Save the Date for the 5th Annual Hare-O-Ween: Saturday, October 29th, 2016 from 5 pm to 9 pm at Red Hare.
Tickets are $15 and include limited edition glow in the dark souvenir pint glass (while supplies last), 36oz of beer samples, DJ, costume contest, one-off beers, Dogs On Wheels Hotdogs Atl on site for purchase, tricks, treats… and more! Stay tuned for more details.
This event is strictly 21+ (their regular tour/ tasting this afternoon from 2 pm to 4 pm will still be family friendly, however, the Hare-O-Ween event is strictly 21 and up). Costumes are strongly encouraged as they will have great prizes for our contest!
Date:
Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 5 pm to 9 pm
Admission:
$15
Address:
Red Hare Brewing Company
1998 Delk Industrial Blvd
Marietta,GA 30067
Parking:
Free parking available
For more information, please call 401-678-0600 or visit https://www.freshtix.com/events/hare-o-ween2016
Run through the beautiful streets of Marietta Square to defeat heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. Get your friends, family and co-workers involved and form a team or run as an individual. Make it an event for the entire family and check out the post-run festivities happening in the Square.
Date:
October 22, 2016
Marietta Square
7:30am: Packet pick-up & late registration
8:30am: Opening ceremonies
9:00am: 5K Start
Admission:
Register online through Thursday, October 20th at www.MetroAtlantaHeartWalk.org. Click “NW Georgia 5K Run Registration”, scroll down and select “Register now for the Northwest Georgia Heart Run”. There is a registration fee of $40.
Address:
Marietta Square
For more information, please call (678) 224-2065 or visit www.metroatlantaheartwalk.org
Mt. Bethel Christian Academy is holding an open house for Lower and Middle Schools at the Main Campus. The program accepts junior kindergarten through 8th grade applications.
Date:
Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 10 am
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 10 am
Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 10 am
Admission:
Free
Address:
Mt Bethel
4385 Lower Roswell Road
Marietta, GA 30068
Parking:
Parking is free.
For more information, please call 7709710245 or visit http://www.mtbethelchristian.org/
Join Sprayberry High School for the annual Sprayberry Arts & Craft Show featuring over 200 vendor booths including jewelry, pottery, photography, yard art, birdhouses, dolls & accessories, monogramed items, Christmas decorations, sweets, food, and more. The show will also have food trucks as well as barbecue and Chick-Fil-A.
Date:
Saturday, Nov 17, 2018 from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday, Nov 18, 2018 from noon to 4 pm
Admission: Free to enter. Santa Lane has a small fee.
Address:
Sprayberry High School
2525 Sandy Plains Road
Marietta, GA 30066.
Parking:
Free parking in school parking lot
For more information, please call 770-578-3200 or visit sprayberryptsa.org
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, whether you love the arts or strive for social justice, you will find joy and hope at the For Our Daughters benefit concert featuring performances by performing artists, singers, actors, dancers, poets and visual artists. Attendees will be inspired and empowered to break the cycle of domestic violence through creativity and positivity. Their hope is that this event will help bring awareness and education; provide prevention and intervention resources, and support around the cause of domestic violence.
Date:
Sunday, October 23, 2016 from 4 pm to 7 pm
Admission:
Tickets are $35
Address:
Marietta’s NEW Theatre in the Square
11 Whitlock Avenue Northwest
Marietta, GA 30064
Parking:
For more information, please call 678-3109757 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-our-daughters-benefit-concert-tickets-27371483845
Halloween in Cobb County Isn’t Just for Trick-or-Treaters
Believe it or not, it’s almost time to dust the cobwebs off your costume and celebrate Halloween.
This year, don’t leave all the spooky fun for the little ghosts and goblins trick-or-treating on your street. From networking opportunities to escape room challenges and costume showdowns, there are ghoulishly good times to be had for all.
October Haunt After Hours
Six Flags Over Georgia,
275 Riverside Parkway SW, Austell
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 4:30-8 p.m.
Tickets $15 online at cobbafterhours.com by Oct. 23 at midnight; $30 at door
Supported by more than 18 local business organizations, the sixth annual October Haunt After Hours will welcome more than 2,000 business owners to this business-focused networking event. Select rides will be open, including a secret ride selected by the president of Six Flags Over Georgia. Admission includes all rides, food and drinks, entertainment and a few spooky surprises.
