Cobb Superior Court Judge
THE STORY: I grew up on a cattle farm in Dalton, Georgia, raised by a single mother after my father died when I was 5. I grew up working on our family farm and in my...
The Cobb Chamber celebrated its many accomplishments of 2023 at the 82nd Annual Dinner celebration, presented by Wellstar, on Jan. 27 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Over 1,100 business and community leaders attended to honor the following honorees:
• 2023 Chairman’s...
The Cumberland Community Improvement District has broken ground on the Bob Callan Trail extension. The .3-mile expansion will connect the current trailhead located at Interstate North Parkway and Cumberland Boulevard to the Bentley Road Trail, making the total length...
ACAP Cobb & Cherokee will offer its free monthly educational program on Mar. 21, 2024, on “Staying Safe While Aging in Place.” The program is in person at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Marietta. The program begins at 6:30 p.m....
Creating child-focused services to support Cobb’s most vulnerable population
By Lindsay Field Penticuff
It’s some of the most grueling yet rewarding work imaginable — helping children who have been sexually abused, neglected, or trafficked. But the team at SafePath Children’s Advocacy...
Local businesses help students pay for college or vocational school.
By Cory Sekine-Pettite
Local businesses award thousands of dollars in scholarships every year to Cobb County students. Presented here is a condensed list of what’s available from three, local companies. While...
How the Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) has become a trusted environmental health resource.
By Michael J. Pallerino
In June of last year, as wildfires in Quebec sent a thick maze of smoky air across the Midwest and Northeast, team members...
The story of Avery Gallery’s Transition and Preservation
Preserving a legacy is an endeavor that requires not only reverence for the past but also a vision for the future. In the heart of Cobb County, Shae and Gwenda Avery nurtured...
Candidate for Cobb County Commission Chair
THE STORY: I have thrown my hat into the ring for the Cobb County Commission Chair race next November. I have lived, worked, and played in Cobb for decades and I’ve experienced the challenges...
The Cecils are dedicated to growing the Marietta Square.
By Lindsay Field Penticuff
Kacey and Hillery Cecil love living and working in Marietta. And we mean love!
The couple, both of whom were born and raised in Marietta, and were even delivered...