Local business owner’s passion for aviation leads to partnership with Marietta’s Aviation History & Technology Center By Katherine Michalak Cesar J. Caceres, regional president of Nexterus Atlanta Northwest supply chain management company, keeps his eyes on the road ahead while also letting his mind wander up into the clouds. He plots his course and assesses […]
Smith-Gilbert Gardens offers year-round experiences for families. By Cory Sekine-Pettite Did you know that there are plenty of opportunities in Cobb County for family fun, outdoor recreation, and engaging educational programs? One of those places — Smith-Gilbert Gardens — was recently named in the top three of the best places in Atlanta to take your […]
By Cory Sekine-Pettite The City of Powder Springs will soon have a new park and special event space right in the heart of downtown. The as-yet-unnamed park is the culmination of a $3.7-million redevelopment. The one-acre space features an amphitheater, splash pad, and climbing structure. The original opening celebration was supposed to take place in […]
The first-ever “Bring the Heat Cook Off/Red White & Boots” event will take place Nov. 14. By Jennifer Morrell Things are heating up as fall temperatures begin to drop, and all of Cobb County is eagerly awaiting the inaugural “Bring the Heat Cook Off/Red White & Boots” event on November 14 in the Jim R. […]
KSU asks Cobb businesses to step up to the plate for continued economic growth. By Christy Rosell Kennesaw State University’s explosive growth in recent years contributed to $1.4 billion in economic impact on Cobb County last year. KSU Athletics is one of the biggest playmakers, especially since it launched its football program four years ago. […]
Celebrating differences and our common values By Cory Sekine-Pettite According to County officials, Cobb’s population has grown about 10 percent over the last decade, and it continues to become more diverse. To celebrate Cobb’s progression and to recognize its blossoming diversity, the county is launching an annual International Festival, which kicks off this August at […]
A young and growing athletic league for metro Atlanta’s premier private middle schools is preparing them for the future, in more ways than you can imagine. By Christy Rosell Craig Wilson, a friendly guy who grew up in Cobb County, sat in his campus office to talk about the Metro10, an athletic program for middle […]
By Katherine Michalak There’s a new perspective on the arts breaking over the horizon for Cobb County, shining a light on the influences that make up this vast network of cities and neighborhoods, and encouraging locals and visitors alike to feel the VIBE. In November 2018, Cobb Travel & Tourism (CT&T) introduced Cobb Arts VIBE […]