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Sprayberry players sign, Addison heading to the Fox, Bells Ferry in writing fair, around Cobb

It was a great day for Sprayberry football as six players signed National Letters of Intent to play next year in college. Sprayberry Head Football Coach Billy Shackelford said he is proud and excited for the six. He also pointed out how hard work has paid off for each of them.

Those signing include:

1. Jerick McKinnon – Quarterback – Signed with Georgia Southern University
2. Robbie Bryant – Offensive Tackle – Signed with Austin Peay State University
3. Reese Bulmash – Offensive Tackle/Defensive Tackle – Signed with Austin Peay State University
4. Kevin Gill – Outside Linebacker – Signed with Morehouse College
5. Devin Suttler – Safety/Wide Receiver – Signed with Maryville College
6. Blake Young – Linebacker – will sign with Dean Jr. College or Campbellsville University, decision will be made after his visit this weekend.
7. Chris Escho – Wide Receiver – will walk on at Tusculum College
8. Tristen Lugg – Offensive Guard – will walk on at either at Morehouse or Clark Atlanta

Addison Elementary School

After a relaxing Winter Break, 2010 is off to an exciting start for first grade! Our students were very happy to report “snowy” weather
during calendar time this week. They enjoyed filling their writing journals with stories of snow-day adventures. Our classroom walls have
been covered with paintings, character maps, and informational writing depicting the life of Harriet Tubman. The children asked many questions
about a difficult time in our nation’s history and developed strong connections to the words courage, determination, and freedom.

Our upcoming field trip to watch the performance Freedom Train at the Fox Theatre is sure to solidify this wonderful unit. We are always happy to
share the hard work and continuous progress of our Addison Elementary first graders!

Bells Ferry Elementary School

The Bells Ferry Bandits are busy writing stories, poems, songs and books. The reason is that the school is in the midst of the Young Author's Writing Fair. Each grade level will choose one writing entry as a grade level winner. Each K-5 grade level winning entry will be forwarded on to the CCSD central office to participate in the CCSD Young Author's Fair. It is hopeful that some of the bandits' writing entries will place at the county level and be forwarded to the state level competition. Each writing entry is unique as writing itself is an art form. It is a way for students to express their feelings, their knowledge and creativity.

Best of luck to all of the participants. Write on!

Keheley citizenship statement: We, the Keheley Cougars, will respect ourselves and others. We will accept personal responsibility for our actions and our attitudes. We will show civility to all and, through commitment and cooperation, will help to ensure the safety of our school and community.

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Kell High School

Don’t Miss the 2010 Southern Showdown

One of the most exciting match-ups in Division 1 men's lacrosse will be at 1pm on Saturday, Feb. 13, at McEachern High School as top-ranked Duke takes on top-twenty Bucknell in the 2010 Southern Showdown.

Tickets are $12.00 each and Kell Lacrosse receives a portion of the proceeds. Tickets can either be purchased on-line via PayPal (www.kelllacrosse.com) or you can bring a check payable to “Kell Lacrosse” to coach Mac in the Media Center.

* denotes region game

Around Cobb County

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

KCB offers convenient and safe medication disposal

People often do not think about the importance of clean water and the huge responsibility it is to preserve and protect that resource. The largest source of pharmaceutical byproducts in our water comes from the improper disposal of unused and outdated pharmaceuticals. Medicine should not be discarded down the drain, but rather properly disposed of at designated locations.

Keep Cobb Beautiful, in partnership with Cobb Public Safety, Cobb Water, Cobb Senior Services and Kaiser Permanente, will off the first Medication Disposal Day for Cobb in February. This is an opportunity for residents to safely dispose of outdated or unused over-the-counter and prescription medications. Accepted items include: liquid and pill medications, sharps, diabetes materials, catheters and tubing. Nothing will be accepted at any senior center or by staff before or after the scheduled dropoff dates. The following locations will offer medication disposal from 9 a.m. to noon on the dates listed:

• Saturday, Feb. 6
  Windy Hill Senior Center
  1885 Roswell St., Smyrna
• Saturday, Feb. 13
  North Cobb Senior Center
  4100 Highway 293, Acwor

Event celebrates local military and aviation wing and museum

Hearts for Heroes, a night to celebrate and honor our local aviation vision and military, will be held Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Historic Strand Theatre. The event will support the Aviation Wing of the Marietta Museum of History and be co-hosted by former Gov. Roy Barnes and Chairman Sam Olens. Special guests include Admiral Jim Ellis, Maj. Gen. Terry Nesbitt and actors Dennis HaysbertMemory Lane Jazz Band, Vintage Vocals and Katie Kasben. Doors open at 6 p.m. for an aviation art show and the main event begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30. There will also be an after party immediately following the event at the Gov. and Mrs. Barnes' home. Tickets are $100. and Eric L. Haney. Live music will be provided by

For more information, call 770-293-0080 or visit earlsmithstrand.org.

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.

More Cobb events and meetings......

Feb. 9 - Board of Commissioners regular meeting. 9 a.m. BOC Room, second floor, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta.

Feb. 9 - Cobb Workforce Investment Board Executive Committee meeting. 10 a.m. Via conference call. 770-528-4300.

Feb. 10 - Board of Zoning Appeals variance hearing. 1 p.m. BOC Room, second floor, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta.

Feb. 12 - Master Gardeners lunch and learn: Making the right cut. Noon-1 p.m. Central Library, 266 Roswell St., Marietta. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunches and enjoy the free gardening workshop.

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.