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Report underage drinking parties

April 22, 2012 Leave a Comment

Teen drinking

Here are a few facts to consider next time you see an underage person drinking.

-In traffic crashes, the leading single cause of death for 15-24 year olds, alcohol is a contributing factor. In fact, alcohol is also a contributing factor in many of the other leading causes of death for young people; accidental injuries, homicide, and suicide; it is a contributing factor in incidents of violence, crime, risky sexual behavior, and other health and safety concerns as well.

-Recently, according to a University of Miami study, underage drinking has been linked to a boost in criminal activity in adulthood.

-Parents cannot give alcohol or knowingly allow the use of alcohol by minors other than their own child in their home or allow such other minors possessing and/or using alcohol to remain in their home or on their property. Both criminal and civil action, including fines and confinement, are possible under the law.

Report underage drinking parties anonymously in advance by calling:

Cobb County Sheriff”s Dept:  (770)499-4719

Local Cobb County Police (Precinct 4 for Simpson, Sprayberry & Lassiter areas):
(770)499-4400

 

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YMCA Water Wise Initiative offers free swim assessments at McCleskey-East Cobb YMCA

April 21, 2012 Leave a Comment

Swimming

Starting this Sunday April 22, the McCleskey-East Cobb YMCA will offer free swim checks as part of the YMCA Water Wise Initiative.  From 11am – 12pm, you can bring your child to the YMCA in Marietta and certified swim instructors will assess your child’s swim ability.  Are you sure your child will be safe in the water this summer?  The McCleskey-East Cobb YMCA wants to educate parents, children and caregivers about the learn-to-swim resources available in our community.  By raising awareness and providing the opportunity for more kids to learn to swim, we are saving lives.

To inquire about the YMCA’s Water Wise program, please contact Sarah Ernst at 770-977-5991 or sarahe@ymcaatlanta.org.

 

Who:  Children ages 3-18

What:  Free Swim Assessments

When:  Sunday, April 22nd, Sunday, May 20th, Sunday, June 24th, Sunday, July 15th and Sunday August 12th

Time:  11am-12pm

Where:  McCleskey-East Cobb YMCA (1055 E. Piedmont Rd. Marietta, GA  30062)

What to Bring:  Towel, Swimsuit, Goggles

 

No Registration Required.  Free for all!

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Home Invasion in Fox Hills Subdivision with Police Chase Video

April 19, 2012 Leave a Comment
Channel 2 Video East Cobb Police Chase

Click HERE to watch the WSB-TV video of the chase

A police officer was injured during a lunchtime chase in Cobb County on Wednesday.

It stemmed a home invasion at a house on Lamplighter Lane. Police said three people barged inside and shot two people, but one of the wounded victims chased the robbers as they sped off.

Officers were called to the scene on reports of several shots being fired. Police said they surrounded a car involved, and three people ran out.

Several roads were briefly closed while police pursued suspects. The chase ended on Lower Roswell Road. Channel 2 Action News was at the scene as one person was taken into custody. Two others were also being held.

A Cobb County officer was injured near a Wells Fargo Bank. He was chasing the suspects when he suffered a serious leg injury, police said.

Cobb County and Marietta police are investigating the incident.

(Click on picture above to launch video)

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Foam party warning to parents

April 19, 2012 Leave a Comment

The Marietta Police Department has posted a warning to parents regarding local clubs hosting teen parties, sometimes referred to as “foam parties”. Click here for information from the Marietta Police Department https://local.nixle.com/alert/4812139/?sub_id=511411

 


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Additions to Sex Offender Registry 30062

April 16, 2012 Leave a Comment

Map of Sexual Offenders in Marietta

The following individual was recently added to the GBI’s Sex Offender Registry or their information in the registry was recently updated. All of the information contained below was obtained from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Sex Offender Registry, a searchable database updated on a regular basis.

NAME: ANTHONY EASTERLING  (No picture available at this time)

RACE: W         SEX: M             YEAR OF BIRTH: 1986

HEIGHT: 5’07″    WEIGHT: 120 POUNDS

HAIR COLOR: BRO         EYE COLOR: BLU

SCARS/MARKS/TATTOOS: TAT B ARM         INCARCERATED: NO

ADDRESS: 801 N COBB PKWY  COUNTY: Cobb       CITY: MARIETTA

RESIDENCE VERIFICATION DATE: 00//0000

STATE: GA    ZIP: 30062

CRIME: SEXUAL BATTERY        CONVICTION STATE: MS        CONVICTION DATE: 01/17/2005

ABSCONDER: NO      REGISTRATION DATE: 04/02/2012   PREDATOR: NO

Would you like be notified of Georgia Sex Offender Registry Alerts in your area? Sign up here to receive email alerts by zip code www.georgia-sex-offenders.com/CommunityAlerts.html

(Source: GeorgiaSexOffenders.com)

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Internet Safety & Cyber Bullying Presentation

April 13, 2012 Leave a Comment

Internet Safety & Cyber Bullying Parenting in the Digital Age has its challenges. Dr. Patricia Agatston identifies the risks and rewards that youth face online (based on research rather than the media) and will empower parents with the tools they need to “parent in the digital world.” Tuesday, April 17. 7pm. High Meadows Schools Community Center in Roswell, 1055 Willeo Road. Free.

