The South Cobb Recreation Center has a gym for various sports and activities, as well as two multipurpose rooms, a caterer's kitchen and a conference room for use by Cobb County residents.
The rec center is a hub for community events and community services. It is also adjacent to the South Cobb Aquatic Center, the Michael A. Grant Boys & Girls Club and the South Cobb Health Center.
Two of the organizations that regularly meet at this location are the South Cobb Toastmasters and the Austell Community Taskforce.
The Loyal Order of Moose Lodge is a events center established by the Family Fraternity Moose organization and affiliates. Located in Mableton, near I-20, visitors can come enjoy bingo, karaoke, and other family games on designated nights. Visit today for upcoming seasonal event and membership information.
Friendship Baptist Church is located in the heart of a quiet Austell residential community. People come from miles away on Sunday and for midweek services. The church ministers to the community through fellowship, humanitarianism and volunteer programs. It also takes special interest in the well-being of the youth of the community.
The Milford Church of God is a staple of the Austell community, promoting fellowship, ministry, volunteer programs and youth programs. The church encourages visitors to fellowship with them at the Sunday and mid-week services. It also encourages visitors and members to check the website for news and events, staff bios, information on the mission of the church and a statement from the leader.
Orange Hill Baptist Church is a well known and well attended church in the Austell community. The pastor and his congregation minister to the community; the church holds fundraisers and events for the congregation and neighborhood. Visitors are welcome to fellowship on Sunday and midweek services. Visit the website to find out more about the church leadership, the mission, and its congregation.
The Sweetwater Valley branch of the Cobb County Public Library System has a long history. It began in 1913 when the Austell Women's Club made a circulating library one of its first priorites. In 2003, the library branch moved to a new location in the Austell City Threadmill Complex after having been in a log cabin and then a 1950s building on Front St. The 3,000-square-foot space houses a large collection of books as well as 15 computers for public access.
The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, located in Old Austell on Love Street, boasts that it is a small parish with a loving and caring church family. It has many programs for members to participate in, such as community suppers on Mondays at 6pm, "Daughters of the King," a women's Bible study on Sundays after services, and other activities. Services in Spanish are also available.
The local radio station is based in the heart of Austell. La Mejor radio station has various sounds from religion to pop. Local acts can stop in for information on promotion. Tune in to stations 1130, 1460, and 1600 AM for great vibes. Y disfrutar de la sensación.
Highest Praise Church of God is one of Austell's large churches. It sits on the corner of Floyd Road. The church's spacious lot allows for ample parking space for members and visitors. Highest Praise Church of God has a host of ministries available for all ages including an Angel Food Outreach Ministry that is open Monday through Thursday from 9am - 4pm and provides emergency food assistance for famlies in need. There are also children's, youth, women's, men's and music ministries.
First Baptist Church of Austell has several programs for its members and visitors, from children to seniors. It has a worship service each Sunday morning, and during the fall and winter months it holds an evening Life Group ministry for adults at 6pm. It is located on Love Street in downtown Austell.
The Lutheran Church of The Nativity is conveniently located on Clay Road about a quarter mile from Austell Road. The church has a full schedule of activities and services for its congregation and opens its doors to new members. There are two worship services Sunday, and Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:15am. The church also has youth ministries, prayer request and community service activities.
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church is in beautiful and historic Austell. This ministry is made up of several groups that cater to every member of the church from youths to the elderly. Mt. Pisgah provides ministerial and spiritual support for the community's residents and it takes pride in caring for the residents and youth of the community who may need the help of the church. The church also ministers to the community through fund-raisers and volunteer work.
Faith Christian Center is located on the corner of Church Street and Sout Cobb Drive, across from Chik-Fil-A. Under the leadership of Pastor Joel and Minister Patricia Gregory, its services might be described as contemporary. Faith Christian Center has several activities for its members to take part in, such as the Weekend Getaway at Lake Lanier and the 40 Goal Focused Living Program.
The First United Methodist Church is a staple in the Austell community. It hosts an array of programs for its members and the community of Austell. These activities include fitness programs and Backpack Blessings, where elementary students are given a backpack of food for the weekend and bring the backpack back on Monday to be refilled for the next weekend. Austell First United Methodist Church also has a tuition-free preschool called Feed My Lambs. More information can be found at www.feedmylambs.net.
The Deliverance Temple caters to the community through programs for the youth, the elderly, and underprivileged members. The members of the church serve as a support unit for each other, encouraging visitors to come worship at their Sunday and midweek services to take part in the strong sense of family that the members of the church share. Located minutes away from I-20, this church is easily accessible from anywhere in the city.
