Mom will always hold a special place in your heart. Tell us (and her) why she's so special.
Happy Mother's Day! Today is a day to celebrate the women in our lives who taught us so much, who cared for us and who showed us what love is. Share with Patch (in the comments below) just what makes your mom so special and why you love her so much and even upload a photo of you and your mom here.
There's no reason why what works here can work in the rest of the county.
East Cobb's Pursuit of Happiness (originally posted on East Cobb Patch) "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." Obviously taken from America's Declaration of Independence, this statement embodies the spirit of East Cobb. "Hokie" you say? "Not at all" say I. I grew up in South Cobb and moved to East Cobb on returning from military service. The East Cobb phenomenon had just begun. Indian Hills and Parkaire Mall were brand new. We even had an ice skating rink! A short time later, the original Mechant's Walk was developed and we were off to the races! And until recently, I…
The one-time kings of gross-out comedy, the Farrellys, create a gross copy of the original slapstick fools.
From the geniuses who brought you There's Something About Mary and Dumb & Dumber comes a much-anticipated movie about three morons, The Three Stooges. It's Larry, Moe and Curly 2.0. This time around, Sean Hayes plays Larry, Chris Diamantopoulos is Moe, and Will Sasso is Curly. The film is three episodes drawn into one 90-minute movie as the Stooges do what they can to save the orphanage they grew up in. This movie has been talked about for more than 10 years, and, sad to say, it's pretty anticlimactic. I was never a big fan of the original Stooges, and the new Stooges were doing impressions rather than performances. The eye-poking and slapping are so repetitive, it's almost sad. Sure, they look like Larry, Moe and Curly, but if you love …
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The Democrat's District 38 includes portions of Austell, Mableton, Powder Springs and Smyrna.
By Rep. David Wilkerson (D-Austell) On July 20, 2010, you elected me to be your voice in the Georgia House of Representatives. I had recently finished my term as chairman of the Cobb County Democratic Party and worked with many of you during the historic election of President Barack Obama. It has been an honor to serve you for the past two years. As a legislator, I have had some tough decisions to make, which impacted the lives of Georgians. I am proud to say that your input has always guided those decisions I made and the votes I have cast. There is still work to be done at the Capitol. We continue to face tough economic times, and traditional public education is under attack. I want to be there to represent you. I have decided to seek re…
5:40 pm on Monday, April 9, 2012
Obama Stole the 2008 Election! PRODUCED BY DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEMBERS In 2008 Senator Hillary Clinton, by all accounts, except caucuses, won the Primary Election and, therefore, should have been the 2008 Democratic Nominee. That didn't happen, due largely to illegitimate and illegal acts including recounting threats, intimidation, lies, stolen documents, falsified documents, busing in voters in … more ›
Save the planet one bulb and footstep at a time.
As communities around the world go dark Saturday night, people will gather by candlelight bound by one common purpose--saving the planet. At 8:30 p.m. local time, everyone’s invited to celebrate Earth Hour by turning off all unnecessary lights, or they can go “beyond the hour” by pledging to positively impact the planet. Now observed in more than 130 countries worldwide, the celebration that started in Sydney, Australia, in 2007, is uniting the world with something we all have in common--the Earth. So, turn out every light in your home for just one hour at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. Use that hour to reconnect with your loved one over a candlelight dinner. Sit around with your kids and tell spooky stories while passing around a flashlight.
One Cobb resident formed the Backyard Chickens Alliance in July and the organization is fighting for the Right to Grow Act. Should Cobb allow backyard chickens?
In February, Rep. Earl Ehrhart introduced the Right to Grow Act to the Georgia Assembly. The bill, which would have prohibited cities and counties from banning gardens, chickens, and honeybees for personal consumption, sailed through the Agriculture Committee only to be killed by the Rules Committee after very aggressive lobbying by the cities and counties. They felt that it violated Home Rule granted to them by the Georgia Constitution and grumbled about potential lawsuits. They said that the cities and counties are better able to legislate their areas without State intervention. If that is the case, who looks out for the people when their local governments lose touch with what is important to them? Who is there when local governments …
9:25 am on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Isn't there a middle ground here? Maybe only x number of chickens per acre (or partial acre). Yes Chicken Houses stink be they have thousands of chickens, not 3 or 4. Get over it, sometimes other people's freedoms impact you. I'll take freedom with some inconveniences over more regulation any day. more ›
The south side of Cobb County is seemingly a group of disparate cities, places and organizations. Or is it?
