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WHITEFIELD WINS STATE BASKETBALL

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PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR 7TH ANNUAL MABLETON DAY CELEBRATION MAY 19

Families, children and adults of all ages will beam with delight as The World’s Largest Shrine Circus & Midway Carnival pull into town this spring. With more than 22 performances over 10 days, circus goers can enjoy circus acts from around the world including: high-flying trapeze acts, aerials and acrobats, show horses, elephants, bears, daredevil acts, thrilling carnival rides and, of course, world-famous Shriner clowns and more as the 70th anniversary celebra-tion of The World’s Largest Shrine Circus kicks off at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta on Friday, April 27 – Sunday, May 6.

The World’s Largest Shrine Circus is a popular annual family event that offers an affordable, safe and wholesome envi-ronment for adults and children of all ages. In addition to 24, 90-minute circus perfor-mances over 10 days, more than 40 excit-ing carnival rides and attractions.

For 70 years, Yaarab Shriners of Atlanta have delighted all ages with Shrine Circus acts.

Circus performances take place under the Big Top and begin on Friday, April 27 through Sunday, May 6. The Midway Carnival opens on Thursday, April 26 at 5 p.m.

It won’t be long now before all of Mableton comes together for what has become the event of the season. The 7th Annual Mableton Day Celebration will be held at the Mable House Arts Complex Saturday, May 19, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Admission is free of charge.

While the event continues to grow each year, the focus continues to be on fun for the whole family. The extremely popular 5K race will start the day and will be joined by the new Family Fun Run for the kids. Entertainment will feature a wide

variety of acts from throughout the metro area. Of course, a festival wouldn’t be complete without games and jumpies for the kids, goodies to eat, arts and crafts for all ages and a classic car show.

This year, the celebration will feature the We Can! in Mableton Fitness Pavilion, sponsored by Cobb Public Health, Life-long Mableton and AARP. In the pavilion residents of all ages will play and engage in activities that remind us that healthy eating and physical fitness can be fun for every-one at every stage of their lives!

“Mableton is such a special place and it is important to celebrate all the wonderful elements that make our community great,” Mableton Community Day founder, Albert McRae said. “The event helps us promote fellowship, our businesses and neighbors, health and wellness opportunities, and especially our students’ achievements in our local schools.”

This year’s celebration is hosted by the Mableton Day Coalition (MDC), a partner-ship of three not for profit organizations: Mableton Improvement Coalition, Inc.;

South Cobb Arts Alliance, Inc.; and the Amateur Advocate Association Inc. Spon-sors are still welcome.

Eligible not-for-profit organizations will have the opportunity to compete for two grants of $1,000 and $500. Check the website at www.mabletonday.com for more details about participation and how to earn the points.

If you would like to get involved in any facet of Mableton Community Day visit www.mabletonday.com. or contact Dave McDaniel, [email protected].

Whitefield Academy’s varsity boys basketball team clinched their third state championship in 10 years in March, beating Athens Christian, 73-49, to win the GHSA Class A title. Whitefield also claimed the state title in 2003 and 2009.

The championship game was White-field’s from the beginning, with the Wolf-Pack scoring 11 of the first 13 points of the game. Senior Kenny Gaines, bound for UGA in the fall, energized the crowd with his first two shots – a jumper from the wing and an alley-oop dunk. The WolfPack led at halftime 43-24, and led 60-33 going into the final period.

Athens Christian had consistent foul trouble throughout the game and was unable to stop Whitefield’s scoring run despite their attempts to rally. Senior Kenny Gaines led the team, scoring a total of 24 points (19 in the first half), adding eight rebounds, and going 9 for 9 on free

A cross now stands proudly atop the restored steeple at Concord Baptist Church. Members of the Mableton church held a special worship service on March 25 to celebrate the restoration of the sanctu-ary and steeple that were destroyed by fire in June 2011. During the service, members also honored the firemen who fought the fire. A lightening strike set off the fire, destroying the church steeple and causing water damage to the sanctuary, requiring a complete restoration. During the rebuild-ing, members were able to continue hold-ing services in the adjacent historic church building.

