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East Cobber Katie Hollenshead performing Everything Else - Next to Normal at the ShowStoppers Competition at Act3 Productions.

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Senior Information Fair coming to Cobb Civic Center

The 2013 Information Fair sponsored by Cobb Senior Services and Senior Citizen Council will feature more than 90 exhibitors with information on many topics such as Elder Law, Advance Directives, Assisted and Independent living, Social Security, Volunteering, Medicare, Pre Planning, Recreation, Home Remodeling and much more. Fair will be held May 22, 2013, from 10am-2pm at the Cobb County Civic Center, [...]

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Project Mail Call serves those serving US

The East Cobb Lions packed care boxes for the United States Military at the home of Ed and Mary Ettel on February 26,2013. Ed and Mary have been working with Project Mail Call out of their basement for more than seven years and have coordinated over 242 packing sessions. The Lions join many other service-minded [...]

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$6 admission to the World of Coke

Friday, May 24th marks the Sixth Anniversary of the World of Coca-Cola at Pemberton Place. You’re invited to celebrate and commemorate this milestone with a special anniversary celebration ticket offer! On Friday, May 24th only, the first 600 guests at the walk-up ticket windows will enjoy $6.00 General Admission tickets to the World of Coca-Cola [...]

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Cobb Schools, Public Library Collaborate For K-8 Summer Reading Programs

Cobb County elementary and middle school students will have more ways to explore their summer reading enrichment through a new collaboration with the Cobb County Public Library (CCPL). For the first time, the Cobb County School District and the library system have developed complementary summer reading programs that include shared suggested reading lists, common themes for [...]

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Are you still looking for summer camps? The new School of the Arts at Mt. Bethel has 2 great options!

Camp Broadway is an exciting theatre camp offered this summer at The Mt. Bethel School of the Arts. This camp will include music, dancing, acting, games, arts and crafts, and lots of fun! Camp Broadway is designed to teach children about the performing arts and to give them a chance to perform, as well. This year’s [...]

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Help Wanted: Elite Sports

Elite Sports East Cobb is hiring for a part time or full time position. Ideal candidate is a manager trainee who will learn to run the store. If this sounds like you, call Ronald Brooks at 404-915-4898 or email elitesportsec@gmail.com.

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The Shady Lady coming to Kudzu and Company this Saturday

Need a new lamp to brighten and enliven your space? The Shady Lady, Lee Cuthbert, will be at Kudzu and Company on Saturday, May 18, from 11:30am-12:30pm. Cuthbert will share inside tips on shades and lighting. Choosing shapes and fabric, rules for proper sizing, secrets of the trade , how to transform old lamps and more. [...]

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Cobb School Board Approves $856M Budget

After four budget recommendations and more than two hours of debate between Cobb School Board members, they approved a final $856.3 million budget that included five furlough days, and giving employees a half-step increase salary raise next year. They also approved cutting 182 teaching positions, which will be eliminated through retirements and resignations. The board [...]

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Fox Hills Neighborhood Garage Sale this weekend

Hunt for bargains at the Fox Hills Neighborhood Garage Sale on Saturday, May 18, from 8:30 am – 2 pm. Fox Hills is located off Shadowlawn Road, between Paper Mill Road and Lower Roswell Road.   LIKE THIS BLOG? Then you’ll love our newsletter! Click HERE to sign up for our weekly e-newsletter and be [...]

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Just for teens: Camp Kingfisher Travel Program

Travel Program is Camp Kingfisher’s adventure-based camp for rising 8th and 9th graders. Day trips are packed with fun, personal challenge, and team building. Travel Program campers will have fun exploring natural wonders in Georgia, discover their connection to nature, and build strong character. Camper favorites include spelunking through caverns in Northwestern Georgia, whitewater rafting [...]

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Atlanta Streets Alive: This Sunday!

Atlanta Streets Alive! Coming May 19, 2013 to Peachtree Street. This Sunday from 2pm to 6pm, three miles of Peachtree Street, stretching from Downtown to Midtown, will be transformed into a car-free community space to ride, walk, play, dance and rock and roll. Bring your friends, grandparents, and children and look for activities all along [...]