The 2nd annual event runs from March 23-26 at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. There’s nothing quite like the anticipation of a springtime food festival to free one from the winter doldrums. So, Cobb In Focus is pleased to report that the 2nd Annual Georgia Food + Wine Festival will take place from March […]
Wiley Creek Duck Preserve is taking reservations now for the 2022-2023 season. By Cory Sekine-Pettite Just a short drive from anywhere in Cobb County, in the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains, sits an idyllic, 380-acre, farm with numerous lakes and ponds in Waleska, Georgia. This time of year, when the leaves are changing and […]
The Marietta Business Association (MBA) is hosting the 2nd Annual MBA Golf Tournament on Oct. 21, 2022, sponsored by Associated Credit Union. This is an excellent opportunity to promote business and community engagement in Marietta and the surrounding area, the MBA says. There will be great food from local vendors, beverages sponsored by Red Hare […]
By Lindsay Field Penticuff It was by happenstance that Lisa Carlquist, president of Artisan Custom Closets in Marietta, fell into the closet business altogether. “I came to it as most great things happen, completely by accident,” Carlquist says. “I met someone in a dry cleaner, believe it or not, and started a conversation, and he […]
The Marietta Business Association brings the community together. By Cory Sekine-Pettite While you may not directly be familiar with the Marietta Business Association (MBA), you certainly know about many of its community-oriented events, which not only bring us together for family fun but also raise funds for worthy causes. Like most business associations, the MBA’s […]
It’s core, cardio, and fun all in one. By Cory Sekine-Pettite After three back surgeries and more than a decade of dealing with constant pain, physical therapy, and decreasing mobility, Christal McNair decided she had enough. She went searching for a way to stay healthy and active that wouldn’t also lead to more strain on […]
The SCAA is celebrating 50 years of supporting the arts and artists in Cobb. By Cory Sekine-Pettite Since 1972, the all-volunteer, non-profit South Cobb Arts Alliance (SCAA) has been an integral part of Cobb County’s arts & culture community, representing hundreds of local artists and craftspeople, hosting events, and collaborating on projects and performances with […]
After more than 20 years of operation, Bentwater Golf Club is getting some major upgrades — and members are excited. By Lindsay Field Penticuff Known for its striking views of Red Top Mountain, as well as the ponds, creeks and wetlands that highlight each round of golf, Bentwater Golf Club in Acworth has been a […]
By Cory Sekine-Pettite To characterize the City of Marietta as art-friendly would be an understatement. Residents and visitors alike are blessed with a plethora of performing arts centers, galleries, museums, public art displays, and annual arts celebrations. One outstanding example is Project 23Square, which was started by the Marietta Arts Council in 2018 to elevate […]
This pro sports team calls Cobb home. By Cory Sekine-Pettite There’s no doubt that metro Atlanta is a major sports destination. With professional teams in baseball, basketball (men’s and women’s), football, soccer and now rugby, there’s no shortage of hometown teams for which we can cheer. Atlanta also is home to the annual SEC college […]