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Sprayberry renovation plans, Region 5AAAAA basketball tournament, Cobb events...

Bells Ferry Elementary School

The Bells Ferry Bandits started celebrating Valentine's Day early with a Valentine Social at school on Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The event was held in the cafeteria and featured a DJ, dancing and favorite snacks! It was well attended and a great time was had by everyone. The purpose of the event was to promote friendship between and among students. Social skills are important in any school setting. The Valentine's Social seemed to be a perfect outlet to help foster the growth of friendship skills. The Valentine Social is an annual event and is always anticipated with great excitement.
Happy Valentine's Day to all from the Bells Ferry Bandits!

Keheley Elementary School

We're fundraising and recycling for a great cause - childhood cancer! Please send your used printer cartridges & toner, cell phones, digital cameras, PDAs and MP3 Players to the media center to be recycled. All of these items are accepted in working or nonworking condition. The environment benefits by keeping toxins out of our ground water and air, CURE Childhood Cancer benefits with funding and public awareness, and Keheley benefits from the funds raised. Everybody wins! Thanks for your support.


Kell High School

Looking Toward the Future Conference

The Cobb-Marietta-Douglas Interagency Transition Council is offering parents, teachers, and students the opportunity to learn about services available to assist students in life planning after high school. Find out now the supports needed for a successful transition from high school to post secondary options-connect to the community before graduation. Click here for more information.


2009-2010 Basketball Schedule

The Region 5AAAAA Basketball Tournament begins at Campbell High School Feb. 15.

Sprayberry High School

Public meeting for Sprayberry SPLOST renovation
Sprayberry invites the community to see the unveiling of our SPLOST renovation plan Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the media center. This is your opportunity to ask questions about the scheduled work and see the plans for the extensive renovations.

Around Cobb County

Sign up for Citizens Public Safety Academy in March

The Cobb Department of Public Safety sponsors the Citizens' Public Safety Academy to give an insider's look into the entities that comprise the department. The spring session is scheduled to begin Tuesday, March 2. During the course, participants gain knowledge and insight on how the fire, police and 911 departments are organized and the important role each plays in ensuring the safety of Cobb's residents. The 12-week program is free and typically meets every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m.

People interested in participating should contact the Department of Public Safety Training Center at 770-499-4100 or email Renee Cameron at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

5th Dimension set to perform at Anderson Theatre

The Encore Series at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre continues 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13, when multi-Grammy award winning vocal group The 5th Dimension takes the stage. The popular group is best known for hit singles from the 1960s and 1970s such as “Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In” and “Up. Up and Away.”

Season tickets are available and other upcoming acts include country singer Julianne Hough, The Osmond Brothers, Frankie Avalon and Vicki Lawrence. The Jennie T. Anderson Theatre is located inside the Cobb Civic Center at 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta.

For more information, call 770-528-8490or visit

Learn more about environmental education center at open house

The public is invited to a "Winter Walk in the Woods" open house for the Jean and Elwood Wright Environmental Education Center, 2661 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta. This free event will be held 10 a.m until 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 15, and parking is located on Post Oak Tritt Road behind Chestnut Ridge Church. For more information, contact Kaye Wilson at 770-528-8824 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .'; document.write( '' ); document.write( addy_text11012 ); document.write( '<\/a>' ); //--> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

4-H plant sale taking pre-orders
 Many residents support Cobb 4-H's annual plant sale to enhance their landscapes with perennials, azaleas and other plants and shrubs. With more focus on organic, pesticide-free food, there is an increased interest in growing fruits and vegetables. The sale offers a selection of blackberry, blueberry and raspberry plants that are appropriate for Cobb County. A small investment in berry bushes will provide the owner many years of fruit.

In addition to enjoying a beautiful landscape and fresh berries, plant sale purchases also support many local 4-H programs. Last year, scholarships were provided for 4-H'ers to attend summer camp and the overnight speech competition at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. Transportation costs to county and state events were also subsidized. Plant sales also fund the Awards Banquet, an annual program that highlights and recognizes individual achievements and contributions to the community. 4-H was able to donate school supplies and holiday meals after last year's flood.

The organization's mission is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skill and forming attitudes to help them become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. Plant sale order forms are available at cobbextension.com or by calling 770-528-4076. Prepaid orders will be accepted until Wednesday, March 10.

More Cobb events and meetings......

Feb. 12-14 - The musical "Baby" produced in conjunction with CenterStage North Theatre. The Art Place-Mountain View. Friday at 8 p.m., tickets $12. Saturday at 6:30 p.m., tickets $25 (dinner show). Sunday at 2 p.m., tickets, $12. For more information, call 770-509-2700 or visit theartplace.us/mvaa.

Feb. 15 - Go Red for Women event sponsored by the Rotary Club of Marietta. Strand Theatre. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., talk with health care professionals who specialize in cardiac rehabilitation, check blood pressure and learn how to keep heart healthy. 7-10 p.m., black-tie optional party. Tour the Strand, enjoy live music, wine and heavy hors d'oeuvres. $35 per person.

Feb. 16 - Board of Commissioners zoning hearing. 9 a.m. BOC Room, second floor, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta.

Feb. 17 - Board of Tax Assessors meeting. 10 a.m. 736 Whitlock Ave. Marietta.

Feb. 17 - Cobb Works Youth Council meeting. 2-4 p.m. Mansour Center. Call 770-528-8075 for more information.

Feb. 20-21 - 2010 Peach State Sieger. Jim Miller Park. Opportunity to see rare and exotic dog breeds not usually exhibited with other dog shows. For more information, call 859-494-5076 or 503-316-9860.
 

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