Black History and Invention

Historical profiles of Black scientists and engineers

Get Up and 'Walk Georgia'

Walk Georgia Registration begins online on February 1, 2012. Join in and get more active with this online program. MOVE MORE LIVE MORE.

Let's Transform Veterans Memorial Highway in Mableton

Everywhere I go people are talking about our Veterans Memorial Highway. It's old and outdated. Surely someone out there has some thoughts about this. Please share.

Let's Pull Together to Get Results

The Vine will be a blog to address and get ideas. Share and voice concerns about our town and how we can impact our environment. Please participate. You would be surprised who is reading.

My Tact was Trumped by Love: Why I'm Disturbed by the Teach For America Withdrawal!

On TFA, Cobb Board of Education succumbed to pressures of lobbying before listening to the concerns of parents. The balance of "voice" continues to favor the traditional establishment of privilege.

Has Cobb Seen Its Better Days?

Writer discusses what needs to be done to improve Cobb's economic prospects

Students at CCCEPA 'Can't Stop the Beat!'

The cast of Pebblebrook High School's "Hairspray" is performing at the Cobb County Civic Center on January 26th-29th and February 2nd-5th.

"Queens" The Life and times of the Honeybee in Mableton!

The house is becoming all abuzz.

Hubris in Austell

Austell Mayor, Joe Jerkins, taken to task not assigning committee assignments to two council members who think and act independently.

Local Literary Nonfiction: A Neighbor Story

This is a story about how beloved neighbors can be and become a wonderful lifetime memory.

God Bless America?

Underutilization of Austell's communication board is symptomatic of lack of communication.

Should Parents Support STEM Education?

Parent's Role in science education

Local Voices: Sunday Alcohol Sales in Austell

Sunday Alcohol Sales in Austell

Winter, The life and times of the Honeybee in Mableton!

Winter time for the Bees and the Beekeeper.

Survivors Outreach Center Ends Year on High Note

Christmas Event and Community Meeting at Survivors Outreach Center, Inc.

Santa Makes Stop at South Cobb Rotary Club Meeting

The South Cobb Rotary sponsored it annual Children’s Christmas party Thursday.

Commissioners Should Go Slowly

Concern for Zoning Changes

Spreading the Holiday Cheer: Ways to Save on Holiday Cards

Ways to save on Holiday cards this season along with a couple giveaways!

Half off Tickets to 'The Story Tour: A Christmas Spectacular'

50% off Tickets to The Story Tour: A Christmas Spectacular at Phillips Arena Thursday December 8th, 2011

Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Join Your Child's PTA

The Local and National PTA have seen a sharp decrease in membership over the last few years. Here are my Top 10 Reasons Why YOU Should Join Your Child's PTA.

Christmas Tree Lighting and FREE Sleigh Rides at Vinings Jubilee

Vinings Jubilee is having FREE Sleigh Rides and a Facebook Sweepstakes for a chance to win a $100 gift card to one of their many Restaurants

'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' Arrives in Atlanta

The Grinch arrived in Atlanta last night and will be here all week at The Fox Theater. My son and I enjoyed a night on the town with one of our favorite Christmas book characters.

Fighting for Justice

Dr. Michael Stovall addresses the issue of fighting for justice in light of recent events at Penn State University.

Congress shouldn't accept taxpayer-funded health insurance

Hypocrisy in Congress

Can Georgia produce more than peaches and peanuts?

Essay on the need for STEM education

Are We Truly Thankful?

What's your family's Thanksgiving tradition? Do your kids have a heart of gratitude or are they blazing right past November to December/Christmas just like every retail store in our city?

Right Questions, Wrong Answers: Life’s Decisions & What I Thought I Knew

How often do we discard what we perceive as wrong an hold on to what we perceive as right based on what we think we know? We must learn to discard expediency and test our decisions.

99.9% Efficiency

We all want things to work at 100%, but what happens when they only work at 99.9%?

The Way I See it: Occupy Our Community, Our Country

Today's Revolution

Macy's All-Star Holiday Choir

My singing audition for Macy's Holiday Choir. Did I make it? Read and find out then come out to an event and let me know what you read!

Ouch! The life and times of the Honeybee in Mableton!

Getting Stung!

Fight off the flu, without the flu shot

You’ve probably seen them at your local pharmacies, signs and ads about the flu shot Doesn’t it seem odd that every time you get the “preventive” flu shot….YOU GET THE FLU!

'Mableton Rocks!' the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre on Saturday

Join several local bands for MABLETON ROCKS!

Money, Money, Money

Dr. Stovall addresses the current trend of banks charging debit card usage fees and offers a consumer's perspective.

CCCEPA Alumni Come Home for 25th Anniversary Gala

This Monday evening, the Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a performance entitled "Bring On Tomorrow" at the Cobb County Civic Center.

Blog Post: Randy Green Endorsement

RANDY GREEN is Fighting to Keep Businesses and Jobs In Austell

Believe

The first step in changing your life is to believe your world can change. Reaching your goals can only start with a single unwavering belief that it will be done.

Hello World! Let's Talk Health!

Four things you need to be truly healthy: exercise, nutrition, a positive attitude and a healthy nervous system. Let's talk about how you can get all four and reach your full potential.

Stripping Without a Pole, Lien Stripping a Second Mortgage in Bankruptcy

What to do when a mortgage modification is denied. Remove the second mortgage by a process known as lien stripping.

Use a Bag of Soil for a Planter

Thinking about planting some fall color but you are not sure about the best spot to dig? Save yourself the trouble and use a bag of soil for a planter.