-focused educational opportunities for Cobb students by offering hands-on learning experiences, industry-recognized certifications, internships, and direct pathways into college and the workforce.

The new academy features four career pillars:

Aviation

Healthcare

Skilled Trades

Advanced Computing

Students enrolled at CITA will learn from instructors with real-world industry experience while gaining practical skills aligned with Cobb County’s workforce needs.

“This facility represents our commitment to preparing students for high-skill, high-demand, high-wage careers,” said Dr. Tiffany Barney, Executive Director of the Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy. “Our students have access to incredible opportunities that allow them to explore their passions while earning valuable certifications and workplace experience before they graduate.”

The academy was made possible through voter-approved SPLOST funding and strong partnerships with local businesses, higher education institutions, and community organizations, including Wellstar Health System, Chattahoochee Technical College, Cobb EMC, NAPA, Evergreen Construction, and DLR Group.

Superintendent Chris Ragsdale emphasized that the new academy demonstrates the district’s commitment to ensuring every student has a pathway to success.

“Student success looks different for every child,” Ragsdale said. “Whether students choose college, technical education, military service, or enter the workforce immediately after graduation, CITA provides the tools and certifications they need to succeed.”

The Allatoona campus will welcome 116 students during its inaugural year, joining nearly 500 students already enrolled at the original CITA campus at Osborne High School.

District leaders noted the academy is designed not only to benefit students but also to strengthen Cobb County’s future workforce by aligning educational programs with regional industry needs.

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New assistant principals appointed at East Cobb schools

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 by Wendy Parker

With the 2026-27 school year starting in the Cobb County School District Aug. 3, a number of schools are announcing staff changes.

In June, the Cobb Board of Education signed off on several school-level appointments, including assistant principals.

At East Cobb schools, 13 new assistant principal appointments were made, as teachers and staff begin to report.

In a separate post, we noted the hiring of former Wheeler football coach Bryan Love to an assistant principal position at Pope High School, and here are the others.

Brumby Elementary School
Ashley Ford comes from Mt. Bethel Elementary School, where she was an assistant principal. She has served in other roles at Smyrna Elementary School, Sedalia Park Elementary School and Fair Oaks Elementary School.

Daniell Middle School
John Cole Ross has been a teacher at Wheeler High School for the last two years. He also has been a teacher in Cherokee County schools.

Dickerson Middle School
Elin Griffin has taught at Hightower Trail Middle School and East Cobb Middle School as well as in Griffin, Woodstock and at Mt. Paran Christian School. She also was the director of adult growth at His Hands Church in in Woodstock.

East Cobb Middle School
James Auld comes from North Cobb High School, where he was an assistant principal and teacher since 2021.

Keheley Elementary School
Helen Walcott has been an assistant principal at Sanders, Compton and Baker elementary schools in Cobb and also taught and was a counselor in DeKalb County and Atlanta schools.

*Matthew Staruch was a longtime teacher at Walton HS.*

Kell High School
Matthew Staruch has been an assistant principal at Harrison High School since 2022 and was a teacher at Walton High School from 2006-2022.

Marion Ealy has been an assistant principal at Pebblebrook High School and Wheeler High School and was a teacher and school leadership intern at Kennesaw Mountain High School.

Mabry Middle School
Dustin Owens has been a teacher at East Cobb Middle School since 2023, and has taught and been a parapro in Fulton County schools.

Mt. Bethel Elementary School
Marlo Williams was a teacher for the last 10 years at Dowell Elementary School.

Sedalia Park Elementary School
Tara Oliver comes from Austell Elementary School, where she has been an assistant principal since 2018. She Also has been a teacher and administrator at Birney Elementary School

Simpson Middle School
Allen Cami has been a teacher since 2006 at McClure Middle School, and began his career in the Gwinnett County schools.

Sprayberry High School
Michaela Hicks has been a teacher at Allatoona High School since 2021, and before that, taught in Paulding County schools for seven years.

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Former Wheeler football coach named Pope assistant principal

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 by Wendy Parker

Former Wheeler High School football coach Bryan Love is staying in East Cobb.

Pope High School announced on Thursday that Love has been named an assistant principal for the 2026-27 school year that begins on Aug. 3.

“What excites me about joining Pope High School is the opportunity to become part of a school known for its outstanding academics, student involvement, and strong sense of community,” Love said in a message on the school’s Facebook page.

