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Dan Cathy to speak at NCBA luncheon, Lassiter earns platinum again, February area zonings and variances, events, more..... Lassiter High School
Lassiter High School is proud to report that it has been selected, once again, as a Platinum School from the Governor’s Office of Student Accountability. This award is based our student’s performance on the 2009-2010 Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT). Platinum is the highest of four awards given by the Governor’s office. For more details please visit http://www.gaosa.org/. With Lassiter’s Platinum recognition, it means that on the GHSGT, Lassiter students scored in the 98th percentile (top 2% of all test takers) and at least 35% of Lassiter's students are in the exceeds category.
Keheley Elementary School Keheley Wins Bronze Award for Student Achievement This week Keheley received a bronze award from the state of Georgia for student achievement. Keheley's award was based on students' excellence in achievement as measured by the GA CRCT tests that were administered in April of 2009 and 2010. Over 95% of Keheley's 1st through 5th grade students met or exceeded standards, and over 20% exceeded standards. First through fifth grade scores in the areas of reading, English/lang. arts, math, social studies and science were used to determine our standing. For more information on the state awards, please visit http://www.gaosa.org/ssas.aspx Our mission at Keheley is to work with parents and the community to help students exceed in academics and character. Thanks to the dedication and teamwork of the Keheley staff, students, families and community members, our students have performed well academically on Georgia Standards. We will soon have a bronze banner posted at the school to remind us of our success. We will all continue to build on the bronze and maintain Keheley's focus on academics and character.
Kell High School Ignorance Is No Defense Kell High School will be hosting a forum with J. Tom Morgan, author of IGNORANCE IS NO DEFENSE – A Teenager’s Guide to Georgia Law. Mr. Morgan is a nationally recognized expert on the prosecution of crimes against children and served as the District Attorney of Dekalb County for twelve years. With a primary focus on criminal laws, his program not only describes what the law requires but also teenager’s rights under the law. Through real-life examples, Mr. Morgan explains Georgia laws to teenagers in easy to understand language and provides straightforward information and valuable insights to help teenagers avoid violating the law and avoid being victims of crime.
Sprayberry High School Sprayberry is Proud to be a TrueBlue School!  We are excited to announce Sprayberry's partnership with Georgia Natural Gas and the TrueBlue Schools program. The funds raised from this program will support instruction, athletics, workshops, conferences, and much more around Sprayberry. The program is designed for new and existing customers. Please visit the following website to find out more! Click here for more info... Georgia Natural Gas will be here on Friday to night to sign up new customers. Bring your current provider and account number to make the switch, or we can look it up for you. Remember, GNG donates $5 to Sprayberry every month you pay your bill!
NE Cobb Business Association January luncheon includes Chick-fil-A's Dan Cathy Chick-fil-A President and COO Dan Cathy will be the key speaker at the Northeast Cobb Business Association's luncheon Jan. 26 at Piedmont Church. Cost for the luncheon, which runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Piedmont Church is located at 570 Piedmont Rd., about a quarter-mile west of Canton Road. Click here for more information.
Sprayberry Business Network Meeting The Sprayberry Business Network is a loose knit group of business owners, salespeople, and others interested in meeting new contacts and forming referral relationships. There is no membership fee and we meet every fourth Thursday of the month at 8:00 a.m. You don't have to live or work in the Sprayberry area to be involved. The group's next meeting is set for Jan. 27 at 8 a.m. A location will be announced soon. The 2001 calendar and January details will follow soon.Please tell friends and others you know so this group can grow and continue to be a source of support, information, and referral business for all! For more information, go to http://www.trombettiteam.com. Piedmont Church By Piedmont Church Community Pastor Steve Crowley Intimidation "I, I am he who comforts you; who are you that you are afraid of man who dies, of the son of man who is made like grass, and have forgotten the LORD, your Maker, who stretched out the heavens and laid the foundations of the earth, and you fear continually all the day because of the wrath of the oppressor, when he sets himself to destroy? And where is the wrath of the oppressor? Isaiah 51:12-13 (ESV) A couple of years ago my mother had an accident. She was coming up behind another vehicle at a stop sign and accidentally rolled into the vehicle thinking they pulled out but stopped short. No big deal right? 11 months after the accident my mother receives an certified letter notifying her that she is being sued by the other vehicles owner claiming negligence along with pain and suffering. My mother was shocked and scared to death. The law suit notification letter set into motion fear and intimidation because my mother thought the worse. Would they take her house away from her, would they throw her into jail? What would the outcome be? She became obsessed by fear. Finally she contacted her insurance agent who assured her that her insurance company would handle the whole thing and she had nothing to worry about and they did. “Your in good hands with Allstate.” My mother’s insurance company handled the lawsuit and settled everything out of court. All she had to do was to place her trust in the truth that the accident was just that an accident and her insurance company would step up and protect her. I mean isn’t that why we have insurance to begin with?God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 (ESV)
When someone comes at us our fear is rooted in the knowledge of our weaknesses not rooted firmly in the strength of God our Father who has promised us that He will never leave us nor forsake us in our times of trouble.
