Monday, April 8, 2013
Stumped on what to do with the kids all week? Here are a few suggestions.
Smyrna area schools will be closed all week for spring break. Students in the Cobb County School District don't return to school until Monday, April 15. If you're looking for activities for the kids, the Cobb County Public Library System has activities planned all week. Here are some of the things on the library’s spring break week schedule: Spring Break Movie Fest: Join the staff at the West Cobb Regional Library for their Spring Break Movie Fest; they’ll be showing the following movies each day at 11:30 am: April 9: Wreck-It Ralph (PG) April 10: The Muppets (PG) April 11: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG) April 12: Rise of the Guardians (PG) For more information, please call 770-528-4699. Spring Break Movie Madness: The East Cobb …
Friday, April 5, 2013
This weekend get out to a night of fashion, art, music and entertainment at the Uniquely Us Kids & Teens Fashion Show; or silent and live auctions, food, music, and performances by a Special Olympics Gymnastic Team at a Special Olympics Fundraiser.
Uniquely Us Kids & Teens Fashion Show What: Uniquely Us Kids & Teens Fashion Show is delivering a night filled with Fashion, Art, Music and Entertainment. The venue will be filled with exciting products and give-a-ways. When: Friday, April 5 at 7 p.m. Where: City of Smyrna Community Center, 200 Village Green Cir SE, Smyrna, GA Cost: $5 Special Olympics Fundraiser What: The American Legion Post 160 of Smyrna will host its 25th Annual Fundraiser for Special Olympics-Cobb. The event will be held at Post 160's office. Smyrna-Vinings and Cobb residents are invited to join the American Legion family and enjoy silent and live auctions, food, music and performances by Special Olympics Gymnastic Team. When: Sunday, April 7, noon to 6 p.m. Where: …
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Oakdale community member Mary Rose Barnes: "I have lived in Oakdale for many years and would hate to lose this integral part of our community."
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Saturday, February 23
I have it on good authority that the county plans to close Lewis A. Ray Library in Oakdale (on Oakdale Road near Atlanta Road). The county reduced the hours to Monday-Thursday, closing at 6 and closed entirely on Friday and Saturday because of the economic downturn. Obviously, readership is down because of this drastic change. Predictably, because of reduced use, the county is using this reduction to justify closing our library. I have tried in the past to discuss this issue with our district commissioner and library officials, but the answer was "Send an email." As you know, the population in the Oakdale vicinity has exploded in recent years, with the increased density allowed by Cobb County. There are more people than ever who are more …
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Create professional resumes and cover letters, and interviewing and networking techniques; improve your work skills; prepare for occupation-related exams; and search jobs from a database of over 5 million postings.
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Wednesday, January 16
Do your New Year's resolutions include stepping up your career development? The Cobb County Public Library System library card gives you free access to LearningExpress Job & Career Accelerator, a job search application featuring personalized step-by-step assistance—from exploring and matching suitable occupations from over 1,000 detailed occupation profiles to finding available jobs from a database of over 5 million up-to-date job postings. With Job & Career Accelerator, you can create professional resumes and cover letters, and interviewing and networking techniques; improve your work skills; and prepare for occupation-related exams. It also helps you plan, tailor, and track your progress for multiple job searches while providing expert …
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The county is in strong financial standing, Chairman Tim Lee said.
In a time when Cobb County Commission Chairman Tim Lee said governments are close to filing for bankruptcy, Cobb County is thriving. The county, which recieved on unqualified or clean opinion on its Comprehensive Annual Plan audit, has the lowest millage rate in the metro Atlanta area, added 3 percent to the general fund reserve and 5 percent to its fire district fund reserve. And, in most areas, the county's revenues for fiscal year 2012 not only exceeded expenditures but also exceeded what county officials originally had budgeted. For example, in the General Fund, revenues came in at $327.5 million, up from the $325.8 million originally budgeted. And, expenditures came in at $313.3 million, $17.3 million less than what county officials …
Friday, October 12, 2012
A book sale is being held Oct. 12-14 to help Cobb library staff purchase new materials.
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Friday, October 12, 2012
The Friends of Cobb Public Library System's semi-annual book sale is being held Friday, Oct. 12 through Sunday, Oct. 14 in Exhibit Halls A and B of Jim Miller Park at 2245 Callaway Road in Marietta. The sale runs 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. Items for sale include soft cover and hard back books, magazines, text books, DVD and VHS movies and children's books. Prices will range from 10 cents to $5. Only cash and check will be accepted at the sale. Last year, the book sales generated more than $80,000, which enabled the library staff to purchase new materials, including books and DVDs. This year, the group hopes to raise more than $100,000, which will be used to purchase additional materials including e-books.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Join the Cobb County Library System for entertaining and thought-provoking movies for all ages.
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
October film screenings at Cobb County Public Library System branches include entertaining and thought-provoking movies for all ages. Films are in the lineup for the Central, Mountain View, East Cobb and East Marietta branches. For more information on film screenings and other events at the libraries, visit the Programs section of cobbcat.org or call any library branch.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Would your kids love to see the Wiggles live? They can win tickets at the library!
J. B. Smith
10:57 am on Tuesday, April 9, 2013
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