The idea for the event came together about seven years ago when Wayne Dodd, former president of the South Cobb Business Association, and David Connell, president of the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce, wanted to create a premier event to showcase the new-and-improved Six Flags Over Georgia to the local business community that could also be utilized as a partnership event for multiple chambers and business associations to come together in a private party atmosphere. October Haunt is an adult-focused evening, and Dodd assures that kids are allowed but not encouraged.
“The event consistently pulls in more than 2,000 attendees with 125 sponsors every year,” Dodd says. “There is something for everyone, from riding the specially selected rides to finding your fill of great culinary delights from multiple caterers and plenty of beer and wine plus special drinks.” Attendees will also enjoy three DJs, as well as live performance artists.
Dodd adds this partnership event, which includes more than 20 metro Atlanta chambers of commerce and business organizations, addresses the reality that business no longer stops at the county line. “The October Haunt has emerged as a truly regional event,” he says.
This year, active duty and retired military get in free and two military-focused charities, Sheppard’s Men and Positive Americans, will receive a percentage of the proceeds from ticket sales, as well as Marietta-based MUST Ministries. So whether you’re actively seeking new clients for your business or just looking to have a spooktacular time, the October Haunt is a great way to celebrate an adults-only Halloween.
The Escapery
1349 Old Highway 41 NW,
Suite 235, Marietta theescapery.com
Tickets are $28 per person
Want to feel like the hero of your own action-packed adventure? Established by husband and wife team Marc and April Simmons of Marietta, The Escapery opened in February to offer Cobb residents an escape room game that requires teamwork and ingenuity to solve a series of puzzles and riddles to escape in one hour.
April Simmons says The Escapery differs from other escape room games in a few key ways: her husband, Marc, a Georgia Tech graduate, hand-built every one of the featured puzzles; the game is family-friendly and puts an emphasis on birthday parties and family events; and it offers custom-tailored team-building packages and fun-filled adventure for families, school groups, civic organizations, ladies nights out and more. In less than five months, The Escapery has become Trip Advisor’s No. 1 recommended activity in Marietta.
“We want to give everyone the chance to be the hero with their friends, family and co-workers, working together to solve fun puzzles,” Marc Simmons says. “It is one of the best ways to get people off their cell phones and engaging with each other in a dynamic way.”
Below are a few of The Escapery’s upcoming events and adventures:
Destiny: The Upside Down From Oct. 16-31, 2016, The Escapery’s original “Destiny” escape room will be transformed into a spooky experience full of thrills and chills with special Halloween spook-factor. Tickets cost $28 per person and will be available for purchase beginning Oct. 1, 2016.
Owl-O-Ween Hot Air Balloon Festival The Escapery will host The Tablets of Destiny, a uniquely exciting scavenger hunt at KSU’s Owl-O-Ween Festival, Oct. 21-22, 2016 (see more about this event below). Groups will receive a hunt card with an ominous story of ancient ceremonies, hidden powers and a terrible ritual that must be stopped. Gather your courage and find The Escapery tent at the festival!
Eat, Game and Be Scary! Join The Escapery Crew Thursday, Oct. 26, 2016, for a creepy, crawly night of games, ghouls and noshing. The party is part of The Escapery’s biweekly series of game nights hosted Wednesday evenings starting at 7:30. The staff will host and teach non-traditional board games, delicious food will be served and prizes will be awarded for best costumes. The Escapery’s Game Night is geared toward adult gamers and is always free to the community.
Owl-O-Ween Hot Air Balloon Festival
Kennesaw State University Sports and Entertainment Park,
200 George Busbee Parkway, Kennesaw
Friday, Oct. 21-Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 owl-o-ween.com
Adult tickets $12, children ages 4-12 $5. VIP tickets $75 and include three drinks, dinner from Carrabba’s Italian Grill, VIP parking, balloon ride, VIP entrance. Prices set to increase Oct. 16, 2016
The 4th Annual Owl-O-Ween Hot Air Balloon Festival is Atlanta’s only hot air balloon festival and largest costume party, featuring more than 20 hot air balloons, five stages of entertainment and more than 40 vendors. Step into the mystical world for two nights of trick-or-treating, tethered balloon rides, OktoberFest-style celebrations featuring a variety of beers, live entertainment and more. Hosted by Star 94.1 at Kennesaw State University’s Sports and Entertainment Park, the event is perfect for adults and families alike to celebrate the most spectacularly spooky time of year all while watching the giant balloons light up the sky.
