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Davis Elementary School students entertain with poems, college fair, variance results, calendar, more... Davis Elementary School Poetry, cocoa and cookies! What a wonderful evening at Davis Elementary School on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Students from all grade levels read poems aloud to the school in room full of twinkle lights and lots of listeners. Some poems were borrowed, and many were originals. The poetry was accompanied with intervals of live music from student violinists and pianists. Students were not only able to practice reading fluency standards but also they enjoyed themselves fully. Lassiter High School
Lassiter is School of Excellence
Lassiter High School is proud to announce that it has just been named a 2010 Georgia School of Excellence by the Georgia Department of Education out of approximately 1800 public schools. This is especially exciting news as only two high schools in the state of Georgia were
recognized. This recognition was based on Lassiter’s 2010 Georgia High School Graduation Test scores which were in the top ten percent of schools in Georgia as measured by assessments in reading and mathematics. For more details, please visit the Cobb County School District Website at http://www.cobbk12.org/ and The Georgia Department of Education Website at http://www.gadoe.org/. Kell High School Kell robotics celebrates recognition Sprayberry Jr. Jacket Baseball Tournament at Shaw Park The Sprayberry 14U Jr. Jacket Baseball Team will host a "Winter Warm-Up" for teams at Shaw Park off Canton Road Feb. 17 -20. Come play at one of the nicest parks in Atlanta. We have full service concession stand, grass infields, batting cages for each field and plenty of parking! Game results will be up to date at park and on website! Piedmont Church Self Sufficiency By Piedmont Church Community Pastor Steve Crowley “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain in me is thrown away like a useless branch and withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned. But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted!” John 15:5-7 (NLT)
Oh how easy it is to fall into the trap of self-sufficiency! We see something that needs to be done and instinctively we jump in and do it without hesitation or thought. Yet when we do not abide in Christ what we do through self-sufficiency does not bear fruit. Think about that for a moment…How many times has self sufficiency produced hollow and empty results, “I achieved yet what did I achieve?”
Prior to becoming a Christian, I was the poster child for self-sufficiency. My motto was if I was going to find what I sought I had to take ownership of my success and happiness myself. Funny thing about self-sufficiency is that once you achieve what you seek there is emptiness in having achieved it. No matter how much success I achieved, promotions, increased responsibilities, or more money nothing seemed to deliver what I thought would be the results of my achievements.
I can do all things through him who strengthens me. And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:13, 19 (ESV) Recognize the warning signs of self-sufficiency, believing you are in charge, believing that if you alone have to do what needs to be done, believing you don’t need anybody. See a trend? Self-sufficiency leads to believing in no one but you and depending upon no one but yourself. In other words, EGO = Edging God Out.
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30 (ESV)
Abiding in our Lord and Savior is the most liberating feeling you can have, “try it you’ll like it”
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)
Sprayberry Business Network The Sprayberry Business Network is a loosely knit group of small business owners that meet once a month for coffee and to promote our businesses. It meets every fourth Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Future dates include and locations include March 24 (METANOYA); April 28 (SPRAYBERRY CHIROPRACTIC); May 26 (SPRAYBERRY CHIROPRACTIC). For more information, go to Facebook and type in Sprayberry Business Network.
Cobb County Government Northeast/East Cobb Rezonings and Variances for February 2011 The following area requests are scheduled to be heard 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 ACTION TAKEN: Approved 5-0 with stipulations 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 ACTION TAKEN: Approved 5-0 with stipulations
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/ McCleskey/Northeast Cobb YMCA McCleskey-East Cobb & Northeast Cobb YMCA launches Partner with Youth Annual Support Campaign
The McCleskey-East Cobb and Northeast Cobb YMCA is launching its Partner with Youth Annual Campaign to financially support individuals and families in need, so that they can participate in YMCA programs and services. Funds raised directly support the Y’s cause of strengthening communities by nurturing the potential of every youth and teen, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support neighbors.
Providing financial support is critical to the Y’s goal of ensuring that everyone has access to programs and services that support their individual health and well-being.
“At the YMCAs in East Cobb, we count on the generosity of our donors and volunteers to make a meaningful impact on our community,” said Becky Shipley, Executive Director, YMCAs of East Cobb. “We believe that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health and our neighbors.”
Gifts to the YMCA make a direct impact to the community. Last year, financial support made it possible for 2,996 young athletes learn the value of team building, self esteem and good sportsmanship by playing soccer at the Y. Partner with Youth support provides over 5,000 East Cobb families the ability to reconnect and grow together.
The Partner with Youth campaign kicked off Feb. 7 with a My ‘Y’ week celebration the week of Feb. 14. Members of the community are invited to visit the Y and see the difference a Y makes in your neighborhood. Free passes can be printed by visiting www.ymcapass.org.
To learn more about the event or how to support the Partner with Youth campaign, please contact Becky Shipley, Executive Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or visit www.giveymca.org for more information.
More Cobb events Feb. 11 – Cobb Master Gardeners lunch and learn. Noon-1 p.m. Cobb Central Library, 266 Roswell St., Marietta. Bring lunch to hear presentation on roses by Bruce Gillett. Rose selection, site planning and preparation and detailed rose care will be covered. Free. For more information, call 770-528-4070 or visit cobbmastergardeners.org. Feb. 11 – I "Heart" You Art A La Carte workshops. 3:30-5 p.m. Art Station-Big Shanty, 2050 Kennesaw Due West Road, Kennesaw. Children 2-13 will make their own Valentines to take home. $5 per child. Please call to pre-register at 770-514-5930. Feb. 16 – Book discussion on "Slaves in the Family." 10:30 a.m. East Marietta Library, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, in Marietta. For details, call 770-509-2711.Feb. 19 – Colors of Public Safety Triple Celebration Event. 9 a.m. Marriott Atlanta Northwest, 200 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta. Celebrating C.O.P.S. 10th anniversary, annual prayer breakfast and incoming president, Officer R.C. Cole. Guest speaker will be Attorney General Sam Olens. Tickets: $35 each or $350 for a table. For tickets, call 646-316-7646. 2011 Encore Series Tickets Now Available 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. 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. 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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