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PENS ALERT / Suspicious Person

April 13, 2012 Leave a Comment

Cobb County Police Department

On April 12th, 2012 at approximately 8:25 AM, a young teenage female was walking to the bus stop on Weatherstone Parkway near Old Farm Road (Vicinity of Old Sewell and Lower Roswell Road) when she observed a suspicious vehicle driving very slowly toward her.

The vehicle slowed down and continued to follow her until a passing motorist observed what was happening and approached to offer assistance. At that point the suspicious vehicle sped away.

The suspicious vehicle was described as an older model, dark blue 4 door car.

The driver was described as a bald black male, 40-45 year old. He was wearing a dark blue shirt at the time.

Please remind your children that if they should encounter a similar situation they should run to a nearby residence and ask for someone to call 911 or attempt to flag down another passing motorist. If someone should try to get them into a vehicle it is important to yell loudly for help and try to draw as much attention as possible to the situation.

Please remember to visit our website at p4.police.cobbcountyga.gov for the PENS Dispatch, daily crime reports, crime stats, crime prevention and questions and answers.

Should your neighborhood have a Neighborhood Watch Coordinator, please share this information.

Lieutenant Destiny Davidson
Cobb County Police Department
Crimes Against Property
Precinct 4

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Additions to the Georgia Sex Offender Registry in 30068

April 13, 2012 Leave a Comment

The following individual was recently added to the GBI’s Sex Offender Registry or their information in the registry was recently updated. All of the information contained below was obtained from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Sex Offender Registry, a searchable database updated on a regular basis.

JM

Morales, Joshua
180 Weatherstone Pkwy

Crime: Statutory rape

Year of birth: 1979 (33 years ago)

Conviction date: 05/27/2004 (7 years ago)
Conviction state: GA

Registration date: 05/04/2009
Residence verification date: 04/03/2012

For additional information, click HERE.

(Source: GeorgiaSexOffenders.com)

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11th Annual Hearing Children’s Voices Gala

April 12, 2012 Leave a Comment

1th Annual Hearing Children’s Voices Gala, a dinner and auction to benefit SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center. Saturday April 14.  6-10pm.  $150.  Sponsorships available.  Cobb Galleria Centre, Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta.  More info/tickets:  Melania Saltarella, 770-514-6554 or http://safepath.ejoinme.org/hcv2012.

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Zonings and Variances for April

April 10, 2012 Leave a Comment

The following is a list of zonings to be reviewed by the Planning Commission on Tuesday, April 3, at 9am. The Board of Commissioners will vote on these zonings Tuesday, April 17, at 2pm. These listings are provided by the East Cobb Civic Association. For comments and final actions by these organizations, please visit www.eastcobb.net.

Z-16: Igrar, LLC, represented by Igrar Mamedov, requests a rezoning from NS to NRC for Retail and Office. Located on the northwest side of Johnson Ferry Road, north of Lassiter Road (2965 Johnson Ferry Road). Size of tract: 0.75 acres. Current zoning: NS. Proposed Use: Office & Retail.

The following is a list of variances to be reviewed by the Board of Zoning Appeals and Variances Wednesday, April 11, at 1pm.

Petition V-27: Robert Groover, representing himself, requests to waive the public road frontage to allow a third house off a private easement. Property is located off a private easement on the east side of Groover Road (2115 Groover Road.) Size of tract: 2.52 acres. Current zoning: R-30. Reason: New Home.

Petition V-28: M. Marie Furmanski, represented by Garvis Sams or Sams, Larkin and Huff, LLC., requests to: 1) Waive the public road frontage from the required 75 feet to 47 feet; 2) waive the front setback from the required 45 feet to 20, the rear setback from the required 40 feet to 20 feet and the side setbacks from the required 12 feet to 5 feet; and 3) waive the impervious surface from the maximum allowable of 35% to 53%. Property is located on the south side of Bishop Lake Road, east of Johnson Ferry Road (4550 Bishop Lake Road). Size of tract: 0.1193 acres. Current zoning: R-30. Reason: New Home.

This information was provided by the East Cobb Civic Association. The East Cobb Civic Association will meet Wednesday, April 25, at East Cobb Government Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. All are welcome. More info: Jill Flamm, 770-552-8206.

(Reprinted from the April 2012 issue of EAST COBBER.) 

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