Cobb Hosts USTA National Open Tennis Tournament
For the seventh consecutive year, Cobb will be hosting the United States Tennis Association (USTA) National Open tennis tournament for 16 and under tennis players. The tournament will be held at Harrison Tennis Center from May 19-23, 2007. This event attracts many of the top players from around the country. Past participants include several players that are currently playing on the professional tour. The draw will comprise of 64 boys and 64 girls who are nationally ranked. The competition will begin on Saturday morning with the singles events. Doubles will begin late Saturday afternoon. The tournament will continue through Wednesday, May 23 when the finals are held. If you want to see some of our nation's best young players, come out to Harrison Tennis Center during this event. You can keep up with the tournament draw on the tournament web site .

Parks Bond Citizens Advisory Committee Meetings Announced
Listed below are the meetings that have been set by the Committee:

• May 31 at * 5:00pm (please note new time)
• June 5 at 7:00 pm
• June 18 at 7:00 pm

All meetings are held in the 3rd Floor Board of Commissioners Conference Room.

Larry Bell Park Track Renovation

The Larry Bell Park Complex includes a 440 yard asphalt track which has long been popular among runners, walkers, and joggers.  A small stream is piped beneath the length of the track.  This metal pipe has deteriorated over the years and has to be removed and replaced, forcing the temporary closure of the track.  This construction project and necessary closure has given the department the opportunity to make some welcomed improvements that will give the area more of a passive park setting.  Current plans include installing a rubberized surface on the asphalt track, grading, grassing and adding a new pathway across the interior of the track oval, planting new trees, upgrade of the lighting, and adding one or more pavilions with picnic tables. These improvements are scheduled to be completed by August 1st.  A second phase of the project will include expanding the walking track with trail segments meandering around the tennis courts and adjacent to the wooded area to the south of the track.

Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre Announces Fifth Season Lineup
Cobb County officials and the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre announced its 2007 Summer Concert Series line-up at a press luncheon held recently. The upcoming season, which begins May 4, offers a mix of entertainment by well-known performers in country, rock, R&B, jazz and comedy. The 2007 Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series is as follows:

• Friday, May 4 - An evening with Old Crow Medicine Show
• Saturday, May 19 - The Manhattan Transfer
• Saturday, June 2 - Bruce Bruce
• Friday, June 8 - The Little River Band
• Saturday, June 16 - Kevin Eubanks
• Friday, June 22 - Grand Funk Railroad
• Friday, June 29 - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
• Friday, July 6 - Ricky Skaggs
• Friday, July 20 - Loverboy
• Friday, July 27 - Three Mo' Tenors w. Cobb Symphony Orchestra
• Saturday, Aug. 4 - The Oak Ridge Boys
• Saturday, Aug. 11 - Clay Walker
• Saturday, Aug. 18 - Jane Monheit and John Pizzarelli
• Saturday, Aug. 25 - Pat Benatar and Neil Geraldo
• Season finale TBA

All performances start at 8:00pm. Ticket prices range from $15 to $45. Voted 2005 'Best of' by Atlanta Magazine, this multi-use venue offers dining table seating, oversized seats and a picnic-friendly lawn in addition to onsite catering. It is located at 5239 Floyd Road in Mableton. Season tickets go on sale Friday, March 23 at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre box office. The box office is open Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00am to 5:00pm. For group sales, please call (770) 819-7765. Individual show tickets will be available at all Ticketmaster outlets beginning Monday, April 2 and at the amphitheatre box office. To purchase tickets via Ticketmaster, please call (404) 249-6400 or visit the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre website.

Gymnastics Program Moved to Fullers Recreation Center

As renovations continue at the Cobb Gymanastics Center, the Cobb's gymnastics program has moved from Life University to Fullers Recreation Center.  All classes and programs are currently being held at Fullers.

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