Week of Aug. 24-30 Teens and parents have opportunity to learn about online hazards  The Cobb Police Department will host another free Internet safety seminar for teens, teachers and parents 7-9 p.m., Monday, Aug. 26. The event will take place at the Cobb Safety Village, 1220 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta.
Some content may not be suitable for younger children. Topics will include cyber bullying, social media and the sexual exploitation of youths. There will also be a question and answer session.
People are encouraged to attend and become educated about these important issues. Registration is required. Contact safetyeducation@cobbcounty.org or 770-852-3270 for more information or to register.
Public comments on Cobb CDBG's supplemental funding allocations Cobb Community Development Block Grant Program staff is receiving comments on the final budget for Cobb's CDBG Supplemental Funding final allocations through 5 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2. Funding received through these programs is allocated to various activities that serve the needs of low and moderate income residents in Cobb. Please direct all comments or inquiries to: Eryca Fambro, Deputy Director Cobb CDBG Program Office, 121 Haynes St., Marietta 30060. She can also be reached at 770-528-1460 or efambro@cobbcountycdgb.org.
Chance to have documents shredded securely and help the needy  Residents have the opportunity to have their household documents securely shredded and donate gently-worn shoes to help people in need. Keep Cobb Beautiful will host Document Shredding Day and Shoe Collection 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Sept. 14.
The event will be held at: - Piedmont Church
570 Piedmont Road, Marietta - Powder Springs City Hall 4484 Marietta St., Powder Springs
- Wolfe Adult Recreation Center
884 Church St., Smyrna - Marietta Power
591 N. Marietta Parkway, Marietta This event is in partnership with Keep Marietta Beautiful, Keep Powder Springs Beautiful and Keep Smyrna Beautiful. Only paper products will be accepted. Plastics, CDs, floppy discs, electronics, cardboard and large binders with metal rings or clips will not be accepted. People are also asked to bind or tape shoes in pairs.
Upcoming community events
- Muddy Dawgs and Mud Puppies Mud Run
8 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7
Obsborne High School (ROTC Field) 2451 Favor Road SW, Marietta. - Ages 4-18 ($10: ages 4-9; $15: ages 10 and older)
- Two obstacle courses
- Showers will be set up. Bring extra clothes and shoes
- ECOSneakers will accept sneaker donations
- Proceeds will benefit Osborne ROTC and Project L.E.A.P. After School Programs
- For more information, call 404-388-0088
Get tickets now for Smooth Music Festival at Mableton Amphitheatre  The Sixth Annual Atlanta Smooth Music Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14, at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. The festival will feature international, national and local smooth jazz recording artists.
Jazz fans will enjoy performances by guitarist Nick Colionne, keyboardist Alex Bugnon, saxophonists Eric Darius and Jeff Sparks, flutist Kim Scott and bassist Julian Vaughn. Tickets are now available at ticketmaster.com, any Ticketmaster outlet or at the Mable House Barnes Box Office. For more information, please visit www.mablehouse.org.
Attend 2013 Neighborhood Summit
The Neighborhood Fund, an initiative of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, will host the fifth annual Neighborhood Summit 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21. The event will be held at Lodermilk Center for the Regional Community, 40 Courtland St., Atlanta. This year's theme is "Celebrating One Region: Sharing Ideas, Places and Spaces."
Activities will include workshops, curbside consulting and exhibitors that focus on the region's connectivity while celebrating the rich diversity. All are invited to attend, especially neighborhood and community leaders, activists, associations and community members. General admission: $25; students and seniors: $15; groups of five or more: $15. Visit neighborhoodsummit.org for more information.
New contact information to report potholes and other issues If you need to report a transportation issue such as potholes or maintenance issues in the right-of-way, please contact the Cobb Department of Transportation Work Order Desk at 770-528-3666.
To request sidewalks, please contact Jane Stricklin at the Cobb Department of Transportation at Jane.Stricklin@cobbcounty.org or 770-420-6664.
Floyd Road Construction Clay Road to Hicks Road – Monday, Aug. 26, through Friday, Aug. 30
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 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 bus stops on the west side of Floyd. All existing 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. Brookwood Drive Sidewalk Construction Silver Comet Trail to Anderson Mill Road – Monday, Aug. 26, through Friday, Aug. 30
The contractor will continue installing water main, storm drainage, curb and gutter and utility relocations. Al Bishop Drive Trail Construction
Callaway Road to County Services Parkway - Monday, Aug. 26, through Friday, Aug. 30
The contractor will continue final dressing and placing sod. Powder Springs Bridge Replacement over Silver Comet Trail
City of Powder Springs Powder Springs Road remains closed from Richard D. Sailors Parkway to Austell Powder Springs Road until Aug. 30. Road Resurfacing Asphalt paving operations, which include lane closures though one lane will remain open at all times, are **scheduled next week (Monday, Aug. 26 through Friday, Aug. 30) on the following roads: EXPECT DELAYS Flint Hill Road from Ewing Road to Powder Springs Road Sanders Road from Powder Springs Road to Chestnut Grove Road McDuffie Road from Anderson Mill Road to Austell Road Clay Road from Austell Powder Springs Road to Austell Road Pair Road from Powder Springs Road to Shadyside Road Shadyside Road from Pair Road to Hurt Road
Night work – Six Flags Drive from Blair Bridge Road to Factory Shoals Road Night work – Six Flags Road from Riverside Parkway/White Road to Douglas County Night work – Humphries Road from Hiram Lithia Springs Road to CH James Parkway. ** The above scheduled work is subject to change due to weather or construction progress.
Upcoming public events and meetings
• Board of Commissioners regular meeting. 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27. BOC Room, second floor, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta. • Planning Commission zoning hearing. 9 a.m., Tuesday, Sept 9. BOC Room, second floor, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta. • Board of Commissioners regular meeting. 9 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10. BOC Room, second floor, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta. | 
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