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 (ESV)
Next time someone attempts to intimidate you pause and look to God’s Word for strength.
The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? Psalm 118:6 (ESV)
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV) Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl rescheduled The Cobb County Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl with over a third of all Cobb County schools participating, has been rescheduled due to the Blizzard of 2011. It will now be held on Saturday, January 22 at Osborne High School starting at 9AM. It is a fabulous academic competition with lots of suspense. It is preceded by a colorful parade of schools with flags and cleverly designed team t-shirts. So come on out and see what's all about. Please see the attached article and publicity flyer for details. For additional questions, please contact me at this email address or by phone at 678-516-6756.
Cobb County Government Northeast/East Cobb Rezonings and Variances for February 2011 The following requests are scheduled to be heard by the Cobb County Planning Commission Feb. 1, 2011, and by the Cobb County Board of Commissioners Feb. 15, 2011 : Z-5Applicant: Brooks Chadwick Capital, L.L,C Property Location: Located at the southeast intersection of Johnson Ferry Road and Post Oak Tritt Road and the north side of Jordan Lake Drive Size of Tract: 10.269 acres Present Zoning: R-30 Proposed Zoning: R-15 for single-family residential with variances LUP-1 Applicant: Transfiguration Catholic Church Property Location: Located at the northeast corner of Blackwell road and Tulip Tree Road Proposed Zoning: Temporary Land Use Permit Size of Tract: 17.249 acres Proposed Use: Preschool SLUP-2 Applicant: T-Mobile South, LLC Property Location: Located on the south side of Lake Drive, west of Jamerson Road, north of Lee Waters Road Proposed Zoning: Special Land Use Permit Size of Tract: 29.3 acre Proposed Use: 15-foot extension of existing 140-foot communications tower The following requests are scheduled to be heard by the Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals Feb. 9, 2011: V-12 Applicant: James. E. Lord Property Location: Located on the west side of Meadow Chase, south of Sewell Mill Road Present Zoning: R-20 Size of Tract: .7 acre Type of Variance: Waive the rear setback for an accessory structure over 144 square feet from required 35 feet to 10 feet on lot 11 V-13 Applicant: Kevin C. and Ruth C. Huff Property Location: Located at the southwest intersection of Jamerson Forest Circle, south of Jamerson Road Present Zoning: R-20 Size of Tract: .5 acre Type of Variance: Waive the rear setback from required 35 feet to 19 feet on lot 1
Road information available when inclement weather hits Cobb County Government offers a number of ways to keep up with road closing and other pertinent information when bad weather causes problems. Click on any of the following for important information the next time bad weather makes its way into Northeast Cobb: Cobb County home page http://www.cobbcounty.org/ Cobb DOT road closure page http://dot.cobbcountyga.gov/ And the new (beta) Road Status Information System http://www.cobbgis.org:81/ To see the state of local roads, tune in to Channel 23 (Comcast) or use the Live Traffic Cams video link on the Cobb County home page (http://view.liveindexer.com/
More Cobb events Jan. 20 – Cobb 4-H Project Achievement Competition. 6:30 p.m. Fair Oaks Elementary. For more information, call 770-528-4076. Jan. 21 – Celebrate Dr. King's life with special story time. 3:30 p.m. South Cobb Library, 805 Clay Road in Mableton. Children ages 5 and older. For more information on this free event, call 678-398-5834. Jan. 22-23 – RK Gun Show. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults 12 and older, $8; ages 6-12, $2; under 6, free. For more information, call 563-927-8176. Jan. 24 – BOC agenda work session. 9 a.m. Third floor board room, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta. Jan. 24 – Planning Commission work session. 1:30 p.m. 1150 Powder Springs Road, Marietta. Jan. 24 – Transit Advisory Board meeting. 6:30 p.m. 463 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 114, Marietta. Jan. 25 – Board of Commissioners work session and regular meeting. 1:30 and 7 p.m. BOC Room, second floor, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta.