Led by Pastor Richard Wilkins, Con-cord Baptist Church, is celebrating its 180th Anniversary with Homecoming on May 6. The Gospel Quartet, WON BY FAITH, will be in concert at 10:30 a.m. with wor-ship service at 11a.m. and a covered dish immediately following. Established in the spring of 1832, the first building was located at the corner of Concord Road and South Cobb Drive, where the Crossings Shopping Center is. The present location is 4494 Floyd Road, Mableton. The public is invited for this historic celebration.

throws. Sophomore Eric Lockett added 18 points in the second half, along with 12 rebounds. Senior Jordan Coar also con-tribute as floor leader with 10 points, 6 assists, and 5 steals.

“It was exhilarating to accomplish our

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goals and win with the margin that we did,” said Tyrone Johnson, Whitefield’s head coach. Johnson has coached Whitefield to three state championships, five regional championships, and three state runner-up awards in his 11-year tenure.

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Hop, hop Easter Bunny. Hop on down to my house. My basket is sitting empty so fill it if you will. I would like a hollow chocolate bunny and lots of old-fashioned, plain jelly beans, and a few brightly col-ored dyed eggs.

Does the Easter Bunny come to your house? Bunny has skipped ours for many years now, ever since I reamed out the six foot white bunny that was blocking our driveway prior to our subdivision’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. But one year, he made the biggest surprise visit of all. It was the year after we moved from Camden County to Marietta.

Following years of owning/publish-ing a weekly newspaper with no time for a long vacation, we decided it was time for a really good family trip. Peter and Katie were in their early elementary school years and the week-long Spring Break was just the time we needed. The break fell just the way it does this year, beginning with Palm Sunday and ending with Easter.

We enjoyed an amazing week in Hawaii, doing all the tourist things on Oahu and the Big Island. We played in the Pacific, took in the Hawaiian Cultural Center, the Dole Pineapple Plant, and the USS Arizona Memorial. On the Big Island of Hawaii, we visited the volcano park, and drove the entire island – from beaches, to villages, to ranches.

We arrived back in Marietta early Easter morning. And lo and behold, the Easter Bunny had left two magic baskets of goodies on the dining room table. How had the Bunny come when no one had been in the house while we were away: we all left at the same time; and arrived at the same time?

That’s the magic of the Easter Bunny. He can excite and surprise children with simple gifts. A few weeks ago, on a short trip to Charlotte to hug granddaughter Addie, the stuffed bunny from that magical basket went along and stayed behind for a new generation of Easter gifts.

This secular symbol of our most Holy Christian holiday perhaps makes no sense. But it is, for some of us, a tradition that began in our own childhood. We brought

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The Theatre Project production of Disney’s “High School Musical: On Stage” will be held at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre April 20-22. The show will run 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets are $5 and children 12 and younger are free. VIP tables that seat four are available for $30. Tickets may be pur-chased at Mable House Arts Center, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton, or at the gate the day of the performance. This production is sponsored by the South Cobb Arts Alliance and Cobb Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department.

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HISTORY OF EDUCATION IN AUSTELLAustell Primary School is working on a project to bring together the history of educa-tion in Austell. Volunteers are working to collect memorabilia from former students to display in Curio cabinets, which were donated by Austell Mayor, Joe Jerkins. For-mer Austell students are asked to donate, or lend their personal items, that they or their family members may have from 1890-present. These Austell memorabilia will then be placed on display in the front lobby of the newly named Austell Elemen-tary School, formerly Austell Primary School. Such items may include athletic gear/equipment, yearbooks, school spirit wear, etc. If you have any such items, please contact Mrs. Jackie Rutherford at 770-819-5804 ext. 237, or via email [email protected].