“I look forward to building meaningful relationships with students, faculty, staff and families while supporting a positive school culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”

According to Love’s human resources appointment sheet, he began his duties at Pope on July 10.

For the last seven years, Love was a teacher and head football coach at Wheeler, compiling a record of 26-47 and one state playoff appearance. Wheeler announced a coaching change in January and hired Travis Roland, who won a state championship in Florida.

Love’s previous teaching, coaching and administrative experience includes McEachern High School, Westlake High School in Atlanta, Woodland High School in Stockbridge, Camden County High School and Lamar County High School.

He was an athletics director at Westlake and Lamar County for a total of four years, according to his resume.

A graduate of West Virginia State University, Love holds a master’s degree in education from Berry College and he began his teaching career in Volusia County, Fla.

Love said in his message to the Pope community that each of his roles as a teacher, coach and athletics director “has reinforced my belief that strong relationships, high expectations and a commitment to student success are at the heart of a thriving school community.

“My goal is to help every student feel known, supported, challenged, and prepared for success beyond high school.”

Love will be one of five assistant principals at Pope under Principal Matthew Bradford, who also came from Wheeler.

Josh Mathews, Pope’s athletics director and an assistant principal for the last 14 years, left for Florida in June.

The Cobb County School District told East Cobb News that Pope assistant principal Dr. Lindsay Barnette will be succeeding Mathews.

At Pope, Barnette directs the Globalization Academy, oversees Milestone and ACCESS testing, and manages school discipline.

She also has been leading “Greyhound Madness” events at sports events and coordinates the “Pope Preview.”

Barnette came to Pope in 2020 after teaching physical education at Kell High School and serving as a school leadership intern at Sprayberry High School.

In the 2025-26 school year, Pope was named a recipient of the Georgia Athletic Directors Association Directors’ Cup, which goes to all-sports champions in each of the Georgia High School Association sports classifications.

Pope had the highest point total in Class 6A with state champions in girls cross country, girls track and field and flag football, a state finalist baseball team and state semifinals appearances in volleyball and girls soccer.

In a message on the Pope athletics Facebook page in June, Mathews said it was “time to close the chapter on one part of the book and the book continues.

“As I walk out I’m just appreciative of all the teams and coaches and the community . . . I just think about all the special moments that we got to experience at Pope.

“We are incredibly grateful for our time time getting to serve here as the athletic director at Pope High School. . . . What a privilege, what an honor. We wish you nothing but the best.”

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Trump to make East Cobb visit to Wheeler High School

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 by Wendy Parker

President Donald Trump will be touting his new investment accounts for children next week in a visit to Wheeler High School in East Cobb.

Trump will be coming to Wheeler next Wednesday to promote Trump Accounts, which which are federally-sponsored, tax-advantaged investment accounts for U.S. children under 18 that were launched earlier this month.

A White House spokeswoman said that “President Trump is giving every American child a head start in life, a nest egg to grow up with, and a real stake in their own future through Trump Accounts.”

But she did not offer a reason why the White House chose Wheeler.

The White House later Thursday issued a link for public tickets to the Wheeler event, which starts at 2 p.m. next Wednesday, July 22. Seating is first-come, first-served, and “tickets do not guarantee admission to the event.”

The Cobb County School District issued this statement when contacted by East Cobb News:

“We are honored that the President of the United States has chosen to visit the Cobb County School District. We look forward to welcoming the President and showcasing the academic excellence, exceptional educators, and high-achieving students that have established Cobb Schools as a national leader in public education. For additional details regarding the President’s visit and the event, we refer all questions to the White House.”

The statement did not explain the Cobb school district’s role in arranging Trump’s visit or how Wheeler was chosen for the event. East Cobb News has followed up seeking that information.

(The district later published this post on its website.)

Cobb Board of Education member John Cristadoro, who represents the Wheeler and Walton attendance zones, said in a Facebook message that “regardless of which side of the aisle you’re on, it’s a big deal to have a sitting president choose our school for this.

“Cobb County Schools keep proving we are a national model for what education can look like when the focus stays on students. This is one more sign of that, straight from the White House. Unfortunately for everyone asking — I don’t have a way to get you tickets.”

Georgia Republican Party Chairman Josh McKoon said in a social media message that “this is a fantastic opportunity for patriots in Cobb County and metro Atlanta to hear directly from the President.”

“Georgia Republicans stand united with President Trump. We are grateful for his continued engagement in our state and look forward to a strong showing of support.”

