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May 2008 ![]() Randy Travis ![]() Kool & the Gang Mable House announces exciting concert season lineup Cobbline Staff Country Nights Series Blake Shelton’s appearance on Friday, July 11, will appeal to younger county fans. He’s appeared on the NBC miniseries “Clash of the Choirs” and his songs include “Ol’ Red,” “The More I Drink,” “Pure BS” and “Austin.” With back-to-back number one singles on the country charts, Craig Morgan has made the most of his opportunities since charting country’s biggest hit of 2005 with “That’s What I Love about Sunday.” Singer/songwriter Danielle Peck will open for Morgan’s concert on Saturday, Aug. 30. Diamond Rio was the first country group in history to top the charts with a debut single. Over the years, they have compiled many hits and 13 Grammy nominations. They will perform at the amphitheatre Friday, Sept. 5. Rockin’ Nights Series Eddie Money has put together a string of Top 40 hits throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s including “Take Me Home Tonight,” “Shakin’” and “Two Tickets to Paradise.” He performs Friday, June 20, at Mable House Amphitheatre. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will kick-off the Independence Day weekend with a Thursday, July 3, performance. Benatar was a huge rock and pop force throughout the ‘80s, challenging her male contemporaries for the top spot on the charts. One of the big arena-rock acts of the late ‘70s and ‘80s, Starship, will perform Saturday, Aug. 9, and a fifth show scheduled for Friday, Aug. 15, will be announced soon. Summer Stars Series The Delfonics will perform with the Cobb Symphony Orchestra Saturday, June 28. Kool & the Gang has influenced R&B music for three generations and sold more than 70 million albums. Their honors include two Grammys, seven American Music Awards, 25 Top-10 R&B hits and 31 gold and platinum albums. They will take the stage Saturday, Aug. 2. Kenny Loggins will round out the series Wednesday, Sept. 17. He has more than 12 albums exceeding platinum status and his hits include “Your Momma Don’t Dance,” “Danny’s Song,” “Danger Zone” and the classic ‘80s anthem, “Footloose.” Season ticket packages offer the best available seating. Each year, season ticket holders are offered first option to purchase tickets, improve the location of their seating and the option to add additional season ticket seats. Season ticket prices are offered at a 20 percent discount off individual ticket prices. Tickets for individual shows range from $20 to $45. Tables directly in front of the stage, that seat four, are available for $300 per show. The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre is located at 5239 Floyd Road in Mableton and is easily accessible from the East-West Connector, Interstate 20 and Interstate 285. For more information or to buy tickets, call the box office at 770-819-7765 or visit mablehouse.org. Help your children ‘Catch the Reading Bug’ this summer ![]() Children of all ages are encouraged to participate in Cobb’s Vacation Reading Program. Folders will be available at all branches in late May. Cobbline Staff As children take part in literacy activities, they will record them in the reading folder to count toward a certificate and fun gifts, such as temporary tattoos. Patty Latch, program coordinator for Cobb Library System, said families are the key to success in reading for most children. Therefore parents are encouraged to participate in the program as well. Each Cobb library branch will host special activities for all ages, such as family reading time, story time and other activities. Activity calendars are available online at cobbcat.org. Programs include visits from special story tellers. The library system is also encouraging young adults to continue extracurricular reading beyond their childhood years. Teens are invited to join “Metamorphosis @ Your Library.” By writing book reviews and submitting them to the library, teens will be registered to win items, including MP3 players, from the Friends of the Library. When the folder is returned in July, the children will get a certificate commemorating their participation and their schools will be notified of their involvement. Along with certificates, participants will be given the opportunity to win ticket vouchers from the Atlanta Thrashers and Hawks teams. Cobb’s summer reading program will culminate with the Reading Celebration 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Central Library, 266 Roswell St. in Marietta. This project is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under provision of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the University System of Georgia. For more information, visit the library Web site, cobbcat.org, or call Patty Latch at 770-528-2342. Prepare your family for an emergency situation by being informed ![]() Cobbline Staff Before you can take the proper course of action during an emergency, you must first know an emergency is occurring. Cobb County uses several tools to notify the public about disasters and emergency situations, working together to ensure the maximum numbers of people are notified of an immediate, life threatening emergency. NOAA Weather Radios Outdoor Warning Sirens Local Network and Cable Television Radio Stations Web Alerts No one can protect you and your family better than you! Stay informed — be ready! Olens and Lee host town halls Staff Reports Chairman Sam Olens will host a town hall meeting and all county residents are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 770-528-3300.
