By Megan Willis When I was a young girl, I practically grew up at the library. My mother was an avid reader and would finish a 300+ page novel in two to three days, prompting a return to the library. It felt like we were always there. Inevitably, she passed down her love of reading […]
By Cory Sekine-Pettite According to the PGA Tour, roughly one in seven Americans play golf — or approximately 26 million people! By comparison, that’s about 3 million more people than the USTA reports play recreational tennis in the United States. And yes, there are multiple health benefits from golfing. The U.K.’s Circle Health Group reports […]
The Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum has been a mainstay in downtown Marietta since April 2003 when it opened in the historic Old Thomas Warehouse Building. In 2018, the iconic collection moved to its current home at Brumby Hall and Gardens on Powder Springs Street, just a quarter mile off the Square. Brumby Hall […]
By Cory Sekine-Pettite According to the PGA Tour, roughly one in seven Americans play golf — or approximately 26 million people! By comparison, that’s about 3 million more people than the USTA reports play recreational tennis in the United States. And yes, there are multiple health benefits from golfing. The U.K.’s Circle Health Group reports […]
The story of Avery Gallery’s Transition and Preservation Preserving a legacy is an endeavor that requires not only reverence for the past but also a vision for the future. In the heart of Cobb County, Shae and Gwenda Avery nurtured a legacy spanning over four decades through their dedication to fine art and restoration services. […]
How several local sports tournaments and organizations are honoring Cobb’s past and future. By Michael J. Pallerino In 2020, John Silvey remembers sitting in a board meeting as the director of sponsorships for the first year of the Lemon Street Classic (LSC). As the discussion moved around the table, Silvey couldn’t help but feel honored […]
A hidden gem — and Scarlett O’Hara — await… By Cory Sekine-Pettite Residents of Cobb County know that it is a special place with a seemingly endless variety of parks and other green spaces, entertainment and sports venues, museums and other cultural institutions, a major university, and much more. It is a mission of this […]
By Cory Sekine-Pettite Most roller coasters are designed and built as thrill rides. However, not everyone enjoys being scared. Some of us avoid thrill rides, preferring to keep our feet planted on the ground. If you’re one of these people and the mere thought of riding a coaster is nauseating, Six Flags Over Georgia may […]
Drink-Vote-Repeat in this month-long celebration of Cobb’s beverage producers. By Cory Sekine-Pettite Cobb County is fortunate to have many adult beverage producers within its borders. These companies, whose numbers grow every year, not only contribute substantially to the local economy, they also help to garner national attention for Cobb as these breweries and distilleries win […]