The Cobb County Democratic Committee responded by saying on its Facebook page that “the most corrupt president in US history will be in Cobb County next Wednesday at Wheeler High School. Details on mobilization and protest efforts will be released soon.”

County party chairwoman Essence Johnson said in a later statement that “Cobb County tax dollars are not being used to prepare Wheeler High for incoming students, but to play politics with a wannabe dictator.

“I don’t know why school leadership thought that they could sneak this visit through and not expect community pushback, but believe me there’s going to be pushback. . . . ”

She accused Cobb County schools of being “full of right-wing leadership that needs to be purged,” including Cristadoro, vice chairman David Chastain of Post 4 in Northeast Cobb and Superintendent Chris Ragsdale.

Of the latter, Johnson said Ragsdale is “a poor man’s Trump and surrounds himself with similar yes-men.”

The statement closed by urging the public to contact the Cobb school district “and demand they deny bringing this partisan sham to Cobb County.”

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East Cobb Thai restaurant fails inspection with 42 score

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026 by Wendy Parker

An East Cobb Thai restaurant received an especially low health inspection score in a visit this week by Cobb and Douglas Public Health.

On Monday inspectors visited Thai Taste (4796 Canton Road, near Jamerson Road) and wrote up a myriad of violations for a “U” grade.

Restaurants that get scores of 70 or lower (“C” grade or lower) are re-inspected within 10 working days, but Thai Taste’s score is lower than usual even for a failing inspection.

The major violations included improper food handling, a lack of sanitary cleaning procedures, non-continuous processes for cooking raw animal foods and significant managerial issues.

Among them included not having a person-in-charge when inspectors arrived at Thai Taste on Monday afternoon for what turned out to be a three-hour inspection.

“The only one employee was not aware of when food was cooked on what day or what time of the day, when employee shall wash his hands and could not answer any of EHS questions,” according to the inspection report, compiled by Elena Petra of Cobb and Douglas Public Health’s Environmental Health and Safety agency, which conducts food health inspections.

“The other employee (the cook) was not speaking English. There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times.”

Petra also observed an employee “re-entering the kitchen with soiled gloves from previously cutting chicken earlier.” When he was told he needed to wash his hands, according to the inspection, the employee “went to the hand sink and turned on the water, rubbed his hands together for about 10 seconds without soap, half dried them and proceeded to handle clean dishes.”

That was one of four nine-point deductions at Thai Taste, along with a failure to separate and cover food properly.

The inspector noticed a large bag of raw bean sprouts “resting directly on top of raw eggs in the RIC in the main kitchen. Observed raw bagged scallops resting directly on top of half raw mussels. Mussels were not covered and were half shelled.”

Petra also docked Thai Taste nine points when an employee cut raw chicken wearing gloves, then placed the chicken in bags with soiled gloves. He was ordered to remove the gloves and wash his hands, according to the report, which he eventually did.

The restaurant was given deadlines to correct some of the violations. At the end of the report, Petra wrote that “EHS will reach out to the owner regarding the findings in this inspection. Neither employees were comfortable signing the inspection in the absence of the owner.”

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East Cobb Food Scores: Reveille Cafe; Verandah; Cazadores; more

July 16, 2026July 15, 2026 by Wendy Parker

The following food scores have been compiled by Cobb and Douglas Public Health. Click the link under each listing for inspection details:

Arby’s
2626 Sandy Plains Road
July 15, 2026, Score: 91, Grade: A

Cazadores Mexican Restaurant
2745 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 160
July 8, 206, Score: 74, Grade: C

El Palenque Event Hall
1477 Roswell Road, Suite 150
July 10, 2026, Score: 100, Grade: A

Guthrie’s Chicken
4774 Lower Roswell Road
July 10, 2026, Score: 97, Grade: A

Paisano’s Catering
3205 Canton Road, Suite 106
July 13, 2026, Score: 99, Grade: A

Reveille Cafe
2960 Shallowford Road, Suite 114A
July 15, 2026, Score: 95, Grade: A

Ruby Tuesday
2435 Delk Road
July 13, 2026, Score: 88, Grade: B

Thai Taste
4795 Canton Road, Suite 600-700
July 13, 2026, Score: 42, Grade: U

Verandah Indian Cuisine
3101 Roswell Road, Suite 100
July 10, 2026, Score: 82, Grade: B

Windy City Grill
4017 Canton Road
July 14, 2026, Score: 87, Grade: B

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Ga. DPH urges consumers to wash produce due to cyclosporiasis

July 14, 2026 by Wendy Parker

The Georgia Department of Public Health is urging food consumers to take precautions when buying, preparing and eating fresh fruits and vegetables.

