Neighborhood News!

 
 

Celebrating One of Our Own: Congratulations, Boann Oliver!

Please join us in congratulating Boann Oliver, one of our community association board members, on being part of the Inspire Atlanta Class of 2026 through the Atlanta Women’s Foundation!

Boann was recognized with the Spirit of Inspire Award and helped raise an incredible $66,320, contributing to the class's record-breaking $806,000 fundraising total!

We're so proud to have someone who gives so much of her time and energy to both our neighborhood and the greater Atlanta community.

Congratulations, Boann! We're lucky to have you!

Featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 23, 2026.

Old Powers Ferry Rd. Kroger to Become Gym

The Marietta paper reported on Saturday that the vacant former Kroger store at 1122 Powers Ferry Road will become a health club. It's been vacant since 2023 when Kroger left that site and opened a brand new store just about a block south of it.  The Marietta City Council approved the zoning application last week. The new club will be run by EoS Fitness, a Dallas, TX based company with 225 locations in the Southeast.  This club will be one of 3 they are opening in the Atlanta market this year.  (July 12, 2026)

Proposed Senior Living Community at Eastside Church

The project, called The Haven, would redevelop approximately 8.6 acres of existing church property into a 125-unit senior living community featuring a mix of independent living, supportive living, and cottage-style homes. Church leaders say the development is intended to address the growing need for senior housing in East Cobb while supporting the church's community-focused mission.

The proposal has received support from county planning staff but has also prompted discussion among nearby residents and community organizations regarding density and neighborhood compatibility. The rezoning request is currently moving through the county review process.

Residents interested in learning more about the proposal, project details, and upcoming zoning discussions can read the full article from East Cobb News:

https://eastcobbnews.com/eastside-church-proposes-senior-living-to-expand-its-mission/

 

Update on Powers Ferry Rd. Publix Supermarket

SGMHP has learned that the Publix Supermarket located in the Sope Creek Crossing center (at Powers Ferry & Delk Rds.) will not be closed down for renovation at the end of this year (2026) as previously reported. Instead the renovation of this store has been pushed back into late 2027.  So until then, the Publix there will continue to operate as per usual. (August 12, 2026).

 

Speed Tables Coming to Haverford Lane

Thanks to the persistence and diligence of Haverford Lane residents and others in the neighborhood, Haverford Lane will soon see "speed tables" installed to slow traffic on Haverford Lane.  The residents there have lobbied Cobb County officials for several years and asked for "traffic calming improvements" (as they're called) to reduce the speed of cars travelling down Haverford. Unfortunately, it has been common for cars to speed down that street, which poses a risk to people walking or children playing in the area. (Note: remember that the posted speed limit throughout the three neighborhoods is 25 MPH.)  According to Cobb officials, the work is expected to be completed by November.