Mableton residents can apply for art project, attend job fair in November

The Mableton Office of the Mayor is accepting applications from local artists who want to create an original poster representing the city. The selected artist will submit a design for the National Endowment for the Arts Freedom 250 City Art Poster Project. This work will be displayed at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C.

Artists must submit their work by Sunday, November 1. The commission asks for original art that captures the character of Mableton. The city is one of 50 to participate in this national display.

On Wednesday, November 4, a free job fair will take place at the Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta Campus. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Building H at 980 S. Cobb Dr., Marietta, GA 30060. Attendees are asked to bring a resume and dress for an interview.

Two community events are scheduled for Thursday, November 5. Councilwoman Keisha Jeffcoat will host a town hall for veterans, military families, and community members at The American Legion Post. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. at 6251 Ivey Rd SE, Mableton, GA 30126. It is a space to share experiences and learn about support programs for the local veteran community.

Also on November 5, Cobb County Board Chairwoman Lisa Cupid will host a conversation about mental health at 5601 North Allen Road Southeast, Building A, Mableton, GA 30126. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is sponsored by Cobb Collaborative. It coincides with Men’s Health Awareness Month.

City Councilman TJ Ferguson will moderate the discussion. Participants include David Jones, Chief of Staff for the Cobb Sheriff’s Office, and Dr. Que Harper. The session is designed as a safe space for men to seek community support regarding their mental well-being.

The South Cobb Regional Library will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Saturday, November 14. The party will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event also marks the 10th anniversary of “1000 Words,” a project created with the South Cobb Arts Alliance. Miles Davis, a Mableton resident and artist with the alliance, will attend the celebration.

The library is also hosting a Red Cross community blood drive on Monday, November 16. The drive is scheduled from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. On Thursday, November 19, the library will offer a class on crochet basics at 4 p.m. This class responds to a recent increase in crochet popularity across the United States.

District 3 of Mableton is collecting food donations for families in need through October 18. The campaign partners with Uncommon Hope, Reflections of Trinity, and Family Life Restoration Center. Residents can drop off items at Mableton City Hall, Suite 20, 1245 Veterans Memorial Hwy SE, Mableton, GA 30126.