East Cobb Sports & Recreation

Pope baseball team to play for state title at Truist Park

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The Pope Greyhounds won’t have to venture too far from home in their bid to claim the Georgia High School Association Class 6A baseball championship this week.pope volleyball

The GHSA announced that the Class 6A and Class 7A series will be played at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.

In a best-of-three series starting Thursday, Pope (31-7) will face fellow Cobb high school Allatoona starting at 5 p.m.

It’s a doubleheader, in fact, to be followed by the second game, which starts 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first game.

If a decisive third game is needed, it would be played on Friday starting at 12 p.m.

Tickets are $15 and will be available for purchase online by clicking here. Parking is free in the Red Deck for four hours.

In Class 7A, it’s an all-Cherokee series featuring Etowah vs. Woodstock, with a doubleheader on Friday and a third game Saturday if needed.

Pope defeated Allatoona for the 2018 title and is aiming for its fifth state championship. The  previous four were earned under now-retired coach Jeff Rowland.

His former assistant, Chris Turco, is in his first year as the head coach, and he led the Pope softball team to four state championships, the latest in 2018.

 

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Kell, Walton football teams to play in 2022 Corky Kell Classic

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In what’s becoming an annual occurrence, the varsity football teams from Kell High School and Walton High School have been selected to compete in the 2022 Corky Kell Classic.Corky Kell Classic 2022

The season kickoff event, named after the late Wheeler High School coach, takes place at various locations from Aug. 17-20.

Kell is slated to play in the very first game on Aug. 17, at 5:30 p.m. against Cherokee Bluff in Johns Creek.

The Longhorns have been reclassified to Class 5A by the Georgia High School Association and have a new coach in Bobby May, who had been at Westlake High School in Atlanta.

Kell was 6-5 in 2021 and reached the first round of the state playoffs under former coach Brett Sloan, who resigned after five seasons. He is now the offensive coordinator at Collins Hill, the defending Class 7A state champion.

Walton Raiders once again has been chosen to play in Mercedez-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta. They’ll face Mill Creek at 4 p.m. on Aug. 20.

The Raiders reached the Class 7A semifinals in 2021.

The Corky Kell Classic features 32 teams and has added a spring jamboree in May that includes Marietta High School. Other Cobb teams taking part will be Kennesaw Mountain, and McEachern.

For more, visit Score Atlanta.

 

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Comments sought for proposed Chattahoochee River NRA changes

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Chattahoochee NRA proposed changes
The Gold Branch Unit trails of the Chattahoochee NRA in East Cobb. Photo: National Park Service

The National Park Service is soliciting comments from the public about major proposed changes to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

The feedback period ends April 30 for the Chattahoochee NRA’s Comprehensive Trails Management Plan and Environmental Assessment. You can read through and download the 508-page report and related documents and submit comments online by clicking here.

The Chattahoochee NRA currently has 65 miles of trails and in 2021 attracted more than 3 million visitors. The proposed changes would cost around $10 million.

The proposal includes changes to the design and feel of the Gold Branch, Johnson Ferry and Cochratrails in East Cobb.

The “desired condition statement” for the Gold Branch Unit would be to provide “active and scenic opportunities for birding, hiking, and trail running, including longer duration hikes and runs that include both ridgetop and water-adjacent trail experiences.”

To accomplish that. the report states (page 33), the trail system would be redesigned “to take advantage of the significant topography and be more conducive to hiking and running.”

That would include constructing 1.8 miles of contour-aligned trails would be constructed and limiting trail access points while existing the parking lot at the main trailhead.

An ongoing Hyde Farm Trail and Environmental Assessment would help drive proposed changes to the Johnson Ferry North trail, including a potential new trail to connect to the 1830s farmhouse and community garden.

The Cochran Shoals trails would undergo a “full-scale redevelopment and environmental restoration to create a sustainable, manageable trail system with a high diversity of quality trail experiences.”