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APRIL14: CELEBRITY WHEELCHAIR BAS-KETBALL JAM Dream Makers Youth Foun-dation’s 2012 event! Celebrity appearances, Music, Concessions, Live Performances, Raf-fles, and more. Whitefield Academy, 1 White-field Dr., Smyrna, April 14. at 7 p.m. For more information, call 678.398.6693 or visit www.dmyf.info/cwbj.

• • •21: AUSTELL COMMUNITY Market & Bazaar, downtown Austell on Jefferson Street. Booth registration at 770-944-4309.

• • •21: PANCAKE BREAKFAST, A South Cobb Lions Project will be held on Saturday, April 21 from 8-11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church Austell. Cost will be $5 for pancakes, drink, ei-ther bacon or sausage. Funds raised will help in the on going effort of the Lions to help those in need in the South Cobb Area.

• • •21: BASKETBALL TRYOUTS. Chatta-hoochee Tech men’s basketball is holding open tryouts at the JH Morgan Gym in Cartersville on April 21 and May 12. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and the tryout session will run from 1-3 p.m. For more information, email head coach David Archer at [email protected] or assistant coach Keith Lundy at [email protected].

• • •25: SOUTH COBB AREA COUNCIL. Cobb Chamber event. Wednesday, April 25. Location: Coach George E. Ford Center. 11:45 a.m. Gen-eral Admission: $30. Members: $10 online; $20 at the door. Online Registration Closes: April 23 at noon. Registration at www.cobbchamber.org.

• • •28-29: JONQUIL FESTIVAL. Fun for all at Smyrna’s annual Jonuil Festival on the Village Green. Food, booths, children’s activities, and entertainment. Saturday 10-6 p.m and Sunday 10 to 5 p.m.

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Annual “Cobb Ministries Making a Big Dif-ference” Forum! For more information or to register, please visit CFP’s website: cobbfaith-partnership.org and click on the links on the homepage or the “News and Events” Tab.

• • •5: SMYRNA FRESH MARKET, Opening day May 5, running each Saturday through Sep-tember from 8 a.m. until noon. The market is located in the parking lot between Smyrna First Baptist and the Market Village, 1275 Church Street SE Smyrna.

• • •19: MABLETON DAY is May 19 – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Mable House Complex, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton.

WEEKLY EVENTSAEROBICS CLASS. Austell First United

Methodist Church offers “Firming After 50”, a free weekly low-impact aerobics with a focus on adults over 50 years of age. Class meets in the church’s fellowship hall every Wednes-day night from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. with certified group fitness instructor Cindy Standard. Austell First UMC is located at 5705 Mulberry Street in downtown Austell, just north of the railroad tracks and City Hall. More details can be found at www.blessaustell.com or by calling 770-948-1806.

• • •AMERICAN LEGION POST 264, 6251 Ivey Rd, Mableton is offering free Group Fitness Classes every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. All are welcome.

• • •SOUTH COBB TOASTMASTERS Tuesdays at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. South Cobb Regional Li-brary, Mableton 678-799-4425.

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COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY - NON-DE-NOMINATIONAL. Designed to guide us in aligning the words of our mouth with The Word of God. THURSDAYS 9 - 10 a.m. at CON-CORD BAPTIST CHURCH, 4494 Floyd Road at Concord, Mableton.

• • •COMMUNITY FITNESS INITIATIVE - The Mableton Improvement Coalition is now hosting a weekly “walk-and-run” activity ev-ery Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm. Participants meet near the Amphitheater at the Mable House Complex to walk or run on nearby residential streets, with various paces and distances avail-able. Participation is free. For more informa-tion, see www.mableton.org.

• • •FREE TAIJI CLASS for all Tuesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. South Cobb Regional

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• • •FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY MEALS ST. LUKE UMC, 5115 Brookwood Drive Mableton will be serving a free meal every Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome. Entrance on lower level in back of church.

• • •FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY DINNER- Please join us! Every Monday night at 6 p.m. Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 6216 Love Street, Austell.