2011 Encore Series Tickets Now Available The 2011 Encore Series at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre will begin in late January with a performance of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" by Pebblebrook High School. The Encore Series will also include The Four Lads, Chubby Checker, Lorrie Morgan, Brenda Lee and Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers. "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" is a musical based on Shepherd Mead's 1952 book of the same name and will be presented by Pebblebrook High The Four Lads will perform on Saturday, Feb. 12. The Four Lads began their professional career in 1950 and soon after got a gig at a dinner club in New York called Le Ruban Bleu and produced a record in 1953 that Chubby Checker, one of the most notable performers of the 60s, will twist his way into the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre on March 5. Chubby Checker has had a long career and released more than 20 hit songs that appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart. 'The Twist' recently topped the list of most popular singles to have appeared in the Hot 100 since 1958.
Lorrie Morgan is an American country music star. She has charted more than 25 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles charts, with three number one hits. She has recorded more than 15 studio albums. Morgan made her first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry at age 13 with her father George Morgan who was also a country music singer. She will be performing March 19. Brenda Lee will come to Jennie T. Anderson Theatre on April 2. She's had 37 hit songs since the 1960s and is best known for the hit songs 'I'm Sorry', and 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree', which Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers are scheduled to appear on April 16. Together, they were one of the most successful country music acts of the 70s and 80s. Their biggest hits together included, 'All the Gold in California', 'Broken Lady' and 'She Used to Be Somebody's Baby. The Jennie T. Anderson Theatre is located at 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. To purchase tickets or for more information, call (770) 528-8490 or visit ticketmaster.com. Sprayberry Girls' Basketball Schedule
Tennis Programs at Harrison Tennis Center What's up for kids at HTC in 2011? In the beginning there were beginner tennis classes. But what about after? We have an ongoing junior development program here at HTC, featuring our Future Stars and Baseliners programs. Once kids get a taste of tennis, learning the basics in beginner classes, they can graduate to a higher skill-level class. Please inquire at the HTC office on how best to contact one of the coaches for more information. They'd be happy to set up an evaluation lesson for your child! Tired of the winter weather already? Summer camps are only six months away, and Harrison Tennis Center has all you need for the summer. Look for summer camp registration forms at the HTC office beginning in January. Ladies, come out to Harrison Tennis Center and improve your game by enrolling in one of the specialty drill classes offered by USPTA professional, Randy Hancock. These groups are offered in six-week sessions and are $90 per session. The groups are kept small so individual attention is obtained. Drills are offered year-round. On Monday nights from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. is the advanced singles drill group designed for the 3.5-4.5 players. On Wednesday mornings from 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. is the ladies' singles drill group for the 3.0-4.0 level players. Thursday nights, from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. is the ladies' doubles drill group for the 3.0-3.5 player. And on Friday mornings are the ladies' advanced doubles drills for the 3.5-4.5 level player. All of these drill groups incorporate the use of dead ball drills and live ball drills to give players the best progression to achieve their individual goals. The technical aspects are emphasized in these drills with time to play in each session. For more information, please contact Randy at (770) 365-2246 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Looking to improve your game? Here's a chance to work on all elements of your game in a competitive, play-based drill environment. Adult tennis drills for all ability levels are held five times a week at Harrison Tennis Center. Join us Monday and/or Wednesday morning from 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. or Monday, Tuesday and/or Wednesday evening from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. To register, call Harrison Tennis Center at (770) 591-3151. Friends of Mabry Park Mabry Park is 26 acres in northeast Cobb, near the corner of Sandy Plains Road and Wesley Chapel Road, that was purchased as part of the parks bond. The land has been untouched by development, but the county's fiscally-responsible practices during this economic time have left no current budget to build out the park for public use. Friends of Mabry Park is a nonprofit, volunteer group that works with the local community, public officials and experts to support development of the park. The organization welcomes financial support and volunteers to work on events designed to raise funds and increase awareness for one of the only passive parks in the area. A preview of the park will take place Nov. 13. For more information, visit mabrypark.org. Guided tours of the StrandTheatre Want to get a “behind-the-scenes” peek at the Earl Smith Strand Theater? The Strand now offers guided tours of the historic theatre and event rental space. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the theatre dating back to the 1930s, recent renovation efforts and fun facts about the theatre business. The tour ends on the rooftop Cobb Terrace with an excellent view of Marietta Square and Kennesaw Mountain. Tours are offered Monday and Friday mornings at 10 a.m. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at the box office. More information is available at www.EarlSmithStrand.org or 770-293-0080 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 770-293-0080 , The Strand box office, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Earl Smith Strand Theatre, 117 North Park Square, Marietta, Ga.
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