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The start of what could become the annual business event of the year is this afternoon at 5 p.m. The Cobb Chamber of Commerce and the county's 12 business associations, including the South Cobb Business Association, have joined together to sponsor the First Annual Coalition of Cobb County Business Associations Summer Joint Association Meeting (J.A.M.) Touted as the networking event of the summer, the J.A.M. is expected to draw between 600 to 800 people. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the It serves as the first event collaboration of the Cobb Chamber and the Coalition of Cobb County Business Associations.

has officially released its school calendar, which has an Aug. 15 start date, just like the Cobb County Schools District’s new calendar. The school will also have a uniform sale on July 16 with in-store discounts and free logos at Uniform Source at 2141 North Cobb Parkway in Kennesaw.

Also, the Precinct 2 of the Cobb County Police Department will hold its annual PENS meeting at 7 p.m. at the meeting room located at 4700 Austell Road. The agenda for this meeting will include some of the most recent crime trends affecting both residential and business property owners within Precinct 2.

Precinct 2, along with the entire Cobb County Police Department, urges everyone to report suspicious activity and follow these simple guidelines for protecting homes and personal property.

• Always keep you doors locked even when home.
• Let trusted neighbors know when you will be out of town and have them periodically check your home.
• Leave lights on inside or have timers set for lights within or outside the home.
• Have your mail picked up by a neighbor or if you are going to be away for an extended period of time, have it held by the Post Office.
• Work to develop a neighborhood organization and/or a neighborhood watch program.
• Leave contact information with neighbors for first responders in case of an emergency.
• Mark valuable and special items without serial numbers with distinctive numbers or markings.
• Record serial numbers or other distinctive numbers or markings on valuable electronics, weapons, and jewelry.
• Keep shrubs and other ornamental vegetation cut down that block the view of windows and doors.
• Ensure all exterior access doors (such as garage and basement) are equipped with dead bolt locks preferably with two-sided key locking mechanisms.
• Look at installing a security system. Note security systems come in varying qualities of hardware and monitoring.
• Investigate installing video cameras that can be monitored from remote locations such as the office or workplace. Note: Many security companies offer this feature as part of their monitoring service; however, video equipment can be fairly inexpensive and easy to install in various locations throughout the home.

In addition, please make sure to secure your vehicle when it is parked. The police of Precint 2 urge everyone to lock their vehicle even if they are just running into the convenience store for a cold drink and never leave children in a vehicle unattended. Additionally, they suggest to never leave cars with the engines running unattended.