By Nicholas J. Godfrey Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has been in Marietta for more than 15 years, sharing a location with Southern Polytechnic State University (a school that is now part of Kennesaw State University). This summer, GHC looks to expand its operations by giving students more options at a new location at 1090 Northchase […]
Celebrating 25 years, Whitefield Academy continues its mission to send young people into the world equipped with a unique integration of differentiating traits. By Jennifer Morrell Located in Smyrna, Whitefield Academy is a Christ-centered college preparatory school that was created to bolster Christian families in rearing young people who go on to college. The mission […]
The pandemic pushes some parents to choose private schools. By Cory Sekine-Pettite Since the earliest days of the pandemic in 2020, when it was clear that schools across the country would be closed for the year — and that all students would have to adapt to online learning — many parents determined that full-time, at-home […]
Local company helps students get more from their education By Cory Sekine-Pettite Many of us know from experience that even the most successful, academically inclined students can see the future of their education derailed by a poor exam score. Grades alone do not assure students access to their preferred university or graduate school. Good entrance […]
United Electric and other local companies join Marietta High School to celebrate the Inaugural Career Signing Day By Cory Sekine-Pettite In late May, as Marietta High School (MHS) administrators and staff were preparing to end the school year and commemorate its graduating seniors, the school also carved out a special day for a group of […]
As we first presented in the May/June 2021 issue, local businesses award thousands of dollars in scholarships every year to Cobb County students. Since May, news of more scholarships has reached our desks, so we wanted to share the information with you. Congratulations to these students; they persevered through an incredibly tough school year. Credit […]
The history of the Cobb County Public Library System and how it continues to thrive By Lindsay Field Penticuff Believe it or not, libraries in Cobb County date back to the late 1800s. The earliest record is 1865 of the Young Man’s Debating and Library Association organized in Marietta, which became the Young Men’s Literary […]
Local businesses award thousands of dollars in scholarships every year to Cobb County students. Presented here is a condensed list of what’s available from local companies and business associations. While some of these awards already have been distributed this year, take note for your students who are graduating next year. Also, be sure to consult […]
One organization ramps up meal provision during COVID-19, while keeping arts and opportunity in place for kids. By Jennifer Morrell It was back in 2007 when Ty and Chris Woods decided to make a real difference in their community. What began with 40 kids in a small apartment for Bible study and camaraderie has evolved […]
Take control of your future — and help your kids with theirs — through free online tools from local credit unions. By Cory Sekine-Pettite Most of us learned about money on our own. Think about it: No one taught us about finances, budgeting, or saving for retirement unless we asked — or paid — someone […]