Week of Sept. 28-Oct. 4
Congratulations to Fair Oaks Elementary for National Blue Ribbon  I would like to extend the warmest congratulations to the teachers, staff, students and parents of Fair Oaks Elementary School for recently being honored as a National Blue Ribbon School. Fair Oaks was recognized by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in the category of "Exemplary Improving" schools.
"We believe that every child has amazing potential," Principal Cindy Szwec said in a statement. "Our staff and community look for innovative ways to inspire our students to see the best in themselves and achieve beyond expectations." The "Exemplary Improving" category applies to schools that have at least 40 percent of their students from disadvantaged backgrounds and demonstrate the most progress in improving student achievement levels. During the past two school years, more than 90 percent of Fair Oaks students met standards on the reading and math sections of the CRCT. The elementary school is located at 407 Barber Road, Marietta.
Meeting Monday will discuss preservation plan for historic battlefield Residents are invited to learn about the Chattahoochee River Line Battlefield in southeast Cobb when the Mableton Improvement Coalition hosts a public meeting 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 30, at Mt. Harmony Baptist Church, 561 Veterans Memorial Highway, Mableton. Using federal grant funds, MIC has commissioned a preservation plan for the battlefield, which runs from Mableton through Smyrna north to Vinings. The presentation will include concept plans for the Henderson Road and Discovery Boulevard tracts, recommendations for improvements and connectivity to Shoupade and River Line Parks, identification of additional parcels for acquisition and ideas for how the park can be interpreted and publicized. For more information, visit http://www.mableton.org/CRLPresPlan.html.
Fall Adopt-A-Thon at animal shelter will be a great family event Cobb Animal Control staff will host its seventh Adopt-A-Thon 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5. This event is part of continuing efforts to help find homes for the homeless animals of Cobb through public awareness and working closely with the community. A variety of groups and organizations representing different aspects of responsible pet ownership and vendors will be at the shelter for the event. A K-9 officer will be on hand to demonstrate skills these dogs represent in the police force. Food vendors, raffle items and special adoption rates round out activities the public will enjoy during the fun and free family event. For more information about Cobb Animal Control, visit cobbanimalcontrol.org.
Help support the Center for Children and Young Adults  Join me and my family at the Earl Strand Theater on the Marietta Square Saturday, Oct. 5, to support the Center for Children and Young Adults. We will watch The Berenstain Bears Live in “Family Matters the Musical” at 4 p.m. All proceeds from the show will go to benefit the Center for Children and Young Adults, a shelter home in Cobb for youth who have been abandoned, abused or neglected in Georgia.
This show is for one day only and will be performed at three times: 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Ticket prices start at $10. For tickets or more information about the show please visit http://www.earlsmithstrand.org/ or call 770-293-0080. For more information about The Center for Children and Young Adults, please visit http://ccyakids.org/ or call 770-333-9447.
Community Garden Council will help members share information Community garden coordinators or those affiliated with community garden management are invited to join a new council. A community garden can be loosely defined as “any piece of land gardened by a group of people” so this is not limited to vegetable gardens and can be gardens in the planning stages or already in operation. The first quarterly meeting of the group will be held 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Cobb County Extension Service office, 678 South Cobb Drive, Suite 200, Marietta.
The council is a joint effort of the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County and the Cobb County Extension Service. The main purpose is sharing ideas and information.
For more information please click here to see a brief video about community gardens and the council. If you are interested in joining or have additional questions please contact Cobb Community Garden Council Chair, Debbie Abernathy, at debbie@esmithair.com.
Cupid Around Cobb • Enjoyed helping recognize Charles Switzer with several members of Cobb County Staff and elected officials in the renaming of the Central Library in his honor. Mr. Switzer has dedicated 30 years of time, energy, and service as an advocate, volunteer and friend of the Cobb Library System.
• Joined the City of Austell in their first youth conservation field day held at the Terrell Garden and Educational Center. Austell Elementary's fifth grade students were actively engaged in several demonstrations held by various government agencies including Cobb's Soil and Water Conservation District, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Geogria Forestry Commission, and Keep Cobb Beautiful. A special thanks also to Lowe's off East-West Connector for your participation in creating a large pot planting for each group of fifth graders.
• I held my sixth town hall meeting at Powder Spring's Ron Anderson Center. The meeting was attended by several Cobb County residents, City of Powder Springs elected officials including Mayor Pat Vaughn; City of Austell elected officials; and Cobb County staff. I appreciate the energy and interest of those who attended and the willingness of many of you to get involved in efforts to care for our community.
• Attended South Cobb Rotary's 75th anninversary event to my misfortune and entertainment with two antsy toddlers in tow! Congratulations South Cobb Rotary on your accomplishment and to Rotary members for keeping the spirit of service beyond self alive in our community.
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 The contractor is not planning to work this weekend, Sept. 28-29. Clay Road to Hicks Road – Monday, Sept. 30, through Friday, Oct. 4
Expect periodic lane closures 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. with one lane remaining open 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 The contractor will work Saturday, Sept. 28, grading with no lane closures. The contractor is not planning to work Sunday, Sept. 29. Silver Comet Trail to Anderson Mill Road – Monday, Sept. 30, through Friday, Oct. 4
The contractor will continue installing storm drainage, curb and gutter and utility relocations. Ewing Road Sidewalk Construction
The contractor is not planning to work this weekend, Sept. 28-29. Clay Road to Eloquent Lane – Monday, Sept. 30, through Friday, Oct. 4
The contractor will continue clearing and begin installing water main. Pisgah Road Sidewalk Construction
The contractor is not planning to work this weekend, Sept. 28-29. South Gordon Road to Wallace Park – Monday, Sept. 30, through Friday, Oct. 4
The contractor will begin clearing and relocating utilities. Road Resurfacing Asphalt paving operations, which include lane closures though one lane will remain open at all times, are **scheduled next week (Saturday, Sept. 28, and Monday, Sept. 30, through Friday, Oct. 4) on the following roads: EXPECT DELAYS
Pebblebrook Road from Veterans Memorial Highway to Buckner Road
Hilcrest Drive from South Gordon Road to Six Flags Parkway.
Night work – Old Bankhead Highway from Veterans Memorial Highway to Old Powder Springs Road
** The above scheduled work is subject to change due to weather or construction progress.
Upcoming public events and meetings
• Planning Commission zoning hearing, 9 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1. BOC Room, second floor, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta. • Board of Commissioners regular meeting, 9 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8. BOC Room, second floor, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta. | 
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