MDJ Photos

Freeman Poole Senior Center St. Patty's

Mar 17, 2012
From left, former Smyrna resident Doris Anderson enjoys the St. Patrick's Day festivities with Linda Farley of Smyrna at the Freeman Poole Senior Center in Smyrna on Thursday afternoon. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Truck Loses Load on South Cobb Drive

Mar 15, 2012
A driver for ABC Supply Co., Inc., was cited for an unsecured load after losing a portion of his cargo in the median near South Cobb Drive and South Cobb Industrial Boulevard around noon on Thursday. Workers from ABC Supply Co., Inc., unload the remaining palettes of cargo. STAFF/JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN

Soles4Souls Collection at Eastside Christian

Mar 15, 2012
Eastside Christian School students bow their heads in prayer as they gather around the 700 pairs of shoes collected from the school and church for the Soles4Souls program organized by the 30 eighth grade students at the school. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Girl Scouts Celebrate 100 Years

Mar 13, 2012
Girl Scout leaders, guests and members recite the Girl Scout Promise and Law on Tuesday afternoon at the beginning of the 100th Anniversary Time Capsule Dedication at the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta headquarters in Mableton. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

North Cobb Christian's "The King and I"

Mar 13, 2012
Cast members prepare to go on stage for the "Small House of Uncle Thomas" ballet during dress rehearsal for North Cobb Christian School's spring musical, The King and I, on March 12. STAFF/JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN

The Peachtree Trolley Company

Mar 12, 2012
Cassandra Buckalew, co-owner of The Historic Marietta Trolley Company, is beginning a new trolley service, The Peachtree Trolley, in downtown Atlanta touring historic and well known Atlanta landmarks such as Centennial Olympic Park. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Newt Gingrich Election Night Party

Mar 06, 2012
Rep. Sharon Cooper, second from left, shows her excitement during the campaign celebration for republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich on Tuesday night. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Wild West Fest Kiwanis Arrests

Mar 05, 2012
From left, Cobb Library Foundation supporter Quentin Thomas reads out the warrant for apprehension for Cobb Chamber Chairman "Two Gun" Tony Britton and Marietta city councilman "Shotgun" Van Pearlberg during Thursday's Marietta Kiwanis Club meeting. The "arrest" is part of the foundation's upcoming Wild West Fest on Sat. March 24 at Jim Miller Park in Marietta where those arrested will have to raise their bail money which benefits the Cobb County Library System. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Henley Vansant Portrait Dedication

Mar 05, 2012
Lynne Vansant of Powder Springs, center, stands with her children, from left, Don Vansant, John Vansant, Lynda Gaydon and Henley Vansant, Jr. during the portrait dedication of her late husband Henley Vansant, Sr. who served as chair of the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals for more than 20 years. The portrait hangs in the Community Development Office which was dedicated in his honor last year. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Read Across America

Mar 05, 2012
Savannah Dixon, left, helps the Cat in the Hat act out the Dr. Seuss story. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Newt Gingrich Speaks at Cobb Chamber Breakfast

Mar 01, 2012
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich visited members and guests of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce during their Thursday morning breakfast at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

U.N. Dignitaries visit SPSU

Feb 27, 2012
Tunde Adetunji, founder and CEO of the African Heritage Foundation, left, welcomes a delegation of United Nations dignitaries from Africa, including Ambassador Cheick Sidi Diarra, center, who serves as under-secretary general, special advisor on Africa and high representative for least-developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing states; during a visit to Southern Polytechnic State University on Feb. 27.<br>Staff photo by Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Be Dynamic Class at Be Yoga

Feb 25, 2012
Rebecca DeYarman of Marietta, foreground, and others demonstrate the Warrior Two pose in the Be Dynamic yoga class at Be Yoga close to the Marietta Square on Thursday morning. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

North Cobb Christian Wax Museum

Feb 24, 2012
David Jones of Kennesaw listens as his nine-year-old son Jacob Jones comes to life as basketball star Michael Jordan during the annual wax museum event at North Cobb Christian School. Fourth graders at the Kennesaw school choose different celebrities to study and learn about including athletes, musicians and historical figures. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Move-Over Law Guidelines

Feb 23, 2012
Marietta Police Officer Justin Rutland watches traffic as he waits to reenter his car along I-75. Although several cars had the opportunity to move over one lane, many still drove alongside the stopped patrol car. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Newt Gingrich Campaign Stop in Cobb

Feb 19, 2012
Newt Gingrich speaks to supporters, with his wife, Callista, to his left, and two daughters, Jackie Gingrich Cushman, second from right, and Kathy Gingrich Lubbers, far right, at a campaign rally at the Marriott Atlanta Northwest on Saturday.<br>Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Carmo Family Procession

