Online magazine and city guide for Marietta, Georgia
Precinct changes have been made to several wards in Marietta. Any voter with a change should receive a new Voter Precinct Card, which were mailed Oct. 6. Interested voters can check their polling places by going online to the Secretary of State’s poll locator, located online at:
http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/polllocator
Voters may also call Cobb Elections at 770-528-2581.
Be afraid! Be very afraid. Everyone knows scary movies are creepier on the big screen – don’t miss your chance to see a classic horror story the SCARY way! The Strand will present 14 chillers, thrillers, zombie movies, ghost stories, and a few family-friendly but spooky movies this October during “Halloweekendz.” A pre-show organ concert & sing-along will start 30 minutes before each movie.
Admission:
$6-$8
Schedule:
Thurs., Oct. 29, 10 PM. Army of Darkness (R)
Fri., Oct. 30, 7 PM. The Birds (PG-13)
Fri., Oct. 30, 10 PM. King Kong vs. Godzilla (Unrated)
Sat., Oct. 31, 12 Noon. Casper (PG)
Sat., Oct. 31, 7 PM. Psycho (R) Sponsored by True Oldies 106.7; On-site broadcast with Randy & Spiff
“Boo” With A View
The top level roof top terrace is a ghastly place to meet with friends and enjoy a spooky view of the Marietta Square this Halloween from 6-10 PM. No cover. Cash and credit card accepted at bar – beer, wine & mixed drinks available.
Cobb & Douglas Public Health is conducting an H1N1 mass Flu Clinic on Saturday, October 24 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cobb County Safety Village at 1220 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, Georgia 30008. The H1N1 flu mist will be provided at no cost. Seasonal flu vaccine will also be provided to income-eligible children 6 months through 18 years of age for $14, or to others for $25.
Based on CDC recommendations, the target group (and only group eligible) to receive the H1N1 mist is healthy 2 to 24 year-old individuals. “Our goal is to help reduce the number of flu cases by getting as many of our young people vaccinated as possible this weekend,” said Karen Thomas, District Immunization Director, Cobb & Douglas Public Health.
However, the H1N1 flu mist, which will be administered on Saturday, isn’t for everyone. Pregnant women and individuals with asthma or chronic medical conditions should receive the injectable vaccine, which is not available at this time. “While we don’t have the vaccines in yet, we do expect to receive them in the coming weeks and will make them available through our clinic locations,” said Dr Jack Kennedy, District Health Director, Cobb & Douglas Public Health.
For more information about vaccine availability, please visit our website at www.CobbandDouglasPublicHealth.org. For general information about H1N1 please call the H1N1 Call Center toll free number at 1 888 H1N1 INFO
Address:
Cobb County Safety Village
1220 Al Bishop Drive
Marietta, Georgia 30008
The Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department along with Cobb County 4-H and the Cobb Safe Kids are hosting the 7th Annual Fall Festival of Fun on October 31st at Jim R. Miller Park. The event will begin at 4:00pm and end at 7:00pm. This event will provide the children of Cobb County a safe alternative to the traditional Trick-or-Treat in their neighborhood.
The Festival will include an array of entertainment: arts and crafts, games, inflatable rides, police and fire prevention activities, costume and coloring contest, a photo booth decorated just for pictures you may want to take and lots more for the entire families’ enjoyment. Parking, admission, games, candy and contests are free. Kids – don’t forget to bring a bag large enough to carry all your candy home. There is a small fee for concessions.
For more information please call (770) 528-8875.
The 19th Annual Mistletoe Market takes place Wednesday, October 14 – Saturday, October 17, 2009. The event takes place at the Cobb County Civic Center and features over 50 merchants showcasing the latest trends in apparel, jewelry, gourmet food, children’s clothing, home accents, holiday apparel, garden accents, holiday accessories, and specialty gift items. The fundraising event is organized by the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta and helps fund community projects supported by the league.
Hours:
Wednesday 6:00-9:00 pm (Premiere Night)
Thursday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Address:
Cobb County Civic Center
528 S Marietta Pkwy SE
Marietta, GA 30060
For more information, call (770) 422-5266.
The 2009 Make-A-Wish 5k takes place on Saturday, October 17, 2009. Registration at 7am, and the race begins at 8am. The race will begin and end at the Marietta Square. All proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses. Race day registration starts at 7 a.m. with the race starting at 8 a.m.
