Here are some answers to questions about Cobb County Schools - http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/Planning/
Do you think David Banks is doing well as your School Board Member? If not, what has bothered you the most and who is a good candidate to replace him?
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Each post is intended to be information about or for the benefit of Village North Subdivision including events, garage sales, or affecting us in some way. I welcome any news or information about the neighborhood and will share what I think might be of some use, benefit, or just to let you know what is going on.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
Merry Christmas to all in Village North...
..and may 2012 be a great year for all residents and the subdivision!
Each post is intended to be information about or for the benefit of Village North Subdivision including events, garage sales, or affecting us in some way. I welcome any news or information about the neighborhood and will share what I think might be of some use, benefit, or just to let you know what is going on.
Each post is intended to be information about or for the benefit of Village North Subdivision including events, garage sales, or affecting us in some way. I welcome any news or information about the neighborhood and will share what I think might be of some use, benefit, or just to let you know what is going on.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Help the environment by recycling Christmas trees & FREE Mulch!
Here's a note from Keep Cobb Beautiful:
After the holiday season is over, residents are encouraged to help the environment by recycling their Christmas trees. Recycling trees makes mulch, fuel, wildlife habitats and other useful material. Keep Cobb Beautiful will sponsor free recycling drop-offs. Trees will only be accepted Saturday, Jan. 7, at select Home Depot locations throughout Cobb. For a list of those locations, visit cobbcounty.org/kcb.
County Parks and Recreation specified locations will accept drop-offs Dec. 26-Jan. 7. These facilities are:
- Lost Mountain Park, 4845 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs
- Fullers Park, 3499 Robinson Road, Marietta
- Sewell Park, 2085 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta
- Noonday Creek Park, 489 Hawkins Store Road, Kennesaw
- Harrison Park, 2650 Shallowford Road, Marietta
Cobb Parks chipper locations, and Davey Trees, will have free mulch available to residents after Jan. 7. For more information, visit cobbcounty.org/kcb or call 770-528-1135.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Christmas Holiday tips from Cobb County Police Department - PENS Bulletin
CRIME TRENDS
With the continued rise in price for recyclable metals, we have seen a recent spike in the theft of commercial air conditioning units. Both residential and commercial properties have the potential to fall prey to this type of criminal due to the difficulty in positively identifying the stolen items. As police departments in the metro Atlanta area continue to network with area recyclers in an attempt to combat thefts of recyclable metals, we have developed the ability to send out alerts to area recyclers when identifiable metals are stolen. To aid with the identification of metals such as the coils within an AC unit, it has been recommended to paint the coil a bright fluorescent color to help distinguish it from other units.
Although vandalism of Christmas decorations often goes unreported to the police, I have received informal information that there has been an increase in this type of activity within certain neighborhoods in East Cobb. It is important that you remind your teens that damaging someone’s property is more than a prank, it is a crime and it comes with serious consequences. A teenager who has just turned 17 and who goes into someone’s yard and damages their decorations can be charged with a crime and be taken to jail. If the damage exceeds $500, which is not hard to do these days, the crime becomes a felony. Having a criminal record can make someone ineligible for scholarships and other types of financial aid and close the door to many potential jobs.
WHAT YOU AND YOUR NEIGHBORS CAN DO
We have had significant success with apprehending criminals because you called 911 to report suspicious behavior. You are the eyes and ears in your neighborhoods and you, more than anyone else, know who doesn’t belong. Call 911 anytime you see individuals on foot in your neighborhood that you don’t recognize or vehicles that drive slowly up and down the street or that are stopped with someone just sitting in the vehicle. Even if everything checks out at the time, we still have their information on record.
Don’t forget the basics of crime prevention when it comes to keeping your home secure. A security system with an audible alarm is a great deterrent to have. Be sure to set your alarm every time you leave the house. Make sure that your alarm service yard signs and window decals are visible from the street and replace them when they start to show age.--- Note: All alarm systems need to be registered with the Cobb County Police Dept. See details on registration process here - http://police.cobbcountyga.gov/alarms.htm
Keep windows, doors, and garage doors closed and locked when you are away. Purchase a timer for your exterior lighting or turn it on before you leave if you don’t plan to get back home until after dark.
Do not store large quantities of cash or jewelry (or gold/silver) in your home but instead use a safety deposit box at your bank. You may not avoid becoming a victim of a burglary but you can certainly minimize your loss.
