The Week Ahead in South Cobb

Austell City Council Meeting

Tonight, the Austell City Council will hold its regular meeting at 7. The full agenda for the meeting is attached to this article and highlights are below.

The city will honor Officers Timothy Koutlas and Armando Cipriano for 15 years and five years, respectively, with the Austell Police Department.

As Mayor Joe Jerkins mentioned during his in February, the police department will have three new Crown Victoria patrol cars, which will be leased for three years each.

Finance Department Director Denise Soesbee said the city will only pay about $67,500 for the three-year lease of all three cars, with another $15,000 coming from insurance proceeds of other patrol vehicles.

The council members will also consider and vote upon an annexation application from Firdous Halwany, who owns a service station on Maxham Road.

Jerkins said Halwany applied for annexation to receive service from the city's fire and police departments.

If the council approves a $21,000 purchase of a New Holland WM45 tractor and bush hog attachment, city employees would use the equipment to cut right-of-way areas throughout Austell.

The funds for the purchase would come from SPLOST funds, said Austell Public Works Operations Manager Duane Demeritt.

Mableton Day Committee Meeting

Looking to get involved in one of the biggest events in South Cobb? Put your talents and skills to good use by becoming a Mableton Day committee member. The takes place on May 19 at the Mable House Complex and is sure to be bigger and better than ever...with your help, of course. The committee meets Thursday at 7 p.m. at the For more information, visit mabletonday.com.

Get Ready for Mableton Day 5K

If you're looking for ways to get in shape and prepare for the second annual Mableton Day 5K race, join the Mableton Improvement Coalition for its weekly community walk/run at the Mable House complex near the Barnes Amphitheatre.

South Cobb Business Association meeting

The South Cobb Business Association meets every Wednesday at 11:45 a.m. at the South Cobb Community Center. However, this week, the business organization will meet at Austell's to hear from guest speaker Cobb Chamber COO Demming Bass. He will discuss . Cost is $10 for members and $12 for non-members.

South Cobb Rotary Club meeting

On Thursday at noon, the South Cobb Rotary Club will hold its weekly meeting at Austell's Presbyterian Village. Frank Ingalsbe is the featured speaker.