Local businesses award thousands of dollars in scholarships every year to Cobb County students. Presented here is a condensed list of what’s available from local companies and business associations. While some of these awards already have been distributed this year, take note for your students who are graduating next year. Also, be sure to consult […]
LakePoint Sports has worked tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic to reopen a safe campus for athletes and guests. By Lindsay Field Penticuff March 12, 2020, at 4:08 p.m. “That’s when we announced that LakePoint Sports would be postponing all sporting events on campus until further notice,” recalls Mark M. O’Brien, who was named President and […]
Cobb County Commission and SelectCobb distribute relief grants to local businesses. By Cory Sekine-Pettite On March 27, 2020, the President signed the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act to expand unemployment insurance benefits and other economic relief measures aimed at reducing the economic impact of the novel coronavirus 2019 (“COVID-19”) pandemic and authorized […]
Local officials and businesspeople provide insight into our economic recovery Edited By Cory Sekine-Pettite Many of us pay little attention to the ebbs and flows of the U.S. economy. Frankly, it can be difficult to understand, and even more difficult to predict. These days, however, you may be paying closer attention since the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Two local energy providers team up to produce renewable energy for thousands. By Haisten Willis As sister companies, Cobb EMC and Gas South share a lot in common. Both are Georgia-based energy providers serving hundreds of thousands of customers in metro Atlanta and beyond. Both also are working to stay on the cutting edge of […]
In January, the Cobb Chamber held its 78th Annual Dinner celebration, presented by WellStar. Monica Kaufman Pearson of Cox Media Group served as master of ceremonies. First, Sen. Johnny Isakson was presented with the Chamber’s Senator Johnny H. Isakson Leadership Award, named in his honor. The Chamber also has dedicated its 10th floor at 1100 […]
Batson-Cook’s new Vinings location allows more accessibility to Cobb County By Lindsay Field Penticuff “The thing that drives our business, and the reason I’ve stayed with the company for so many years, are our core values,” says Randy Hall, president and CEO of Batson-Cook Construction. “We do our best to hire and evaluate according to […]
Atlanta-based LakePoint Sports is the major player in youth sports. By Cory Sekine-Pettite Metro Atlanta is known as a major sports destination. First, we are fortunate to have access to so many professional sports teams, from football to basketball to soccer to baseball to lacrosse and now, professional rugby. Second, we play host to major […]
Marietta’s Glory Haus brings faith, family to home decor. By Haisten Willis “We love being a part of Marietta Square,” says owner and chief creative officer Molly Holm at Glory Haus. Glory Haus, a local home decor and gift company, has opened its first retail space in the Marietta Market in the new food court […]
Marietta-based Vertisys keeps business running in a digital world By Haisten Willis Is your business running on old software? Unless you’re absolutely sure that the answer is no, then you are increasingly at risk for computer viruses and other vulnerabilities that could cost you money, lost productivity, proprietary data, and the personal information of your […]