MUST Ministries has opened a new shelter, the Hope House in Marietta. Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid joined Gov. Brian Kemp and a host of dignitaries for the ribbon-cutting in early April. The $16-million campus, at 1260 North Cobb Parkway, will increase capacity from 72 beds at its current shelter to 136 plus an additional […]
Just as learning doesn’t end when school lets out, neither does a child’s need for good nutrition. Sweetwater Mission’s Summer Food Program provides nutritious food children need to learn, play, and grow. You could sponsor a child for only $50. Learn more and make a donation today at sweetwatermission.org.
Cobb Senior Services celebrates 50 years of serving those 55 and older. By Lindsay Field Penticuff Movie days, Spanish classes, cooking lessons, transportation to and from doctor appointments, line dancing, on-site gyms and wood carving are just a few of the many, many offerings from Cobb Senior Services. “Research shows that learning new things and […]
Team Lead, Ivan Savant Team THE STORY: I am originally from Mumbai, India but have been a resident of Atlanta for over 20 years. Being raised in India, exposed me to multiple languages that assist me greatly in my career. My professional background, prior to real estate, was in the jewelry industry. This is where […]
Chief Judge, Superior Court of Cobb County THE STORY: I was born in Lexington, Kentucky to a working-class family. My parents divorced when I was young enough that I do not have any memories of them together. They both remarried, and I was lucky to have four parents who loved me and shaped me into […]
State Senate District 6 Candidate THE STORY: The Moore’s have a linage of political public service dating back to the founding of our country. As a child, my Grandfather Moore was especially encouraging when he learned of my interest in politics and policy. I am now 47 years old and have been active in public […]
Cobb EMC reaffirms clean energy goals By Cory Sekine-Pettite Reprinted and updated from May/June 2021 Cobb EMC continues its commitment to its clean energy goals, and it reminds members that by 2030 the electric cooperative will reduce carbon emissions by 75 percent and double up on its renewable energy portfolio with a 200-percent increase. “We […]
By Cory Sekine-Pettite According to a recent report from the AccuWeather Global Weather Center, tornado activity in March surged in the United States. At least 253 preliminary tornado reports were recorded throughout March 2022, the organization states. While the number was preliminary at press time, only 193 of the reports need to be confirmed as […]
In April, Chattahoochee Technical College honored a select group of students at its Student Leadership Academy graduation ceremony at the college’s North Metro Campus. The Student Leadership Academy is an annual, semester-long program at Chattahoochee Tech to prepare students to become effective workforce leaders. This initiative, which was sponsored by Open Roads Complete RV, also […]
Community partnerships provide a pathway for students to explore career possibilities. By Jennifer Morrell As students explore different pathways to their ultimate careers, Marietta High School offers an option through its College and Career Academy. The Marietta High School College and Career Academy (MHSCCA) is a wall-to-wall college and career academy designed to provide unique […]