Feb 13, 2012
The Marietta Police Department and Cobb County Sheriff's Department lead the procession of five hearses carrying the members of the Carmo family followed by family and friends as they arrive at their Marietta church, Igreja Internacional da Restauracao, for a brief prayer before going to First United Methodist Church for the memorial service on Monday afternoon. Jose Carmo, wife Adriana, daughter Leticia Carmo, brother Edson Carmo and his girlfriend Rose Fagundes DaSilva were five church members who died in the car pileup on I-75 in Florida two weeks ago. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Annual Daddy Daughter Dance

Feb 13, 2012
Guests of Sunday's dance were treated to a mashed potato bar for lunch. Here, Arthur Vaughn of Marietta prepares a helping for his two daughers, Maddison, 11 and Kennedy, 11. Staff/Todd Hull

Emerson Unitarian Universalist Congregation Rally

Feb 13, 2012
Members of the Emerson Unitarian Universalist Congregation held an event at East Cobb Park on Sunday morning with marching, drumming, singing, and speaking in public witness for a basic civil right to marry a person of your choosing, whether they are of the same or different gender. Staff/Todd Hull

Marietta Mardi Gras 5k

Feb 13, 2012
From left, Smyrna residents Traci Murray and her mom Nancy Murray walk with friend and Powder Springs resident Maria Salouitz, decked out in Mardi Gras beads and hats for Saturday's Third Annual Junior League of Cobb-Marietta Mardi Gras 5K run/walk. Staff/Todd Hull

Weather Encourages Park Play

Jan 31, 2012
From left, Breelynn Snyder, 3, and Juliana Spivey, 4, both of Acworth race down the slide at Cauble Park in Acworth enjoying the nice weather on Tuesday morning. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Community Salutes Fallen Officer

Jan 30, 2012
Members of the Atlanta Police Department Honor Guard place roses and pray over the casket of senior Officer Gail Thomas before it is lowered at the graveside service in Mableton on Jan. 30. STAFF/JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN

Children Enjoy Story Time

Jan 30, 2012
Children's librarian Susan Irvin reads a book to toddlers and their parents during story time at Vinings Library. STAFF/SAMANTHA M. SHAL

Gail Thomas Police Procession

Jan 29, 2012
 Officer Beth Jones stands at attention during a moment of silence for fallen officer Gail Thomas. Photo by Todd Hull

Cumberland CID Maglev Tour

Jan 28, 2012
J. Peter Kasian, member of the Cumberland CID board of directors, talks with Emily Morris, project manager for American Maglev Technology, Inc., during the demonstration.<br>Staff photo by Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Special Olympic Events in Cobb County

Jan 21, 2012
Athlete Darby Parker raises her arms to the judges and is applauded by Cindy Bickman, director of the Cobb County Special Olympics, right, during the gymnastics competition at the Cobb Gymnastics Center on Jan. 21.<br>Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Dr. Limbeck's State of the Schools Address

Jan 18, 2012
Dr. Emily Lembeck, Superintendent of Marietta City Schools, delivers her State of the Schools Address before the Marietta Area Council of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday morning. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Deuce McAllister Visits Marietta Middle

Jan 17, 2012
Deuce McAllister, right, hands out milk to students as they arrive to Marietta Middle School on Tuesday morning. The former NFL player was recognizing the school for its promotion and use of the Grab n' Go Breakfast, which is part of the Fuel Up To Play 60 campaign. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

MLK Event at Cobb Civic Center

Jan 16, 2012
The Wallah African Drum & Dance group and Paisley Dance Ensemble open the 26th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration with a performance at the Cobb Civic Center on Monday. STAFF/SAMANTHA M. SHAL sshal@neighbornewspapers.com

'Odd Couple' at Strand Theatre

Jan 12, 2012
Bert Reeves, playing the role of Felix Ungar, right, and Van Pearlberg, playing the role of Oscar Madison, perform a scene during rehearsal for 'The Odd Couple' at the Strand Theatre on Jan. 11.<br>Photo by Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

First Day of 2012 Legislative Session

Jan 10, 2012
Rep. David Wilkerson (D-South Cobb) spends time with his son David Wilkerson, Jr., 10, before session starts inside the House of Representatives at the State Capitol on Monday morning. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

"Bring One for the Chipper" Event

Jan 09, 2012
Ed Williams, left, and foreman Jerry Cole, of the Davey Tree Expert Company, mulch Christmas trees that were dropped off for recycling during the 'Bring One for the Chipper' event at the Home Depot on Roswell Road in Marietta. STAFF/JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN

