Back in the early 2000s, Cobb County resident Ken Myers joined his teenage children for their first Thanks for Giving volunteer experience with The Center for Family Resources (CFR). They came to help pack food boxes for local families. But Ken left that day with something far more meaningful — an inspiration that would stay […]
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 about what makes Smyrna special, as told by Andrea Worthy, Smyrna’s Director of Economic Development. What […]
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 — helping businesses and individuals give with purpose and empowering nonprofits to do their best […]
The Big Chicken has been a local landmark for more than 60 years. By Cory Sekine-Pettite The most iconic building in Cobb County isn’t an office tower, a government facility, or an entertainment venue. It’s a restaurant. In fact, it’s a KFC restaurant on Cobb Parkway with a unique design known throughout the country. The […]
By Angela Beier, Cobb PARKS Tennis Division DID YOU KNOW? Cobb County is home to six staffed tennis centers — Fair Oaks, Sweetwater, Terrell Mill, Kennworth, Lost Mountain, and Harrison — along with 13 unstaffed tennis and pickleball parks. Cobb County provides top-notch tennis classes to players of all ages and skill levels. Each facility […]
For a variety of reasons — from protecting your business and assets to handling estates serving on a jury — it is good to have a working knowledge of our court systems. The following information comes courtesy of the Cobb County Government. There are six types of courts in Cobb County, each handling different kinds […]
By Emmy Powell, ALTA Director of Marketing Finding that perfect connection in a new place can be a daunting task. One of the best places to find your new tribe might just be on a tennis or pickleball court! Whether you have played a sport for years, or you are ready to pick up a […]
The new logistics center marks the largest single investment in the city’s history. By Cory Sekine-Pettite Intermodal [adjective]: involving two or more different modes of transportation in conveying goods. In late May, City of Powder Springs leadership and officials from DP Wagner marked the opening of the 20 West Intermodal facility off Highway 278 and […]
By Cory Sekine-Pettite The Automotive Technology program lab at the Chattahoochee Tech Marietta Campus is now the Voyles Automotive Lab, named in recognition of support from Ed Voyles Automotive Group. Based in Marietta, Ed Voyles Automotive Group has been a strong supporter of the Chattahoochee Tech Automotive Technology program for 15 years, donating a total […]
A Hub for Innovation, Community Engagement, and Business Growth in the New City of Mableton By Dr. Christopher L. Boyd, General Manager, Riverside EpiCenter As we reflect on 11 years of service, we celebrate our journey of growth and transformation. Riverside EpiCenter continues to evolve as a premier hub for innovation, community engagement, and business […]