WellStar, Cancer Society Unveil Cancer Resource Center

1. WellStar Health System and the American Cancer Society on Monday cut the ribbon on the new Cancer Resource Center, a kiosk within Kennestone Hospital designed to help cancer sufferers and their caregivers.

The kiosk will be staffed by trained volunteers who will reach out to cancer patients, their families and other caregivers to see how they can help. The volunteers will connect them with various resources, including the American Cancer Society, or to other external resources designed to meet the needs of cancer patients. They can also help them access services such as wigs for chemotherapy patients or financial assistance.

For information or to become a volunteer, call the American Cancer Society at 770-429-0089.

2. The Cobb County Department of Transportation will have a public information open house tonight to allow residents to view a proposed project at the intersection of South Cobb Drive and Austell Road. The open house, which will run from 5 to 7 p.m., will not include a formal presentation but will show plans and maps of the proposal. The open house will be at , 1528 Austell Road.

3. will present its awards and promotions during a special ceremony at 6 p.m. today at , 1220 Al Bishop Drive.

4. The Marietta High School Symphonic Band will hold its pre-evaluation concert at 7 p.m. today in the high school's seminar room, C205 and C206. For information, call 770-428-2631.

5. Finally, for your civic duty enjoyment, the Cobb Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning hearing at 9 a.m. in the commissioners room at 100 Cherokee St.