Why your company needs EPLI
By Kevin DiPetrillo, Partner, PointeNorth Insurance Group
We’re about 30 years into insurance companies offering Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI), and I still frequently walk into established companies who have never heard of it and are...
By Cory Sekine-Pettite
As this publication conveyed in our May/June 2026 issue, Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) reported a record year in 2025 with charitable assets of $39 million and $6.5 million awarded in grants and scholarships for that year alone....
Tips for adults and kids
By Denise K. James
Summer has always equaled down time, but these days, it’s not just long bike rides and baseball games. Social media takes up a lot of time for both kids and adults.
Whether you’re...
Founder, Strange Fruit Arts Center
The Story: Originally from Peoria, Illinois, I am a lifelong creative, metalsmith artist, and founder of Strange Fruit Arts Center, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting Black artists and bringing the community together...
By Corrie Thrasher, Founder of Thrasher Law
Pickleball tournaments are popping up across Cobb County as a fun, social way to support local charities. What could go wrong? As it turns out, a few things. Behind the paddles and friendly...
Why slowing down is the fastest way forward
By Vicki Abelson, MBA PCC
My neighbor spent three consecutive summers wondering why her vegetable garden never quite worked out. She planted. She watered. She waited. And every August, she’d walk away with...
Creating lasting community at work
By Meghan Ritchie, Owner – Trustal Recruiting
When a workplace feels welcoming, supportive, and energizing, the benefits show up in attendance, customer service, referrals, and profitability. Work can — and should — feel that way. The...
Smyrna is one of the metro Atlanta’s most desirable locations, thanks to plenty of outdoor living opportunities, a number of local businesses, proximity to Truist Park and Smyrna Market Village, the city’s “downtown.” Read on to find out more...
By Cory Sekine-Pettite
Earlier this year, the Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) reported a record year in charitable donations and scholarships awarded. CCF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that brings people, ideas, and resources together to address Cobb County’s needs and opportunities...
The City of Marietta is embracing a number of anniversaries and celebrations throughout 2026.
By Lindsay Field Penticuff
Talk about a year of celebrations! In addition to the United States of America turning 250, the City of Marietta has several anniversaries...