MIC Newsletter August 2023
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A community of involved residents coming together to improve the quality of life in Mableton. | |
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The Mableton Improvement Coalition (MIC) is pleased to announce the expansion of its membership to include all residents of the city of Mableton.
Previously, only residents of Mableton zip code (30126) were eligible to elect MIC’s Board of Directors or were eligible to run for MIC’s Board of Directors.
Effective immediately, all residents in the city of Mableton (regardless of zip code or mailing address) may vote in MIC’s board elections and be eligible for election to our Board of Directors. For example, residents of unincorporated Smryna, Austell, and Powder Springs who are within the boundaries of the city of Mableton (regardless of zip code or mailing address), may become MIC members with full voting privileges. Similarly, existing MIC members who reside in these areas have been updated to full membership with voting privileges.
Residents living outside of the city of Mableton will continue to be classified as ‘Associate’ members. Associate members do not have voting privileges and do not qualify for board membership.
All MIC members will continue to receive the MIC newsletter and other services about what is going on in the city.
To join MIC, renew your membership or for information on membership benefits, visit www.mableton.org/membership.
Sincerely,
The MIC Board of Directors
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Public Workshop for South Cobb Transit Center | |
Pictured from left, Ray Thomas, MIC President; Drew Raessler, Cobb County Department of Transportation Director; Nate Smith, MIC Chairman; Michael McNeely, MIC Board/Public Relations Chair | |
MIC Board members attended CobbLinc’s public workshop for the South Cobb Transit Center Site Selection Project at Connection Pointe Church (888 East-West Connector Austell, GA 30106) on Tuesday, July 18th. The goal of the project is to accommodate future transit growth and expansion in the area.
Cobb County’s Transit Center process involved 3 distinct phases. Detail can be found here: https://www.cobbcounty.org/transportation/planning/transit-service.
| Members of the community discussing proposed options for the transit plan. |
The Atlanta Braves Foundation and Chick-fil-A teamed up with local community resource non-profit organizations to deliver a home run for the South Cobb community. The lineup of supporting organizations included The Pebblebrook HS Girls Volleyball Team, Mableton Improvement Coalition, MUST Ministries, Sweetwater Mission, Family Life Restoration, H.O.P.E. Family Resource Center, and the First Christian Church of Mableton. | Gordon Road Village Shopping Center in Mableton was the 6th stop of seven planned events where the Braves Foundation hosted a community food distribution drive thru event as part of their Home Plate Project, and ongoing efforts to combat hunger in the communities in and around Cobb County, following the Covid-19 pandemic. The Home Plate Project provided fresh produce, frozen meats, Chick-fil-A sandwiches, hygiene kits, backpacks and other community resources to the South Cobb area and surrounding communities. | Volunteer support from the Pebblebrook HS Girls Volleyball team was critical in the successful distribution of food boxes to over 400 families. The energy and excitement generated by the Volleyball Team was exhilarating and matched their energetic spirit of community service. | Thank you to the TEAM Leadership and Volunteers that helped make the Braves Foundation Home Plate Project a huge success! |
Grand Opening of The Village at Mableton | |
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The Village at Mableton (Old Kmart) shopping center recently received a massive facelift with the opening of several new department stores, including Ross, Five Below, and dd's Discount. Additionally, Burlington will be following soon. The shopping center is located at: 5590 Mableton Parkway, Mableton.
According to Matthew Ryan, Executive Director, Brixmor Properties, owner of the shopping center, "over 300 people were in the store before 9:30am," during Ross's grand opening on July 15, 2023. Ryan called it a "huge success."
It is exciting to see new investment coming to the city of Mableton during a turbulent economic period for commercial real estate. Thank you Brixmor and all the stores in the renovated shopping center for staying in the community.
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Yeah Man Jamaican Restaurant (302 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 156, Mableton, GA 30126) held a Grand Re-Opening, Saturday, July 8th. Several Mableton Improvement Coalition Board Members, Mableton City Council Officials, and Cobb County Elected Officials were there for the celebration.
MIC considers local businesses to be key partners in our work to help improve Mableton. Restaurant owner Denise Dixon commented “I cannot say a big enough thank you for the incredible job you did in making that day possible. Your organization is the pillar of small businesses in Mableton, and I am proud to be a part of it.” MIC is proud to have Yeah Man Jamaican Restaurant as a sponsor. We urge you to support local businesses who support the community.
Special thanks to Joe Peluso for photographs and video production.
Check out MIC’s sponsor link for more information at www.mableton.org/sponsorship
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Pictured from left, Carolyn Turner, MIC Board; Ray Thomas, MIC President; Monique Sheffield, Cobb County Commissioner - District 4; Nate Smith, MIC Chairman; Denise Dixon, Yeah Man Owner, Patricia Auch, Mableton City Council - District 4; Joel Cope, MIC Board; Keisha Jeffcoat, Mableton City Council - District 3. | |
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The Mableton Improvement Coalition (MIC) is an all-volunteer, non-partisan, non-profit community organization working to promote activities, enhance communication, and facilitate initiatives that will benefit the welfare of the community and its spirit.
