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 Commissioner JoAnn Birrell 100 Cherokee St Marietta, GA 30090 770-528-3317 | District 3 eUpdate |
Construction Update Week of July 20-26 Wade Green Road to Canton Road – Saturday, July 20 through Friday, July 26
New Chastain Road over Noonday Creek – Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26
Shallowford Road to Rocky Mountain Road - Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26
Jacksons Creek Bluff to Lower Roswell Road - Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26
• Piedmont Road from Bells Ferry Road to Canton Road
Debris removal continues Cobb DOT has been working since June 13 to remove debris from storms and a tornado that struck the county. As of July 12 we have received 1,708 requests for removal and have completed 590. We remain committed to getting all the debris collected and appreciate the community's support for our Cobb DOT Team. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work together to remove the debris throughout Cobb. Free 'Kritters and Kids' event to spotlight shelter Cobb County Animal Control will host their second “Kritters and Kids” Funfest 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 20. The indoor free event is part of the department’s continuing efforts to help find homes for the homeless animals of Cobb County. Last year, the event featured a variety of organizations speaking on safety, health, and responsible pet ownership. During this year’s expanded program, parents and children can meet ferret and reptile rescues, discover the importance of vet visits, learn if your dog could become a therapy animal and more. Attendees can also meet a trainer who will demonstrate agility exercises, find out why cats make great pets for some families and understand how some dogs become more than just a pet to diabetic patients. “We have so many wonderful animals here and they all deserve a home”, said Facility Operations Manager Billy Mayfield. “Through the events that the shelter has hosted, we are reaching out to the public in different ways. If someone has never been to our shelter, they should come check us out. We’re not your old-school ‘dog pound’ – our shelter is a bright, clean, friendly and hopeful place.” For more information about Cobb County Animal Control, please visit www.cobbanimalcontrol.org. You can also follow them on www.facebook.com/CobbAC and www.twitter.com/CobbAC.
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. Public hearing on Comp Plan amendments at next commission meeting The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the 2013 mid-year Cobb County Comprehensive Plan amendments at the next regularly scheduled meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 23. 'Cobb in Motion' highlights need for public input Cobb County residents can now discover the importance of participating in the creation of the 2040 Comprehesive Transportation Plan. Monthly zoning info available online Every month the Cobb County Zoning Division prepares information, which provides analysis and staff recommendations for all rezoning, special land use permit and land use permit requests. These items are presented to the Planning Commission (PC) and Board of Commissioners (BOC) for their review, recommendation and consideration. How to do Business with Cobb a success; register for next seminar If you are a business owner and want to learn about vendor opportunities with Cobb County, you only have three remaining opportunities this year. The next seminar is 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the East Cobb Government Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. Redevelopment success story We are excited to announce that the Wash Barn at 3032 Canton Road (at the corner of Canton Rd & Chance Road) in Marietta will have its grand opening celebration on Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, Aug. 25. Free car washes all weekend. Customers are asked to make a donation to one of Wash Barn’s charity partners. 100 percent of all donations will go to support the charity of your choice, please pick from Must Ministries, Mabry Park or McClesky YMCA. Make plans now to attend. Help businesses grow by keeping it in Cobb The goal of Keep it in Cobb is to create Canton Road Redevelopment Foundation, Inc For information about properties in District 3 that are eligible for redevelopment, visit www.cobbcounty.org/redevelopment Support Mabry Park To learn how to become a part of District 3’s newest passive park, visit www.MabryPark.org and to remain updated and sign up for their monthly newsletter. Newsletters To remain updated on not only District 3 but all Cobb County happenings, sign up to receive newsletters. Click on the News & Alerts button then enter your email address then select department newsletters based on your interests. Newsletters | |
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Please contact my office at 770-528-3317 or email me at joann.birrell@cobbcounty.org if you need assistance. | |
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