The Chattahoochee RiverLands Team invites you to the Public Forum November 2! This participatory event marks a pivotal moment in the planning and design process. Come and share your vision for the Chattahoochee RiverLands!

The Chattahoochee RiverLands will re-unite the river with Metro Atlanta, and link suburban, urban, and rural communities into a continuous 100-mile public realm. More than a single trail, the RiverLands is a linear network of greenways and blueways that will bring people to the water’s edge, promote stewardship and conservation of the river, and reveal the subtle magic of the Chattahoochee to all.  Read a summary of the project.

The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Click here to register.

The forum will be held in Auditorium 2 at the CT Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center in Atlanta, GA. Please spread the word!

It is very important that ALL residents in our community take part in the 2020 Census. The U.S. Census ensures that each community gets the right number of representatives in all levels of government – county, state and national. It also helps with the equitable distribution of public funds, such as federal and state funding for educational programs, healthcare, law enforcement and transportation. The Census provides an important view on how our country is changing. To get the most accurate information, we need to make sure everyone in our Mableton and South Cobb is counted where they reside.. For more information on the 2020 Census website has more information.

MIC is partnering with Cobb County to ensure a full count of our community. We want you to participate in the 2020 Census and know how to identify Census officials in your neighborhoods. Watch a two-minute video describing the process and how to identify officials. There are also still plenty of job and volunteer opportunities available for the 2020 Census.

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.

Date of visit:  October 24, 2019

Food type:   Chinese

Takeout/Delivery:  via phone and www.doordash.com

Location:  1025 Veterans Memorial Hwy SE #510, Mableton, GA 30126

Hours:   M-Th:  11am – 10pm, Fr-Sa:   11am – 11pm,  Su: noon to 10pm

Phone:    (770) 739-0191

Website:  http://get2chinainn.weebly.com/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/China-Inn-Restaurant/117549911639112

Food Safety Score:  July 30, 2019 Score: 82, Grade: B

Ambience:  Bare basics, small, but very clean dine-in, pleasant

Wifi:   yes

Parking:  Ample, as its location is next to Publix @ Providence Pavilion

Experience:
Tasty!  Wonton Soup, Sweet & Sour Soup, Mongolian Beef, General Tso Chicken; dishes were served promptly, perfect temperature.  Both entrees had a bit of “sweetness” to them, interesting touch!   The soups were delicious, and the right portion size.  Inexpensive, yet very ample portions of our entrees; customer service friendly.  Super-reasonably priced, definitely recommend.

For all the Restaurant Spotlights, click here.

This is one of the zoning cases that MIC’s Zoning Committee is involved in. For more information about MIC’s process and other zoning cases, click here.

This application is to amend the site plan to create a parking area and outdoor patio for a planned restaurant.

Case Number: OB-62

Location: 1025 Veterans Memorial Highway

Applicant: Providence NLS, LLC

Future Land Use Map Category: Community Activity Center

Current Zoning Category: Community Retail Commercial

Requested Zoning Category: Community Retail Commercial (no change; amend site plan)

Hearing Dates:

Planning Commission: n/a

Board of Commissioners: October 15, 2019

Application as Filed: Click Here

Stipulations Letter: Click Here

MIC’s Position: Recommend Approval with Conditions

Final Staff Analysis: Click Here

Board of Commissioners Decision: pending

This Post Last Updated On: October 15, 2019

Questions? Email MIC’s Zoning Committee

The Friends of the Mable House proudly present their annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 11am to 4pm. Admission is free and there is plenty of free parking. The Mable House is located at 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton.

There will be storytellers, children’s crafts, a petting farm, old time games, Mother Goose, historic house tours with live spinning, quilting and sewing demonstrations, basket weaving, a blacksmith, food and so much more! The South Cobb Lions Club will be offering hayrides and selling BBQ and there will be special musical performances by Flatpickin’ Inc. as well as Pebblebrook High School’s Gospel Choir, Soulful Praise. This is a community event sponsored and hosted by the Friends of the Mable House in partnership with Cobb County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs.

The historic Mable House was built by Scottish immigrant Robert Mable in 1843 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Read more here.

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.

Date of visit: September 6, 2019 (This is an update to our original spotlight from February 2018, when the restaurant first opened. Since then, they have expanded their space and now serve dinner.)

Food type:  Sabores Boutique Café (Puerto Rican fusion)

Takeout/Delivery:  Yes, either call-in and pickup or doordash.com

Location: 185 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 111, Mableton GA 30126

Phone:  770.693.0437

Hours:  Tu – Th 10:30am – 9:00pm
Fr –  10:30am – 10:00pm
Sa –  9:00am – 2:00pm (Breakfast), 10:30am – 10:00pm (Lunch)
Su –  11:00am – 4:00pm (Brunch)

Website:  www.saboresboutiquecafe.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/SaboresBoutiqueCafe/

Ambience:  Cheery and inviting, very clean

Wifi: yes

Parking:   ample, paved

Experience:   Pleasant server, quick delivery of meals.