That would include overlaying two “largely separate” trail networks—one for pedestrians only and another that would allow cyclists.

During periods of heavy use in what’s been a very busy portion of the trail system, bidirectional traffic requirements, alternate day uses or separate trail segments might be implemented, according to the report.

The Sope Creek mileage area would be increased from its current 9.4 miles.

The report also contains information about environmental impact and several appendices with maps and other information and data about the Chattahoochee NRA.

If you prefer to submit written comments via standard mail, here’s the address:

National Park Service
Denver Service Center
Attn: CRNRA Trails Plan / Charles Lawson
12795 West Alameda Pkwy
Denver, CO 80228

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Chattahoochee Nature Center to debut River Boardwalk Trail

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CNC Boardwalk Trail

The Chattahoochee Nature Center will have a grand opening and ribbon-cutting for its new River Boardwalk Trail and Connection Bridge on Tuesday, March 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The project—funded by support from CNC trustees and staff, individuals, foundations, corporations and government—restores a 2,000-foot river boardwalk.

It includes a pedestrian bridge over Willeo Road with ADA-accessible ramps and connects with the CNC main campus.

The River Boardwalk Trail and Connection Bridge was completed through Phase I of CNC’s “Bridging.Teaching.Inspiring.” capital campaign.

Grand opening day is slated for Sunday, March 20 and includes free admission.

For more information, visit the CNC website.

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Atlanta Braves World Champions Trophy Tour comes to KSU

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The Atlanta Braves will be taking the team’s 2021 World Series championship trophy around the South starting next week and continuing through the end of May.Braves World Champions Trophy Tour

Among the first stops is the Kennesaw State University baseball field, starting at 3 p.m. next Friday, Feb. 18.

Not only can fans have their photos taken with the trophy, but there will be entertainment-related programming put on by Braves’ staffers.

The KSU event is before a KSU baseball game, and a game ticket for that game is required for entry to the champions trophy. The Owls will be playing Morehead State at 4 p.m.

KSU’s Fred Stillwell Baseball Stadium is located at 220 Kennesaw State University Road, Kennesaw.

More than 150 stops have been scheduled for the Braves trophy tour (more details here), including Colony Square on Feb. 15, Georgia Tech’s McCamish Pavilion on Feb. 17 and the Georgia Aquarium on Feb. 19.

 

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Johnson Ferry Baptist Church to hold 2022 Polar Bear Run

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Polar Bear Run, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church

The 2022 Polar Bear Run at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church is scheduled to take place next Saturday, Jan. 29, starting at 8 a.m.

While the event is for participants of all ages, it’s also one of the earliest qualifiers for the Peachtree Road Race.

A 2K fun run starts at 8 a.m., followed by a 5K timed run and cub run and cub dash follows at 9:15 a.m.

Registration is still underway and can be done by clicking here. Costs range from $25 for the cub races through $35 in advance for the 5K.

The Polar Bear Run is in its 34th year, and proceeds benefit the Johnson Ferry Academy high school music students who need financial assistance to attend an annual summer mission trip.

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Walton High School to honor inaugural Sports Hall of Fame class

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Walton High School has created a Sports Hall of Fame and its inaugural class includes longtime former football coach Ed Dudley.Walton Sports Hall of Fame

He’s one of seven people who will be honored next Friday, Jan. 21, between the Raiders’ girls and boys varsity basketball games against Harrison.

Dudley coached the Raiders from 1995-2008 and led them to the school’s first five region titles. He also took Walton to the state semifinals twice, and was twice named the Cobb County Coach of the Year.

The Dudley football field house at Raider Valley is named in his honor. He is currently the head coach at Winder-Barrow High School.

The Sports Hall of Fame started a Twitter account last week to reveal all the honorees:

Lee Anne Case (1983-86)—4-time state champion in cross country; 1986 Georgia high school female athlete of the year; 1985-86 national high school All-American; 2-time Georgia state record holder in 1600m, 3200m runs; 4-time letter-winner at Auburn University.

