Powder Springs residents and visitors have a new, welcoming sign in downtown on a wall outside Sweet Southern Coffee and Dessert at 4460 Marietta Street. Muralist John W. Christian painted the sign, which represents a sort of “homecoming” for the artist whose first business was located in downtown Powder Springs more than 30 years ago. […]
Last October, former Cobb County DA Joyette Holmes was named the 2021 Woman of the Year by LiveSafe Resources for continuously demonstrating outstanding leadership in her personal and professional endeavors, and making a difference in the community. “LiveSafe Resources is proud to honor Joyette for her dedication and tireless efforts to better the community, while […]
This past October, Credit Union of Georgia opened a new branch on Jiles Road NW in Kennesaw. Credit Union of Georgia is excited to showcase their newest branch location with after-hours Smart ATMs with Teller Assist. “We have a great membership presence in this area and look forward to growing and expanding even more. This […]
The newest member of the Cobb District Attorney’s Office is a three-year-old black Labrador retriever named Rose. The DA was inspired to acquire a comfort dog for the office by the efforts of the Northeast Cobb Business Association’s 5K-9 event. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Pups with a Purpose program, donated […]
Georgia Public Library Service has launched the new PLAY library card in select areas of the state, with plans to eventually roll out the card in all 159 Georgia counties. The PLAY card is unique because it is distributed through schools to each of their individual students. The card will contain a unique school number […]
Cobb Board of Commissioners presented proclamations recently to the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County 2021 Life Achievement honorees. The seniors recognized for their lifetime of work included retired nurse Lilia C. Hagler, hospice volunteer Tilie Carter, retired firefighter and Community Emergency Response Team volunteer Rosario “Sal” Gullo, hospice volunteer Ken White, senior pastor Dr. […]
Cobb Commissioners, Police Department leadership, and property management officials cut the ribbon for the new police headquarters on Fairground Street in Marietta last month. The building, a former credit union, underwent $16 million in renovations paid for through the 2016 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. It enabled the department to consolidate sections such as […]
The Cumberland Community Improvement District and the Georgia DOT held a groundbreaking ceremony on October 14 for a new access ramp to the Northwest Corridor Express Lanes. The new ramp begins at Akers Mill Road and is the newest of 12 access points for the express lanes. This project will provide an exit for the […]
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 […]
On Oct. 20, 2021, Credit Union of Georgia hosted a Grand Opening celebration for its newest location at 4178 Jiles Road NW, Building 200 in Kennesaw. The Grand Opening had guests from the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, local businesses as well as members from the community. All guests were welcomed with a gift and complimentary […]