The Marietta Business Association brings everyone 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 primary […]
By Kevin Scott You may be surprised to learn that a significant number of sibling groups in foster care are separated at some point during their time in foster care. Now imagine their surprise. On the same day that these children are finding out they are not returning to their home, to their parents, and […]
The Reserve at Bells Ferry combines the character of a small town with the convenience of city living. According to Forbes magazine, interest in age-restricted communities (they’re not called retirement communities anymore) hasn’t been this robust since the National Association of Home Builders started compiling an index in 2008. These neighborhoods are attracting everyone from […]
Celebrating a legacy of leadership and looking towards a vibrant future. A lot can change in 25 years. Cobb long-timers may remember Town Center as an up-and-coming retail area with a new mall surrounded by emergent neighborhoods. Folks might even recall the pastures and farms pre-dating the mall. Town Center Community’s landscape looks vastly different […]
Cobb County’s reentry initiative offers education, training, and preparation for employment to qualifying inmates. By Jennifer Morrell Editor’s note: This article is sponsored by the Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation, Inc. Cobb County’s Sheriff, Craig Owens, and his command staff are changing the way qualifying inmates think about life after jail. Rather than releasing these inmates back […]
Credit Union of Georgia and its new partner help buyers and sellers in this hot market. By Cory Sekine-Pettite You likely are aware that the real estate market in Georgia has been robust for the past few years, and it is expected to keep growing due to the number of jobs in Atlanta. Around 1.2 […]
Cobb EMC reaffirms clean energy goals By Cory Sekine-Pettite Reprinted and updated from May/June 2021 Cobb EMC continues its commitment to its clean energy goals, and it reminds members that by 2030 the electric cooperative will reduce carbon emissions by 75 percent and double up on its renewable energy portfolio with a 200-percent increase. “We […]
Downtown redevelopment sparks interest of Georgia’s hottest brewery By Cory Sekine-Pettite Craft beer is big business in Georgia. In fact, the industry generated more than $2 billion for the state in 2019, and it continues to grow. Currently, there are approximately 100 craft breweries in Georgia, with some of the most highly regarded brewers operating […]
ARS Mitigations Inc. aims to support families and business owners during some of their toughest times. By Lindsay Field Penticuff Your hot water heater bursts. There’s been a terrible fire in your office breakroom. Rainfall after a storm has flooded your basement. What’s next? This is when Rick Sands and his team at ARS Mitigation […]
The Cobb Chamber’s Area Councils and the local business associations have selected their 2021 Citizens of the Year and Businesses/Members of the Year to honor those who have made our community a better place in which to live and work. The awards were announced late last year for the following communities: Outstanding citizens The Acworth […]