Holden Fender (Soccer 2008-12)—2012 Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year; member of the U.S. U17, U19, U20 United States men’s national teams; Georgia state champion 2011; 3-time state Final Four participant;  Played college at UCLA (2012) and N.C. State and was All-ACC in 2014.

Lee Gower (Head Coach Track & Field and Cross Country 1975-85)—4-time boys state championships; 3-time girls cross country state championships; 9-time cross country region championships; 6-time track and field regional championships; coached 2 girls cross country All-Americans and 19 individual state champions.

Keith Grunewald (1986-90 Baseball): 4-year starter at shortstop; 1990 All-State, All-Region & Tourney MVP; 2-time regional champion; Highest MLB draftee (59th) in Walton HS history at the time; 3-year starter as football quarterback; in 1988 led Cobb in total yards, passing yards and passing TDs; 1989 All-State; 3-year letterman in basketball and 2-year starter, played on Walton’s first region champion in 1989.

Dr. Hugh McLeod (1982-2011): Team Doctor for Walton Athletics for 29 years; founded the Walton Sports Medicine Program; namesake of the Hugh C. McLeod III, MD Sports Medicine Facility at Walton; funded trainer program at Walton.

Alena Palmquist (1980-84 track and field): 9-time Georgia State Champion; held state records in mile and 2-mile run; part of 2-time team state champions in cross country; 3-time Atlanta Track Club Runner of the Year; 5-time All-American.

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Lassiter student is finalist for Atlanta Falcons HS Man of the Year

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Lassiter student Atlanta Falcons of the year finalist
Luke O’Malley was featured at the Falcons-Lions game on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

For Lassiter High School student Luke O’Malley, Sunday’s Atlanta Falcons home game against the Detroit Lions wasn’t just a Christmas holiday treat.

The junior football player was a featured part of gameday presentations at Mercedes Benz Stadium that included a video highlight reel and an introduction by Falcons cheerleaders.

Luke O’Malley is a wide receiver and linebacker for the Trojans.

O’Malley is a finalist for the Falcons High School Man of the Year Award, which recognizes prep athletes who “make a positive difference on the field, in the classroom and in the community.”

In addition to playing varsity football, Luke also plays baseball and swims for the Trojans. He also sports a 4.0 grade-point average and is involved in other school and community projects.

“Being chosen to represent my team by my awesome Head Coach, Coach Thom, was an extreme honor!” he said. “Being named a finalist for this prestigious award leaves me excited, honored and humbled. I hope to continue to make a positive difference and example for my school, athletic teams, community and country. My ultimate goal is to have the honor and the incredible opportunity to serve my country like my parents, sister and brother-in-law.”

Luke’s older sisters also were star scholar-athletes at Lassiter. Shannon was part of four-time state champion swimming teams at Lassiter and was a standout swimmer at the University of Georgia.

Lauren O’Malley also swam for Lassiter and competed at the U.S. Naval Academy.

Luke O’Malley will be honored again at the Falcons-Saints game on Jan. 9 and at the Falcons’ post-season team banquet.
Introduced to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium crowd by Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders.

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Walton football playoff game to be shown live on local television

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The Walton High School football team has reached the semifinals of the Georgia High School Association Class 7A state playoffs.Walton High School logo, East Cobb high school football

The Raiders, who are ranked No. 6 this week, will play at No. 3 Milton Friday, and Peachtree TV is showing the game live in the metro Atlanta area.

That means a later start than usual, with kickoff slated for 8 p.m.

Last week, the Raiders defeated Brookwood by a 52-35 score and are 9-3, while Milton is 12-1.

This is the first time in 10 years that Walton has reached at least the semifinals. In 2011, the Raiders went all the way to the state championship game before losing to Grayson.