Each post is intended to be information about or for the benefit of Village North Subdivision including events, garage sales, or affecting us in some way. I welcome any news or information about the neighborhood and will share what I think might be of some use, benefit, or just to let you know what is going on.
With the continued rise in price for recyclable metals, we have seen a recent spike in the theft of commercial air conditioning units. Both residential and commercial properties have the potential to fall prey to this type of criminal due to the difficulty in positively identifying the stolen items. As police departments in the metro Atlanta area continue to network with area recyclers in an attempt to combat thefts of recyclable metals, we have developed the ability to send out alerts to area recyclers when identifiable metals are stolen. To aid with the identification of metals such as the coils within an AC unit, it has been recommended to paint the coil a bright fluorescent color to help distinguish it from other units.
Although vandalism of Christmas decorations often goes unreported to the police, I have received informal information that there has been an increase in this type of activity within certain neighborhoods in East Cobb. It is important that you remind your teens that damaging someone’s property is more than a prank, it is a crime and it comes with serious consequences. A teenager who has just turned 17 and who goes into someone’s yard and damages their decorations can be charged with a crime and be taken to jail. If the damage exceeds $500, which is not hard to do these days, the crime becomes a felony. Having a criminal record can make someone ineligible for scholarships and other types of financial aid and close the door to many potential jobs.
WHAT YOU AND YOUR NEIGHBORS CAN DO
We have had significant success with apprehending criminals because you called 911 to report suspicious behavior. You are the eyes and ears in your neighborhoods and you, more than anyone else, know who doesn’t belong. Call 911 anytime you see individuals on foot in your neighborhood that you don’t recognize or vehicles that drive slowly up and down the street or that are stopped with someone just sitting in the vehicle. Even if everything checks out at the time, we still have their information on record.
Don’t forget the basics of crime prevention when it comes to keeping your home secure. A security system with an audible alarm is a great deterrent to have. Be sure to set your alarm every time you leave the house. Make sure that your alarm service yard signs and window decals are visible from the street and replace them when they start to show age.--- Note: All alarm systems need to be registered with the Cobb County Police Dept. See details on registration process here - http://police.cobbcountyga.gov/alarms.htm
Keep windows, doors, and garage doors closed and locked when you are away. Purchase a timer for your exterior lighting or turn it on before you leave if you don’t plan to get back home until after dark.
Do not store large quantities of cash or jewelry (or gold/silver) in your home but instead use a safety deposit box at your bank. You may not avoid becoming a victim of a burglary but you can certainly minimize your loss.
Each post is intended to be information about or for the benefit of Village North Subdivision including events, garage sales, or affecting us in some way. I welcome any news or information about the neighborhood and will share what I think might be of some use, benefit, or just to let you know what is going on.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Garbage Collection Services
We have a free market when it comes to our garbage. We can have it hauled off by whomever we choose, or we can keep it at our house and never get rid of it...
We are using J & G Garbage service - they pickup twice a week (Tuesday's and Friday's) for $21 a month at the curb. Most other trash haulers only come once a week.
Any other suggestions or recommendations for residents?
Each post is intended to be information about or for the benefit of Village North Subdivision including events, garage sales, or affecting us in some way. I welcome any news or information about the neighborhood and will share what I think might be of some use, benefit, or just to let you know what is going on.
We are using J & G Garbage service - they pickup twice a week (Tuesday's and Friday's) for $21 a month at the curb. Most other trash haulers only come once a week.
Any other suggestions or recommendations for residents?
Each post is intended to be information about or for the benefit of Village North Subdivision including events, garage sales, or affecting us in some way. I welcome any news or information about the neighborhood and will share what I think might be of some use, benefit, or just to let you know what is going on.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Autos/Vehicles for sale in Village North
Currently no autos officially posted here, but I have seen one on Aleta between Bob Bettis and Renney.
Another auto coming soon on Lorrie....
Each post is intended to be information about or for the benefit of Village North Subdivision including events, garage sales, or affecting us in some way. I welcome any news or information about the neighborhood and will share what I think might be of some use, benefit, or just to let you know what is going on.
Another auto coming soon on Lorrie....