That includes washing even “prewashed” produce at grocery stores and food markets, due to cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal disease that has been spreading recently in the United States.

Although the health agency said it’s not “aware of any Georgia-specific outbreaks, clusters, or potential links to the outbreak” the illness—whose symptoms include “watery diarrhea and explosive bowel movements”—has sickened more than a thousand people in a number of states.

Here’s more from what DPH issued Tuesday:

“Cyclosporiasis is caused by a microscopic parasite – Cyclospora. People can become infected by consuming food or water that contains the parasite. Treated water in the U.S. does not contain Cyclospora. Although domestically acquired cases occur in Georgia every year, typically most cyclosporiasis cases in the state are associated with international travel.

“Bloating, cramping, or loss of appetite can also occur. Most people with cyclosporiasis recover on their own; however, hospitalizations can occur when patients are dehydrated from diarrhea caused by the infection. The illness may last from a few days to over a month. Symptoms may seem to go away and then return one or more times. In extended cases, people are encouraged to check with their healthcare provider.”

Before handling raw fruits and vegetables, consumers are encouraged to wash their hands with soap and water; wash produce thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting or cooking; scrub firm fruits and vegetables, such as melons, with a clean produce brush; and refrigerate cut, peeled or cooked price within two hours.

For more about cyclosporiasis, visit the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/index.html.

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Former Cobb school board member Scott Sweeney dies

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 by Wendy Parker

Scott Sweeney, an East Cobb resident who served two terms on the Cobb Board of Education and later the Georgia Board of Education, has died.

His death was announced Tuesday by the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia, to which Sweeney had been appointed in 2025.

The cause of death was not disclosed, but a release by the state charter schools commission said Sweeney passed away on Friday.

Sweeney and his wife Sandy, to whom he was married for 28 years, had two sons who graduated from Walton High School.

He served on the Cobb school board from 2011-18.

“Marty and I are deeply saddened by the passing of State Charter Schools Commissioner Scott Sweeney,” Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said in the release.

“Throughout his service on the Cobb County Board of Education, the State Board of Education and most recently the Commission, his longstanding commitment to improving the quality of education in Georgia has made our state stronger and our students better prepared for opportunities beyond the classroom. We are keeping his wife, Sandy, and their two sons in our prayers.”

Sweeney was a Republican who represented Post 6 on the Cobb school board, which at the time included the Walton and Wheeler attendance zones.

He was defeated for re-election in 2018, then served on the Georgia Board of Education, including a stint as chairman.

“Scott Sweeney cared deeply about Georgia students and families, a commitment he made clear during his years of distinguished service on the State Board of Education,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said in the state charter school commission release.

“He was a thoughtful leader, a strong partner with both the Georgia Department of Education and the local districts he represented, and a man of kindness and integrity. He will be deeply missed, and I am lifting his wife and children up in prayer.”

In February 2025, Kemp appointed Sweeney to the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia.

“The State Charter Schools Commission mourns the loss of Commissioner Sweeney. He will be remembered as a champion of excellence in public education in all its forms, from traditional district schools to charter schools,” said SCSC Chair Cayanna Good, Ph.D.

“It was both a personal and professional honor for the Commission Board, staff, and charter school community to work alongside Commissioner Sweeney. His leadership, thoughtfulness, and collegiality will be deeply missed.”

John Floresta, the Chief Strategy and Accountability Officer for the Cobb County School District, said in a statement to East Cobb News that “we are stunned; there’s no other way to say it. There will be a time very soon to celebrate his life and his impact on schools but for now, we are mourning with and supporting his family.”

David Chastain, the current Cobb school board vice chairman from Post 4 in Northeast Cobb, called Sweeney “a mentor, a colleague, and a friend,” who helped him navigate his arrival to the board in 2015.

“His talent for unpacking challenging issues and asking the poignant questions often guided the board to coming to consensus. Scott was loved his wife, Sandy, and was proud of his family. He often shared the latest news of family adventures and his sons’ accomplishments.

“I am proud of him for continuing to serve all the students of Georgia during his time on the Georgia State Board of Education and later the State Charter Schools Commission of Georgia.”

Sweeney was a business advisor at InPrime Legal, an East Cobb firm providing outsourced legal services to small businesses.