For years, people have asked me where I live and I respond South Cobb, a suburb of Atlanta near Austell and Mableton. When the perplexed look comes over their faces, I simply offer, "Near Six Flags." The response is always, "Oh, okay." We've lived in South Cobb and been active in the community since 1997. I awakened early this morning and I finally "got it" - why many of the matters related to schools, historical markings, development and redevelopment become arduous very quickly and, unfortunately, much of it is self-inflicted. South Cobb is made up of, from an aeriel view, the cities of Smyrna, Austell and Powder Springs. Smyrna, which has been thriving over the last few decades, has essentially exempted itself from that list. …
8:51 pm on Monday, March 19, 2012
Deborah, it was a pleasure to meet you today at the MBE meeting hosted by Mexico Lindo. I definitely enjoyed the interaction and REAL networking opportunity that your Exchange provides small businesses in the community. You mentioned today that MBE seeks to improve South Cobb as a whole... and that was well before you knew I authored this article. Now that's what I'm talking about... someone who … more ›
Jerry Gonzalez, executive director of Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials, says the state Senate should reject a ban of access to higher education for undocumented students.
From Jerry Gonzalez, executive director of Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials: Matters concerning the prosperity and future of our State and those concerning children should be absolutely void of political theatrics. Unfortunately, some Georgia legislators have opted for political theatrics by supporting SB 458, Georgia's anti-DREAM Act, a legislative initiative that would ban access to higher education to all undocumented students at all public colleges and universities. This is a bill that solves nothing and will cause many serious problems. SB 458 will result in the bullying and intimidation of Georgia's most precious resource: our children, specifically immigrant youth. Currently, undocumented students in Georgia are …
4:00 pm on Monday, March 5, 2012
It's funny that the author feels "matters concerning the prosperity and future of our State and those concerning children should be absolutely void of political theatrics", yet writes a diatribe rife with political theatrics. more ›
As I create healthy habits, I learn that I have to pace myself.
I like pushing myself. I like the feeling of working hard, of being busy and productive. Last week, I pushed myself too much. I was wrking out to one of my Turbo Fire DVDs and all I could see was how my body would look once these workouts paid off. I was doing it, boy! But then, I got too hot. I felt sick. I threw up. I was reminded then that becoming healthy is a process, a journey, and it is not going to happen overnight the way I would like it to. After visiting my first and only Weight Watchers class this week at Orange Hill Baptist Church, I realized that I should not rely upon the accountability I wanted from Weight Watchers. However, I did learn that ultimately Weight Watchers and any lifestyle is about choices. Weight Watchers …
9:45 am on Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Kiri- Saw this app and thought about you, it's similar to Weight Watchers and is provided by Livestrong. You can join online at livestrong.org or through your mobile phone. The iphone app is $2.99 and it tracks your food intake, weight and exercise daily and allows you to set a weekly weight loss goal. Been using it for two weeks and dropped 4 pounds, my husband is also using it but only lost 1lb… more ›
South Cobb Patch reader, Woody Wollesen, won tickets to see Blast!
I wanted to personally thank you and the Patch for the wonderful opportunity to see "Blast" this last Friday evening. It was extremely special from a number of perspectives. First, this was my first attendance of any type of public event (crowds/seating, etc.) since my complete right knee replacement on 12/06/2012. Whatever discomfort resulted was more than offset by the constantly moving performance touching all of the senses. Second, it gave me the opportunity to take my 91-year-old mom (still extremely active) out for the evening to this grand performance. Last, this was the first time for both of us to see and enjoy the Cobb Center, an outstanding and magnificent venue. Please be rest assured that should any future opportunities as …
Jay Young
1:26 pm on Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Tim, great article and comments... Some would say you're looking at the last 40 years through "rose colored glasses." However, I have felt the exact same way as you in past years. Upon further examination, a number of factors probably played in the success of East Cobb. The strength of the community is the strong point of East Cobb County. However, in the time frame you mention I would argue the … more ›