Each post is intended to be information about or for the benefit of Village North Subdivision including events, garage sales, or affecting us in some way. I welcome any news or information about the neighborhood and will share what I think might be of some use, benefit, or just to let you know what is going on.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Sprayberry High School Students on Renny in culdesac
After the crime watch program signs were installed, I've noticed the lack of mass congregation on the cul-de-sac ... so far. But if you look up on the sidewalk, most of the students are smoking cigarettes and congregating at the end of the backyard fences between the two homes bordering the sidewalk path to Sprayberry High.
Are they like criminals knowing that they don't dare breach the perceived safety of the chain-link-fence?
Are they still tossing their cups, smokes, and garbage into the backyards of the two homes even after one resident placed a garbage can nearby to collect the waste?
I thought teenagers were concerned with the environment?
Each post is intended to be information about or for the benefit of Village North Subdivision including events, garage sales, or affecting us in some way. I welcome any news or information about the neighborhood and will share what I think might be of some use, benefit, or just to let you know what is going on.
Are they like criminals knowing that they don't dare breach the perceived safety of the chain-link-fence?
Are they still tossing their cups, smokes, and garbage into the backyards of the two homes even after one resident placed a garbage can nearby to collect the waste?
I thought teenagers were concerned with the environment?
Each post is intended to be information about or for the benefit of Village North Subdivision including events, garage sales, or affecting us in some way. I welcome any news or information about the neighborhood and will share what I think might be of some use, benefit, or just to let you know what is going on.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Cobb County Comminications and Services
Ok-Ok, we may be in a nanny state environment, but there are some things we call "information"...
Sign up for any number off Cobb County Communications of "information" such as:
- Emergency Notification
- Traffic Alerts
- CobbLine weekly alerts & press releases
- Keep Cobb Beautiful - Recycling and Adopt-A-Mile programs
- Public Library
- PENS - Police Emergency Notification System alerts
- Senior Services
- Cobb Community Transit
- Other Cobb County Services
Each post is intended to be information about or for the benefit of Village North Subdivision including events, garage sales, or affecting us in some way. I welcome any news or information about the neighborhood and will share what I think might be of some use, benefit, or just to let you know what is going on.
Monday, December 12, 2011
RAVN (Recreation Association of Village North) Pool Facility
Be sure to check this post for future updates of news, events, and more!
2-18-2012
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A note from the RAVN Board…Why are the dues required so early????
I want to begin by explaining why the RAVN Board is requesting the membership dues early. In light of not being able to open last year, we want to 100% ENSURE that we have the proper funds needed to OPEN and STAY open all summer. The decision to open the pool will be decided on May 1st 2012. This date allows ample time to get the pool (1) ready for Cobb County inspection, (2) address new pumps & maintenance issues, (3) and ready to be OPENED accordingly for a full summer season :)
For those of you that have sent your memberships in THANK YOU!! Your commitment to re-opening this facility is greatly appreciated. In addition, please note: ANY and ALL membership funds will be deposited upon receipt (7-10 days)...however there will be ZERO funds paid out for the pool until May 1st. This ensures that in the event the membership numbers are too low then 100% refunds can be sent out.
The new Board has some fantastic new ideas for RAVN and a huge commitment on keeping the pool a fun, clean, family focused facility. Let's get this wonderful neighborhood asset back up and running for all to ENJOY!! :)
Full Family Membership
$325.00 - if paid in full by March 1st
$350.00 - if paid in full March 1st through May 1st
$375.00 - if paid anytime after May 1st
Social Membership
$125.00 - paid in full anytime
Please send all payments to:
RAVN
PO Box 669221
Marietta, GA 30066
If you have any questions please contact: Bambi Papp at bambipapp@att.net or 678-508-1870.
Looking forward to a wonderful Summer 2012!! :)
Thank you,
Bambi Papp
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1-30-2012:
=============================================================================We hope you enjoyed time with your family & friends over the holidays!
Let’s continue to share special times
with family and friends this summer at
RAVN pool facility!!
RAVN pool facility!!
**In addition to swimming, we plan to
host cookouts, movie nights, holiday
parties, social gatherings & other events
to make our members feel welcome!
Family Membership: $325.00
(Paid in Full by March 1st, 2012)
Mail Payments to:
RAVN
PO Box 669221
Marietta, GA 30066
Call 678-508-1870 to be added to email updates & check on RAVN events thru the
Village North News BLOG @
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Dear Prospective RAVN Members,
In response to our last RAVN Town Hall Meeting on Sunday 11-13-2011, some questions were asked regarding the definition of pool memberships and membership costs. Our desire is to balance our financial goals and be respectful of any possible household compositions. Therefore, our Board has defined the following types of memberships and determined membership costs for the 2012 summer: May 19th, 2012 through to Labor Day weekend.
