Week of July 6-12
Children can earn Braves tickets by reading this summer
 Cobb
children can earn free tickets by participating in the Atlanta Braves
Summer Reading Program "Home Run Readers." This new educational outreach
program encourages students to build a love for reading, as well as
advance their reading skills during the summer months.
Home Run Readers rewards students by providing one free
Braves ticket for each participant who reads at least one book about
sports or good sportsmanship. Discounted tickets for accompanying family
member and friends are available for $7 each. Reward tickets can be
redeemed at three select games.
The Atlanta Braves teamed up with the National Education
Association's "Read Across America," the Georgia Association of
Educators and Georgia Public Library Service. Home Run Readers is open
to all Georgia students in grades kindergarten through 12 and runs
through Aug. 11. Program rules, a list of suggested titles, registration information and redemption forms are available online at braves.com/reading.
Meeting tonight will provide details on crime and protecting children
Many south Cobb residents are signed up to receive Cobb
Police Department's PENS, or Police Email Notification System, monthly
updates. The first PENS community meeting of the year will be held 7
p.m., Tuesday, July 9, in the community room at the
South Cobb Government Center, 4700 Austell Road, Austell. The precinct
commander, as well as officers and detectives, will be on hand to hear
concerns and comments about crime in the community.
Crime statistics for south Cobb will be discussed and a
special presentation sponsored by the Crimes Against Children's unit
will educate attendees about the growing problems of the "sexploitation"
of youth. For more information about the meeting, call Lt. Carole King
at 770-499-4169.
Felton Lane closed for sewer installation
Felton Lane is closed between Mableton Parkway and Hillcrest Drive through July 15 for a sanitary sewer installation.
Public meeting will discuss preserving Civil War battlefield
The Mableton Improvement Coalition will host a public
meeting "Preserving the Chattahoochee River Line Battlefield" 7 p.m.,
Tuesday, July 16. The meeting will discuss the
importance of the Chattahoochee River Line Civil War Battlefield,
methods to preserve and protect the battlefield, potential tax
advantages to property owners and new opportunities for recreation and
heritage tourism. This project is sponsored by the Mableton Improvement
Coalition and the meeting will be held in the Barnett Gathering Room,
Middle School Building, Whitefield Academy, 1 Whitefield Drive,
Mableton. For more information, contact Robin Meyer at 770-948-5394 or info@mableton.org.
Enjoy smooth jazz during concert at Mable House
 The "Hot Fun" concert will blaze Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre's stage 6-10:30 p.m., Saturday, July 13.
The show will feature live performances by jazz and blues stars Ronnie
Laws, Howard Hewitt and Mike Phillips, with musical host Joey
Sommerville. The summer concert is presented by Wade Ford and 2nd
Century Invicitus Fund, Inc. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com.
For more information, visit www.mablehouse.org or call 770-819-7765.
Cupid Around Town in June-July
- Had fun with the family at Cobb County’s NAACP Juneteenth Under the Stars.
- Spoke on panel at the South Cobb Council of the Cobb Chamber in Powder Springs.
- Learned about South Cobb’s History at a Rotary Club luncheon.
- Heard Mableton residents’ feedback regarding the proposed CCT Flex Bus.
- Held reception for my appointees to Cobb County boards and Authorities.
- Opened office at the Austell Threadmill Complex.
- Visited the West Cobb Business Association for its luncheon with Nathan Deal.
- Enjoyed Osborne High School’s Drama Club Performance.
Interested in volunteering?
Commissioner Lisa Cupid is looking for volunteers to
assist within the office and on special projects around the district. If
you are interested in volunteering, please download and fill out the
volunteer packet by visiting cobbcounty.org/cupid.
Please let us know when you have submitted a completed packet so we can
arrange a time for you to come in and complete the process with the
Human Resources Department.
Contact DOT to report potholes and other issues
If you need to report a transportation issue such as
potholes or to request sidewalks, please contact Jane Stricklin in the
Cobb Department of Transportation at Jane.Stricklin@cobbcounty.org or 770-420-6664.
Community Events
The Bright Side
The Bright Side paper of south Cobb contains news about
events in our community along with a listing of upcoming activities.
For the listing, visit brightsidecobb.com.
Floyd Road Construction
Clay Road to Hicks Road – Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12
Expect periodic lane closures 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
with one lane remaining while the contractor continues installing
curb and gutter, storm drainage and grading. Utility companies will be
relocating services. EXPECT DELAYS.
Pedestrian Access
Temporary sidewalks are in place are in place to assist
pedestrians while old sidewalks are removed and new sidewalks are
constructed along the east side of Floyd Road. Additional traffic
barrels and directional signage are in place to assist pedestrians
needing access to existing CCT bus stops on the west side of Floyd. All
existing CCT bus stops will be maintained during
construction. Pedestrian paths may be temporarily relocated during
short-duration closures as construction continues. When needed,
contractors may escort pedestrians through the work zone.
Hopkins Road Bridge Replacement
Hopkins Road at Wildhorse Creek Bridge will be closed through July 29. A signed detour route will be provided during construction.
Hopkins Road over Wildhorse Creek – Saturday, July 6, through Friday, July 12
Contractor will form and pour concrete for the new bridge and relocate utilities.
Church Street (Mableton Elementary) Sidewalk Construction
Church Street at Mableton Elementary – Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12
Expect intermittent lane closures from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. with one lane remaining open while the contractor continues placing curb and sidewalk and water relocation.
Brookwood Drive Sidewalk Construction
Silver Comet Trail to Anderson Mill Road – Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12
The contractor will continue installing storm drainage, water main and utility relocation.
Al Bishop Drive Trail Construction
Callaway Road to County Services Parkway. - Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12
The contractor will continue installing storm drainage and placing concrete for curb and sidewalk.
Powder Springs Bridge Replacement over Silver Comet Trail
City of Powder Springs
Powder Springs Road will be closed from Richard D. Sailors Parkway to Austell Powder Springs Road through Aug. 6.
Road Resurfacing
Asphalt paving operations, which include lane closures
though one lane will remain open at all times, are **scheduled next
week Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 12 on the following roads: EXPECT DELAYS
Meadows Road from Hiram Lithia Springs Road to Oglesby Road
Finch Road from Hill Road to Powers Ferry Road
Morris Road from Paulding County Line to Hiram Lithia Springs
Six Flags Drive from Blair Bridge Road to Factory Shoals Road
Night work – Factory Shoals Road from Six Flags Drive to Mableton Parkway
Night work – Florence Road from Glendora Drive to Macland Road
Night work – Hick Road from Floyd Road to Austell Road
** The above scheduled work is subject to change due to weather or construction progress.
Upcoming public events and meetings
• Board of Commissioners zoning hearing, 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 16. BOC Room, second floor, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta.
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