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. […]
The 2nd annual event runs from March 23-26 at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. There’s nothing quite like the anticipation of a springtime food festival to free one from the winter doldrums. So, Cobb In Focus is pleased to report that the 2nd Annual Georgia Food + Wine Festival will take place from March […]
The Marietta Business Association (MBA) is hosting the 2nd Annual MBA Golf Tournament on Oct. 21, 2022, sponsored by Associated Credit Union. This is an excellent opportunity to promote business and community engagement in Marietta and the surrounding area, the MBA says. There will be great food from local vendors, beverages sponsored by Red Hare […]
The Marietta Business Association brings the community together. By Cory Sekine-Pettite While you may not directly be familiar with the Marietta Business Association (MBA), you certainly know about many of its community-oriented events, which not only bring us together for family fun but also raise funds for worthy causes. Like most business associations, the MBA’s […]
The SCAA is celebrating 50 years of supporting the arts and artists in Cobb. By Cory Sekine-Pettite Since 1972, the all-volunteer, non-profit South Cobb Arts Alliance (SCAA) has been an integral part of Cobb County’s arts & culture community, representing hundreds of local artists and craftspeople, hosting events, and collaborating on projects and performances with […]
By Cory Sekine-Pettite To characterize the City of Marietta as art-friendly would be an understatement. Residents and visitors alike are blessed with a plethora of performing arts centers, galleries, museums, public art displays, and annual arts celebrations. One outstanding example is Project 23Square, which was started by the Marietta Arts Council in 2018 to elevate […]
Local business owner’s passion for aviation leads to partnership with Marietta’s Aviation History & Technology Center By Katherine Michalak Cesar J. Caceres, regional president of Nexterus Atlanta Northwest supply chain management company, keeps his eyes on the road ahead while also letting his mind wander up into the clouds. He plots his course and assesses […]
The first-ever “Bring the Heat Cook Off/Red White & Boots” event will take place Nov. 14. By Jennifer Morrell Things are heating up as fall temperatures begin to drop, and all of Cobb County is eagerly awaiting the inaugural “Bring the Heat Cook Off/Red White & Boots” event on November 14 in the Jim R. […]
A young and growing athletic league for metro Atlanta’s premier private middle schools is preparing them for the future, in more ways than you can imagine. By Christy Rosell Craig Wilson, a friendly guy who grew up in Cobb County, sat in his campus office to talk about the Metro10, an athletic program for middle […]
By Katherine Michalak There’s a new perspective on the arts breaking over the horizon for Cobb County, shining a light on the influences that make up this vast network of cities and neighborhoods, and encouraging locals and visitors alike to feel the VIBE. In November 2018, Cobb Travel & Tourism (CT&T) introduced Cobb Arts VIBE […]