• • •REFORMERS UNANIMOUS (RU) is a Christ-centered addictions program that meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at Westside Church lo-cated at 4900 Floyd Road, Mableton next to Walgreens. RU helps adults find freedom from addictive behavior. Call Mark Baker at 404-354-8911 for more information or see www.wbcfamily.org.

• • •SOUTH COBB ROTARY: noon, Thursday, Presbyterian Village, East-West Connector

MONTHLY OR MOREALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA Caregiv-ers Support Group- free 3rd Thursday of each month- 6:30 p.m. 4005 S. Cobb Drive. Smyrna, It is facilitated by a local physician. Call 770-431-7055 or email [email protected] for details.

• • •AUSTELL BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONmeets the third Tuesday of each month at noon at the Treadmill Mall Complex

• • •CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, The Star Group meets the Fourth Thursday of each month at Noon. (A light lunch is served) Well-Star Cobb Hospital Magnolia Room Group leader: Raymond Coffman Please call 770-732-3780 to RSVP.

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FREE MONTHLY DINNER. Leland-Qwest UMC, 81 Veterans Memorial Highway, SE, Mableton, sponsors a free community dinner on the last Wednesday of each month from 6 – 7 p.m. All are welcome. (Enter on left side of the church on the lower level).

• • •“HOBO SUPPER” Second Thursday of each month, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Community invit-ed---Clarkdale UMC Austell—Powder Springs Road, Clarkdale, Georgia. For $6 you get a Drink, Beans (3 kinds), Mashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Corn Bread, Onions, Pickles, Beets and a large variety of homemade desserts to choose from. Community invited.

• • •MABLETON IMPROVEMENT COALI-TION (MIC) is a nonprofit citizens group formed to promote quality growth and rede-velopment in the 30126 zip code. MIC’s Board of Director’s meetings are the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m., generally at the Mable House Arts Center in Mableton. Everyone is welcome. Visit www.mableton.org to confirm meeting location.

• • •THE MOMS CLUBS of Smyrna are non-prof-it support groups for at-home mothers. Smyrna-West chapter includes zip code 30082. Please visit www.momsclubofsmyrnawest.com for more. Smyrna/Vinings-West chapter includes zip code 30082 in the Nickajack & Russell school district. Please email [email protected] for more informa-tion.

• • •NAMI SOUTH COBB has monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday of each month 7 to 8:30 p.m., except Dec. Macland Presbyterian Church 3615 Macland Road Powder Springs. Kathleen Breen, 770-943-5322, [email protected]. oo.com.

• • •SOUTH COBB BUSINESS ASSOCIATION meets the first Wednesday of each month at 11:45 at Presbyterian Village. www.sc-ba.org

• • •SOUTH COBB LIONS CLUB meets the 1st and 3rd Monday evenings of each month at The South Cobb Community Center. 620 Lions Club Drive in Mableton at 6:30 p.m.

• • •SOUTH COBB SENIORS Friendship Club meets on the 1st Monday of each month 10:30 a.m. at the Lions Club Drive Community Cen-ter, Mableton. Newcomers are welcome to come and join the fellowship and lunch, guest speakers and the love of others.

• • •E-mail your organization’s calendar news to [email protected]. Deadline for the MAY issue is APRIL 23 with publication the week of MAY 6. Calendar items are accepted from civic groups, non-profits, schools and church organizations and run as space is available. Due to the increasing number of calendar list-ings, please keep announcements brief. Please do NOT send calendar announcements in flyer format. For more information about submitting calendar items or other news, contact us at 770-426-9388 or by e-mail to [email protected]. Find updated calendar items on our web-site at www.brightsidecobb.com.

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Ministries Food Pantry. The Muddy River Band will entertain with country music and bluegrass. Put your dancing shoes on and dance the afternoon away. Invite your friends too!

Blood Pressure Check -- Monday, April 23, 12 – 3 p.m. Free. Blood pressure checks will be performed by Arbor Terrace Assisted Living.