Marietta Square Winter Farmer's Market

Jan 09, 2012
The first day of the winter Marietta Square Farmers Market was Jan. 7. The market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. STAFF/JON-MICHAEL SULLIVAN

Surprise Corvette for Veteran

Jan 07, 2012
Sgt. First Class Adam Troxel smiles as he sits in his newly-restored 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3 with his wife, Holly, at the Day's Chevrolet showroom in Acworth on Jan. 7.<br> Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Joe Mack Wilson Park Groundbreaking

Jan 06, 2012
From left, Atkins Project Manager John Boudreau, Georgia Development Partners Sean Hart, Marietta city councilmen Anthony Coleman and Philip Goldstein, Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin, city manager Bill Bruton, city public works director Dan Conn, council members Annette Lewis and Van Pearlberg and former Marietta Mayor Bill Dunaway break ground at the Joe Mack Wilson park which is part of the Roswell Street improvements project on Friday morning. Landscaping, decorative lighting and brick sidewalks are also included in the project which is expected to take nine months along Roswell Street between Fairground Street and Waddell Street in Marietta. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Smyrna Community Dancers

Jan 05, 2012
Avery Alexander shows off her form during an introduction to tap and ballet class at the Smyrna Community Center on Jan. 5. Registration is still open for winter and spring classes with Smyrna Community Dancers, teaching ballet, tap, and hip-hop dance for children ages two and older to adults. To register, visit www.smyrnadancers.com or call Mary McGehee at (404)695-7563.<br>Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Recycletronics Program

Jan 04, 2012
Joe Burum, director of operations, holds a piece of steel taken from a recycled CRT monitor or television at the warehouse for the Tommy Nobis Center's Recycletronics program.<br> Staff / Jon-Michael Sullivan, jsullivan@mdjonline.com

Occupy Cobb

Jan 03, 2012
Occupy Atlanta member Shab Bashiri of Atlanta, background, blows her whistle as attorney David R. Yood of Marietta, seated, reads off a foreclosed property during the monthly foreclosure auction on the steps of the Cobb County Courthouse. Occupy Cobb was holding their first demonstation, "Occupy The Foreclosure Auction," with members of Occupy Atlanta on Tuesday morning. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

MPC Opens in West Cobb

Dec 28, 2011
From left, Marietta Pizza Company co-owners Howard Wolfson and Kellie Contreras stand inside the new west Cobb location which opened on Dec. 20. STAFF/LAURA MOON.

Olympics...Here They Come!

Dec 28, 2011
Sarah Loche, 9, of Kennesaw falls onto the ice at the Ice Forum at Town Center in Kennesaw Tuesday. STAFF/Lindsay Fendt
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Dec 13, 2011
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Freedom Church's 'Bikes or Bust'

Dec 11, 2011
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JFHQ ribbon-cutting ceremony

Dec 07, 2011
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Lassiter at Walton

Dec 03, 2011
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Santa on the Square

Dec 02, 2011
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Dacula at Walton

Nov 26, 2011
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Lassiter at M.L. King

Nov 25, 2011
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Allatoona at Burke County

Nov 25, 2011
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2011 Gobble Jog

Nov 24, 2011
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171st National Guard Homecoming

Nov 23, 2011
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Toys for Tots at Lockheed Martin

Nov 22, 2011
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Turkey Trot at Davis Elementary

Nov 20, 2011
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Lassiter at McEachern

Nov 18, 2011
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South Cobb at Walton

Nov 18, 2011
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Mary Persons at Allatoona

Nov 18, 2011
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Marietta at Camden

Nov 18, 2011
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Kell at Lovejoy

Nov 18, 2011
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West Forsyth at Hillgrove

Nov 18, 2011
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Tri-Cities at Pope

Nov 18, 2011
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Bomb Scare at Marietta Apartment

Nov 17, 2011
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Flag Retirement Ceremony

Nov 13, 2011
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Centennial at Marietta

Nov 12, 2011
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S. Cobb at Windsor

Nov 12, 2011
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Franklin County at Allatoona

Nov 12, 2011
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North Cobb at Camden County

Nov 12, 2011
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Mount Paran at ELCA

Nov 12, 2011
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Benedictine at McEachern

Nov 12, 2011
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Beach at Hillgrove

Nov 12, 2011
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Mays at Pope

Nov 12, 2011
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Lassiter at Alpharetta

Nov 11, 2011
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Kell at Marist

Nov 11, 2011
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Sprayberry at Tucker

Nov 11, 2011
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