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A few words from the President...
I hope you had a fun Memorial Day weekend. School is out and summer is here! You'll find lots of fun things to do right here in Mableton and I hope you'll take advantage of them. Less traffic that way -- and you'll meet your neighbors too!
I'm always ready to talk about Mableton, so give me a call or send me an email if there is anything you want to talk about.
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 Farmers Market Starts Today!
June 1st is here and it's the first day of the eighth season for Mableton Farmers Market. The Market, a community project of MIC, will be open every Thursday, 8:30am to 12:30pm, through August 24th. Come to the Mable House Complex at 5239 Floyd Road, and shop for fresh, nutritious, locally grown fruits and vegetables, eggs, breads, homemade jams and jellies, organic bars, bites, nuts and more. Visitors will also experience quick and easy food preparation demonstrations sponsored by Cobb & Douglas Public Health.
Wholesome Wave Georgia, another of the Market's partner organizations, is again on board this season to double the value of SNAP (food stamp) EBT transactions.
Believing that every family in Georgia should have access to quality food,
Thursday, June 8th, will be the first WWG SNAP Assistance visit at the Market. If you or anyone you know has questions about Food Stamp eligibility or issues with an existing SNAP account, WWG will have an expert representative to
help with eligibility for SNAP benefits, complete online applications or investigate problems with existing SNAP accounts. All consultations are completely confidential.
Stop by the Mableton Farmers Market! Questions? Contact Market Manager Dave McDaniel.
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There is much work to be done and your membership is important to MIC and to our community. We
make our newsletter, website and community meetings open to everyone - members and non-members alike - because we want to involve anyone interested in improving Mableton. But membership and the support it represents, are critical to MIC's future.
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Check Out Our NEW DIGS on FACEBOOK!
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Our new page, set up as a communication
vehicle for the organization, allows us to create event reminders and do much more as an organization in the social media sphere.
The
community group page, the original platform for us, will still be utilized as a way for Mabletonians to connect with each other and share news about Mableton.
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Let's Get Social!
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What's Happening in Mableton?
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Take the Survey on Cobb Senior Services
Share your input on the needs of people aging in our community by completing a 15-minute survey for Cobb Senior Services staff. Your responses will be valuable in helping them create a ten year master plan.
All information gathered from this survey is strictly confidential. No names or any identifying information will be released or reported. The data will only be reported in group form. If you have any questions about the survey or taking it, contact the survey administrator,
Paul Vaughn. Please reference IRB Study#17-469.
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Saturday, June 17th @ 8pm
Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre
The
South Cobb Arts Alliance
(SCAA) continues the Candlelite Concert Series this summer with Peter Karp and the Roadshow Band. Peter is a multi-instrumentalist whose Roots Rock style, mixed with Blues and Folk humor, give a unique and unusual look at life.
Pack a picnic dinner, pick up your favorite "to go" food, or purchase dinner at the concert - it's a great evening of fun right here in Mableton. Free admission and parking!
Seats under cover and on the lawn are free; tables are available for purchase. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm.
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African American
Technologists
Building a Better World
Saturday, June 10th @3pm
South Cobb Regional Library
805 Clay Road, Mableton
From our local STEM workforce, four African American technologists will share how African American engineers and scientists have made, and still make, a better world for us all. A Q&A session will follow. Speakers are:
- Lawrence King, Mechanical Engineer, VP DEBLAR & Assoc.
- Justin Latimore, Software Developer, Cox Communication
- Timothy Wright, Electrical Engineer, KForce Gov't. Solutions
- Maurice Trentel, ESP Manager, City of Atlanta
No registration required. Ages 12 and up.
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Pool Memberships Available Now
Looking for a family-friendly, local, private pool? Fellowship Pool Inc. in Mableton has memberships available! The pool is located off Nickajack Road on five acres of property, which includes a 150,000-gallon pool, play area, and lots of fun! Fellowship Pool offers a family-friendly environment which is alcohol, tobacco, and
vape free. New members enjoy a discounted membership fee. Join today! Visit our website or email us. We look forward to seeing you poolside!
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Community Calendar
Friday, June 16th -
Summer Movies Series
, "The LEGO Batman Movie," Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 7pm.
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MIC provides information about events in this newsletter as a service to our community. MIC uses the best information we have available, but we do not endorse these events.
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GREAT NEWS from Lindley Sixth Grade Academy & Congratulations to Pebblebrook High School's
Class of 2017!
