East Cobb Civic Assn News

ECCA April General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at 7 PM,
East Cobb Government Services Center,  4400 Lower Roswell Road, 30068
Our April speaker is State Representative Sharon Cooper. All members of the community are invited to hear Rep. Cooper share information and background on all that happened at this year’s General Assembly session. 


Road Closures
Roadwork is taking place in a variety of areas of East Cobb during the first week of April, including:

·         Jamerson Road/Wigley Road

·         Sprayberry intersection

·         Railroad Crossing to Lee Waters Road

·         Lee Waters Road to Trickum Road

·         Trickum Road to Jims Road

·         Jims Road to Sandy Plains Road

·         Lower Roswell & Johnson Ferry at Lower Roswell (Gas lines)

For details on these and other road projects, go to http://dot.cobbcountyga.gov/road_rept.htm.

 Chairman Lee Hosts Town Hall Meeting
Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at 7 PM at Mountain View Community Center, 3400 Sandy Plains Rd. Marietta, 30066
Join Commission Chairman Tim Lee’s town hall meeting to hear firsthand about progress being made around the county. For more information, call 770-528-3300 or visit cobbcounty.org/lee.

 Second Quarter Adopt-a-Mile
Saturday, April 21, 2012, from 9:00-11:00am at Woodlawn Publix parking lot near Kinko’s.
Show your community spirit by helping ECCA clean up Johnson Ferry Road. Community Service hours will be given. If it is raining, we will reschedule. For more information, call 678-524-4255.

 Taste of Marietta
Sunday, April 29, 2012, from 11 AM to 7 PM on the Marietta Square.
Restaurants and caterers from around the county will line the Square for this year’s event that includes concerts on four stages, and a Kid’s Alley with moonwalks. Admission is free. For information, go to www.tasteofmarietta.com.

 Taste of East Cobb
Saturday, May 5, 2012, from 11 AM to 5 PM at The Avenue at East Cobb
This year’s event showcases 30 of the area’s finest restaurants along with more than 30 other local merchants and small businesses. Live jazz performances will take place throughout the day, and the Kid’s Zone will host giant bounce inflatables, face painting and hands-on activities suitable for all ages. Admission is free. More information can be found at www.tasteofeastcobb.com.

 Animal Adopt-A-Thon Event
Saturday, May 19, 2012, from 10 AM to 4 PM, Cobb County Animal Control Shelter, 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta
Residents are invited to find a new best friend to take home at Cobb County Animal Control's Adopt-A-Thon. The event includes vendors, food, police K-9 demonstrations, special adoption rates and a raffle. People will also have the chance to meet the county's on-staff veterinarian. For more information, call 770-590-5614.