We’ll be updating this post Friday into Saturday as closings/cancellations/postponements are announced due to Winter Storm Fern.
If you have an announcement to add to this list, let us know and we’ll add it here: e-mail editor@eastcobbnews.com, or text/call 404-219-4278.
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We’ll have a separate post later Friday on the latest weather forecast and an update on road conditions and other preparations.
The latest from the National Weather Service is that that worst of the rain/sleet/ice will be coming overnight Saturday into Sunday morning.
A winter storm watch will be in effect in Cobb from 1 p.m. Saturday through 10 a.m. Monday, with the possibility of significant amounts of ice.
An ice storm warning has been declared for much of northeast Georgia but has not yet extended to metro Atlanta.
Still Going On-Saturday
Before we get to what’s closed or is going online, here’s one major event this weekend that is still going on: The Johnson Ferry Christian Academy’s Polar Bear Run early Saturday morning. Race packets can be picked up until 6:30 p.m. Friday at Big Peach Running Co. (1062 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite C).
Congregation Etz Chaim will be open Saturday for Shabbat services and Kiddush lunch, but the facility will be closed on Saturday. There will be no religious school and Minyan will be via Zoom only.
Closed/Cancelled/Rescheduled
Cobb Government/Courts
All county government offices, facilities and courts will be closed starting at 6 p.m. Saturday and will remain closed through Monday, as will Cobb and Douglas Public Health facilities.
Libraries
The Cobb County Public Library System announced early Friday afternoon that all branches will be closed and activities canceled Sunday and Monday.
Senior Services
Cobb Senior Services locations and activities for Monday, including the Tim D. Lee Senior Center in East Cobb, have been canceled.
Schools
As we noted Thursday the Cobb County School District has cancelled or rescheduled Saturday and Sunday extracurricular activities and will be making a call on Monday classes by Sunday afternoon; the district said it will provide updates at this link during the weekend.
Marietta City Schools events after noon on Saturday have been canceled.
The Walker School campus on Allgood Road will close at 1 p.m. Saturday, and both campuses of Kennesaw State University will close at 6 p.m. Saturday through Monday.
Churches/Faith Communities
Late Thursday/early Friday a few churches announced they were switching to online-only services and events this weekend or cancelling them altogether. Check the church/synagogue website or social media channels for service times and other updates.
They include Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, Mt. Bethel Church, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Unity North Church. St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, Holy Family Catholic Church, East Cobb UMC, St. Andrew UMC, Piedmont Church and Pilgrimage United Church of Christ.
Businesses
The Three-13 Salon and Spa on Canton Road is saying for now it’s open this weekend (Friday-Saturday 8a-9p and Sunday 12-7p) but is asking customers to text/call for updates and appointments at 770-426-0313.
Peach Out Power Yoga (3162 Johnson Ferry Road) also is holding all scheduled weekend classes at this time and waiving cancellation and late fees through Monday for those who can’t attend.
The Club Pilates studios on Shallowford Road and Merchants Walk announced they will be closed Sunday and Monday.
The School of Rock East Cobb is closed Saturday, and will follow the Cobb school district decision about Monday classes/activities.
The Good Mews cat shelter on Robinson Road will be open for adoptions Saturday 10-4, but will be closed on Sunday.
The Challise and Co. salon and spa (3534 Canton Road) will be closed on Saturday.
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