LSGA Named As Title I High-Progress Reward Schools by GA Department of Education
The Georgia Department of Education has named Lindley Sixth Grade Academy, along with five other schools in the Cobb County School District, as Title I High-Progress Reward Schools for 2016-2017.
As a High-Progress Reward school, LSGA is among the top 10 percent of the state's Title I schools making the most progress in improving the performance of the "all students" group more than three years on statewide assessments.
LSGA is in great company, as t
he following CCSD schools have also been named Title I High-Progress Schools for 2016-2017:
* Acworth Elementary
* Bryant Elementary
* Hendricks Elementary
* East Cobb Middle
* Tapp Middle
Congratulations to the Class of 2017 graduates from Mableton's Pebblebrook High School!
Co
ngratulations to
Cristopher Steven Chavez
(valedictorian) and
Rylie Tate Geohegan
(salutatorian) on their amazing academic a
ccomplishmen
ts
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MIC salutes these talented students as well as the entire graduating class of 2017!
Credit: AJC
We want to continue to shine a light on all of the great things that are happening in Mableton schools. Please forward information to info@mableton.org.
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New County Regulations for Donation Boxes
Donation boxes like the one shown here can be a problem if they are not located properly
 and taken care of. To address these issues, Cobb County has just begun a process for the owners of these boxes to register them. The registration will allow the County to contact the owner in the event of problems.
Additionally, donation boxes must:
- display the County registration sticker
- be on a paved surface to the side or rear of the building
- 5' wide x 7' tall x 7' deep or less
To report a non-compliant donation box, click here.
Questions? Call Cobb County Code Enforcement at 770-528-2180.
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Here is the latest information on zoning and variance applications in Mableton. MIC's Zoning Committee examines every application and then the MIC Board votes on MIC's official position.
We always want to hear from neighboring property owners and other interested community members with opinions about zoning applications.
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Loyd Development Services (OB-004)
APPROVED
The Board of Commissioners approved the application for R-15 (1/3 acre lots) with an Open Space overlay, which would keep 30% of the property as open space.
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Fanatics Sports Bar
HEARING Postponed Until June 6, 2017 @ 9am
The owner of this existing business is requesting Neighborhood/Commercial/Retail zoning in order to add on to the building for storage purposes. The current zoning category is General Commercial, which must be updated when changes are made. The MIC Board voted to recommend approval of this application so long as sufficient paved parking is provided.
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Reneika Rogan
APPROVED
The Board of Commissioners approved a Land Use Permit for a personal care home for 1 year, with a maximum of 6 residents.
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Josh Thompson/Barnes Land and Investments LLC
HEARING on July 6th @9am
Barnes Land and Investments and Josh Thompson are requesting RA-5 zoning (about 5 homes/acre) for 46 acres of land in order to build 157 homes. Most of the land is undeveloped and vacant. The current zoning is R-15 (3 homes/acre) and R-20 (2 homes/acre). The proposed subdivision would have homes of at least 2500 square feet and a pool, clubhouse and other amenities. This is the first new development in this part of Mableton (north of Veterans Memorial Highway, west of downtown Mableton) in many years. Check our MIC's Community Group on Facebook for a
lively discussion about this.
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Robert Thompson
HEARING on July 6th @ 9am
An application has been filed to change the zoning on this property from R-15 (1/3 acre lot) to R-20 (1/2 acre lot). The property is a little more than 3 acres.
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Palmetto Mableton-Floyd Rd LLC
HEARING on July 6th @ 9am
An application has been filed to change the zoning on this 1-acre parcel next to Floyd Middle School to allow a Bojangles. Presently, this property, which abuts the school, is zoned for low rise professional offices.
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Get Involved!!! Voice Your Opinion!!!
Zoning Hearings
All hearings are held at 9am on the dates above for each case. The room is on the second floor of the county office building located at 100 Cherokee St. in Marietta.
Parking in the attached deck is $5 for the entire day.
Key to the Case Numbers
Z = zoning application
OB = "other business" - a minor change to an existing zoning decision
V = variance application
Who to Contact
- For zoning cases, email the Board of Commissioners and the Planning Commission.
- For OB cases, email the Board of Commissioners.
- For Variances, email the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Emails are more effective than phone calls!
MIC has put together a one page document that will help you get involved!
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
Please patronize these local businesses!
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