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|  MABLETON IMPROVEMENT COALITION NEWSLETTER September 1, 2015 |
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From the President...
There is much that is going on in the Community and so I wanted to share them with you in no particular order so that you can make plans to attend / see them..
As you know, the South Cobb Arts Alliance (SCAA) has been putting on some great concerts this Summer and hopefully, you have been to one of them. If you have not, it is not too late. There will be several more Candlelight Concerts and Concerts coming up and so please put those on your calendar. Also, there will be more Food Truck Thursdays - with one of them this coming Thursday - a great chance to have a nice meal and fellowship with your neighbors.
MIC has been working with a couple of neighborhoods recently in an effort to help them to start a Neighborhood Watch Program in their particular section of Mableton. If you are interested in starting one in your area, please do not
hesitate to reach out to us as we are willing partners.
The Town Square for Mableton is taking shape, slowly but surely. Set to open in March 2016, this community space will be a great asset to Mableton and provide future opportunities for friends and neighbors to gather together. You may want to drive by there and take a look and see how it is coming along.
We are excited about all the good things happening in Mableton and urge you to be a part of at least one organization working to improve our community. Want to get more involved? MIC is always ready to put your talent and passion to work, or to put you in touch with an organization that is aligned with your interests.
Give me a call or send me an email - I'm always ready to talk about Mableton!
Sincerely,
MIC President
(404) 550-0475
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Cobb County Police Community Meeting
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Tuesday, September 15th at 7pm
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Our Cobb County Police precinct will hold its next PENS meeting on Tuesday,
 September 15th at 7pm at the South Cobb Government Center at 4400 Austell Road. "PENS" stands for Police Emergency Notification System and the meetings are intended to give residents a chance to discuss any and all concerns about crime in our community.
Bring your friends and neighbors - ask your questions and learn more about your police department. If you can't make the meeting (or even if you can) be sure to
sign up for the PENS alerts. Click the link in blue at the top of the page.
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Food Truck Thursdays at the Mable House Complex
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Next Event Thursday, September 10th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
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Enjoy the cooler fall weather with the South Cobb Arts Alliance (SCAA) as they continue Food Truck Thursdays at the Mable House Complex. The fun continues on September 10th and every other Thursday through October 8th. It's cool and shady under the big trees, and plenty of room for the kids to play and music for everyone to enjoy.
There will be something for every taste palate when these rolling restaurants come to Mableton! Invite your friends and neighbors and spend a summer evening under the big trees with good food and good times!
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| Atlanta Smooth Music Festival |
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Saturday, September 12th at 2pm
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Guitarist Nick Colionne makes an encore appearance at the
8th Annual Atlanta Smooth Music Festival at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, on Saturday, September 12th. Keyboardist Jeff Lorber, Guitarist Tim Bowman, Saxophonists Paula Atherton and Tony Exum, Jr. will also perform.
Jazz Grooves began producing the Festival to satisfy the needs of Atlanta's smooth jazz fans and continues to feature award-winning national and international recording artists who perform around the globe. The Atlanta Smooth Music Festival gives fans a unique entertainment experience, with a full day of smooth jazz music, in a relaxing intimate outdoor setting. Gates open at 1pm, with performances continuously from 2pm to 10pm. Bring a picnic dinner or visit the concession area at the Amphitheatre. Tickets are on sale at
Ticketmaster or the Amphitheatre box office, which is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 6pm.
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| Atlanta POPS Orchestra |
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September 20th at 7pm
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Chloe Agnew will make her first U.S. orchestra appearance. If you heard her in Celtic  Woman, you can now hear her 'live in concert' in her very own performance with the Atlanta Pops Orchestra! You will hear songs of Ireland, standards and Broadway and movie melodies. Special guest Irish Tenor Dermot Kiernan, Celtic Dancer Scott Porter and the Lisa Kelly Voice Academy Choir.
This event will occur Sunday September 20th from 7:00PM to 10:00PM at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. Click here for ticket information.
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| Next Free Candlelite Concert - Glenn Phillips |
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Saturday, September 19th at 7pm
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The next free concert presented by the
South Cobb Arts Alliance (SCAA) will be
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Glenn Phillips Band featuring Cindy Wilson of the B52's. Come to the Mable House Barnes Amphithreatre on Saturday, September 19th at 7pm for a great show at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. For the past 40 years, Glenn Phillips has made his living as a guitarist and composer, with 12 critically acclaimed albums out under his own name. He's also collaborated with artists as diverse as Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, Pete Buck of REM, and Cindy Wilson of the B-52's who will join him here in Mableton.
Bring a blanket and sit under the stars, or take a seat in the covered amphitheatre and enjoy great music in our own backyard! Tables close to the stage are available for a small fee. Bring a picnic dinner or visit the new catering company and enjoy a taste of New Orleans for this event only.
