Dr. Dimple Patel is on the ‘Leading Edge’ of dental health. By Cory Sekine-Pettite At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020, when health officials didn’t know much about the virus, one of the recommendations issued by...
The City of Powder Springs’ inaugural internship program is a rousing success. By Cory Sekine-Pettite According to the online job search firm Indeed, there are a multitude of benefits for individuals who participate in internship programs. An internship is a great...
The Cobb Chamber’s Area Councils and the local business associations have selected their 2023 Citizens of the Year and Businesses/Members of the Year to honor those who have made our community a better place in which to live and...
Strength, utility, and beauty are at the heart of every Dreamscapes landscape design project. By Jennifer Morrell Richard Allen always loved and appreciated architecture. His admiration for the design and beauty of homes created by such renowned architects as Frank Lloyd...
How several local sports tournaments and organizations are honoring Cobb’s past and future. By Michael J. Pallerino In 2020, John Silvey remembers sitting in a board meeting as the director of sponsorships for the first year of the Lemon Street Classic...
REALTOR/Owner 2023 President-Cobb Association of Realtors THE STORY: I was born and raised in Georgia and mostly grew up in Cobb County. I have owned several businesses through the years — one of which was Sierra’s Cookie Gifts and Sandwiches —...
Author of “Off The Top Rope” THE STORY: I was born and raised in Marietta, Georgia, and attended Sprayberry High School. I have degrees from Kennesaw State University (BBA), Troy University (MBA), and Taft University (JD). I started my career as...
Mike Whittle is a business owner dedicated to giving back. By Jennifer Morrell Mike Whittle Designs Inc. — a family-owned business and staple in the Cobb County area — is well known for the finest in floral arrangements, gifts, and friendly,...
In recognition of Veterans Day, Cobb In Focus wanted to make you aware of a few events and other news items related to local military service members and those who assist our service members. Veterans Memorial 5K Lace up for a...
The Cobb Chamber recently celebrated the 34th year of Give Our Schools a Hand (GOSH). A salute to education in Cobb County, GOSH events bring educators, students, parents, businesses, and community leaders together to honor education through three distinctive...