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Evening with History-Cities of Cobb County-Acworth

This year the Evening with History series will focus on the Cities of Cobb County. Join them as they take an in depth look at each of the six cities of Cobb. Facebook phenomenon and Museum Board Member, Davis McCollum will be there to discuss the history of Acworth. Lecture begins at 7pm with light refreshments following.

Date:
February 20, 2014 from 7pm – 9pm

Admission:
Admission is $5 per person and Free for Museum members. All Lectures are held in the Tumlin Community Room located on the 1st floor of the Kennesaw House.

Address:
Marietta Museum of History
Tumlin Room (1st floor)
1 Depot St
Marietta, GA 30060

Parking:

For more information, please call (770) 794-5710.

Helicopter Rides at the Marietta Museum of History Aviation Wing

Get a birds-eye view of Marietta! Join the Marietta Museum of History Aviation Wing for helicopter rides offering a six to eight mile round trip aerial tour of Marietta. Up to three people can ride at a time depending on weight restrictions. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Aviation Wing.

Flights are held if weather is permitting.

Dates:
May 7, 2016 from 10 am to 3 pm
June 18, 2016 from 10 am to 3 pm

Helicopter Rides:
$45/person with cash payment
$50/person with credit card payment

Address:
Marietta Museum of History Aviation Wing
At the corner of South Cobb Drive SE & Atlanta Rd SE Marietta, GA
550 Perrin Rd
Marietta, GA 30060

Directions from Marietta Square
Take Powder Springs St, turn left on Waverly Way. Turn right on Atlanta Street and proceed for 2 miles. Cross South Cobb Drive and take the first traffic light to the left (General’s Drive), then turn left at the intersection. Turn right at the 4 way stop sign and enter the first gate on the left. For GPS use the address 550 Perrin Road, Marietta, GA 30060.

Inclement Weather:
In the event of inclement weather, be sure to check their Facebook page for updates or call the Museum of History at 770-794-5710 to see if the rides are taking place.

For more information, please call (770) 794-5710

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Scout Shabbat

On February 12, 2016 at 7pm, Congregation Ner Tamid will host its 7th annual Scout Shabbat, celebrating Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from our congregation and surrounding areas. Services will be held at Congregation Ner Tamid, 1349 Old Hwy 41, Suite 220, Marietta GA 30060.

Boy & Girl Scouts and Scouters (BSA adult volunteers) attending this service in uniform will receive a special patch. Plan to arrive in uniform at least 30 minutes before the service to check in. After the service, there will be a Scout sponsored Oneg Shabbat.

RSVP by January 25th to ensure you will get a patch. For more information, e-mail rsvp@mynertamid.org or leave a message at 678-264-8575 with the name of the Scout and whether a Boy or Girl Scout as there are different patches for each. Scouts of all faiths are welcome.

For more information and directions visit www.mynertamid.org

Date:
Friday, February 12, 2016 at 7pm, RSVP by January 25 to guarantee a patch

Admission:
FREE

Address:
Congregation Ner Tamid
1349 Old Hwy 41, Suite 220
Marietta GA 30060

Parking:
FREE

For more information, please call 678-264-8575 or visit http://www.mynertamid.org

Song of the Winter

A heartwarming original play the whole family will enjoy. Set in the mountains of North Georgia, five sisters struggle to stay together after tragedy strikes.

Date:
January 10, 2014 at 8pm
January 11, 2014 at 8pm
January 12, 2014 at 3pm
January 15, 2014 at 8pm
January 16, 2014 at 8pm
January 17, 2014 at 8pm
January 18, 2014 at 8pm
January 19, 2014 at 3pm
January 22, 2014 at 8pm
January 23, 2014 at 8pm
January 24, 2014 at 8pm
January 25, 2014 at 8pm
January 26, 2014 at 3pm

Admission:
$15 adults, $12 children and seniors

Address:
Theatre in the Square
11 Whitlock Avenue
Marietta, GA 30064

Parking:
On the square parking

For more information, please call 770-597-0442

Museum Mice Tours

The Marietta Museum of History announces new tours for the smallest of visitors! Based on programs by the Smithsonian Institute’s Early Enrichment Center, tours will be offered to toddlers from age 3 to 5 and their parents. Different topics will be offered on the second Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m.

