Even after 25-plus years in medicine, Dr. Seth A. Yellin still loves giving patients the gift of confidence. By Lindsay Field Penticuff Confidence is the belief in yourself that you can overcome barriers, hurdles, or stumbling blocks to accomplish your goals,” shares Seth A. Yellin, MD, FACS, Founder and Director of Marietta Facial Plastic Surgery, […]
The Town Center Community Improvement District and Town Center Community Alliance are helping to shape our county’s future. By Jennifer Morrell If society has taught us anything, particularly through the pandemic, it’s that “stronger together” is a concept worth adopting. The Town Center Community Improvement District (TCCID) is a shining example of a robust CID […]
When Wesley Starrett and Kevin Harris opened their firm in early 2020, they focused on uncovering every stone for their clients’ cases. By Lindsay Field Penticuff Many might not think that Wesley Starrett and Kevin Harris took the traditional route to becoming attorneys. In fact, they took a bit of a different path altogether, and […]
Amanda Lucey’s strategy for success comes down to staying hungry, being humble, and always hustling. By Jennifer Morrell Amanda Lucey is no stranger to hard work and dedication, or seeing those efforts pay off. As CEO of The Partnership Atlanta, Lucey has overseen the busy, bustling, full-service marketing and public relations agency — with clients […]
A trifecta unfolded to help rid Georgia of the ever-growing number of sexual exploitation of children and human trafficking cases. By Lindsay Field Penticuff It all started by happenstance. “I was at a groundbreaking for the Receiving Hope Center, which is a residential intake center for trafficked youth in Georgia, when I met Georgia First […]
LGE Community Credit Union pushes through 2020 and looks forward to its 2021 plans By Lindsay Field Penticuff While many individuals, small businesses, and companies faced quite a few obstacles throughout 2020 — making the best of what they could during the COVID-19 global pandemic — LGE Community Credit Union continued to push through with […]
In the November 2020 elections, Cobb County voters decided that — for the first time — they wanted an all-female County Commission, led by newly-elected Commission Chair Lisa Cupid, who previously had served two terms as District 4 commissioner. Fellow Commissioners Richardson and Sheffield also are new to their positions, while Birrell and Gambrill won […]
When COVID-19 threw a major curveball at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta – Marietta, the management team took action to create a safer, more sanitized customer experience. By Jennifer Morrell One of Marietta’s most notable establishments is the DoubleTree (DT) by Hilton Hotel Atlanta – Marietta. The DT became a Hilton – DoubleTree in 2006, […]
The Town Center CID recognizes local companies that have gone above and beyond in serving the community during an international crisis. By Cory Sekine-Pettite and the Town Center CID The Town Center Community Improvement District (CID) is a district of commercial property owners — mostly small businesses. The CID is dedicated to the betterment of […]
With a revitalization of downtown and rethinking of land use, Acworth is experiencing growth in the business, restaurant, and craft beer landscapes. By Jennifer Morrell For the last several years, the development taking place in Acworth has been intentional and by design. Mayor Tommy Allegood, the Acworth Board of Aldermen, and the city’s staff had […]