A Final Salute for a Fallen Officer

Family members, friends and colleagues of Clayton Police rookie and Lassiter graduate Sean Callahan paid tribute at his funeral.

Family members and friends of Officer Sean Callahan peered over his open casket as they took their last glimpse of him. Some gently touched his chest, hair and face, and others kissed his forehead before a Clayton County Police honor guard closed the casket and draped an American flag over it. The former swimmer at Cobb's Lassiter High School was remembered at his funeral Friday as a loving son and brother, a generous friend and "a noble officer." Callahan, 24, was shot twice in the head on Monday responding to a domestic dispute and died early Tuesday morning. He was first Clayton officer ever killed in the line of duty, and dozens of his colleagues, along with several hundred law enforcement officers from around Georgia, turned out to …

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Slain Officer Was Lassiter Graduate

Sean Callahan, who was killed in the line of duty this week, joined the Clayton County Police Department in August.

The funeral for a first-year Clayton County Police officer killed in the line of duty this week will take place Friday at East Cobb's Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. Sean Callahan, 24, who joined the force in August, died early Tuesday after being shot twice in the head while responding to a domestic dispute at a motel in Stockbridge on Monday afternoon. He graduated in 2006 from Lassiter High School, where he was a varsity swimmer, and also attended Mabry Middle School. A Lassiter guidance counselor told The Marietta Daily Journal that Callahan expressed to her an interest in studying criminal justice. According to The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Callahan paid his own way to Reinhardt University's Police Academy and graduated in June 2011…

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The East Cobb Weekender, Dec. 8-9

Holiday events continue at several churches serving good food, selling crafts and sharing the gift of music of the season.

The East Cobb Weekender, Dec. 8-9

Holiday events continue at several churches serving good food, selling crafts and sharing the gift of music of the season.

You can let the East Cobb community know about your event by posting it for free on East Cobb Patch! Include photos, videos and flyers to accompany your information, and craft the words exactly how you like them. Most of the following events were posted by East Cobb Patch users, so make sure to get out the word about what's happening in your faith community, school, service group, youth and recreational sports organization or neighborhood association. If you need assistance posting events and announcements, or would like to sign up to blog on East Cobb Patch, please contact me at wendy.parker@patch.com. East Cobb Lions Club Pancake Breakfast -- All the pancakes you can eat for $5 will be served up from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at Powers …

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The East Cobb Weekender, Nov. 30-Dec. 2

Holiday-themed events include the Bethlehem Walk and the tree lighting at East Cobb Park.

You can let the East Cobb community know about your event by posting it for free on East Cobb Patch! Include photos, videos and flyers to accompany your information, and craft the words exactly how you like them. Most of the following events were posted by East Cobb Patch users, so make sure to get out the word about what's happening in your faith community, school, service group, youth and recreational sports organization or neighborhood association. If you need assistance posting events and announcements, or would like to sign up to blog on East Cobb Patch, please contact me at wendy.parker@patch.com. 32nd Annual Apple Annie Arts and Crafts Show -- The Catholic Church of St. Ann's Women's Guild is putting on this event, which features …

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Buy Holy Smoke Tickets By Friday

Johnson Ferry Baptist Church's annual Labor Day BBQ and Music Festival is just around the corner.

The deadline for advance tickets for Johnson Ferry Baptist Church's Labor Day Holy Smoke BBQ and Music Festival is Friday. All advance tickets must be purchased online. The event is Monday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and admission is free. The advance meals are $8 for adults and include BBQ pork or chicken, choice of side dishes, bread, dessert, drink, and a free Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich. The $5 children's meal includes a smaller portion of the adult meal and includes an all-day arm band (ride arm band is a $4 value). On-site food options include Williamson Bros. BBQ, Papa John's Pizza, Caribbean food, burgers, hot dogs, fries, wings, Polish sausage, homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt, Italian ice, Hawaiian ice, smoothies, funnel cakes, …

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Sign-Up for Dog Days Run Continues

The deadline for online registration for Saturday's Rotary Club of East Cobb event is Thursday.

Early-bird runners for Saturday's Dog Days Run have until Thursday to save on the registration fee.  The Rotary Club of East Cobb's 5K/1-Mile Fun Run Event takes place at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. The online preregistration cost is $20; same-day registration will be $20. The cost for those wishing to sponsor a runner also is $25.  New to the race this year are cash prizes ($125) to overall male and female finisher in Open, Masters (40-49), Grand Masters (50-59) and Seniors (60+) events. Medals will be given for the top three finishers in 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over. Ribbons will be awarded to all 1-Mile Fun Run finishers. To register online, click here.  All …

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Johnson Ferry Baptist Job Fair Thursday

All are welcome to hunt for Cobb County jobs now and in the future.

Looking for a job in Cobb County? East Cobb's Johnson Ferry Baptist Church is the place to be Thursday. More than 40 employers, schools and resource agencies will attend a career expo at the East Cobb megachurch at 955 Johnson Ferry Rd. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Some businesses are hiring now, while others want to talk about future opportunities. The jobs available range from part time to full time and from entry level to management. Job seekers also will find educational and other resources, and the Georgia Department of Labor’s Northeast Cobb-based Cobb-Cherokee Career Center will be there to help run the show. You should arrive with plenty of resumes and be ready to fill out job applications and to interview. Be sure to check out the …

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Get Out

Christmas Concerts and a Charity Brunch

Holiday-themed events abound in East Cobb and Marietta this weekend.

-- The Gift of Christmas Concert at Mt. Paran North Church of God is Friday at 6 p.m. 1700 Allgood Road, 770-578-9081. -- Johnson Ferry Baptist Church will celebrate its Christmas Festival on Saturday at 7 p.m. and on Sunday at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Music, visuals and a special Christmas message will be featured. Admission is free. 955 Johnson Ferry Road. 770-973-6561. -- The Empty Bowl Brunch at The Art Place in East Cobb will take place on Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will benefit area charities. The cost is $10 for soup or chili and guests will be able to keep a bowl created by a local artist. 3300 Sandy Plains Road. 770-509-2700. -- East Cobb Church of Christ presents Dramatic Moments, its holiday musical, at 6:30 p.m Sunday …

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Get Out

Fun Runs and Craft Fairs

Getting out on this crisp, cool weekend? Here are highlights of what's happening in East Cobb.

Just before the holiday season gets started, a number of church craft fairs will be going on this weekend in East Cobb to get you in the mood.  The Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Craft Fair runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the church, located at 1770 Johnson Ferry Road. This is the 26th annual event sponsored by the Mt. Zion United Methodist Women. The work of more than 50 artists will be on display, along with prizes, a bake sale and more. Free admission.  On Saturday, Faith Lutheran Church is holding the Faith Craft Shoppe. This arts and crafts sale, a joint effort by the Faith Ladies Guild and the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The church is located at 2211 Lower…

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