If you would like to support the race, but aren’t able to attend, you can register as a Phantom runner. All registered participants, including Phantom runners, will receive a commemorative long-sleeved T-shirt.
Preregistration:
Shirts:
All registered participants will receive a commemorative long sleeve t-shirt.
Course:
The course begins and ends at the Marietta Square. Participants will proceed through historic Marietta neighborhoods, returning to the Square.
Directions & Parking:
From I-75 go west on North Marietta Parkway (Exit 265). Continue to Church Street and take a left (just before the bridge) heading to the Square. Parking will be in the Cobb County Parking Deck and in lots around the Square.
For additional information:
Please call Beverly Martin at (770) 528-2620 , email beverly.martin@cobbcounty.org or John Houser at (770) 499-3902, email john.houser@cobbcounty.org.
Visit Marietta Square for the 33rd annual Harvest Square festival on Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 9am to 6pm. The event features a wide variety of arts and crafts items as well as fall fun for the entire family.
Halloween Happenings
The event also includes Halloween Happenings for children ages 10 and younger. The event takes place as part of Harvest Square from 1pm to 5pm. Halloween Happenings includes carnival games, candy, prizes, and a costume contest for children 12 and under at 2pm. There is even a costume contest for pets at 3pm. No registration is required for the costume contests.
Pumpkin Carving Contest
As part of the festival, a pumpkin carving contest will be held. Bring your decorated pumpkin by 1:00 PM for judging in the Pumpkin decorating contest. You may carve, glue or draw on your pumpkin. No registration is required for the pumpkin contest.
Scarecrows in the Square
Scarecrows in the Square has become an annual tradition in which a variety of creative scarecrows decorate Glover Park. Prizes for the best scarecrows will be awarded at 1:45.
The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department sponsors this event each fall, and free parking will be available in the Cobb County Parking Garage on Cherokee Street.
For more information, please call (770) 794-5601.
The Mable House Arts Center is hosting a Storytelling Festival on Saturday, October 24 from 11:00am-4:00pm. The event features family fun and adventures in history, as well as games, food, hayrides, panning for gold, stories, The Picadilly Puppet Show (11:00am and 12:30pm) and a petting zoo (petting zoo is from 1:00pm-3:00pm).
Admission:
Free
The Today Show on NBC listed Marietta, Georgia as one of the best places in the country to buy a home. In an interview between Al Roker and Barbara Corcoran, Marietta was the number four spot in the top ten places to buy a home nationwide.
Also on the list were:
#1 Sarasota, Florida
#2 San Francisco, California
#3 Lansing, Michigan
(Skip to 2:17 for the info about Marietta)
Good Mews is a non-profit Marietta cat shelter providing a no-kill, cage-free haven for homeless, abused, or abandoned cats. Since 1988, Good Mews has placed over 5,000 cats in permanent homes and has an average adoption rate of 5 cats per week.
Good Mews also promotes public awareness regarding the value of pets, animal welfare, pet overpopulation, and quality human-animal companionship through education and outreach programs. The shelter receives no government support and relys on donations of time, service and money from its supporters.
Good Mews is located in The Fountains at Olde Town shopping center just north of the intersection of Lower Roswell and Johnson Ferry Roads in Marietta, Georgia. Good Mews is home to approximately 100 residents at any given time, most of whom live at the shelter; some also reside in foster care. The cat shelter features a bright and inviting environment with numerous shelves, cat trees, beds, and even a TV and DVD player which provides entertainment for the residents. There is also a separate room with shelves and cat trees just for kittens.
Adoption Hours:
Saturdays from 10am – 4pm
Sundays (except the last Sunday of the month) from 1 pm – 4 pm.
Weekdays by appointment only
Offsite adoptions:
Off-site adoptions are at Pet Supplies Plus on the first Saturday of the month from 10am to 4pm. Pet Supplies Plus is located in the Kroger shopping center at 2960 Shallowford Road, Suite 114-b Marietta, GA 30066.
Address:
Good Mews Animal Foundation
736 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite A-3
Marietta, GA 30068
Phone:
(770) 499-CATS
(770) 499-2287
Good Mews Animal Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