Callaway Gardens - Thursday, April 26, 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Plan your day to see the beautiful and breathtaking Calla-way Gardens! You will see an explosion of vibrant colors! Sign up soon! Cost: $60 Senior Council Member / $65 Non-Member. Deadline: April 19.

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NOTES &NOTICES

All for one.That’s how we see cancer treatment at WellStar. Our multidisciplinary approach harnesses the capabilities of an entire healthcare system to treat each individual patient.

Community-based oncologists and cancer surgeons. Hundreds of the state’s top physicians. A network of experts, from nurses to registered dietitians. All working together to treat and beat cancer.

WellStar was the first to bring CyberKnife to Georgia. Our STAT Cancer Clinic sets a new standard for accelerated treatment. And our Pancreatic Pathway Team focuses on the treatment of this complex cancer. No wonder our Cancer Network continues to grow.

When it comes to fighting cancer, we believe in teamwork. To learn more about the WellStar Cancer Network, call 770-956-STAR or visit the new wellstar.org.

We believeyou are stronger

than cancer.

The vision of WellStar Health System is to deliver world-class healthcare. Our not-for-profit health system includes WellStar Cobb Hospital, WellStar Douglas Hospital, WellStar Kennestone Hospital, WellStar Paulding Hospital, WellStar Windy Hill Hospital and WellStar Medical Group.

SCHOOL OPEN HOUSEACADEMY OPEN HOUSE

Angels in Progress Christian Academy Open House AIP will be holding an open house Satur-day, April 21 from 11 – 2 p.m.. We are an inde-pendent K3-5th grade private Christian School. Visit our website at www.angelsinprogress.com for more information. We are located at 821 South Gordon Road Austell.

YARD/ ESTATE SALESHOUSEHOLD SALE; HOUSE FOR RENT

DOWNSIZING SALE: Thursday, April 20- Fri-day, April 21, from 8 – 4 p.m. Furniture, art, household items, lawn equipment, etc. 4510 Der-by Lane SE, Smyrna, 30082. House is for rent as well.

HELP WANTEDCAREGIVERS NEEDED

Be loved by your clients. Comfort Keepers is seeking mature, dependable people to fill open positions, caring for the elderly. If you enjoy pro-viding companionship, preparing meals, shopping for the elderly, we want to hear from you. Please call 678-354-0102.

VOLUNTEERSCSB SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers make a difference in the lives of our clients. The Cobb Community Services Board (CSB) needs volunteers as tutors and in various office assistance positions including help with data entry and filing, in various program sites in Marietta, Smyrna, and Lithia Springs. Volunteers should have good organizational and computer skills and willing to make a six month commit-ment of at least one four hour shift per week. For more information contact CSB Volunteer Coordinator Mary Robeck at 770-819-9229, ext. 226. The Cobb and Douglas Community Services Boards provide mental health, developmental dis-abilities, and substance abuse services to more than 10,000 residents of Cobb and Douglas Coun-ties annually.

JACKSON STARSWITH SYMPHONY

Cobe Jackson will be starring as young Farkle McBride, a musical genius, in the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Alliance Theatre production of “The Remarkable Farkle McBride.” Jackson is the son of Zanethia Eubanks of Ma-bleton. He is a 6th grader at Lindley 6th Grade Academy. John Lithgow, Star of 3rd Rock from the Sun, pens a comical verse story about a prodigy whose quest for the perfect instrument leads him through virtually every section of the orchestra. After his debut, the easily dis-satisfied diminutive genius trades in his fiddle for a flute, then a trombone and subsequently percussion, all to no avail. Not until he steps in for an ill conduc-tor does he finds his niche. The show will be at Woodruff Arts Center, April 29, at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20.


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Austell CommunityMarket & Bazaar

Here’s what you will find:• Sidewalk Sales• Produce• Arts & crafts, • Approved yard sale items• Food vendors• Many more. For vendor information please contact the office

of Community Affairs at

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April 2110 am - 5 pm

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