Why your company needs EPLI By Kevin DiPetrillo, Partner, PointeNorth Insurance Group We’re about 30 years into insurance companies offering Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI), and I still frequently walk into established companies who have never heard of it and are completely exposed. It shouldn’t surprise me anymore, but it happened several times recently, and […]
By Cory Sekine-Pettite As this publication conveyed in our May/June 2026 issue, Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) reported a record year in 2025 with charitable assets of $39 million and $6.5 million awarded in grants and scholarships for that year alone. At the time, CCF President and CEO, Shari Martin, told Cobb In Focus: “At Cobb […]
Tips for adults and kids By Denise K. James Summer has always equaled down time, but these days, it’s not just long bike rides and baseball games. Social media takes up a lot of time for both kids and adults. Whether you’re reaching out to a friend for whom you have a little more time, […]
Founder, Strange Fruit Arts Center The Story: Originally from Peoria, Illinois, I am a lifelong creative, metalsmith artist, and founder of Strange Fruit Arts Center, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting Black artists and bringing the community together through art. I attended Rasmussen College after high school and returned years later to obtain […]
By Corrie Thrasher, Founder of Thrasher Law Pickleball tournaments are popping up across Cobb County as a fun, social way to support local charities. What could go wrong? As it turns out, a few things. Behind the paddles and friendly competition, these events raise legal and financial questions that many organizers overlook. The good news […]
Why slowing down is the fastest way forward By Vicki Abelson, MBA PCC My neighbor spent three consecutive summers wondering why her vegetable garden never quite worked out. She planted. She watered. She waited. And every August, she’d walk away with a handful of tomatoes that didn’t justify the effort. The fourth summer, she did […]
Creating lasting community at work By Meghan Ritchie, Owner – Trustal Recruiting When a workplace feels welcoming, supportive, and energizing, the benefits show up in attendance, customer service, referrals, and profitability. Work can — and should — feel that way. The quickest path to building real workplace community begins with how new hires are supported. […]
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 City of Marietta is embracing a number of anniversaries and celebrations throughout 2026. By Lindsay Field Penticuff Talk about a year of celebrations! In addition to the United States of America turning 250, the City of Marietta has several anniversaries to honor this year, including the 40th anniversary of Glover Park Concert Series, the […]
