The Mableton Common

Juneteenth this past Friday at the Riverside EpiCenter was a vibe! Great people, great celebration!

Happy Juneteenth, everyone!

Today we honor June 19, 1865, the day the last enslaved Black Americans were finally told they were free, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Do you know the symbolism behind the Juneteenth flag?

--> The star represents Texas, the state where the announcement happened.
--> The bursting outline represents a new beginning for all
--> The curve underneath the star and outline represents a new horizon of opportunities and promise that lay ahead for Black Americans.
--> The red, white, and blue serve as a powerful reminder that formerly enslaved people and their descendants have always been, and will always be, Americans.

As Fannie Lou Hamer said, "Nobody's free until everybody's free." Today is a chance for all of us to reflect on that and celebrate our shared journey toward true liberty.

The latest issue of The Mableton Common has officially hit inboxes! 📬

We have a lot to unpack this week. I’m diving deep into Monday’s Public Safety Town Hall to break down the end of "City Lite" and the tough questions Mableton needs to face as we plan our future together. It’s a big conversation, and it’s one we need to have.

On a lighter note, I’m also sharing a highlight of the wonderful time I had at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre family movie series this past week. It was such a great event for our community! Plus, we’ve got our Pet of the Week, a new Neighbors in Action spotlight, and all your usual local updates.

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Born just down the street, Eduardo Castrejon is betting big on his hometown by bringing a vibrant "Modern Mexican" experience to Agavero Austell.

I sat down with this third-generation restaurateur to hear how he paired his family's deep-rooted legacy with a vision for a more dynamic Mableton.

Click the link below to read the full story: https://www.mabletoncommon.com/post/the-hometown-story-behind-mableton-s-modern-mexican-experience

Hometown Pride and Modern Mexican in Mableton Why Eduardo Castrejon is betting his family's legacy on Mableton.

Many thanks Councilman TJ 4 Mableton and the SOUTH COBB LIONS CLUB for volunteering their time to Keep Mableton Beautiful! They spent about an hour picking up trash around South Cobb Library and Mableton Town Square Park.

Loved seeing Mableton families pack the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre this evening! 🍿🎬✨ It was a great way to end the week!

As the Family Life Restoration Center enters its 20th year, Luther Washington has become a true expert on the daily struggles facing Mableton’s most vulnerable residents.

Read our full interview and see how Luther's incredible heart and dedication are changing lives right here in our community: https://www.mabletoncommon.com/post/what-20-years-of-service-taught-luther-washington-about-our-neighbors-in-need

Luther Washington & Mableton's Needy Luther Washington shares the truth about local homelessness and senior hunger.

Mableton Day was such a vibe this year! 🥳

Our community completely packed out historic Town Square Park to celebrate Mableton’s third birthday. With an incredible turnout, it was easily the biggest and liveliest festival yet!

Local resident Stephanie Hanlon of Literary Lens captured an absolutely beautiful gallery of photos that perfectly show off the life, creativity, and neighborhood pride on full display!

Drop a comment if you spot yourself or your neighbors in the crowd! 👇

You can also read her recap and see the full gallery by clicking here: https://www.mabletoncommon.com/post/mableton-celebrates-its-diversity-and-creativity-on-its-third-birthday-as-a-city

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