A community of involved residents coming together to improve the quality of life in Mableton.
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Major Retailers Coming to The Village at Mableton Shopping Center (Old K-Mart) | |
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Mableton residents will soon be able to shop four new popular brand name retailers at The Village at Mableton, located at the corner of Veterans Memorial Highway and Mableton Parkway.
Five Below, Burlington Stores, dd’s Discounts and Ross Dress for Less are opening over the coming months in the former Kmart location. Plus, Hibbett Sports and Perfect Polish Nail Lounge will be opening new locations.
In addition to the new store openings, the entire center is being updated with a new façade, landscaping and enhanced signage.
Consumers can charge their electric vehicles at the two EVgo chargers located near the center entrance by Sherwin Williams on Veterans Memorial Highway.
The shopping center owner, Brixmor Property Group, has invested $19.6 million to upgrade the center to better serve Mableton and the surrounding communities.
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Saturday, June 17
9 - 11:30 am
Volunteer guides will lead you to points along the RiverLands Showcase site, where the Trust for Public Land and Cobb County will build a 2.7-mile section of greenway trail, trailheads, overlooks, and other amenities.
Where:
Riverview Park Trailhead
6275 Riverview Road Southeast Smyrna, GA 30126
Limited to 20 attendees. Rain or Shine.
Wear comfortable shoes & sun protection
& bring water!
For More Details:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/riverlands-ramble-tickets-321790111887
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Commissioner Sheffield is seeking volunteers for District-wide cleanup on June 3
Roll up your sleeves to clean the streets. Commissioner Monique Sheffield will host her District 4 Annual Litter Cleanup from 8 a.m. - noon Saturday, June 3. Volunteers will gather at the Walmart parking lot, 1133 East-West Connector in Austell. We will provide coffee and cleanup supplies, and have door prizes before volunteers disperse.
The Cobb Department of Transportation, Keep Cobb Beautiful, District 4 Adopt-A-Mile sponsors as well as the Mableton mayor and city council will be taking part in the community effort. Contact deedra.watts@cobbcounty.org for additional information.
Click here to volunteer
Click here to view the event page
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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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One Mableton, Stronger Together
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MIC Congratulates the 2023 class of Valedictorians and Salutatorians. They will be headed off to colleges and universities to pursue 21st century careers. | |
These high-achieving students are members of a group that plan to study many fields, including bio, civil, industrial, mechanical, and nuclear engineering. Their diverse interests also extended to biology, business, economics, finance, mathematics, neuroscience, and physics. | |
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VALEDICTORIAN
Maria de la Luz Barrios - Georgia Institute of Technology, Computer Science
SALUTATORIAN
Yarazet Ramos Gonzalez - Oglethorpe University, Business Management
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VALEDICTORIAN
Crystal Oleka - Emory University, Biology and Global Health
SALUTATORIAN
Chinakazi Anyachonkeya - Duke University, Neuroscience
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VALEDICTORIAN
Jessica De los Santos Avila - Kennesaw State University, Computer Science
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Casandra Miranda Mendoza - Kennesaw State University, Civil Engineering
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Announcing!! 2023 Cobb Schools Foundation Scholarship recipients from Mableton area High Schools. The scholarship recipients were selected through a rigorous evaluation process, considering various factors such as academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, and personal growth despite challenging circumstances. | |
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Pebblebrook High School
Attending: Wright State University
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Osborne High School
Attending: Kennesaw State University
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South Cobb High School
Attending: Georgia State University
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South Cobb High School
Attending: Georgia Institute of Technology
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City View Student Leader Awards | | |
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At the conclusion of the 2023 school year, MIC’s Education committee presented the 2nd Annual Student Leader Awards to City View Elementary School 5th graders. The leadership awards are based on four distinct characteristics of a Future Leader. The nominated students have successfully demonstrated the qualities of Honesty, Compassion, Curiosity and Courage in their interaction with their teachers and fellow classmates.
Each of 5th grade teachers nominated and recognized one of their students that displayed some or all the outstanding characteristics of Leadership. Listed below are the 2023 award winners.
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Parents were in attendance to see some of the proud recipients of the 2023 Student Leader Awards. | |
In addition to receiving their certificates of Achievement, the Student Leaders received a nice incentive goodie bag that included: gift cards to Chic-Fil-A and Walmart, pens, pencils, bottled water, small MIC back pack, hand sanitizer, snacks, and of course a good book to read over the summer. Onward to Middle School! | |
Mableton Improvement Coalition and The Mableton Community welcomes Mrs. Tiffany Jackson as the new Principal of Sanders Elementary school | |
“The school community can expect to see a very visible leader who works to build relationships with all and is committed to excellence academically and emotionally. The community can also expect me to be available, willing to listen, communicable, and a leader that takes action when needed.” New Principal Profile: Tiffany Jackson, Sanders ES (cobbk12.org) | |
Congratulations! Serenitys Monarch
Pebblebrook CTAE Shark Tank Champion for 2023!
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The eagerly anticipated Shark Tank competition took place in the media center of Pebblebrook High School on Wed. May 17th. Among the varied “business ventures” were products for home and leisure, as well as sweets and treats for the soul and the stomach. The event showcased the exceptional talent and entrepreneurial spirit bubbling in the young minds of CTAE (Career Technical Agricultural Education) students. | |
The Shark Tank Event was an intimate affair, designed to foster a sense of warmth and connection among the esteemed, parents, judges, and the participants from the Young Entrepreneurs Association. The eight (8) finalists for the Shark tank were selected and pre-qualified from the hugely successful Popup Market held on May 10th in the amphitheater. | |
MIC Education Committee celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week 2023. | Teacher Appreciation week is observed the first full week in May to show appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our educators and support staff. | Teacher Appreciation Week - Sanders Elementary | |
With the help from some amazing sponsors, we had the pleasure of providing meals and snacks to the schools in South Cobb. We also had the privilege of awarding $50 gift cards to 13 deserving teachers in our special giveaway. | |
By visiting a different cohort of schools each day, MIC Education committee and sponsors created a positive community environment and boost morale within our education community. | |
Staff at South Cobb High School taking a break with Paradise Smoothie pops | |
Thank you to our sponsors: Unique Environmental Landscaping, Paradise Smoothies, The Green Room Restaurant, Gus Gordy at State Farm, Yeah Man Restaurant, and The Next Step Consulting Firm, for your generous donation to our schools during Teacher Appreciation Week. | |
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Hearings Coming Up in June and July
June 6 - Planning Commission
June 20 - Board of Commissioners - applications above and
July 5 - Planning Commission and July 18 - Board of Commissioners
Applications Completed in May
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SLUP-3 - Alexandria Holdings Group Inc. - for used car sales at 621, 633 & 651 Veterans Memorial Highway - Denied
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OB-17 - Create Homes - for a site plan and height modification of a townhome development at 844 & 854 Fontaine Road - Approved with conditions
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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 zoning@mableton.org!
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. Virtual participation may be available.
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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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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GENERAL SPONSORS
Barnes Law Group, Café Social House, 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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