Community Support Needed to Win $100,000 Grant and Save More Lives Thanks to thousands of local animal lovers who voted for Cobb County Animal Control, the local organization won a spot in this year’s ASPCA $100K Challenge, competing for grants from ASPCA totaling $300,000, including a top prize of $100,000. The 2011 ASPCA $100K Challenge is a nationwide competition for animal shelters (and their communities) aiming to get more animals adopted or returned to their owners than ever before. Taking place from August 1 to October 31, 2011, Cobb County Animal Control will compete to find homes for more cats and dogs than they did during the same period in 2011. Competing against 48 other shelters, the goal is to save at least 300 more animals. “Our first Adopt-a-Thon in August was extremely … Read entire article »

]The Cobb Arts Board and The Friends of the Arts, Inc. are pleased to announce the 2011 Ovation Awards on Monday, October 10, 2011 at 7:00 PM at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre. The Ovation Awards recognizes and applauds artist, individuals, and groups that make significant contributions to the arts in Cobb County. Co-chaired by Earl Reece and the Honorable Mary Staley, recipients of the Ovation Awards will receive recognition and an award for their generous involvement in and advocating of the arts. A special acknowledgement and award will be present to Ron and Claire Francis for their tremendous support of the arts in Cobb County. “Ron and Claire have been tireless in their efforts to increase visibility and promote awareness of the arts for many years,” said Earl Reece, co-chair of the … Read entire article »

Do you love to garden but are disappointed with your results?  Maybe you’re a beginner and lack basic knowledge, or an experienced gardener looking for more challenging projects.  Do you want to learn more from the experts about specific plants and techniques that work in Marietta? Then this workshop series is for you. The Marietta Council of Garden Clubs, Inc., is proud to introduce our 2011 series of Horticulture Workshops. These workshops are for the avid gardener new to gardening or experienced.  Each workshop will include a presentation by 1-3 presenters that specialize in the specific topic either well known or professional.  The Saturday begins at 8:30am for registration, 9:00-11:00 for the formal presentation, a break for lunch (which is included) and then a private tour of a local garden or … Read entire article »

Thanks to thousands of local animal lovers who voted for Cobb County Animal Control, the local organization won a spot in this year’s ASPCA $100K Challenge, competing for grants from ASPCA totaling $300,000, including a top prize of $100,000. The 2011 ASPCA $100K Challenge is a nationwide competition for animal shelters (and their communities) aiming to get more animals adopted or returned to their owners than ever before. Taking place from August 1 to October 31, 2011, Cobb County Animal Control will compete to find homes for more cats and dogs than they did during the same period in 2011. Competing against 49 other shelters, the goal is to save at least 300 more animals. “We are thrilled to have received enough support from the community to qualify for the ASPCA’s $100k … Read entire article »