Joel Cope

MIC President

(404) 550-0475 

[email protected]   

District Commissioner Lisa Cupid will hold two Town Hall meetings this month, and the first one is close to Mableton.  Located at South Cobb High School at 1920 Clay Road, Austell, the meeting will give residents a chance to learn more about government in their community and the opportunity to provide feedback to the county.

Want to share your thoughts on traffic, public safety, economic development, senior services, parks or other County government functions?  This is a great way to learn more and get your questions answered.  

The 2016 SPLOST referendum will be on the November ballot. If approved, shoppers will not notice a difference in sales tax at the cash register because the 2016 SPLOST referendum will begin just as the current SPLOST ends. The SPLOST is a 1% sales tax that funds capital improvements, such as roads, sidewalks, trails, parks and libraries. For a complete list of projects proposed for the 2016 SPLOST, click here.

Of direct benefit to Mableton are these projects included in the 2016 SPLOST: 

• New Fire Station to replace one on Mableton Parkway near Veterans Memorial Highway intersection
• Improvements to Mable House Complex
• Development of Chattahoochee River Line parks
• Improvements to South Cobb Regional Library in Mableton
• Replacement bridges for Brookwood Drive at Clay Branch and James Road over Pine Creek
• Roundabout at Hicks and Concord Roads in lieu of turn lanes
• Pedestrian and Bicycle improvements, including sidewalks and transit stops
• Silver Comet bridge repairs
• Improvements to Oakdale, Dickerson and Riverview Roads

Preparations are underway for the annual Storytelling Festival, set for October 18th from 11am to 4pm at the historic Mable House. Not only are there amazing storytellers, but also hayrides, pony rides, fun and games, and BBQ from the South Cobb Lions Club, too. Click here to watch a video of one of the past Storytelling Festivals and plan now for a great time this fall.

New for 2014 is the chance for kids to take part in Mike Snowden's Cigar Box Guitar Workshop.  There is a $25 fee for the kit, and registration is required.  Click here to learn more.

This great family event is presented by the Friends of the Mable House (part of the South Cobb Arts Alliance) and is supported by individual volunteers, Cobb P.A.R.K.S. and Cobb Travel and Tourism.

Six Flags Over Georgia is once again the location of the October Haunt After Hours event sponsored by our own South Cobb Business Association and 14 other business associations. 

Business owners from all over Cobb, Douglas and Paulding Counties will converge on South Cobb for this fun event.  Enjoy a sampling of Six Flags' rides, live entertainment, a costume contest, refreshments, games and networking.  It's a great opportunity to meet your peers, but not suitable for children.

Advance tickets are just $15; $30 at the door. While you are there, visit the MIC booth and learn more about our work.  For additional information about the event, click here.