In response to a request for comment from East Cobb News, InPrime said that “0ur team is in incredible pain as we grieve the loss of Scott. Right now, our focus is on supporting his family and honoring his memory.”

On Sunday, former Cobb GOP chairman posted on his Facebook page a photo of Sweeney being sworn in as a member of the charter school commission with Kemp and others.

Shepherd’s post said only “Happier times…joining Scott Sweeney as he is sworn in to the Charter School Commission, April 2025. RIP my friend.”

Sweeney was a native of California and was a graduate of UCLA.

He was active in the Cobb County Republican Party, the Georgia School Boards Association and the Cobb Chamber of Commerce.

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Lisa Cupid to hold ‘All In Town Hall’ at East Cobb Library

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 by Wendy Parker

Cobb Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid will be holding a town hall meeting at the East Cobb Library next week.

It’s part of what she is calling her “All In Town Halls” to get public feedback on the county budget, “data centers, proposed code amendments, and other county initiatives.”

The town hall at the East Cobb Library (4880 Lower Roswell Road, at the Parkaire Landing Shopping Center) takes place on Wednesday, July 22 from 7-8:30 p.m.

The proposed Cobb fiscal year 2027 budget will be adopted later this month, and the county also is pondering an extension of a moratorium on considering data centers that expires in August.

Last week, the county also held an open house on the proposed Cobb 2050 Comprehensive Plan update that has garnered some community opposition.

Cupid has been holding “All In Sessions” throughout the county, including the four districts on the Cobb Board of Commissioners.

The others are Wednesday at the Tommy Nobis Center (240 Interstate North Parkway), and July 23 at the Milford Recreation Center (675 Smyrna Powder Springs Road).

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Former Congregation Etz Chaim rabbi to hold book launch event

July 13, 2026 by Wendy Parker

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Rabbi Shalom J. Lewis, respected spiritual leader, speaker, and educator, announces the release of his new book, Faith Without the Leap, a thought-provoking exploration of faith, reason, and spirituality in today’s increasingly skeptical world. Faith Without the Leap explores the questions that matter most— centering on God and the soul, life and death, ethics and faith, tradition and change. Faith Without the Leap is now available for purchase on Amazon.

The community is invited to celebrate with Rabbi Lewis at a Book Launch Event, Sunday, August 9 at 1:00 pm at Congregation Etz Chaim (1190 Indian Hills Pkwy NE, Marietta, GA 30068). The event is free to attend.

In Faith Without the Leap, Rabbi Lewis challenges the widespread belief that faith requires abandoning logic or taking a “blind leap.” Instead, the book offers readers an intellectually honest and deeply personal approach to spirituality — one that embraces questions, welcomes doubt, and demonstrates how faith can coexist with reason, critical thinking, and modern life.

Rabbi Lewis explains, “This book is the synthesis of my life — an expression of my theology and the evolution of my thinking and beliefs over the years.”

Drawing from years of teaching, counseling, and community leadership, Rabbi Lewis combines timeless Jewish wisdom with relatable stories, humor, philosophical insight, and practical guidance. The book addresses universal questions about purpose, morality, suffering, and belief while encouraging readers from all backgrounds to engage more deeply with their own spiritual journeys.

“Faith is not about checking your brain at the door,” says Rabbi Lewis. “It’s about discovering meaning, connection, and truth through both the heart and the mind.”

About the Book

Faith Without the Leap is written for believers, skeptics, seekers, and anyone wrestling with life’s biggest questions. The book offers an accessible and compelling perspective on how faith can serve as a source of strength, clarity, and hope in uncertain times. Rabbi Lewis explains that faith can emerge through thoughtful inquiry, lived experience, moral conviction, tradition, and human connection.

“The unique appeal of my book is that it provides spiritual substance and intellectual honesty wherever and whoever one might be, in the quest for a holy, credible God-centered life,” says Rabbi Lewis.

About Rabbi Shalom Lewis
Known for his engaging teaching style, thoughtful insights, and ability to connect timeless spiritual principles to modern life, Rabbi Lewis continues to inspire audiences seeking deeper meaning, faith, and purpose through his writing and public speaking.

Originally from Camden, New Jersey, Rabbi Lewis has been a prolific writer, a gifted teacher, and an inspired pulpit rabbi. After 40 years of service to Congregation Etz Chaim in Marietta, GA, Rabbi Emeritus Shalom Lewis, retired in 2019. A graduate of Temple University, he was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. He holds graduate degrees in education and Judaica. Married to Cindy Lewis, together they have four children and four grandchildren.