Annual RAVN Full Family Membership = 100% Full pool access throughout the pool year for a family household that all reside at the residence put on the RAVN application.
· Guest fees = $2.00 per quest visit
· Grandparents – your Grandchildren are FREE
· Overnight guests are FREE
· Long term guests/visitors please contact Board
Annual RAVN Social Membership
= Partial pool access for 3 swim “Holidays”, pool rental ability and invites to pool social gatherings/events throughout the year for a family household that all reside at the residence put on the RAVN application.
= Partial pool access for 3 swim “Holidays”, pool rental ability and invites to pool social gatherings/events throughout the year for a family household that all reside at the residence put on the RAVN application.
· 3 swim “Holidays” are: Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day
· Pool social gatherings/events possibilities include: wine tastings, chili cook-offs, adult nights, desert parties, etc. The Board will be meeting soon to finalize a schedule of events for the 2012 pool year.
Annual RAVN membership costs
Full Family Membership
· $325.00 – IF PAID IN FULL BY MARCH 1ST, 2012
· $350.00 – IF PAID IN FULL MARCH 2nd, 2012 THROUGH MAY 1st, 2012
· $375.00 – IF PAID ANYTIME AFTER MAY 1st
Social Membership
RAVN Payment Plan Option
· 2 payments of $200.00 – PAID IN FULL ANYTIME BEFORE JUNE 1ST, 2012
Please contact: 678-508-1870 or email bambipapp@att.net with any questions or concerns regarding the above information.
We look forward to a Wet & Wonderful 2012 RAVN Summer!!
Let's not think of the facility as "just a pool", but it's a Neighborhood Facility with other possibilities! - Yoga classes
- Adult swim time
- Meeting place for special events, parties, occasions
- Neighborhood recycling drive - telephone book recycling day? electronics recycling day?
- Screened in section so you can sit and enjoy fresh air, but limited bugs?
- Wine tasting parties - no driving?
- Film nights - movie or films?
- Bingo
- Many other uses and occasions
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Christmas Shiiping Reminder from the UPS Store near LA Fitness
Jackie, Glenn, and the crew @ the UPS Store - Sprayberry wish you a Merry Christmas !
Location: 2550 Sandy Plains Rd, Ste.225, Marietta 30066 -
770-977-2569 ~ 770-971-1302 (fax)
Email printing to: store0458@theupsstore.com
Each post is intended to be information about or for the benefit of Village North Subdivision including events, garage sales, or affecting us in some way. I welcome any news or information about the neighborhood and will share what I think might be of some use, benefit, or just to let you know what is going on.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Romeo - Romeo - How does your toilet flush - slower in 2012?
Effective January 1, 2012, Cobb County Water System will no longer offer a $50.00 rebate for approved low flow toilets (1.6 gallon per flush toilet). Any toilet purchased after January 1, 2012, must be a USEPA WaterSense Labeled Toilet (1.28 gallons per flush) to qualify for the $100.00 rebate.
Source: http://water.cobbcountyga.gov/Files/Ef_ToiletRebate.html
Each post is intended to be information about or for the benefit of Village North Subdivision including events, garage sales, or affecting us in some way. I welcome any news or information about the neighborhood and will share what I think might be of some use, benefit, or just to let you know what is going on.Thursday, December 8, 2011
Where do you dispose of your turkey fryer oil?
Please don't dump it on the ground or into the sewer or just toss it in the garbage...this oil can be recycled.
I have a client who recently purchased a foreclosure containing a 5 gallon container of cooking oil in the back yard. Since the bank never took responsibility to dump it, who will? You got it - me, their agent.
So the next step is to find someplace in Marietta to recycle the oil.
Well, I first contacted Keep Cobb Beautiful but they didn't know of anywhere in Marietta that took the oil.
Roswell Recycling Center & City of Smyrna takes the oil...But what about around Sprayberry High?
I then called many recyclers and they all told me that they don't pick up oil from single family residences, but they do pick up at Kroger, Publix, Whole Foods and other restaurants. After searching for a couple of weeks with negative replies, I spoke with a manager at the Sprayberry Chic-Fil-A at Sandy Plains & East Piedmont intersection across from Sprayberry High School. He said "bring it on"! Update 12-12-2011: I brought it and they took it!
