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Eddie Canon
Director
ECanon@cobbcounty.org

1792 County Services Pkwy
Marietta, GA 30008
Phone: (770) 528-8800
Fax: (770) 528-8813


Terrence Ramsey
Recreation Services

Division Director
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Benjie Brumbeloe
Parks Services

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Benjie.Brumbeloe@cobbcounty.org

Elizabeth Weaver
Arts/Cultural Affairs
Division Director
EWeaver@cobbcounty.org


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MHB Amphitheatre Announces 2008 Concert Series

Warmer weather is just around the corner and that means another exciting season of concerts at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre!  The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre introduces three new Summer Concert Series presented by Malon D. Mimms Company and Waverly Renaissance ; a Country Nights series, Rockin Nights series and a Summer Stars series. There will be five concerts in each series, for a total of 15 great summer performances.

Our Country Nights series will kick-off the summer on May 2. The series will feature new artists as well as the established country music performers we all know and love!

Oak Ridge Boys Friday, May 2
Randy Travis Friday, May 30
Blake Shelton   Friday, July 11
Craig Morgan & Danielle Peck Saturday, August 30
Diamond Rio Friday, Sept. 5

The Rockin Nights series will focus on classic rock bands from the 70s and 80s. We'll be bringing in bands whose hit songs we all remember!

America Saturday, June 7
Eddie Money  Friday, June 20
Pat Benatar  Thursday, July 3
Starship with Mickey Thomas Saturday, August 9
Creedence Clearwater Revisited Friday, August 15


Our Summer Stars series will feature a variety of performers from comedians to the symphony, and from party bands to balladeers. We know you'll enjoy the variety and quality of the performers.

A.J. Jamal, Comedian Friday, June 13

An Evening with the Cobb Symphony Orchestra & The Delfonics

Saturday, June 28
Michael Bolton with the CSO Saturday, July 19
Kool & the Gang Saturday, August 2
Kenny Loggins Wednesday, September 17

Season ticket packages offer the best available seating. Each year Season Ticket holders are offered the first option to purchase tickets, the first option to improve the location of their seating, and the option to add additional season ticket seats. Season ticket prices are offered at a 20% discount off individual ticket prices, essentially, it's a buy four, get one free deal!

Tables, which seat four, are $1,200 per series. Center, Terrace 1 seats are $180 per ticket, per series. Terrace 2 seats are $155 per ticket, per series and Lawn seats are a terrific bargain at only $80 per ticket, per series.

Season tickets will go on sale at the Mable House Barnes Box Office to 2007 Season Ticket holders on March 31. Season tickets will go on sale to past patrons of the amphitheatre on April 7 and to the general public on April 14. Single ticket sales for individual concerts will go on sale at a later date. For the best available seating options, call to reserve tickets as soon as possible. Orders may be placed by mail, fax or by calling the Amphitheatre Box Office, (770) 819-7765.

The Show Business/Special Events Division team is the management company for the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. If you have any questions about the summer series, sponsorship opportunities, or the pre-sale opportunity, please call at (770) 819-7765.

We hope you'll join us for starry summer nights, cool concerts and hot performers at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre in 2008!

Local Athlete Receives Golden Eagle Award
Cobb County's own Kelly Kettles received the Golden Eagle Award for displaying the utmost in sportsmanship during the 2008 Professional Tennis Registry's Tennis Tournament held at Hilton Head. The award was presented to her by Mr. Dennis Van Der Meer along with a tennis racquet signed by him. Kelly was voted for this award by her peers, coaches, volunteers and sponsors of this event. It was her caring attitude, eagerness to help other athletes and her enthusiastic personality with everyone that contributed to this honor. Kelly, an accomplished Special Olympian, said this award was more important to her than any medal she has ever received.  Congratulations Kelly for making Cobb proud!!!!

Harrison Tennis Center Receives Grant From USTA

The United States Tennis Association announced that Harrison Tennis Center has been awarded a public facility grant that will go toward funding new QuickStart mini tennis courts. The grant, in the amount of $25,000, is part of the 2007 USTA Public Facility Funding Grant program. Along with the grant, USTA engineers will assist in the design and the layout for the new courts.

In addition to the grant from the USTA to build the new courts, an additional $25,000 in funding will also come from the Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA), USTA-Georgia, the Georgia Tennis Foundation, A Tennis Association for Kids (ATAK), the Atlanta Youth Tennis Foundation and Superior Court Supplies.  The Harrison Area Community Tennis Association, headed by president Jenny Christoffersen, was instrumental in organizing this fund-raising effort.

The USTA QuickStart program provides a means to teach tennis to young children on small size tennis courts.  The equipment includes small tennis rackets and foam type balls that slow the game down and allows for children to have quicker success in playing points and games.  This program and courts will also be utilized for children and adults with physical and mental challenges.

Harrison Tennis Center is Cobb County's largest public tennis center and one of the busiest tennis facilities in Georgia. Harrison Tennis Center has more junior and adult teams than any tennis center in the area and is the home to several tennis academies that focus on player development. Harrison also plays host to numerous tournaments, including national championships and state championships. This grant will allow Cobb to continue to be a leader in growing the game of tennis by introducing new tennis players who will use the resources the county has to offer .

Grassroots Arts Program Grants Available
Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department serves as the local re-granting agency for the governor's Grassroots Arts Program. During the 2007-2008 season, state funds of approximately $24,943 will be available to Cobb County organizations to present art programs between February and June. Grants may not exceed $2,000 per organization and applicants must provide a 50 percent cash match. The deadline for receiving applications is Feb. 28.

"This is an exciting opportunity to present programs of interest to our community, to support local artists and to activate an exciting partnership of state government and local communities," said Elizabeth H. Weaver, Cultural Affairs division director and GAP coordinator for Cobb County.

The Grassroots Arts Program was developed in 1993 to help community groups provide cultural and educational opportunities wanted and needed at the local level. Cobb County nonprofit agencies that do not receive operating support or partner institution awards fromthe Georgia Council are eligible for these funds.

Among the many projects eligible for funding are visual art exhibits, concerts, theatrical and dance performances, readings, film programs, storytelling, folk art projects, art festivals, technical assistance programs and art programming.  Grants will be awarded to Cobb County groups with tax-exempt status or with a tax-exempt co-applicant. All funded projects must be accessible to the general public and demonstrate outreach to undeserved populations. School programs may not be considered for this program; however, other opportunities exist through the Georgia Council for the Arts.

For an application or additional information, contact Elizabeth Weaver at (770) 528-8454, elizabeth.weaver@cobbcounty.org or Patti Craft at (770) 528-8450, pcraft@cobbcounty.org .

2008 Tournament Schedules Available
The Al Bishop Softball Complex and Cobb Tennis Centers have posted their tournament calendars for 2008. You can view the softball tournament schedule here and view the tennis tournament schedule here . Tournaments are offered for all age and skill levels. For specific information, contact the tournament facility directly.


Parks Bond Info

Information and a list of preferred properties with a location map is now online