No. 7 Grayson, the defending state champion this year, is participating in the other semifinal game on Friday, facing Gwinnett rival Collins Hill, which is ranked No. 1.

The winners of Friday’s games will meet for the state Class 7A championship next Saturday at Center Parc Stadium (formerly Turner Field) in downtown Atlanta.

 

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East Cobb teen holds basketball clinic for special needs kids

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East Cobb teen special needs basketball clinic

As he has done for the last four years, Trevor Goldenberg, an East Cobb teenager, took timeout on Election Day to hold a basketball camp for special needs kids.

We profiled him three years ago when he conducted the clinic at Mt. Bethel Christian Academy.

Trevor started the “For Threeee” clinic when he was at Dodgen Middle School. Now, he’s a 16-year-old junior at Walton High School.

His mother Donna sent the following information and photos about the 5th annual “For Threeee” clinic, which was held in conjunction with East Marietta Basketball:

“Participants went through stations with their assigned volunteer and improved their overall skills.They even played some small games with other participants. But most importantly, they had a great time, participants had smiles on their faces and did not want to leave. Thanks to East Marietta Basketball and East Lake Chick-Fil-A for sponsoring this fantastic event.”

East Cobb teen special needs basketball clinic

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Cobb libraries offer Georgia Park Pass Kits for fall foliage

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Fort Mountain State Park, Georgia Park Pass Kit
Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth. Photo: Georgia Department of Natural Resources

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Autumn’s color changes are rolling through northern Georgia over the next few weeks.  
You can see the leaves using the Park Pass Kit offered at Cobb libraries.

The kits are provided through the partnership of Georgia Department of Natural Resources and Georgia Public Library Service.

Place a hold for a pass for free parking to more than 60 State Parks and a pass for free admission for up to 2 visitors to any Georgia Natural Resources Site.

Be sure to check availability in the CCPL catalog under “Park Pass” or by calling your Cobb library.

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‘Cumberland Sweep’ connectivity includes Chattahoochee NRA

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Cochran Shoals Trail, Cumberland Sweep
The Cochrain Shoals Trail is one of the Cumberland Trails included in the Cumberland CID.

Last week the Cumberland Community Improvement District unveiled what it’s calling the “Cumberland Sweep”—a three-mile multimodal path designed to improve connectivity in that area, and not just for transit.

Its main connection points include The Battery Atlanta, Truist Park, Cumberland Mall, Cobb Galleria Centre and Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, where shuttle connections also are being envisioned.

Recreational activities are another major part of the Cumberland Sweep plan, which has its own dedicated website.

Those include the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Bob Callan Trail, Akers Mill Trail and local bike share stations.

The Cumberland Trails include the Cochran Shoals Trail, which connects both edges of the Chattahoochee NRA from its southern point near Powers Ferry and Akers Mill Road and Columns Drive in East Cobb.

“The Cumberland Sweep name embodies the very essence of this path,” John Shern, Chairman, Cumberland CID Board of Directors, said in a statement. “The Sweep means movement and our goal is to move people more effectively and efficiently around the Cumberland area. This vital transportation resource will make our region more accessible connecting businesses, residents, and visitors to the best of what Cumberland has to offer.”

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East Cobb Park sustains extensive damage from heavy storms

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East Cobb Park storm damage

The sun returned on Thursday and a handful of people were taking in a pleasant afternoon at East Cobb Park as the area starts to dry out from a major storm.

But parts of the park were damaged by the heavy rains and flooding from the adjacent Sewell Mill Creek, and repairs are getting underway.

According to Cobb government spokesman Ross Cavitt, most of the mulch in the main playground is gone, there are “multiple washouts” around the stage and pavilion area in the back of the park, a slate walking trail “was washed out badly” and there was serious erosion to the creek banks and Roswell Road bridge.

That’s been cordoned off, as seen below; a slice of the front quad closest to the creek is a muddy mess. Cavitt said the county is in touch with the stormwater and DOT offices about the erosion along the creek banks.

