By Irene Barton, Executive Director of Cobb Collaborative
Editor’s note: This article is updated and reprinted from the Jul-Aug 2023 issue of Cobb In Focus.
As the local point of contact for the Get Georgia Reading Campaign, the Cobb Collaborative (cobbcollaborative.org)...
Life University prepares professionals for futures in Sport Health Science
By Ken Abramczyk
When it comes to sports, today’s colleges do not just offer exhilarating spectator experiences for students and visitors alike. Many institutes of higher education have crafted programs that...
How the Credit Union of Georgia is building community, one initiative at a time.
By Michael J. Pallerino
Before every program, every event, every outreach initiative, the team from Credit Union of Georgia asks a simple question: “How can we add...
By Cory Sekine-Pettite
According to the latest data from the Western Monarch Count (a service of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation), butterfly populations across the United States have declined 22 percent over the past two decades. Of particular concern...
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...
How the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is advancing community health through sensory inclusion.
By Randi Okray
When most people think of public health, they often picture hospitals, clinics, or vaccines. But community health is also built on trust, safety, and how...
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Since its establishment more than 180 years ago, Cobb County has been defined by its people. Some of these individuals have made their mark by becoming pioneers of business, captains of industry and heads of state.
And if...
At nearly 70 years strong, Special Needs Cobb is Cobb’s original special needs nonprofit and a community staple that continues to meet the needs of Cobb’s disabled citizens and their families.
By Jennifer Todd
Since 1956, Special Needs Cobb (SNC) has...
The power of a collaborative approach to protect children
By Anjana Kallarackal
Cobb County is not immune to its share of problems. Some of the most disturbing are the abuse and neglect of children. These crimes are often subtle, affect a...
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...