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Weather Encourages Park Play

Jan 31, 2012
From left, Breelynn Snyder, 3, and Juliana Spivey, 4, both of Acworth race down the slide at Cauble Park in Acworth enjoying the nice weather on Tuesday morning. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Community Salutes Fallen Officer

Jan 30, 2012
Members of the Atlanta Police Department Honor Guard place roses and pray over the casket of senior Officer Gail Thomas before it is lowered at the graveside service in Mableton on Jan. 30. STAFF/JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN

Children Enjoy Story Time

Jan 30, 2012
Children s librarian Susan Irvin reads a book to toddlers and their parents during story time at Vinings Library. STAFF/SAMANTHA M. SHAL

Gail Thomas Police Procession

Jan 29, 2012
 Officer Beth Jones stands at attention during a moment of silence for fallen officer Gail Thomas. Photo by Todd Hull

Cumberland CID Maglev Tour

Jan 28, 2012
J. Peter Kasian, member of the Cumberland CID board of directors, talks with Emily Morris, project manager for American Maglev Technology, Inc., during the demonstration.<br>Staff photo by Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Special Olympic Events in Cobb County

Jan 21, 2012
Athlete Darby Parker raises her arms to the judges and is applauded by Cindy Bickman, director of the Cobb County Special Olympics, right, during the gymnastics competition at the Cobb Gymnastics Center on Jan. 21.<br>Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Dr. Limbeck's State of the Schools Address

Jan 18, 2012
Dr. Emily Lembeck, Superintendent of Marietta City Schools, delivers her State of the Schools Address before the Marietta Area Council of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday morning. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Deuce McAllister Visits Marietta Middle

Jan 17, 2012
Deuce McAllister, right, hands out milk to students as they arrive to Marietta Middle School on Tuesday morning. The former NFL player was recognizing the school for its promotion and use of the Grab n Go Breakfast, which is part of the Fuel Up To Play 60 campaign. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

MLK Event at Cobb Civic Center

Jan 16, 2012
The Wallah African Drum & Dance group and Paisley Dance Ensemble open the 26th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration with a performance at the Cobb Civic Center on Monday. STAFF/SAMANTHA M. SHAL sshal@neighbornewspapers.com

'Odd Couple' at Strand Theatre

Jan 12, 2012
Bert Reeves, playing the role of Felix Ungar, right, and Van Pearlberg, playing the role of Oscar Madison, perform a scene during rehearsal for The Odd Couple at the Strand Theatre on Jan. 11.<br>Photo by Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

First Day of 2012 Legislative Session

Jan 10, 2012
Rep. David Wilkerson (D-South Cobb) spends time with his son David Wilkerson, Jr., 10, before session starts inside the House of Representatives at the State Capitol on Monday morning. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

"Bring One for the Chipper" Event

Jan 09, 2012
Ed Williams, left, and foreman Jerry Cole, of the Davey Tree Expert Company, mulch Christmas trees that were dropped off for recycling during the Bring One for the Chipper event at the Home Depot on Roswell Road in Marietta. STAFF/JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN

Marietta Square Winter Farmer's Market

Jan 09, 2012
The first day of the winter Marietta Square Farmers Market was Jan. 7. The market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. STAFF/JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN

Surprise Corvette for Veteran

Jan 07, 2012
Sgt. First Class Adam Troxel smiles as he sits in his newly-restored 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3 with his wife, Holly, at the Day s Chevrolet showroom in Acworth on Jan. 7.<br> Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Joe Mack Wilson Park Groundbreaking

Jan 06, 2012
From left, Atkins Project Manager John Boudreau, Georgia Development Partners Sean Hart, Marietta city councilmen Anthony Coleman and Philip Goldstein, Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin, city manager Bill Bruton, city public works director Dan Conn, council members Annette Lewis and Van Pearlberg and former Marietta Mayor Bill Dunaway break ground at the Joe Mack Wilson park which is part of the Roswell Street improvements project on Friday morning. Landscaping, decorative lighting and brick sidewalks are also included in the project which is expected to take nine months along Roswell Street between Fairground Street and Waddell Street in Marietta. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Smyrna Community Dancers

Jan 05, 2012
Avery Alexander shows off her form during an introduction to tap and ballet class at the Smyrna Community Center on Jan. 5. Registration is still open for winter and spring classes with Smyrna Community Dancers, teaching ballet, tap, and hip-hop dance for children ages two and older to adults. To register, visit www.smyrnadancers.com or call Mary McGehee at (404)695-7563.<br>Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Recycletronics Program

Jan 04, 2012
Joe Burum, director of operations, holds a piece of steel taken from a recycled CRT monitor or television at the warehouse for the Tommy Nobis Center s Recycletronics program.<br> Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Occupy Cobb

Jan 03, 2012
Occupy Atlanta member Shab Bashiri of Atlanta, background, blows her whistle as attorney David R. Yood of Marietta, seated, reads off a foreclosed property during the monthly foreclosure auction on the steps of the Cobb County Courthouse. Occupy Cobb was holding their first demonstation, "Occupy The Foreclosure Auction," with members of Occupy Atlanta on Tuesday morning. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

MPC Opens in West Cobb

Dec 28, 2011
From left, Marietta Pizza Company co-owners Howard Wolfson and Kellie Contreras stand inside the new west Cobb location which opened on Dec. 20. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Olympics...Here They Come!