East Cobb Park storm damage

He also said new mulch will be sprayed in Thursday night “and we will hopefully be able to open part of East Cobb Park tomorrow. Some parts will stay closed for up to a week for repair.”

The East Cobb area got between 4-5 inches of rain late Tuesday and early Wednesday, as flooding shut down more than a dozen roads (including Columns Drive near the Chattahoochee River).

That was the heaviest amount of rain in Cobb, and the storm did more damage to east, in north Fulton and parts of Gwinnett County.

On the back side of East Cobb Park are ball fields along Robinson Road that’s part of Fullers Creek, and Cavitt said those fields remain closed due to flooding and should reopen by Saturday.

 

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Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy to hold ‘walk and talk’

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Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy

If you’re a member of the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy, the organization is going to hold a “walk and talk” event on Friday, Sept. 17 along a portion of the park’s trails in the Akers Mill Road area.

The walk is from from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and covers two miles:

Join Kathryn Kolb, Director of EcoAddendum, for an informative walk on a wooded trail along the Chattahoochee River. Participants will learn to identify trees and beautiful fall wildflowers on high ridges and along the river, as well as how to read the floodplain and ridge landscapes.

The walk is a two mile, moderate hike at the Akers Mill unit. To learn more and register:
https://www.chattahoocheeparks.org/event-4388651

There’s a limit of up to 15 people, ages 12 and over, and you’re asked not to bring your dog.

Participants are also asked to have been vaccinated and wear masks during the program.

 

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‘The Freeze’ prevails again, thanks to a stumbling fan

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Durran Dunn, who opened an Anytime Fitness location last August at Parkaire Landing, is continuing his alter ego role as “The Freeze” at Atlanta Braves games this season.

The former track sprinter gives a fan a very long head start in a footrace around the outfield warning track.

While Dunn occasionally hasn’t been able to eclipse his slower competitor, the way he crossed the finish line first at Monday’s Braves-Yankees game was truly novel.

It looked as though “The Freeze” was about to be bested, but the fan ran out of gas and stumbled just a few yards away from victory.

The ballpark interlude became national news (Deadspin and Yahoo! Sports accounts) as the fan missed out on more than a chance for a $100 gift card.

 

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Kell football booster, tech CEO stays busy in youth sports

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Submitted information:Nick Kavadellas, Kell football booster

The annual Corky Kell Classic kicked off Thursday and high school football teams from near and far and battling it out on the gridiron. Kell High School faces McEachern at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Nick Kavadellas, president and CEO of Orasi, a software security innovator, has been involved in the Kell event and foundation and youth sports for many years and strongly believes that sports and business go together. 

Not long after Kavadellas founded Orasi in May 2002 he received a call from an old football coach at Sprayberry High School, Johnny Callwell, who was just hired to coach at Kell, inviting Nick to get involved. Kavadellas not only set himself up as a Kell booster immediately, but coached alongside Callwell. He coached for 16 years and is still an active supporter of the school. In fact, believe it or not, Kell wasn’t in the Corky Kell event in the beginning, until Kavadellas pushed to get the school in about 10 years ago.

Along the way Kavadellas became involved in the Georgia Middle School Athletic organization. He was the treasurer and scheduler for 126 schools and is still an active board member. In 2009 Kavadellas focused on the fact that there were no football and cheer programs in the elementary grades. He lobbied and founded the Cobb Football League  and remains President of that organization. Kavadellas was awarded 2011 Cobb Volunteer of the Year and estimates that over the last 10 years 10,000 football kids and 8,000 cheerleaders have come thru the Cobb program.

Kavadellas takes his love of the game and coaching to work as well. As founder of a successful tech company, he aligns themes of teamwork, community and sportsmanship with how he runs the company, believing sports mirrors life’s lessons and builds character, lessons and character traits that are applicable in business and life in general. Kavadellas also ensures that Orasi’s philanthropic efforts include the Kell Foundation. 