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Sewell Mill artist’s work added to Cobb Library Shop

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 by Wendy Parker

Local watercolor artist Lynn Müster, who has taken classes at the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center in East Cobb, is one of three individuals whose work is being newly featured in the Cobb Library Shop Collection.

The collection is an 18-product line of the work of local artists voted on by the community. What’s being called the Summer ’26 People’s Collection is the ninth addition to the Cobb Library Shop, which sells merchandise and artwork to raise funds for the Cobb County Public Library System.

According to a library system release, Müster’s watercolor is entitled “Summer in Georgia” (shown above), and was selected four years after she began taking watercolor classes at Sewell Mill.

“Inspired by Southern botanicals and organic elements, her work blends soft watercolor techniques with modern composition,” reads the the Summer ’26 Collection’s description of Müster’s work.

“To honor their creative contributions, each winning artist will receive a curated prize package featuring a piece of their choice from the newly debuted line, paired with an exclusive library swag bag,” the Cobb Library release said.

“To commemorate the historic collaboration, the library will host an intimate celebratory reception, uniting the artists with the Community and User Engagement Team and members of the Cobb Library Foundation to present the gifts and honor the intersection of local art and public service.”

Slone Williams, retail operations and creative director for the Cobb Library Shop, said the idea for the design shop came from the community “and a desire to elevate the voices of the library’s patrons.

“The heart of this project lies in creating a collection that mirrors the identity of the community we serve, giving them the agency to shape the very fabric of our shop.”

The Cobb Library Shop produces curated merchandise collections that celebrate literacy, local history and Georgia culture.

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East Cobb Biz Scene: Kroger unveils 2 new store renovations

July 19, 2026July 13, 2026 by Wendy Parker

While the expansion continues at its Parkaire Landing store, Kroger is putting the finishing touches on renovations at two other stores in East Cobb.

Last week the newly renovated store at the Sandy Plains Centre (2960 Shallowford Road) reopened to the public.

The $1.95 million renovation includes a new Murray’s Cheese shop and sushi island, updated dairy, bakery and produce departments, and additional interior and exterior infrastructure improvements.

The event drew local public officials and included recognitions of Mountain View Elementary School, McCleskey Middle School and Lassiter High School, Kroger’s Partners in Education, as well as Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste partner, the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

On July 24, a similar event will take place at the Kroger at Shallowford Falls Shopping Center (3162 Johnson Ferry Road), which is undergoing a $1.1 million renovation project.

That store will be getting a new floral department, a new Murray’s Cheese shop and updated dairy, bakery, produce meat and seafood departments.

Kroger’s Partners in Education at that store are Shallowford Falls Elementary School, Hightower Trail Middle School and Pope High School.

Those Kroger stores remained open during their renovations, as is the Parkaire Landing location, which began in the spring.

That’s a $23 million project that will vastly expand Kroger’s space there from 59,000 square feet to 85,000 square feet—almost as large as the Kroger Superstore at Terrell Mill MarketPlace on Powers Ferry Road.

The project also includes the construction of a Kroger fuel center, an expanded produce department and an enlarged deli counter, a full-service Murray’s cheese counter and the addition of a sushi culinary kiosk.

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East Cobb Real Estate: Column Gate brick sells for $1.9M

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 by Wendy Parker

This week’s featured real estate sale is a brick estate home in the Column Gate subdivision, in the Walton High School, Dickerson Middle School and Sope Creek Elementary School attendance zones.

It has 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths and includes 9,122 square feet on 0.33 acres, and sold for $1.9 mllion on June 30, 2026.

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The following East Cobb residential real estate sales from June 29-July 2, 2026 were compiled from agency reports and Cobb County property records.They include the street address, subdivision name and sales price listed under their respective high school attendance zones:

Kell

1262 Harwick Knolls, 30066 (Oxford Manor): $500,000

4064 Longford Drive, 30066 (Longford): $435,000

2054 South Cove Trail, 30066 (North Landing): $445,000

Lassiter

2252 Turtle Club Drive, 30066 (Turtle Rock): $330,000

Marietta

1274 Cameron Creek, 30062 (Cameron Park): $585,000

Pope

3269 Rangers Gate, 30062 (Pine Springs): $725,000

2336 Edgemere Lake Circle, 30062 (Edgemere Estates): $1.325 million

3390 Williams Road, 30062: $990,000

2849 Water Wheel Court, 30062 (Holly Mill): $397,000

3315 Ellsmere Trace, 30062 (Davis Point): $642,500

1883 Clinton Drive, 30062 (Cedar Hill Estates): $545,000

3651 Chestnut Ridge Court, 30062 (Chestnut Ridge): $574,500

Sprayberry

197 Parkstone Way, 30066 (Barrett Creek): $560,000

1540 Blackjack Drive, 30062 (Blackjack Hills): $574,000

2053 Mozelle Drive, 30062: $445,000

793 Weybourne Court, 30066 (Chastain Commons): $425,000

117 Willowfern Lane, 30066 (Greenhouse): $657,251

1613 Huntington Drive, 30066 (Huntington Woods): $445,000

1058 Boyd Road, 30066: $355,000

2038 Renford Pointe, 30062 (Cambridge Park): $525,000

3482 Chastain Glen Lane, 30066 (Chastain Glen): $460,000

999 Malibu Drive, 30066 (Lakewood Estates): $415,000

2423 Retreat Close, 30066 (Stone Creek): $795,000

176 Vintage Club Circle, 30066 (The Vintage Club): $370,000

2132 Carefree Circle, 30062 (The Crossings of East Cobb): $345,000

2231 Tourney Drive, 30062 (Sandy Plains Estates): $390,000

2563 Alberta Lane, 30062 (Holly Springs): $350,200

2730 Harper Woods Drive, 30062 (Harper Woods): $525,000

Walton

1121 Promontory Drive, 30062 (Walton Reserve): $1.1 million

1817 Jacksons Creek Bluff, 30066 (Jacksons Creek): $775,000

1731 East Bank Drive, 30068 (Jacksons Creek): $850,000

5104 Sapphire Drive, 30068 (Tiffany Park): $1.65 million

4131 Thunderbird Drive, 30067 (Atlanta Country Club): $4.25 million

1032 Muirfield Drive, 30068 (Indian Hills): $605,000

3560 Saxon Way, 30062 (Meadow Chase): $800,000

889 Waterford Green, 30068 (Waterford Green): $1 million

2042 Old Forge Way, 30068 (River Forest): $950,000

4895 Hampton Lake Drive, 30068 (Hampton Lake): $1.01 million

107 Gateside Courts, 30067 (Column Gate): $1.9 million

1358 Murdock Road, 30062 (Roswell Downs): $490,000

4477 Dobbs Crossing, 30068 (Woodlawn Commons): $580,000

Wheeler

2684 Meadowlawn Drive, 30067 (Sandpiper): $265,000

522 Stepney Court, 30067 (Glens at Powers Ferry): $464,900

571 Oriole Drive, 30067 (Meadow Brook): $380,000

2798 Lawrence Mill Run, 30068 (Princeton Mill): $625,000

771 Woodmont Drive, 30062 (Woodmont): $580,000

558 Lullingstone Drive, 30067 (Glens at Powers Ferry): $495,000

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East Cobb massage business appeals health spa permit denial

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 by Wendy Parker

A Canton Road massage business that was closed by Cobb County government in 2024 over allegations of improper operations is appealing a denial of a health spa permit.

Top Massage will be presenting its appeal Tuesday before the Cobb Board of Commissioners after the Cobb County License Review Board upheld the denial.

The Board of Commissioners is the last avenue of appeal in such cases, and the hearing will take place at the end of Tuesday’s regularly scheduled meeting.

Businesses in unincorporated Cobb that offer massage services must obtain a special health spa permit from the county. Massage therapists also must be certified by the state.

Top Massage was among a number of massage businesses that were closed by Cobb officials in 2024 for a variety of allegations, including not having properly licensed therapists.

In May, the Cobb Business License Division turned down Top Massage’s application for a health spa permit, saying that Xingtong Meng, the licensee, didn’t disclose previous employment at a Cartersville massage business that reportedly advertised “illicit sexual services,” and that Meng “did not honestly disclose his arrest history.”

According to a denial letter included in an agenda for Top Massage’s appeal, Meng was arrested by Duluth Police in August 2025 for a failure to appear on traffic citations.

The county said in the health spa application that Meng indicated he had not been arrested, “which is not truthful.”

Cobb officials also allege that Meng did not disclose that he was the “likely” licensee of an Acworth massage business that the county closed down and that also wasn’t disclosed in the application for Top Massage.

