One of the most talked-about subjects in our Facebook group is restaurants. MIC’s Economic Development Committee decided to visit Mableton restaurants periodically, and provide some basic information about them — or in other words, “shine a spotlight” on the restaurants in our community. MIC does not endorse the restaurants; the Spotlight exists simply to introduce Mabletonians to restaurants in Mableton.
- When we went: July 25th, Wednesday, 1:15pm
- Staff: friendly
- Type of food : Mexican, Southwestern
- What we ate: Pork Gordita, Chicken Torte
- Call-in available for takeout? Not listed on Facebook page, call to inquire
- Location: 493 Veterans Memorial Hwy SW, Mableton GA 30126 (across from former Book House, next to El Solecito)
- Phone: 770.896.6031
- Food Safety Score: 78 (6.21.18, FS permit)
- Ambience: very bright, cheery Mexican décor of sombreros, tablecloths, Mexican serapes and very clean (except windows quite smudged)
- Wifi? yes
- Parking info: adequate, paved
- Website: none found, but Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rancho-El-Molcajete-Mexican-Restaurant-251357844911927
- Notes:
- Experience:
- Yum: pork & chicken were particularly delicious, as were chips and side hot sauce!
- Two flat screens (1 sports station, 1 Spanish station)
Mark your calendars for our Adopt-a-Mile cleanup Saturday, August 11th , starting promptly at 9:00am. We will meet in the Kroger Shopping Center parking lot area adjacent to the Autobell Car Wash on Floyd Road. Cobb County Department of Transportation is dealing with the weeds that have sprung up in the cracks between concrete sections, so this clean up will really make our town look great!
With your help, it takes only about an hour for MIC volunteers to pick up the accumulated trash and your help will be greatly appreciated. Floyd Road will look a whole lot better when we are done. Wear sturdy shoes or boots and bring gloves if you like. We provide safety vests, latex gloves, trash bags, bottled water — and a cheerful welcome.
All volunteers are welcome and appreciated! Participants must be at least 13 years of age and those under 18 must have a signed parental consent and release of liability. We have the form if needed.
Please contact Jeff Padgett if you plan to participate or if you have any questions/concerns. If we know you’re coming, we’ll keep you posted concerning rescheduling in case of inclement weather.
The Dahlhauser Group is asking for a change to the stipulations for this new shopping center currently under construction at the corner of Buckner Road and Veterans Memorial Highway. Their application asks for a new site plan and a change to the existing stipulations to allow an auto parts retail store and climate controlled self-storage.
The hearing on this application will be before the Board of Commissioners on July 17 @ 9am at 100 Cherokee Street in Marietta. Because it is not a complete rezoning, it is called an Other Business Agenda item and it is not heard by the Planning Commission. There is no need to attend the July 3 Planning Commission hearing; there will be no opportunity to speak on this issue. The Board of Commissioners will not be there and they are the decisionmakers on this application.
There has been a lot of interest in this application-which is just great!!! It’s good for our community! But there has also been a lot of confusion. If you want to have input on this application, here is what you should do:
- Read the application. Attached to the application are the current zoning restrictions for the property, so you will see what is allowed now and what the applicant wants to change.
- Email the Board of Commissioners with your opinion. Copy and paste these email addresses (they include county staff and the applicant): mike.boyce@cobbcounty.org, lisa.cupid@cobbcounty.org, bob.ott@cobbcounty.org, joann.birrell@cobbcounty.org, bob.weatherford@cobbcounty.org, john.pederson@cobbcounty.org, robin.presley@cobbcounty.org, mattd@dahlhausergroup.com, zoning@mableton.org.
- Contact the developer, Matt Dahlhauser (phone and email on the application) if you want to know more about his plans.
- Attend the hearing on July 17 at 9am at 100 Cherokee St, Marietta.
- Questions: Email zoning@mableton.org. Please do not rely on our ability to follow social media! We are all volunteers and are not always on zoning duty!
