A proclamation issued by the City of Powder Springs on Monday, May 2, 2022 resolves that the week of May 1 through May 7, 2022, is designated as “Professional Municipal Clerks Week.” Unanimously adopted by the City Council, the proclamation extends appreciation to all municipal and deputy clerks for the services with which they provide their […]
Marietta High School (MHS) student Lillian Murrell has earned a $1,000 college scholarship from Credit Union of Georgia and the Marietta Schools Foundation based on her essay on “Where #DoYouCU Making a Difference.” Murrell shared in her essay that as president of the Interact Club at MHS she developed a strong bond with an 84-year-old […]
Cobb County Manager Dr. Jackie McMorris has been named the 2022 LiveSafe Resources “Woman of the Year.” She was honored during the 37th annual Tribute to Women of Achievement event. The first female county manager in Cobb, Dr. McMorris was selected from the 15 women named to the Academy of Women Leaders. The award recognizes […]
Miles Davis, longtime resident of Cobb County and mid-career artist is featured in a debut solo museum exhibition at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (MCMA). “Vibrant Shadows” will be on exhibit through June 19, 2022. MCMA will host a separate artist talk on Sunday, May 22, from 2-4 p.m., in which the artist will […]
Cobb Young Professionals, the Cobb Chamber’s networking group for young professionals in their 20s and 30s has opened nominations for its 2022 Next Generation Award. This award celebrates the accomplishments and influence of two young professionals who, through hard work and commitment, have made an impact within the community. Nominees must be active in the […]
MUST Ministries has opened a new shelter, the Hope House in Marietta. Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid joined Gov. Brian Kemp and a host of dignitaries for the ribbon-cutting in early April. The $16-million campus, at 1260 North Cobb Parkway, will increase capacity from 72 beds at its current shelter to 136 plus an additional […]
Just as learning doesn’t end when school lets out, neither does a child’s need for good nutrition. Sweetwater Mission’s Summer Food Program provides nutritious food children need to learn, play, and grow. You could sponsor a child for only $50. Learn more and make a donation today at sweetwatermission.org.
The City of Kennesaw has opened a new, 42,000-square-foot recreation center that hosts multi-purpose courts, an elevated walking/running track, and fitness rooms. The rec center was built on land formerly occupied by a soccer field. It is surrounded by the 33-acre Adams Park, located just west of downtown Kennesaw, which includes baseball and softball fields, […]
In January, Cobb EMC announced that the electric cooperative received a J.D. Power score of 796, their highest overall score ever, in the J.D. Power 2021 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study, which surveyed customers of the nation’s 142 largest electric utility brands. “Every day, we focus on improving the member experience and delivering reliable […]
Credit Union of Georgia announced recently that its charitable donations in 2021 totaled more than $85,000. The employees of the Credit Union nominate and vote annually to select the local charities in the communities the Credit Union will support. Last year, the organization supported Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, MUST Ministries, Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue, The […]