An Alternative to I-285 Traffic?
We all know that travel conditions on I-285’s top end are a serious problem that must be addressed. But how do we fix the problem? Express buses? Light rail? More lanes? Toll lanes?
In 2006, the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority launched revive285 top end, an initiative to develop a transportation solution for the northern I-285 corridor between I-75 and I-85. The project team, with public input, has since developed eight transportation solutions or “alternatives” to address the I-285 top end problems.
In November 2009, these alternatives were presented at a series of Revive 285 Public Information Open Houses. The project team is now seeking further public input. If you live, work or play on this corridor, this is your opportunity to help determine which of the eight alternatives should move forward, be modified, or be discarded. You can make a difference.
Go online now to www.revive285.com to watch the alternatives video, compare the alternatives with the interactive mapping tool, learn more about the revive285 project and provide valuable feedback via comment, survey or message board. Or, you can contact the project hotline directly at 770-431-7445.
Marietta Tree Keepers Wine Tasting and Fund Raiser
The Marietta Tree Keepers is having a wine tasting and fund raiser at the Marietta Wine Market, featuring wines from Cartlidge & Brown winery. Cartlidge & Brown winery was founded by Tony Cartlidge and Glenn Brown and is located at the southern end of Napa Valley. Under the guidance of winemaker Paul Moser, the winery produces an array of wines with a distinctive European influence. The wine tasting will sample their Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc.
Date:
Wednesday, January 20th
Time:
5pm-7pm
Cost:
Charity Donation: Marietta Tree Keepers.
Address:
Marietta Wine Market
18 Powder Springs Street
Parking:
Street or parking lot behind building
Prime and Brother Whitlock in Concert at The Strand
Two fantastic local bands rock The Strand this January. An acoustic set by Brother Whitlock’s Derek and Craig will start off the evening, with Brother Whitlock performing at 8:00 and Prime closing out the night of rock classics: new and old!
Date:
January 16th, 2010 @ 8PM
Address:
Earl Smith Strand Theatre
117 North Park Square
Marietta, GA 30060
Parking:
Free Parking on the Square and/or Cobb County Offices Parking Deck on Cherokee St.
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference is sponsoring a Martin Lugher King Jr. parade on January 18, 2010. The parade begins at Lockheed Credit Union and travels from Fairground Street to Roswell Street, left on Roswell Street and ends on North Park Square. Remarks in Glover Park will follow.
Date:
1/18/2010
Time:
1pm to 2pm
Location:
Marietta Square
Behind The Scenes at The Strand
Want to sneak a “behind-the-scenes” peek at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre? The Strand now offers guided tours of the historic theatre, event space, and rooftop terrace. 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.
Date:
Every Monday and Friday at 10am
Admission:
$5
Address:
117 North Park Square, Marietta Ga
Parking:
Cobb County Parking Garage – $3; Marietta Square – Free
For more information, please call (770) 293-0080.