Considering where to retire? While beautiful beaches and scenic mountain vistas may draw many away from metro Atlanta, there’s much more than a few significant senior tax exemptions that could make you rethink remaining in Cobb County or choosing it as your new home.
From quality senior services to endless entertainment options for the family and grandkids, below are the top 10 reasons you should consider living out your golden years in Cobb.
1. Information You Need, Right at Your Fingertips
Whatever unique need you or a retired relative may have, Cobb Senior Services is here to help. Recognized as one of the leading county-based senior agencies in Georgia, Cobb Senior Services provides an array of services, including a variety of nutrition, education and recreation activities and programs.
The organization also operates eight senior centers, which include three neighborhood centers, four multi-purpose centers and the Senior Wellness Center. Cobb Senior Services’ Information & Referral desk serves as a senior resource center for other metro Atlanta social service agencies. For information about these agencies, call the desk at (770) 528-5364.
2. Your Retiree Neighbors Love Cobb, Too
Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show that almost one out of every 10 residents in Cobb is 65 years old or older. According to Cobb County Senior Services, most seniors in Cobb live near Smyrna and Marietta, as well as the east Cobb area.
3. Access to Top-notch Medical and Personal Services and Care
Cobb is home to many leading hospitals, clinics and physician practices. Among them is Northside Hospital Health Care System, which has eight Cobb locations, including five imaging centers, two cancer centers and one family medicine/urgent care facility; and WellStar Health System’s WellStar Cobb Hospital in Austell, and WellStar Kennestone Hospital and WellStar Windy Hill Hospital, both in Marietta, two health parks, community hospice centers and seven urgent cares.
Cobb Senior Services can also assist with making sure you or your loved one receives the in-home services you need, from personal care assistance to homemaker services and Meals on Wheels.
Sterling Estates
4. Proximity to Atlanta
Wherever you choose to live in Cobb, you will benefit, from easy access to the interstate system to get to Downtown Atlanta to taking a short drive to north Georgia to experience those mountain views you always dreamed of. Cobb is also close to all that Atlanta offers in cultural events and activities, as well as the sporting events that come with living near a major metropolitan area, and it is within easy driving distance to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
5. Endless Entertainment and Dining Options
Not a fan of the bustling big city? You don’t have to leave Cobb to find something fun to do. The Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta and Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center offer year-round concerts, comedy shows, plays and other performing arts events.
Even Cobb’s cities are buzzing with activity. From food trucks and farmers markets to art walks and outdoor concerts, Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, Powder Springs, Acworth and Austell have plenty of reasons to get outside and meet your neighbors.
6. Even More Fun for the Grandkids
You don’t have to leave Cobb to keep your grandchildren entertained, either. Cobb is home to both Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags White Water amusement parks, as well as more than 40 public parks and recreation centers, so fun is never too far away whether you’re planning a picnic or ready to hit the hiking trails.
7. Residential Options to Fit Your Wants and Needs
With so many home options in Cobb, a senior-focused community is ideal for many retirees with unique needs.
A variety of cottages, garden homes and apartments are available at Sterling Estates Senior Living Communities in east and west Cobb to fit any desires, according to manager Pete Green. “We handle all the hassles of home ownership,” he adds.
Seniors may also want to consider checking out Presbyterian Village in Austell, which provides residential living apartments, supportive living with staff to help with daily activities and assistance, the Morris Health Center, which is a 24-hour skilled nursing care and therapy services, and Hearthstone with secure, supportive living for people who need memory support and oversight for various conditions.
Another option includes Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory, located in Marietta on Burnt Hickory Road. It opens in spring 2017 and will provide both assisted living and memory care, which offers 24-hour support for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. The community prides itself on “Engaged Living,” offering residents a full calendar of activities and events focusing on art and education, health and wellness, purposeful living and more.
8. Senior Tax Exemptions
Cobb residents who are at least 62 years old are eligible for exemption from school taxes. Residents who are at least 65 years old are also eligible for exemption from certain property taxes.
9. A Variety of Transportation Options
With approximately 1,350 residents using county transportation services annually, Cobb provides dependable, radio-dispatched vans at low cost to medical and nutritional facilities and designated senior centers throughout the county. For more information about senior transportation in Cobb, call (770) 528-5364.
