Candidate for Sheriff of Cobb County
THE STORY: I grew up on the border of Cobb County and the city of Atlanta to a military family. My parents instilled in me a passion for service to others and the importance...
Owner, Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency West Cobb
THE STORY: I am an Atlanta native. I attended Florida A&M University where I earned a bachelor’s in Accounting and a master’s in Finance. Upon graduation, I began my career in finance and...
Candidate for Georgia House of Rep., District 39
THE STORY: I was born in Chattahoochee, Florida, and attended high school in Lake City, Florida. While attending the University of Florida, I re-focused my life to service of others in the...
President, SpeedPro Marietta
THE STORY: I was raised in a military family; I was born in San Bernardino, California, but grew up mainly in Austin, Texas. I graduated from Texas State University in San Marcos with a degree in business...
Owner, Anytime Fitness East Cobb
THE STORY: Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, I migrated to New York after graduating from high school. I discovered my interest in business, specifically accounting as a high school student, and with the support of one...
By Cory Sekine-Pettite
The weekend I started writing this column, I had just taken a short drive to nearby Douglasville to buy some produce and flowers from a farmer whose goods I normally just pick up at a local farmers’...
MUST Ministries has been serving Cobb and surrounding counties for years. When COVID-19 hit, MUST was there to meet basic needs and more.
By Jennifer Morrell
What originally began as a community outreach of Powder Springs United Methodist Church, Methodists United...
Smith-Gilbert Gardens offers year-round experiences for families.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite
Did you know that there are plenty of opportunities in Cobb County for family fun, outdoor recreation, and engaging educational programs? One of those places — Smith-Gilbert Gardens — was recently...
The Town Center CID recognizes local companies that have gone above and beyond in serving the community during an international crisis.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite and the Town Center CID
The Town Center Community Improvement District (CID) is a district of commercial...
New building brings new opportunities for protecting Whitefield Academy’s youngest pupils.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite
On Aug. 17, 2020, the new school year began here in Cobb County under the ire of the worst national health crisis this country has seen since...