The City of Powder Springs’ inaugural internship program is a rousing success. By Cory Sekine-Pettite According to the online job search firm Indeed, there are a multitude of benefits for individuals who participate in internship programs. An internship is a great introduction to an industry or a role one may want to pursue, the company […]
From children’s book author to educator, Joanne Telcide-Bryant is helping give academically at-risk children the gift of self-expression. By Michael Pallerino In “I’m Just Dying to Be Queen Bee,” award-winning children’s book author Joanne Telcide-Bryant follows the life of a young worker bee determined to change the hierarchy of the life in front of her […]
By Irene Barton, Executive Director of Cobb Collaborative As the local point of contact for the Get Georgia Reading Campaign, the Cobb Collaborative works to promote literacy in Cobb County through a community-wide reading initiative that unites families, educators, and community partners. Data reveals that children who read proficiently by the end of third grade […]
Georgia Highlands College (GHC) made plans to expand in Marietta early in 2022 with a new site on Northchase Parkway. The mission? The same as every other GHC site in the northwest Georgia region: bring access to quality, career-targeted University System of Georgia programs at one of the lowest costs in the state or country. […]
By Lauren “LaLa” McBride The Gift of Music Foundation was established in 2015 to create greater access to musical instruments, education, and the many benefits of studying music. Since then, we have been able to impact thousands of students and dozens of music programs throughout metro Atlanta. But what can we truly gain from interacting […]
The City of Powder Springs opens a Goodr Grocery Store at Tapp Middle School. By Cory Sekine-Pettite You may be surprised to learn that in a nation as wealthy and modern as ours, there still are nearly 14 million households (by U.S. government estimates) that suffer from food insecurity. This term is defined as a […]
A school designed to meet the specific needs of students with dyslexia, GRACEPOINT School continues to grow and evolve. By Jennifer Morrell In 2012, GRACEPOINT School met the call of area children diagnosed with dyslexia, and 10 years later, it is growing and going strong. Thanks to the determination of two Marietta mothers, Molly Holm […]
By Irene Barton, Executive Director of Cobb Collaborative As the local point of contact for the Get Georgia Reading Campaign, the Cobb Collaborative works to promote literacy in Cobb County through a community-wide reading initiative that unites families, educators, and community partners. Data reveals that children who read proficiently by the end of third grade […]
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 […]