The purpose of the tours is to introduce toddlers to history through very basic concepts like shapes, sounds, games, tools and jobs. Museum Mascots Murray and Etta are whimsical cartoon mice that will help convey the themes for the tours and provide a little fun. The tours will offer a variety of activities including story time and crafts.

They require that you reserve a spot for your toddler by calling their office Monday-Friday from 10-4 at 770-794-5710. Reserving a spot will allow the staff to have enough items for the crafts.

2015 Scheduled Museum Mice Tours are:
Every second Wednesday of every month at 10:30am
January 14, 2015 – Etta’s Favorite Shapes
February 11, 2015 – Making Music with Murray & Etta
March 11, 2015 — Etta Spies with Her little Eye
April 8, 2015 – Exploring Jobs with Murray
May 13, 2015 – Murray & Etta Count Collections
June 10, 2015 – Etta’s Favorite Colors
July 8, 2015 – Murray’s Cool Tools
August 12, 2015 – Etta’s Favorite Shapes
September 9, 2015 – Dressing Up with Murray & Etta
October 14, 2015 – Etta Spies with Her Little Eye
November 11, 2015 – NO TOUR
December 9, 2015 – Following Murray’s Treasure Map

Admission:
$5 per family (one adult and up to three children), additional adults and children are $5 each.  Reservations required and limited to 20 children.

Address:
Marietta Museum of History
1 Depot St
Marietta, GA 30060

Parking:
Mill Street Parking Lot

For more information, please call (770) 794-5710.

Groundbreaking Improvements for U.S. Highway 41

In early December, the Cumberland Community Improvement District (CID) in partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation, federal partners and Cobb County, broke ground on a widening project and enhancements for U.S. Highway 41 between Paces Mill and Akers Mill roads. The project, part of $53 million in improvements being advanced by the Cumberland CID, will facilitate safe and fluid transit along one of the most heavily trafficked corridors in Georgia. The road will be widened to six lanes, with a raised median and a 12-foot wide multi-use trail on the west side of the road.

 

Couture for Charity

Couture for Charity, a non-profit organization founded by Walton High School student Yasmin Rahimi, held its first fashion show at the Atlanta Country Club to raise funds for breast cancer research. After nine months of designing and planning, the show came together beautifully in front of a sold-out audience. The silent auction was also a huge success with donations from many great sponsors in the East Cobb community. The event raised more than $7,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Cobb Chamber Names Community Service Award Winners

The Cobb Chamber recognized 20 local companies at its December First Monday Breakfast, sponsored by Georgia Trend magazine. The Sam Olens Business Community Service Awards recognize deserving Cobb businesses for their commitment to the community and their support of Cobb’s non-profit agencies. Earlier this year, Cobb’s non-profit community was asked to nominate businesses that have enhanced the lives of all Cobb County residents through gifts of time, money and charitable donations. Honorees included Chattahoochee Technical College, Henssler Financial, The Home Depot Foundation and the WellStar Health System.

 

Chattahoochee Tech Foundation Honored At Leadership Conference

The Chattahoochee Tech Foundation Board was recently recognized with a unique distinction at the annual Technical College System of Georgia Leadership Conference held in Savannah. Of the 24 technical college foundations, only eight have earned the distinction of being a Role Model Board. To achieve this recognition, the board accomplished various metrics as outlined by the TCSG Foundation Association as best practices. Criteria include board participation, training for the board and staff, attendance at graduation and chair fundraising events, among others.

 

WellStar Kennestone Hospital Receives “3 Star” Quality Rating

WellStar Health System has received a “3 Star” rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). STS has developed a comprehensive rating system for the quality of cardiac surgery among hospitals. WellStar offers a cutting-edge comprehensive cardiac program, with the exception of transplant services. The WellStar cardiac program is providing a continuum of care to the patient population in northwest Georgia. The cardiac surgery program is housed at WellStar Kennestone. Additionally, Cobb, Douglas, Kennestone and Paulding hospitals are all accredited chest pain centers.