The Mableton Common

05/20/2026

Ready to go on a treasure hunt, Mableton? 🕵️‍♂️💰

We're officially launching the Gift Cards on the Loose hunt, and we’ve hidden Visa gift cards in secret spots all over town.

But here’s the deal: The clues are not coming to social media. They are dropping exclusively in our newsletter this Thursday at 6 PM.

Translation? You've got to be on the email list if you want a chance to find them. 🔑 Once the email goes out, it’s a race against your neighbors to see who can crack the clues and get there first! 🏃‍♂️💨

Don't get left on the sidelines. Drop your email at the link below to subscribe and join the chase before Thursday's drop! 👇

🔗https://bit.ly/SubscribeHereTMC

05/05/2026

At 83 years old, Mariella Owens is the bright, grounded spirit behind what might be the most popular class in Mableton. While the sessions are technically about clay, the real "bread and butter" is the deep, neighbor-to-neighbor connection happening at the Mable House Arts Center pottery wheels.

It’s a place where the art forces you to slow down and, as the students say, "find your people."

Read what makes this class so special: https://www.mabletoncommon.com/post/the-unexpected-magic-of-mableton-s-most-popular-pottery-class

Find out how connection is made through pottery classes at the Mable House Arts Center.

05/01/2026

What’s actually happening at Mill Grove Vista? 🏗️

If you’ve been driving past the construction on Floyd Road, you’ve probably got questions.

Instead of listening to the rumor mill, I went straight to the source to get the facts.

I’ve been in contact with the developer to get the details neighbors are asking for:

🚧 Traffic: What’s the plan for the Floyd Rd congestion?
🏗️ Scope: What exactly is being built and how many units?
🗓️ Timeline: When is this project expected to be finished?
Mableton is growing, and you deserve to know the details behind the construction.

SEE THE ANSWERS 🔗 https://www.mabletoncommon.com/post/breaking-down-the-300-apartments-coming-to-floyd-road

How do you feel about the changing face of Floyd Road?

Let’s talk in the comments. 👇

05/01/2026

What’s actually happening at Mill Grove Vista? 🏗️

If you’ve been driving past the construction on Floyd Road, you’ve probably got questions. Instead of listening to the rumor "mill," 😁 I went straight to the source to get the facts.

I’ve been in contact with the developer to get the details neighbors are asking for:

🚧 Traffic: What’s the plan for the Floyd Rd congestion?
🏗️ Scope: What exactly is being built and how many units?
🗓️ Timeline: When is this project expected to be finished?

Mableton is growing, and you deserve to know the details behind the construction.

SEE THE ANSWERS: Link in bio 🔗

How do you feel about the changing face of Floyd Road?

Let’s talk in the comments. 👇

04/15/2026

The DRAFT Mableton 2045 Comprehensive Plan is 229 pages long. Here are 5 highlights that stuck out to us that we think you should know.

https://www.mabletoncommon.com/post/quick-guide-to-the-mableton-2045-draft-plan

5 things to know about the next 20 years in our community.

04/15/2026

🚨 THIS IS IT: The Final Public Hearing is TOMORROW.

If you want to have a say in the Mableton 2045 Plan, this is your last chance to show up and be heard.

📅 Wednesday, April 15
🕕 6:30 PM
📍 Riverside EpiCenter (135 Riverside Pkwy)

Review the Drafts before you go:
🔹 Part 1:https://www.mableton2045.org/_files/ugd/826c41_44b29e3ec1c543a89473c6d7f3b2dff0.pdf
🔹 Part 2:https://www.mableton2045.org/_files/ugd/826c41_0449c1f9dc3347b697821ed96d386d83.pdf

04/13/2026

There's so much going on right here in our own community! That's why I created an email newsletter that highlights local news, events, and celebrations specifically focused on Cobb County's largest city.

Find out what's happening around town by subscribing to The Mableton Common now.

04/06/2026

Mableton neighbor Stephanie Hanlon is finding hidden value in the tiny blue flowers known as Bird's Eye Speedwell.

Originally from Iran, this resilient "w**d" has been used for thousands of years as a natural way to clear up congestion and respiratory issues.

Click the link below to learn more about the history of this local find and how it can help you breathe a little easier this season: https://www.mabletoncommon.com/post/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.

03/14/2026

In a unanimous move, the City of Mableton City Council approved a temporary moratorium on the development of ICE detention centers, effective immediately and running through December 31, 2028.

This decision follows significant infrastructure concerns in nearby Social Circle and aligns with our city's commitment to building an inclusive community for all residents.

See how this "pause" reflects our local values and learn more about the state and federal conversation surrounding these facilities: https://www.mabletoncommon.com/post/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

01/26/2026

The City of Mableton - Government year-end audit dropped recently, and I’ve highlighted a couple of key observations you need to know about our city’s finances.

Interested in a deeper dive? Head over to my blog by clicking the link in the bio 📲