The county’s denial letter also states that Top Massage employee Haixing Jin is a state-licensed massage therapist, “his license is currently on probation.”

The Business License Division sent an investigator to Vivi Massage of Cartersville, where Meng worked, and found employees there apparently living there but who did not have state massage licenses. The business was later closed due to cooking activity on-site.

The county’s denial letter states that Meng confessed to Cobb officials he was untruthful about his arrest in Duluth. The letter also states that Meng doesn’t personally know Yunji Jin, the Top Massage owner and the father of Haixing Jing, but that he is a flight instructor wanting to make some extra income as a spa licensee.

Meng told county officials he was asked to serve as the Top Massage licensee due to Haixing Jing’s probationary status.

When Cobb commissioners upheld the Top Massage closure in October 2024, they weren’t sympathetic to pleas from the business’ former owner, Zhe Han, to rectify issues over licenses and permits.

“These cases we don’t take lightly,” Commissioner JoAnn said in moving to extend the Top Massage license suspension. “There’s no excuse not to know the law and our code.”

The Cobb commissioners meeeting begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the second floor board room of the county office building at 100 Cherokee Street, Marietta.

You can view the full agenda by clicking here.

You also can watch the meeting on the county’s website and YouTube channels and on Cobb TV 23 on Comcast Cable.

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Marietta OK’s fitness center for Powers Ferry ex-Kroger site

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 by Wendy Parker

The Marietta City Council Wednesday approved variances requested by the owner of the former Kroger property on Powers Ferry Road.

Habersham Partners LLC is proposing a location of a national fitness center chain, EoS, which will be making major renovations.

The variances would reduce a 40-foot buffer between the back of the building (at left) and allow more parking spaces between landscaping islands.

The measures were approved by a unanimous 7-0 vote after little discussion.

The 4.8-acre site on Powers Ferry at Delk Road has sat vacant since the grocery retailer relocated up the street nearly three years ago.

The council voted unanimously to approve a five-story, 322-unit apartment complex on the property at the same time, but that was vetoed by the mayor.

Local residents supporting the apartments expressed concern that the former Kroger site would become blighted, and in its application for the variances, Marietta planning officials noted some of the erosion.

The property been the subject of code enforcement complaints, including the presence of trash and debris, outdoor storage and marked by graffiti.

Habersham Partners doesn’t need rezoning, since the existing community retail commercial (CRC) category includes fitness centers.

EoS has several other metro Atlanta locations, including Smyrna, Milton and Alpharetta.

Cobb-based Habitat awarded $235K for veterans’ repairs

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 by Wendy Parker

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Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta is pleased to announce The Home Depot Foundation has awarded the affiliate a $235,000 grant to provide no-cost critical home repairs for veterans in Cobb, Douglas, and Paulding counties.

“It is an incredible honor to have The Home Depot Foundation dedicated to our home repair program. The opportunity to partner in serving veterans to repair their homes brings an incredible sense of purpose. Preserving their home as a safe, secure environment brings stability to these families who are experiencing difficult life transitions,” said Kyle Huhtanen, CEO of Habitat NWMA.

Thanks to a generous grant from The Home Depot Foundation in 2025, Habitat NWMA completed critical home repairs for 13 veteran households, improving living conditions for 26 individuals. These projects addressed essential exterior and interior needs, including roof, porch, window, deck, and driveway repairs; insulation and weatherization improvements; and safety and accessibility modifications such as wheelchair ramps, widened doorways, and accessible bathroom renovations for disabled veterans.

One family impacted by these repairs is Luther and Angela Washington, a married couple of 35 years who have dedicated their lives to serving others. Luther, a former U.S. Army Sergeant and combat engineer, served for 14 years and completed multiple tours of duty. Today, he lives with a 70 percent service-connected disability. In 2006, the couple founded the Family Life Restoration Center in Mableton, a nonprofit organization that supports families in need throughout the community. Over time, however, they found themselves in need of a supportive hand as their own home fell into severe disrepair, creating safety and accessibility challenges. Through Habitat’s Veteran Repair Program and support from The Home Depot Foundation, critical repairs were completed, restoring their home and improving their overall quality of life.

By addressing unsafe living conditions, these repairs help reduce injuries and emergency calls related to falls and other home hazards. They also improve health by reducing exposure to conditions that can lead to negative health outcomes, such as wood rot, mold, and weather damage, while enhancing neighborhood appearance. Most importantly, they create safer homes that support veterans’ independence, stability, and overall quality of life.

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