Click here for details about the concert.
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| A Library Card is Your Free Ticket to the World! |
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Visit any Library
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Now is an excellent time for Cobb County students and parents to make certain
 everybody has a Cobb County library card. With a library card, students will have free access to print and digital resources on virtually every subject they'll encounter throughout the 2015-16 school year. Library cards are free for Cobb County residents and valid for two years.
Visit any Cobb library location to get a library card - it takes only a few minutes. Parents and guardians should visit the library with their children, bring proof of residency and photo identification, and fill out a short form. While you're at the library, learn how libraries can be part of students' educational and entertainment plans during the busy school year.
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| 5th Annual Halloween Haunt After Hours |
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Tuesday, September 27th, from 4:30 to 8pm
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The 5th Annual Halloween Haunt After Hours event, sponsored by the South Cobb
 Business Association and 17 other business groups in Cobb and Douglas County will return to Six Flags Over Georgia. The Haunt provides great networking opportunities for business and nonprofit organizations, so mark your calendar now for Tuesday, October 27th from 4:30 to 8pm.
Organizers expect more than 2,000 attendees and there will be selected rides open for your enjoyment, as well as a variety of entertainment. Sponsorships are still available and tickets have already gone on sale. For all the news about the Haunt,
click here. This event is not suitable for children.
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| The 2015 Neighborhood Summit |
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Saturday, September 26th, from 4:30 to 8pm
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The 2015 Neighborhood Summit is going to be held on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Georgia International Convention Center.
This year's theme is "Embracing the Power of Education"
The first annual Neighborhood Summit was held in September 2009 -a day-long event designed for residents from 10 metro Atlanta counties to connect and discuss a common, inclusive agenda for strengthening the region. Initiated by The Civic League for Regional Atlanta, the Neighborhood Summit was co-developed by citizen groups and regional nonprofits to meet, exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration. Participants attend workshops, enjoy exhibits, and network with peer community leaders and elected officials.
The 23 county region includes
Barrow, Bartow, Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Morgan, Newton, Paulding, Pickens, Rockdale, Spalding and Walton.
This Summit is an opportunity to connect with other like-minded citizens and professionals from across County lines to share ideas, learn best practices, and create collaborative relationships that will serve to strengthen education throughout our region. For registration information, click here.
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Zoning News
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Decided in August...
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The Board of Commissioners approved an application from the owner of 5751 Powell  Drive (Z-54) for rezoning from residential and planned shopping center zoning categories to CRC (commercial/retail center) for an existing automotive paint and body shop. MIC appreciates the owner's improvements to the property so far, and looks forward to the additional improvements that are conditions of the zoning approval.
Coming up in September...
The application for a subdivision on Old Alabama Road (Z-86) was heard by the Planning Commission in August and then held for another hearing on September 8th because the revised plan was not submitted in time for staff analysis and neighborhood review. The current plan for 34 lots and a community gathering space is a tremendous improvement over the original plan, and MIC is supportive of the changes made.
On September 15th, the Board of Commissioners will consider an Other Business Agenda item filed by Nature's Supply Centre, located at 4419 Floyd Road. The hearing was postponed from the original August date. The business is requesting that it not be required to install the entire 50 foot landscape buffer adjacent to the neighborhood and the Silver Comet Trail. MIC is continuing to work with the applicant on the Landscape Plan for this property required under their rezoning last fall and expects that any issues can be resolved.
Art Frame, LLC, located at 516 Veterans Memorial Highway (near the intersection with Pebblebrook Road) (Z-59) would like to change the zoning of adjacent property from Neighborhood Retail Commercial to Light Industrial in order to expand. The applicant's attorney met with the Cobblestone Creek subdivision and MIC Zoning Committee. MIC's Board voted to remain neutral if changes are made to the plan and stipulations that would reduce the impact of the expansion and the existing operations on Cobblestone Creek.
The Church of the Pentecost USA is requesting rezoning for property located at 5606 Mableton Parkway, the old First Union Bank building. MIC has contacted the applicant to learn more about their plans.
Volunteer Ridge subdivision, currently under construction at 711 Veterans Memorial Highway, has filed a request to increase the impervious surfaces on these residential lots from 40% to 50%.
Commissioner Lisa Cupid holds community zoning meetings each month and everyone is invited to attend. The next meeting will be Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:00PM at the South Cobb Community Center, 620 Lions Club Drive in Mableton.
Questions? Want to get involved? Contact Robin Meyer, MIC Zoning Committee Chair.
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Thanks to our Sponsors
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Please patronize our sponsors and other local businesses.
If you'd like to become a MIC Sponsor, please contact Joel Cope.
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