By Angela Beier, Cobb PARKS Tennis Division DID YOU KNOW? Cobb County is home to six staffed tennis centers — Fair Oaks, Sweetwater, Terrell Mill, Kennworth, Lost Mountain, and Harrison — along with 13 unstaffed tennis and pickleball parks. Cobb County provides top-notch tennis classes to players of all ages and skill levels. Each facility […]
Austell Police Chief Shameta Jones-Harrell In June 2025, Shameta Jones-Harrell was named the city of Austell’s first female chief of police. In fact, she is the first female police chief in Cobb County. Chief Jones-Harrell has worked in law enforcement for 25 years. She began her career with the College Park Police Department, rising through […]
By Megan Willis When I was a young girl, I practically grew up at the library. My mother was an avid reader and would finish a 300+ page novel in two to three days, prompting a return to the library. It felt like we were always there. Inevitably, she passed down her love of reading […]
By Vicki Abelson, MBA PCC Years ago, when working at a hospital, I was interviewing Juan, an older man working on the janitorial staff for an employee engagement survey. I don’t know what I was expecting, but what I got was a love letter to his work. He told me with such certainty and confidence […]
By Meghan Ritchie, Owner – Trustal Recruiting As a small- or mid-sized business owner, you’ve likely been asked at some point, “What is your ‘Why’?” It is a simple question, yet one that deeply probes the core of your business. What is your purpose? Why does your company exist beyond making a profit? This question […]
And the Top Three Rewarding Benefits By Meghan Ritchie, Partner, Qualified Applicants Many business owners invest time, effort, and money in creating a formidable culture. It is an intentional pursuit. A strong, thriving company culture influences employee engagement, productivity, and overall business performance. Businesses with strong cultures are more likely to hit their goals and […]
For a variety of reasons — from protecting your business and assets to handling estates serving on a jury — it is good to have a working knowledge of our court systems. The following information comes courtesy of the Cobb County Government. There are six types of courts in Cobb County, each handling different kinds […]
How Cumberland CID’s New Day Palisades is transforming what people see when they see Cobb County. By Michael J. Pallerino When Larry Wayne “Chipper” Jones talks about Atlanta, people listen. This past July, during Fox Sports’ pregame All-Star festivities, the Major League Baseball (MLB) Hall of Famer was discussing all things baseball when his words […]
By Cory Sekine-Pettite By the time you read this, the apple orchards in North Georgia will have opened to the public. Making the short drive to Ellijay to pick apples is a family tradition for many in our state, including me. For years, my wife and I have enjoyed the annual trek and we’ve often […]
By Cory Sekine-Pettite According to the PGA Tour, roughly one in seven Americans play golf — or approximately 26 million people! By comparison, that’s about 3 million more people than the USTA reports play recreational tennis in the United States. And yes, there are multiple health benefits from golfing. The U.K.’s Circle Health Group reports […]