All told, Nick gives more than 500 hours per year of his time to local Atlanta youth programs. “Leadership through stewardship enables good will and good business to work hand in hand, on and off the field. Community sports help everyone,” he says. 

Some of his old Kell players end up working for Orasi, too. “We continue to invest in kids that have gone through the programs long after they leave high school. One kid I coached went to Kennesaw State and then we hired him. Now he’s married with a son and I coach his son.”  

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2021 Corky Kell Classic includes Kell, Walton football teams

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The Kell and Walton football teams once again have been invited to play in the Corky Kell Classic, which is in its 30th year as a kickoff event for the high school football season.2021 Walton Raider Day

The extravaganza is named in the honor of the late former Wheeler High School football coach and will be played at several venues next Wednesday through Saturday.

On Saturday, Aug. 21, Kell will play fellow Cobb County school McEachern at 9 a.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta. That’s also where Walton will play Lowndes at 2:45 p.m. the same day.

Ticket information can be found here.

Walton fans can also get tickets Sunday at the “Raider Day” jamboree that goes from 2-4 p.m. at Raider Valley (see flyer).

Walton is ranked No. 4 in Class 7A in the ScoreAtlanta preseason poll while Lowndes is at No. 8.

The other five East Cobb high school football teams are in Class 6A, and none of them are ranked to start the season.

They also will get underway next week, playing on traditional Friday nights.

Lassiter opens on the road at River Ridge, ranked No. 6 in Class 6A; Pope will be at home against Villa Rica; Sprayberry travels to Riverwood; and Wheeler will be visiting North Atlanta.

Earlier this week all six East Cobb football head coaches discussed the upcoming season at a breakfast of the East Cobb Area Council of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. They also talked about the challenges of the 2020 season that involved COVID-19 protocols and cancellations.

 

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Rotary Club of East Cobb’s Dog Days Run returns in 2021

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Dog Days Run

A little less than two weeks out (Saturday, Aug. 7), the Rotary Club of East Cobb is staging its Dog Days Run this year after cancelling due to COVID-19 concerns.

Registration continues for the 16th annual event, which once again starts and ends at the McCleskey Family-East Cobb YMCA (1055 E. Piedmont Road).

Here’s more from the Rotary announcement about what’s in store, and a link to the sign up page (and we thank the club for their sponsored post on our newsletter as well):

This 16th year is a special treat – we’re back in action, in person. All participants–young/old, runners/non-runners, local/worldwide–will band together to raise money for local Cobb charities.

Our “Dog Days” 5K honors the heat and humidity of summer. Over the years, the Rotary Club of East Cobb has donated more than $500,000 from race proceeds to local and international service projects!

https://dogdaysrun.com/

 

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Wheeler Youth Football to hold summer conditioning camp

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Submitted information from the Wheeler Wildcat Youth Football and Cheer organization, which is conducting fall registration in the Cobb Football League and having a summer football conditioning camp every Sunday in July:

Wheeler youth football

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Hyde Farm, Ebenezer Downs to hold Cobb PARKS fishing rodeos

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Cobb PARKS staff is hosting its annual Fishing Rodeo in July. The competition is open to children ages 3-16 and trophies will be awarded for the five biggest fish overall. Participants must bring their own fishing gear and bait.

  • 9-11 a.m., July 10
    Lost Mountain Park, 4845 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs
  • 9-11 a.m., July 17
    Ebenezer Downs Park, 4057 Ebenezer Road, Marietta
  • 9-11 a.m., July 24
    Hyde Farm Park, 726 Hyde Road, Marietta
  • 9-11 a.m., July 31
    Furr Family Park, 4570 Old Westside Road, Powder Springs
The entry fee is $5 per child. For registration or more information, visit cobbcounty.org/parks and click on the “Outdoor/Nature” tab. You can also contact John Purcell at 770-528-8825 or john.purcell@cobbcounty.org.

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