10. Experience All Four Seasons While You Improve Your Golf Swing
There’s no better way to experience Georgia’s wonderful climate than on the golf course. Cobb County Parks offers two outstanding public golf courses, the award-winning Cobblestone Golf Course and Legacy Links Golf Course. There are also a number of private courses throughout Cobb, many with substantial senior discounts.
Dogwood Golf Club, a semi-private club in Austell, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2017. Senior rates for 18 holes start at $36 plus tax and include a cart. Senior memberships are also available and include unlimited greens fees and up to 20 percent off food and beverage purchases and 15 percent off Pro Shop purchases. Other activities include trivia nights, senior play days and ladies play days.
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Cobb Senior Service Center Locations:
North Cobb, 3900 S. Main St. (inside Kennworth Park), Acworth; (770) 975-7740
The Best Spots for Work Meetings and Get-togethers
When your workday takes you outside of the office, it’s important to know where the best spots are to meet and mingle with business professionals. From the dishes to the ambiance, restaurants and clubs creating an ideal environment for business meetings and breaks are in high demand. Here are some top picks around Cobb County for you to take your next work break.
Indian Hills Country Club 4001 Clubland Drive
Marietta, GA 30068
(770) 971-2605 indianhillscc.com
At Indian Hills Country Club in East Cobb, which is managed by Futren Corporation, there’s more than just food and drinks to enjoy during a meeting or break. Indian Hills is a family golf and country club that offers a relaxed, comfortable, club-casual environment that is also perfect for hosting business meetings, lunches with clients, tournaments and other special events. Whether playing a round of golf with company partners or discussing new ventures over a delicious meal and a glass of wine, Indian Hills has you covered.
One of the big benefits of Indian Hills as a business destination is the ability to entertain in a variety of ways and flexibility of its options to suit the occasion. It’s also a great venue for an early morning breakfast meeting or an evening reception at the end of the day.
“Indian Hills strives to be an extension of our members’ homes, where they can entertain, relax and enjoy the company of friends, family and business associates,” says Mitch Rhoden of Indian Hills management. Hosting a meeting, presentation or corporate retreat at the club adds a personal aspect to doing business, which can be beneficial when entertaining clients or uniting colleagues.
Photo by Todd Hull
The Georgian Club 100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 952-6000 thegeorgianclub.com
Ideal for networking with community leaders, entertaining clients, hosting private meetings and attending educational events, The Georgian Club is an essential business resource. Accompanying the warm, inviting and casually elegant atmosphere, the club, which is also managed by Futren, serves a variety of traditional American fine dining selections inspired by international flavors. It also offers convenience for those on a tight business schedule, giving guests the options of breakfast, lunch or dinner in the main dining room.
The Chattahoochee Lounge in The Georgian Club provides a more casual atmosphere, perfect for a busy business day. The anytime-dining lounge menu allows guests to drop in to get a casual bite to eat with colleagues and be in and out in no time. Guests are also welcome to use laptops while dining in the lounge.
When in need for a larger meeting space, The Georgian Club provides eight private boardrooms that can accommodate anywhere from 10 to 250 guests. These rooms come equipped with audio/visual equipment for any presentation or conference needs and can also provide Wi-Fi, refreshments and customized buffets when needed.
101 Steak 3621 Vinings Slope SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 805-8855 101steakatl.com
Located in the heart of Vinings, 101 Steak is central to the young professional scene. Offering a modern take on the traditional steakhouse, it features a contemporary, chef-driven menu with a selection of high-quality steaks and seafood, a raw bar and more than 100 wines by the glass. 101 Steak aims to accommodate a variety of groups and meetings, from large parties to intimate dinners for two.
“Whether entertaining a client or conducting a presentation, 101 Steak is fine-tuned for both, with small details standing out such as three meeting rooms to fit any event you can imagine,” says owner and partner Steve Buero. 101 Steak’s Overlook Room accommodates up to 50 guests, while the Board Room seats up to 12 and the Tasting Room seats up eight. These rooms are ideal for meetings that require privacy for discussing important matters in a more casual setting.
For those wanting to keep business in the office, 101 Steak also offers a catering menu featuring Executive Chef Joe Ahn’s innovative fare and selections that include family style appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts.
Paces and Vine 4300 Paces Ferry Road SE
Suite 250
Atlanta, GA 30339
(404) 205-8255 pacesandvine.com
Featuring a lunch menu designed with professionals in mind and an inviting atmosphere, Paces and Vine caters to their guests with business in mind. The restaurant interior features brown leather banquettes and plenty of natural light and offers a modern-meets-rustic design scheme. “The natural lighting is great for relaxed business luncheons, and the combination of comfort and class implies quality without pretense,” says Assistant General Manager and Wine Director Michael Kunz. Some of the restaurant’s special characteristics include a large bar with comfortable high-back leather chairs and a spacious patio with a fireplace.
