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Kell High School Jazz Band 1 - Take 5. 2013 district XII Jazz Performance Evaluation. Held at Walton High School.

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Two Walton High Students Represent Georgia as 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholars

Both students selected to represent Georgia in the 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholars program are from Walton High School in Cobb County! Congratulations to George Q. Fei and Hali L. Mo, who were among the 141 high school seniors nationwide recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for their success in and outside the classroom. One male scholar and one female scholar were [...]

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Set in stone: Pope students craft tile mural

Students in Pope High School’s Transition Academy were excited to unveil an art mosaic that encourages their classmates and others in the east Cobb school to find their strengths. “We focus on everybody’s strengths and building their strengths,” said teacher Cheryl Horacek. “‘Strength: Find Yours’ is what we came up with to describe our transition [...]

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Dog City Bakery opening in Sandy Springs

Dog City Bakery and Boutique is thrilled to announce the opening of their second store in Sandy Springs on Saturday, June 1, 2013. Dog City has been part of the East Cobb community for the past five years and is now looking forward to joining the Sandy Springs community as well. Dog City is best [...]

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Local Resident Recognized for Korean War Service

Lee Warren of Marietta recently received a War Service Medal from the Piedmont Chapter SAR for his service in the Korean War. Presenting the medal was Chapter President Walt Woliver. The chapter serves the communities of the northern suburbs of Atlanta, including Cobb, Forsyth, Cherokee and North Fulton Counties. Activities include a variety of programs [...]

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Fast facts: Are you a target for burglars?

A burglary happens every 14.4 seconds in the U.S. In the south your chances of being burglarized are 50 percent higher than the rest of the U.S. What safety precautions do you take to avoid becoming a victim?  (Source: MyProtectionLink)   LIKE THIS BLOG? Then you’ll love our newsletter! Click HERE to sign up for [...]

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Ready, set, SWIM! County outdoor pools to open this weekend!

    Outdoor pools are currently being cleaned and improved to open Saturday, May 25. Cobb has two outdoor pools, Powder Springs pool and Sewell Park pool. Powder Springs pool is located at 3899 Brownsville Road in Powder Springs and Sewell pool is located at 2055 Lower Roswell Road in Marietta/East Cobb. Pool hours are 1-5 [...]

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Summer J.A.M. presented by the Coalition of Cobb County Business Associations and the Cobb Chamber

The Coalition of Cobb County Business Associations and the Cobb Chamber are pleased to partner for the annual Summer J.A.M. (Joint Association Meeting). This event promotes exposure and awareness of local business associations throughout the county. The 2013 Summer J.A.M. will take place on Wednesday, July 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Cobb Civic [...]

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*Facebook Friday Freebie! Enter to Win a FREE $50 Gift Certificate to C’est Moi!

Do you have a passion for all things Paris? Well, hold on to your beret for this week’s freebie- a FREE $50 gift certificate to C’est Moi! The Freebie: One chic reader will win a $50 gift certificate to spend at C’est Moi. That’s a $50 value for FREE! Since 1989, C’est Moi has brought [...]

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EAST COBBER FunMom Frugal Family Field Trip of the Day: Sparkles Family Fun Center!

Sparkles Family Fun Center – Kids Skate Free! Beat the heat but stay active at Sparkles this summer using their Kids Skate Free program. To get the free skating passes, simply visit the website, follow the directions and start skating! This skating center only allows children 10 years old and younger to participate. Go to [...]

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Memorial Day Activities Around East Cobb

Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Georgia The following list of Memorial Day activities in and around Cobb County  provide opportunities to remember, respect and celebrate those who have served our country.   Memorial Day Veterans’ Uniform & Memorabilia Display Thursday May 23, 2013 through Monday May 27  9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Battlefield’s Visitor Center, 900 [...]

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EAST COBBER’s Frugal FunMom returns for Summer 2013!

Frugal FunMom is back again this summer with more activities to keep the whole family off the couch when the weather gets hot! This week, we have a variety of events to attend for all ages (most of which are totally, get this, FREE). Be sure to check the websites for each event, too. Many [...]