In recognition of Veteran’s Day, Cobb In Focus wants to make you aware of a few events and other news items related to local military service members and those who assist our service members. Chattahoochee Tech Veteran Services Coordinator Honored G.I. Jobs magazine has named Chattahoochee Tech Veteran Services Coordinator Barry Munday, who retired in […]
Community service is in bank’s DNA By Cory Sekine-Pettite Fifty years of community service is something for which any individual, organization or corporation should be proud. Such a dedicated achievement should be recognized and celebrated community-wide. Thus, when this publication learned that Ameris Bank is celebrating its 50th anniversary, we jumped at the chance to […]
The VIVA Tequila Festival will give attendees a true education about the culture and foods surrounding tequila. By Jennifer Morrell More than just an ingredient in your typical margarita, tequila has become a point of celebration and rich culture in metro Atlanta. Juan Bonilla’s VIVA Tequila Festival began initially as the VIVA Tequila Dinner Series, […]
Sweetwater Mission extends its outreach to help more families through the pandemic For more than 50 years, Austell-based Sweetwater Mission has worked to stabilize families by preventing hunger and homelessness while transforming lives through education and employment opportunities. Since 1968, the organization has been committed to battle the effects of poverty head on, to stabilize […]
Cobb EMC reaffirms clean energy goals By Cory Sekine-Pettite Ahead of Earth Day in April, Cobb EMC reaffirmed its commitment to its clean energy goals, and it reminded members that by 2030 the electric cooperative would reduce carbon emissions by 75 percent and double up on its renewable energy portfolio with a 200-percent increase. “With […]
Cobb County opens a new police academy By Cory Sekine-Pettite Cobb County has opened a new training facility for its police force, replacing an older training building that it shared with the county’s fire department. The Cobb County Public Safety Police Academy, at 2435 East-West Connector in Austell, was opened this past November and is […]
MUST Ministries has been serving Cobb and surrounding counties for years. When COVID-19 hit, MUST was there to meet basic needs and more. By Jennifer Morrell What originally began as a community outreach of Powder Springs United Methodist Church, Methodists United in Service and Training (now known as MUST) has become a significant provider of […]
By Cory Sekine-Pettite These times certainly are unprecedented, and it is easy to get overwhelmed with all of the virus-related news. But if you look and listen, there are bright spots, particularly when it comes to charity. In the toughest of times, people are quick to come together to help the less fortunate. One local […]
How the Cobb Community Foundation is Supporting Cobb County Through the COVID-19 Crisis By Amy Meadows Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Shari Martin and her team at the Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) have lengthy phone calls with key individuals from the nonprofit sector. The participants on the calls represent an array of sectors, issues, and […]
liveSAFE Resources honors women who are making a difference in their communities. By Cory Sekine-Pettite On Saturday, March 28, community leaders from throughout metro Atlanta will be gathering at The Fairmont in Midtown to celebrate the achievements of 15 local women who will be honored for their outstanding leadership in their personal and professional endeavors. […]