“We know time is limited for most business people, so our goal is to deliver delicious, fast and consistent lunches,” says Kunz. Their lunch menu includes popular items, from an array of sandwiches to fish tacos and entree salads. The dinner menu moves into more serious dining with dishes like charred salmon over Boulanger potatoes with purple cabbage and Dijon butter, Guinness-braised beef brisket and a daily market fish seared over a summer corn succotash. “We also feature a concise yet impressive selection of fine wines by the glass and by the bottle curated by yours truly that can impress any business client,” he says.
Paces and Vine also offers Wi-Fi for those needing to stay connected and a private dining room for business events. This room seats up to 40 guests and features a centralized, large television with AV hookup for presentations.
Grub Burger Bar 2955 Cobb Parkway SE, Suite 820
Atlanta, GA 30339
(678) 573-9030
grubburgerbar.com
Those looking for a fun, energetic and unique atmosphere to meet for a business lunch, dinner or drinks should check out Grub Burger Bar located off Cobb Parkway in Atlanta. With a full bar that is uncommon to a fast-casual type setting, Grub is perfect for a quick lunch break and drinks with colleagues or a casual after-work happy hour to wrap up a hectic work day.
While Grub offers a wide range of freshly ground burgers to suit a variety of taste buds, they also serve fresh salads, bar appetizers, shakes and cocktails. The casual, yet hip setting provides a fun spot for professionals to grab a casual bite to eat and discuss the business of the day.
Manager Jason Graham recommends the Lockhart Legend Burger and Jive Turkey Burger to guests. “The Jive Turkey Burger is like no other burger I’ve ever had, and it’s really amazing all around,” he says. Offering a new market burger every two months, Grub switches up its flavors to keep up with the latest culinary trends, sure to impress all kinds of burger lovers.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill 160 Earnest Barrett Parkway
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 499-0338
carrabbas.com
The neighborhood-favorite Italian grill in Kennesaw now offers fast and affordable lunch favorites for those on a strict time frame. The new lunch additions are great for a quick business meeting with clients or group lunch break. You can enjoy classic Italian dishes in a cozy Tuscan ambiance without the burden of a heavy Italian meal. With a group-dining menu perfect for larger corporate gatherings and special events, Carrabbas strives to provide a seamless dining experience for those with business-oriented needs.
Some classic Italian favorites that are offered in smaller portion sizes with the new lunch menu include the “Chicken Bryan,” and chicken or sirloin marsala. Carrabba’s allows customers to dine with the class of an Italian restaurant atmosphere, but also with the convenience that most busy professionals require.
The Cobb County School Calendar for the 2017 to 2018 school year begins on Monday, July 31, 2017 and ends on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. The start date is one day earlier than last year, and the end date is day earlier than last year, May 23, 2018.
School holidays:
First Day of School – July 31, 2017
Labor Day – September 4, 2017
Fall Break – September 25 – 29, 2017
Student Holiday/Staff Workday – November 7, 2017
Thanksgiving Holidays – November 20 – 24, 2017
Winter Holidays – December 21, 2017 to January 3, 2018
Martin Luther King Jr Day – January 15, 2018
Winter Break – February 19 – 23, 2018
Spring Break – April 2 – 6, 2018
Early Release Day – May 22 – 23, 2018
Last Day of School – May 23, 2018
School Calendar Guidelines and Notes:
The calendar includes the required 180 school days or its equivalent. First semester includes 91 days and ends prior to Winter Holidays. Second semester includes 89 days, and ends prior to Memorial Day. Fall Break begins on the fourth Monday in September. Winter Break begins on the third Monday in February (Presidents Day). Spring Break begins on the first Monday in April, providing consistency with other metro school systems. The school year ends on a Wednesday to provide enough time to schedule graduation ceremonies.
The organization also operates eight senior centers, which include three neighborhood centers, four multi-purpose centers and the Senior Wellness Center. Cobb Senior Services’ Information & Referral desk serves as a senior resource center for other metro Atlanta social service agencies. For information about these agencies, call the desk at (770) 528-5364.
101 Steak
Paces and Vine
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