We had:
(Appetizer) – Empanadillos de Ropa Vieja (small empanadas filled with skirt steak, gouda cheese, plantains, cilantro, chimichurri) – not greasy, warm, tasty (3 to a plate)
(Entrée) – Grilled Veggie Panini  (eggplant, zucchini squash, goat cheese, roasted peppers) served with plantain chips – very tasty and HUGE!
(Entrée) – Mofongo con Camarones (Mofongo with Shrimp & sauce) – mofongo served as shaped bowl (made from mashed plantains, garlic, salt, broth, olive oil) with tasty shrimp and sauce pooled in the bowl, served with fresh mixed greens salad and delicious light vinaigrette

This is one of the zoning cases that MIC’s Zoning Committee is involved in. For more information about MIC’s process and other zoning cases, click here.

This application is for Light Auto Repair and Retail

Case Number: Z-65

Location: 399 Veterans Memorial Highway SE

Applicant: HRA Investments

Future Land Use Map Category: NAC (Neighborhood Activity Center)

Current Zoning Category: GC (General Commercial)

Requested Zoning Category: NRC (Neighborhood Retail Commercial)

Hearing Dates:

Planning Commission: November 5, 2019

Board of Commissioners: November 19, 2019

Application as Filed:  Click Here

Stipulations Letter:

MIC’s Position: Recommend Approval with Conditions (not including auto-related uses)

Final Staff Analysis: Click Here

Board of Commissioners Decision: pending

This Post Last Updated On: October 30, 2019

Questions? Email MIC’s Zoning Committee

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.

Date of visit: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 – 11:45a.m.

Food type:  Tex-Mex

Takeout/Delivery:  www.mexicolindoga.com , www.grubhub.com, www.doordash.com , www.seamless.com

Location:  848 Veterans Memorial Highway SE, Mableton GA 30126

Phone:  770.739.6743

Hours:  Sunday-Thursday 11:00a.m. – 10:00pm, Friday-Saturday 11:00a.m. – 11:00p.m.

Website:  www.mexicolindoga.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MexicoLindo.Mableton

Food Safety Score:  99 – August 30, 2018

Ambience: Recently renovated with lots of natural light, more open space, beautiful variety of overhead lighting, some new furniture and wall décor, freshly treated, shiny rustic concrete flooring

Wifi:  yes

Parking:   ample, paved

Experience:   Great new menu; lunch crowd quickly populated the space.  Our orders:

Black Bean Mango Salad:  Fresh diced mango, cucumber, tomato, avocado, black beans over romaine lettuce served with fresh mango vinaigrette.  Seafood/meat/poultry can be added.
Chilaquiles: grilled chicken, spicy tomato sauce, shredded cheese, topped with sour cream, parmesan cheese, diced onions, avocado slices, cilantro and tomatoes over crispy tortilla chips;  large serving.  Minced chorizo can be added.  (We did and are glad we did.)
Korean BBQ Taco Trio:  Sweet/spicy BBQ pork topped with cucumber, cilantro, red bell pepper.

Definitely recommend; almost a brand-new place, and the patio appears almost finished. Live music on the weekends.

This is one of the zoning cases that MIC’s Zoning Committee is involved in. For more information about MIC’s process and other zoning cases, click here.

This application is for a mixed-use development that plans for commercial space as well as townhomes and single family homes.

Case Number: Z-62

Location: Mableton Parkway between Old Powder Springs Road and Lynne Circle

Applicant: Embry Development

Future Land Use Map Category: Low Density Residential and Community Activity Center

Current Zoning Category: R-20 (half-acre residential lots)

Requested Zoning Category: PVC (Planned Village Commercial)

Hearing Dates:

Planning Commission: November 5, 2019

Board of Commissioners: November 19, 2019

Application as Filed: Click Here

Stipulations Letter:

MIC’s Position: pending

Final Staff Analysis:

Board of Commissioners Decision: pending

This Post Last Updated On: September 29, 2019

Questions? Email MIC’s Zoning Committee

On Tuesday, July 23 @ 7pm, Kevin Moore, the attorney for Kerley Family homes will present the revised plan for their townhome development behind Kroger at the intersection of Nickajack and Floyd Roads in Mableton. The meeting will be held at the South Cobb Community Center, 620 Lions Club Drive in Mableton. At a prior meeting, residents asked or changes to the plan. The purpose of this meeting is to share those changes with the community. In the new plan, the entrance to the proposed community is on White Boulevard (leading to Floyd Middle School) and there is no access from Nickajack Road. The property on Nickajack Road will remain zoned R-20. The layout of the townhome community has changed, so that the units facing White Boulevard have their garages in the rear. The community is composed of these “garage-in-the-rear” townhomes and others with garages in the front.

The next evening, District Commissioner Lisa Cupid and Planning Commissioner Galt Porter will hold their monthly Community Zoning Meeting in Mableton. This meeting, on Wednesday, July 24, will be a good opportunity for residents to share their opinions about this application with the decision makers. This meeting is also at the South Cobb Community Center and it begins at 6pm.

The application is scheduled to be heard by the Planning Commission on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the Board of Commissioners meeting room, 100 Cherokee Street, Marietta. The hearing will begin at 9am, and this application will be one of many under consideration that day.

Questions? Email the MIC Zoning Committee.