District Three Commissioner Tim Lee will host a town hall meeting and all district three residents are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 770-528-3318.
New mask helps save Max ![]() Cobbline Staff
When units responded to a house fire in March, they found a small dog that had been overcome with smoke in the living room. Max was taken out and rescuers administered oxygen using the new masks. His condition improved and Animal Control took him to an emergency veterinarian for further treatment. Max was reportedly doing well when his owner reclaimed him the next day. Salute our military at annual luncheon Cobbline Staff
Block party at Harrison Tennis Center ![]() Cobbline Staff For details, call East Cobb Tennis chairperson Leanne Wood at 404-432-9385. Memorial Day ceremony in Marietta CobbLine Staff A ceremony to honor those who served and gave their lives for our country’s freedom will take place noon Monday, May 26, at Marietta National Cemetery. With the help of the Boys Scouts of America, flags will be placed beside every grave before the official ceremony begins. The event will feature patriotic music, posting of the colors, prayers and a gun salute. The guest speaker will be Lt. Col. David R. Titus. All veterans, as well the general public, are invited to attend. Marietta National Cemetery is located at the intersection of Roswell Street and Cole Street just east of the Marietta Square. For more information, call 770-587-2051. Online map provides zoning information CobbLine Staff Cobb County residents now have a new way to find information about pending zoning petitions in and around their neighborhoods. The Cobb County Geographic Information System Web site gis.cobbcountyga.gov/ can now display zoning districts and zoning petitions throughout the county. The GIS Web mapping can be launched from the “Online Mapping” section of the site and the new zoning information can be found under the “Land Use” folder. Cobb County continues to make a variety of geography-based information accessible to the public so residents, neighborhood associations and land planners can find it easily. Preserve your food in a safe way CobbLine Staff Summer art and music celebration CobbLine Staff The second annual Super Summer Art & Music Celebration will be held at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre on Saturday, May 17, from 4 to 10 p.m. This family-friendly event will include artistic demonstrations, song and dance numbers by local performers and a jazz concert. Children and parents will love the Children’s Creative Corner and Play Pavilion, artists’ market, restaurant row and live music throughout the day. Pebblebrook High School’s Company will perform, along with New York saxophonist Reggie Hines at 8 p.m. with special guests trumpeter Melvin Miller of Five Men on a Stool and vocalist Tammy Allen. Admission is free and reserved concert tables for four are available at $50 per table. All proceeds benefit the South Cobb Arts Alliance. For details, visit southcobbarts.org. Senior referral services now available CobbLine Staff Cobb Senior Services offers a free information and referral line to assist seniors age 55 and older or those who are concerned about a senior. Trained case managers assess and direct the care for client-related needs. Callers can receive up-to-date information on a variety of topics, apply for services and get referrals to other agencies by calling 770-528-5364, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Baby Bouncer newsletter available CobbLine Staff Cobb County Extension is signing parents up for the Baby Bouncer series. Baby Bouncer is a child development newsletter for expectant parents and those with children up to age 4. Parents receive timely information relevant to the age of the child. To sign up, visit cobbextension.com or call 770-528-4070 with the anticipated date of birth or child’s birthday. County hosts annual surplus auction CobbLine Staff The Cobb County annual surplus auction will be held Saturday, May 10, at Cobb County Purchasing, 1772 County Services Parkway, Marietta. Items to be sold include automobiles, office furniture and miscellaneous equipment. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the auction starts at 9 a.m. Payment will be accepted in cash or check accompanied by a current bank letter of credit. Pre-registration/inspection will be held Friday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 770-528-8425 or visit purchasing.cobbcountyga.gov.
Annual report available online
CobbLine Staff The Cobb County 2007 Annual Report is now available online. This publication describes the many projects done and progress made by the county during the past year, including the ongoing Transportation Improvement Program funded by the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. Click on either the link above or the image on the right to view the Cobb County Annual Report. << back to top |