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The EPIC Farmers Market Returns to Bring Fresh Energy to Mableton
Discover how the EPIC Farmers Market is rebuilding Mableton’s relationship with food through fresh produce, community vibes, and a vision for local resilience.

Matthew Stover
Mar 262 min read


The Healing Power of a Wild Lawn
Find out how the Bird's Eye Speedwell lawn has been used as a medicinal herb for thousands of years.

Stephanie Hanlon
Mar 123 min read


Mableton City Council Hits the Pause Button on ICE Detention Centers
Mableton is pausing the development of ICE detention centers through 2028 to focus on comprehensive land-use planning and protecting the community's inclusive vision

Matthew Stover
Mar 122 min read


Staying Safe, Staying Legal, and Why Growing Food Is a Revolutionary Act
Find out how growing your own food is a quiet act of independence

Stephanie Hanlon
Mar 53 min read


The Power of a Community That Refused to Settle for a Dangerous Turn
The "Buckner Road Anxiety" is finally over as Mableton leaders celebrate a hard-won victory for safer streets.

Matthew Stover
Mar 53 min read


Free Resources, Mutual Aid, and Why Gardening Is a Community Practice
Learn how to grow food without the high costs by tapping into Mableton’s community resources.

Stephanie Hanlon
Feb 263 min read


History in the Making and the Resilience of Carolyn Turner
Get inspired by Carolyn Turner's journey from Mississippi to leading the HOPE Family Resource Center

Matthew Stover
Feb 263 min read


Did You Know These "Austell" Places Are in Mableton?
Your address may say Austell, but technically you're in Mableton, along with these major landmarks.

Matthew Stover
Feb 262 min read


Planning Your Garden for Your Actual Life (Apartment to Yard)
Growing food doesn’t require land ownership or expensive setups — it requires adapting to your real life.

Stephanie Hanlon
Feb 193 min read


Lessons from the Shoeshine Boy Who Made History
Discover a powerful chapter of Black History through the story of Michael Murphy, a Mableton leader.

Matthew Stover
Feb 194 min read


Why Growing Your Own Food Matters More Than Ever (and 3 Things to Do Right Now)
Want to get in shape and save money all at the same time? Then start growing your own food today.

Stephanie Hanlon
Feb 122 min read


History in the Making: The Professional and Civic Vision of Jo Lahmon
Meet this week's Black History in the Making feature, Jo Lahmon!

Matthew Stover
Feb 123 min read


The $9.5 Million Standoff: Key Takeaways from the Joint Town Hall (Part 2)
Find out what is shaping the negotiation of a $9.5 million police bill between Mableton and Cobb County.

Matthew Stover
Feb 124 min read


Decoding the Talk from the Joint Town Hall (Part 1)
Get a better understanding of the town hall jargon that will shape Mableton’s future as a city.

Matthew Stover
Feb 53 min read


Black History in the Making: Mableton’s Own Sheriff Craig Owens
As Cobb County’s first Black Sheriff, Craig Owens reflects on 36 years of Mableton residency and his vision for local stewardship.

Matthew Stover
Feb 43 min read


More Than Books: Why Every Mableton Neighbor Belongs at the South Cobb Regional Library
Think you know our local library branch? Find out what you may be missing.

Matthew Stover
Jan 293 min read


One Bag at a Time: Barry Krebs’ Vision for a Cleaner Mableton
Discover how Barry Krebs is leading the effort to keep Mableton beautiful, one orange bag at a time.

Matthew Stover
Jan 292 min read


A Day On, Not a Day Off: Mableton Honors Dr. King’s Legacy through Service
Mableton neighbors transformed Dr. King’s vision of a "Beloved Community" into reality through a massive, city-wide effort to keep our town beautiful.

Matthew Stover
Jan 222 min read


Three Levels of Leadership, One Stage
Mableton’s local and state leaders came together to share updates on local progress and future plans.

Matthew Stover
Jan 212 min read


Right in Our Backyard: What You May Be Missing at the South Cobb Rec Center
Discover how the South Cobb Rec Center is offering everything from free open-gym volleyball to creative arts for the whole family.

Matthew Stover
Jan 212 min read
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