South Cobb Regional Library (photo by Semmendinger — licensed under Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution Share Alike)
By Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow
With the Holiday season coming and friends and family coming over to visit, the calendars may start to fill up fast.
For those interested in finding a job or those looking to learn a new hobby, there are plenty of activities happening in Cobb County.
Here are a few events happening in early November in Mableton and nearby areas.
Looking for Mableton artists
The Office of the Mayor is looking for artists to create posters of original art that represent cities across all 50 states. The artist selected would represent Mableton at the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National Endowment for the Arts Freedom 250 City Art Poster Project display in Washington, D.C.
The deadline to submit is on Sunday, November 1. Click here to submit your artwork.
Job Fair
For those looking for employment, there is a free job fair on Wednesday, November 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chattahoochee Technical College’s Marietta Campus (980 S. Cobb Dr., Building H, Marietta, GA 30060)
Bring your resume and dress appropriately. More information here.
Veterans Town Hall
Councilwoman Keisha Jeffcoat is inviting veterans, military families, and community members to join her for a Town Hall on Thursday, November 5 at 6 pm, at The American Legion Post on 6251 Ivey Rd SE, Mableton, GA 30126.
The event is a space to share experiences and learn about the programs and services designed to support Mableton’s veteran community. Reserve a seat here.
Celebrating the Library
The South Cobb Regional Library is celebrating its 20th anniversary on Saturday, November 14, from 5 to 7 pm.
The party is also a celebration of the 10th Anniversary of “1000 Words,” a project created in partnership with the South Cobb Arts Alliance and South Cobb Regional Library. South Cobb Arts Alliance Artist Miles Davis, who is a Mableton resident, will be in attendance. Reserve your spot here.
District 3 Thanksgiving Drive
District 3 of Mableton is partnering with Uncommon Hope, Reflections of Trinity, and Family Life Restoration Center to help provide food and support to families in need. They will be receiving donations through October 18.
Drop-Off Location: Mableton City Hall
1245 Veterans Memorial Hwy SE, Suite 20
Mableton, GA 30126
More information here.
Cobb County behavioral health coordination meeting
November is recognized as Men’s Health Awareness Month. In observance of the day, Cobb County Board Chairwoman Lisa Cupid is having a conversation about mental health in the community, sponsored by Cobb Collaborative. The event will take place at 5601 North Allen Road Southeast Building A Mableton, GA 30126, on Thursday, November 5, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Mableton City Councilman TJ Ferguson will moderate the conversation that includes Cobb Sheriff’s Office Chief of Staff David Jones, Dr. Que Harper, among others. The conversation aims to be a safe space where men can come together for community support. Reserve a spot here.
Red Cross community blood drive
The South Cobb Regional Library is hosting the Red Cross for a community blood drive on Monday, November 16, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. More information here.
Crochet Basics
With crochet going through a surge in popularity across the U.S., the South Cobb Regional Library is joining the trend and hosting a class on crochet basics on Thursday, November 19, at 4 p.m. Register here.
Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow is a bilingual journalist based in Atlanta, Georgia, covering local news, immigration, and healthcare. She has previously worked at The Miami Herald, CNN, and Miami Today News, and her work has been featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, WABE, Rough Draft, and Documented NY. She won the Atlanta Press Club’s Rising Star Award in 2025 and was a finalist for the Reporting on Civil and Human Rights category of the Awards of Excellence in 2026.