Dec 28, 2011
Sarah Loche, 9, of Kennesaw falls onto the ice at the Ice Forum at Town Center in Kennesaw Tuesday. STAFF/Lindsay Fendt

Surprise Welcome Home for Marietta Family

Dec 24, 2011
Ashley Hankins tapes a sign on the screened-in porch of the Martinez family s new home in Marietta.<br>Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

NGOC Christmas Decorating Contest

Dec 23, 2011
The Infusion/Pharmacy floor was named the 2011 winner of the Northwest Georgia Oncology Christmas decorating contest, presented by Loving Arms Cancer Outreach, for their Candyland-themed decorations. From left, Mary Ann Jocom, pharmacy technician; Cindy Covington, R.N.; Kristina Nix, R.N.; Shivahn Rowell, R.N.; Diana Hurst, R.N.; Jenny Nelson, R.N.; Kim Lee, pharmacy technician; Shamichael Traylor, R.N.; Anita Saunders, R.N.; Maria Hardin, R.N.<br>Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Living Nativity Scene in Austell

Dec 22, 2011
Mary, played by Lauren Easley, 18, watches as Joseph, played by Mitch Burger, 15, adjusts 3-year-old Olivia Rhodes halo as she plays an angel with Sarah Boulineau, 6, right, at the living nativity scene outside Austell Presbyterian Church. The third and final performance will be held tonight from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. In it s 54th year, the event features live music, soup, and crafts for the kids.<br>Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Singing Stingers perform at Strand

Dec 19, 2011
Liz Carroll s West Side Singing Stingers, which is made up of fourth and fifth graders from West Side Elementary School, perform Christmas carols outside of the Strand Theatre on Monday. STAFF/SAMANTHA M. SHAL, sshal@neighbornewspapers.com

Walker's Ridge Christmas Decorations

Dec 16, 2011
Jody and Craig Hansard began decorating in a Cajun theme for Christmas five years ago as part of a friendly competition with neighbors. Jody, who is from Louisiana, said six neighbors decorate for the competition in the Walker s Ridge subdivision in Marietta.<br>Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Chattahoochee Tech Winter Graduation

Dec 15, 2011
Chattahoochee Technical College students make their way into the John A. Williams Theatre for their December commencement at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on Thursday morning. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Final F-22 Leaves Lockheed Assembly Line

Dec 13, 2011
The final F-22 Raptor exits the assembly line at Lockheed Martin on Tuesday morning. Members of the South Cobb High School Blue Eagle Marching Band, dignitaries and the F-22 team follow the Raptor on the Marietta campus. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Freedom Church's 'Bikes or Bust'

Dec 11, 2011
Mayor Tommy Allegood, left, sits with J.R. Lee, lead pastor of Freedom Church, in a scissor lift 50 feet above the Wal-Mart parking lot in Acworth on Dec. 10 for the conclusion of the Bikes or Bust event, which began on Dec. 8 and ended on Saturday at 5 p.m. For 48 hours, church staff members lived in the lift, meeting their goal of $20,000 to purchase more than 300 bicycles and donate them to less-fortunate children at 12 elementary schools in Acworth and Kennesaw.<br>Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Walton at Grayson State Championship

Dec 10, 2011
Grayson’s Sam Mosher, left, consoles Dakota Richardson after Grayson defeated Walton on Saturday night. STAFF/JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN

Walton Holds Pep Rally for State Game

Dec 09, 2011
Senior Kendall Warner, 18, gets the crowd excited for the upcoming state championship game of their Walton Raiders against Grayson on Friday morning. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

JFHQ ribbon-cutting ceremony

Dec 07, 2011
Gov. Nathan Deal, center, gives a thumbs-up after cutting the ribbon with, from left, Maj. Gen. Terry Nesbitt, former adjutant general of Georgia; Lt. Gen. David B. Poythress, former adjutant general of Georgia; Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle; Maj. Gen. Jim Butterworth, adjutant general of Georgia; and Command Sgt. Maj. James Nelson at the new Joint Force Headquarters Building in Marietta on Dec. 7.<br>Staff/Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Lassiter at Walton

Dec 03, 2011

Santa on the Square

Dec 02, 2011
Santa Claus shakes hands with kids as he arrives to Santa on the Square in Glover Park on Dec. 1.<br>Staff/Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Dacula at Walton

Nov 26, 2011

Lassiter at M.L. King

Nov 25, 2011

Allatoona at Burke County

Nov 25, 2011

2011 Gobble Jog

Nov 24, 2011

171st National Guard Homecoming

Nov 23, 2011
Stephanie Crook of Kennesaw rests her head on her husband s chest as he, Spc. Miles Crook, returns home with the 1-171st General Support Aviation Battalion of the Georgia Army National Guard on Wednesday morning after being deployed to Iraq for nearly a year. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Toys for Tots at Lockheed Martin

Nov 22, 2011
The U.S. Navy s C-130 support aircraft for the Blue Angels, Fat Albert, arrives at Lockheed Martin in Marietta where it was built on Tuesday morning to collect two pallets of toys for Marines and volunteers with Toys for Tots to distribute to families in need in Birmingham, Ala. who were hit by the tornados earlier in the year. Fat Albert also flew to the company s Fort Worth, Texas location to collect their two pallets of toys. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Turkey Trot at Davis Elementary

Nov 20, 2011
Principal Dr. Dee Mobley, center, participates in the eighth annual Turkey Trot with third graders at Davis Elementary School on Nov. 18. The third grade raised $1,700 for the PTA event Quarters for Turkeys, winning the Turkey Trot with the principal.<br>Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com
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