So once you have fried your turkey after the holidays and are looking to discard your fryer oil, contact Chic-Fil-A and coordinate the oil drop into their recycling container.
Of course, if you want to drive your oil to Smyrna or Alpharetta:
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The City Of Smyrna Recycling Education Center
645 Smyrna Hill Drive
(770) 431-2869
(Smyrna Hill Drive is located 1 block south of Concord Road on South Cobb Drive.)
Recycling Center (map)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tues., Wed., Fri., and Sat.; 12 p.m. - 8:00p.m. Thurs.
Closed: Sun. and Mon.
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Roswell Recycling Center, located at 11570 Maxwell Road, Alpharetta 30009, accepts vegetable oil for recycling.
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Each post is intended to be information about or for the benefit of Village North Subdivision including events, garage sales, or affecting us in some way. I welcome any news or information about the neighborhood and will share what I think might be of some use, benefit, or just to let you know what is going on.
I have a client who recently purchased a foreclosure containing a 5 gallon container of cooking oil in the back yard. Since the bank never took responsibility to dump it, who will? You got it - me, their agent.
So the next step is to find someplace in Marietta to recycle the oil.
Well, I first contacted Keep Cobb Beautiful but they didn't know of anywhere in Marietta that took the oil.
Roswell Recycling Center & City of Smyrna takes the oil...But what about around Sprayberry High?
I then called many recyclers and they all told me that they don't pick up oil from single family residences, but they do pick up at Kroger, Publix, Whole Foods and other restaurants. After searching for a couple of weeks with negative replies, I spoke with a manager at the Sprayberry Chic-Fil-A at Sandy Plains & East Piedmont intersection across from Sprayberry High School. He said "bring it on"! Update 12-12-2011: I brought it and they took it!
So once you have fried your turkey after the holidays and are looking to discard your fryer oil, contact Chic-Fil-A and coordinate the oil drop into their recycling container.
Of course, if you want to drive your oil to Smyrna or Alpharetta:
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The City Of Smyrna Recycling Education Center
645 Smyrna Hill Drive
(770) 431-2869
(Smyrna Hill Drive is located 1 block south of Concord Road on South Cobb Drive.)
Recycling Center (map)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tues., Wed., Fri., and Sat.; 12 p.m. - 8:00p.m. Thurs.
Closed: Sun. and Mon.
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Roswell Recycling Center, located at 11570 Maxwell Road, Alpharetta 30009, accepts vegetable oil for recycling.
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Each post is intended to be information about or for the benefit of Village North Subdivision including events, garage sales, or affecting us in some way. I welcome any news or information about the neighborhood and will share what I think might be of some use, benefit, or just to let you know what is going on.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Village North Phone Book & Magazine Recycling Drive
Give me your tired & your poor…
old phonebooks & magazines
old phonebooks & magazines
Saturday (12-10-2011) from 10:00-11:00 am, I will collect old phonebooks & magazines and drop them off in the recycling bin at the Kroger on Chastain & Canton Roads. I will park my pickup truck at the entrance of the RAVN pool facility and be there to collect any phone books & magazines you want to discard...Thanks!
Note: (Since Chastain Kroger's landlord removed the recycling bins - I will drop them at either or Sandy Plains Baptist Church or Kincaid Elementary) - SP Recycling said I could drop the phonebooks into bins for newspaper.
Each post is intended to be information about or for the benefit of Village North Subdivision including events, garage sales, or affecting us in some way. I welcome any news or information about the neighborhood and will share what I think might be of some use, benefit, or just to let you know what is going on.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Neighborhood Garage Sales
If you have an upcoming garage sale, post it here.
1595 Rex Drive has a garage sale sign on the corners of neighborhood today (12-4-2011).
Each post is intended to be information about, or for the benefit of, Village North Subdivision including events, garage sales, or affecting us in some way. I welcome any news or information about the neighborhood and will share what I think might be of some use, benefit, or just to let you know what is going on.
1595 Rex Drive has a garage sale sign on the corners of neighborhood today (12-4-2011).
Each post is intended to be information about, or for the benefit of, Village North Subdivision including events, garage sales, or affecting us in some way. I welcome any news or information about the neighborhood and will share what I think might be of some use, benefit, or just to let you know what is going on.
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