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THE SAE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ALLIANCE THEATRE | |
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The SAE School, located at 6688 Mableton Parkway in Mableton has engaged the Alliance Theatre as an education partner for 2023-24 school year through the implementation of a variety of programs serving early learners through fifth grade. Programs include after school drama, Kathy & Ken Bernhardt Theatre for the Very Young tour performances of OODLES OF DOODLES and THE CURIOUS CARDINAL, school day field trips for elementary-aged students to the Alliance Theatre, and professional development for educators through the annual Woodruff Arts Center Educator Conference.
Desmond Bobbett, Head of Schools at The SAE School stated “as our world continues to evolve, we understand how important it is to form an educational partnership with a school that provides opportunities for children to learn, grow, and flourish in this global society”.
The SAE School is a science, art, and entrepreneurship-focused school that teaches students preschool to 8th grade through a project-based learning methodology. Their unique approach is evident starting with the fact they are the first 100% solar-powered school in Georgia. They are daily working to discover, nurture, and protect each child’s individual life and academic journey. This is what separates The SAE School from other schools. Their commitment to this purpose is unshakable, and their staff is intentional about carrying it out.
The Alliance Theatre was founded in 1968, and is the leading producing theater in the Southeast, reaching more than 165,000 patrons annually. The Alliance is a recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award® for sustained excellence in programming, education, and community engagement and is led by Artistic Directors Tinashe Kajese-Bolden and Christopher Moses.
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Cobb Schools Foundation joined Floyd Middle School Principal Dr. Ashley Hosey at Pop Up community events at The Legacy at West Cobb and Ivy Commons apartments. Dr. Hosey’s goal was to provide information to parents and students for the upcoming school year. Attending community partners provided information on services and support available to new and returning students.
Dr. Hosey stated, “I am excited because I think it will be fun and help to engage parents and students positively before the school year starts".
To learn more about Cobb Schools Foundation programs for Family Stabilization,
Learning Intervention and Scholarships, please contact us at [email protected]
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Hearings Coming Up in August
August 1 - Planning Commission
August 15 - Board of Commissioners
August 9 - Board of Zoning Appeals
Applications Completed in July
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If you live in an area near one of these zoning applications, the MIC Zoning Committee wants to hear from you! We welcome new neighbors to Mableton, but we also want to do all we can to protect existing neighborhoods. Email us at [email protected]!
Hearing and Meeting Information - The Planning Commission hearings are the first Tuesday of each month and the Board of Commissioners Zoning Hearings are the third Tuesday of each month, except January. Both are at 9 am at 100 Cherokee Street just off Marietta Square. The Board of Zoning Appeals hearings begin at 1:30pm in the same location.
Comment Online - Use this easy form to let the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners know your thoughts on pending applications.
Each month, District Commissioner Monique Sheffield and Planning Commissioner Michael Hughes hold a virtual "In The Zone" meeting to review pending zoning applications. Meetings are usually the 4th Wednesday of each month, but the holidays will affect that schedule. Sign up for Commissioner Sheffield's newsletter to receive the link and instructions.
There is more information related to zoning cases on MIC's website. Please email the MIC Zoning Committee with any questions.
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Cobb County Police National Night Out 2023 | |
Commissioner Sheffield's 3rd Annual Career Fair & Tenant Forum | |
Calling Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs! | |
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The Urban League of Greater Atlanta and Cobb County Economic Development have partnered together to provide assistance to small businesses in Cobb County.
This initiative will provide:
FREE one on one coaching
FREE online and in-person training
FREE business networking events.
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Make a difference where you live! Join MIC and other community groups on Saturday mornings for an hour or so and help pick up litter. It's not glamorous work, but our community will look so much better! All events begin at 9am. | |
Visit the MIC website calendar for meeting places and additional dates. Learn more about the Adopt A Mile program here. | |
Thank You to our sponsors who are committed to helping people, strengthening families, and building a more vital and vibrant Mableton. With the help of our sponsors, MIC continues to fulfill our mission to promote activities, enhance communication, and facilitate initiatives that will benefit the welfare of the Mableton community and its spirit. | | |
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Welcome New Sponsor, Premier Martial Arts, 1355 East-West Connector, Suite A-13, Austell, 30106.
Join us for the Grand Opening on Saturday, August 12, 2023, 10am. See you there!
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GENERAL SPONSORS
Barnes Law Group, Cobb Travel & Tourism, DaLee and Company, Dogs We Trust, First Christian Church of Mableton, Georgia Power, Harris Advisors Group, H.O.P.E Family Resource Center, JJA Project Management, John Thornton Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC, Keller Williams Cityside – Taiwo Oniru-Akintokun, MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, M3 Innovations dba Aquatree, Moore Diagnostic Laboratory, Printridge, Putnam Body Shop, Quick Tax Professionals, Readyset Atlanta, Refuge Law, PLLC, Riverside EpiCenter, SOS Holdings, Sweetwater Mission, The Green Room Restaurant , The Real Estate Maven, The SAE School, TS Tax & Accounting Services, Vitality Village, Inc., Westside Bank, White Columns Funeral Home, Wilson Agency/Farmers Insurance, Yeah Man Jamaican Restaurant, and Zaxby's.
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The Mableton Improvement Coalition (MIC) is an all-volunteer, non-partisan, non-profit community organization working to promote activities, enhance communication, and facilitate initiatives that will benefit the welfare of the community and its spirit.
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We CAN affect our future when we work together.
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