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The Junior League of Cobb-Marietta Collected 7,000+ Diapers in September for the annual Cobb Diaper Day. This year’s donations surpassed their goal by 1,000 and exceeded last year’s collection by 1,300.
Thank you Cobb County residents for supporting their cause. https://www.jlcm.org/project/cobb-diaper-day/
The Marietta Museum of History will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, October 17th from 10:30am-3:30pm. Pop-In’s provide children and their families the opportunity to interact with the Museum through themed activities and crafts. Join us in October for crafts and activities geared towards Books, currently these will be "to-go" so families may enjoy them at home while the Museum adheres to current health guidelines. https://www.mariettahistory.org/
The Marietta Museum of History is dedicated to maintaining a safe space for our reopening and beyond. Please read our Procedures and Plans before visiting the Museum.
The Powder Springs Police Department with the support of other city departments and community sponsors will present a virtual National Night Out event via livestream Tuesday, Oct. 6, starting at 6:30 p.m.
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.
https://vidtvo.powderspringslive.com/
The annual MUST Ministries Thanksgiving Food Box Program is underway. To help your neighbors in need, MUST is collecting donations of canned green beans, corn, cranberry sauce and sweet potatoes. Also requested are boxes or packets of mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, cornbread, stuffing and gravy mixes (no glass please). Monetary donations for turkeys and frozen pies are the most helpful. Nonperishable items can be dropped off 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. now until Nov. 13. Drop-offs are at MUST’s Canton location at 111 Brown Industrial Parkway. https://www.mustministries.org/
"I am a first-time candidate running to be sheriff of Cobb County. This election is an important opportunity to restore truth, trust, and transparency in the sheriff’s office and to ensure good stewardship of the public’s dollars." — Craig Owens
https://www.cobbinfocus.com/2020/09/14/leaders-of-cobb-craig-owens/
Home Leader Profiles Leaders of Cobb: Craig Owens Leaders of Cobb: Craig Owens September 14, 2020 20 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Candidate for Sheriff of Cobb County THE STORY: I grew up on the border of Cobb County and the city of Atlanta to a military family. My parents instilled in me a p...
Business owners: If you're looking for some help to understand how using Instagram can help your business, there's a workshop for you this weekend. Get the details here: http://ow.ly/s4Dt50Bu71w
Our team has worked with multi-million dollar businesses from around the world and we’re equipped to help you push forward. But, we realize the need is greater that just having one-on-one consultations, so we designed, Spark: Workshops for Igniting Business. Spark allows us to meet in small group ...
"Our goal at Twinkle Toes is to provide families with childcare providers that are 'second to Mom!' I know what it is like to be a busy working parent and I make it my mission to help ease the stress by providing quality childcare." – Nicole Long
https://www.cobbinfocus.com/2020/09/14/leaders-of-cobb-nicole-long/
Home Leader Profiles Leaders of Cobb: Nicole Long Leaders of Cobb: Nicole Long September 14, 2020 17 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Owner, Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency West Cobb THE STORY: I am an Atlanta native. I attended Florida A&M University where I earned a bachelor’s in Accounting and a m...
Meet Jim Hickey, candidate for Georgia House of Rep., District 39.
https://www.cobbinfocus.com/2020/09/14/leaders-of-cobb-jim-hickey/
Home Leader Profiles Leaders of Cobb: Jim Hickey Leaders of Cobb: Jim Hickey September 14, 2020 19 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Candidate for Georgia House of Rep., District 39 THE STORY: I was born in Chattahoochee, Florida, and attended high school in Lake City, Florida. While attending the...
The Cobb Elections website has the info you need to safely and effectively vote by absentee ballot.
Starting Sept. 19 until November 3 at 7 p.m. the below Ballot Drop Boxes will be available 24/7 to return your November 3 Absentee Ballot. The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration Office must receive your ballot by 7 p.m. Election Night. Once a ballot has been received by the Elections and Registration Office, it can no longer be cancelled. For more information, visit the Cobb Elections website at CobbElections.org
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Cobb Fire Station 8
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North Cobb Regional Library
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East Cobb Government Service Center
4400 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta
Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center
2051 Lower Roswell Rd. Marietta
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Cobb County Fire Station 4
1901 Cumberland Pkwy SE, Atlanta
South Cobb Government Service Center
4700 Austell Rd, Austell
Windy Hill Community Center
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Cobb County Fire Station 13
4640 Dallas Hwy, Marietta
NORTHWEST West Cobb Regional Library
1750 Dennis Kemp Ln NW, Kennesaw
The Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter is inviting Atlanta and surrounding area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on Saturday, Sept. 26.
The Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging participants to walk as individuals or in small groups on sidewalks, tracks and trails across Metro Atlanta. https://www.alz.org/
Meet Littie Brown, President, SpeedPro Marietta. https://www.cobbinfocus.com/2020/09/14/leaders-of-cobb-littie-brown/
Home Leader Profiles Leaders of Cobb: Littie Brown Leaders of Cobb: Littie Brown September 14, 2020 16 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp President, SpeedPro Marietta THE STORY: I was raised in a military family; I was born in San Bernardino, California, but grew up mainly in Austin, Texas. I gradu...
We got The Freeze to slow down long enough for a brief conversation. 😃
https://www.cobbinfocus.com/2020/09/14/leaders-of-cobb-durran-dunn-aka-the-freeze/
Home Leader Profiles Leaders of Cobb: Durran Dunn, aka, The Freeze Leaders of Cobb: Durran Dunn, aka, The Freeze September 14, 2020 13 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Owner, Anytime Fitness East Cobb THE STORY: Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, I migrated to New York after graduating from high....
The Cobb Diaper Day Committee will holds its 12th Annual Diaper Day virtually, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The annual community-wide effort to collect diapers for low-income families is occurring throughout the entire month of September. Learn how you can contribute here: http://www.cobbdiaperday.com/
Walton Raider Marching Band announces fall recycling event fundraiser for East Cobb’s award-winning marching band — slated for Saturday September 12. https://waltonband.membershiptoolkit.com/recycling
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners has approved a $2M grant funding opportunity for Cobb’s not-for-profit organizations adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Applications are due tomorrow!
https://selectcobb.com/nfpgrants/
NOT-FOR-PROFIT Relief Grants The Cobb County Board of Commissioners has approved a $2M grant funding opportunity for Cobb’s not-for-profit organizations adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Through this funding opportunity, eligible not-for-profits could receive between $2,500 and $25,0...
Did you know that there are plenty of opportunities in Cobb County for family fun, outdoor recreation, and engaging educational programs? One of those places — Smith-Gilbert Gardens — was recently named in the top three of the best places in Atlanta to take your kids by kidsoutandabout.com.
https://www.cobbinfocus.com/2020/09/04/explore-nature/
MUST Ministries has been serving Cobb and surrounding counties for years. When COVID-19 hit, MUST was there to meet basic needs and more. https://www.cobbinfocus.com/2020/09/04/must-meets-needs-of-cobb-residents-in-the-throes-of-pandemic/
New building brings new opportunities for protecting Whitefield Academy’s youngest pupils.
https://www.cobbinfocus.com/2020/09/03/investing-in-students/
New Emergency Department at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital opens at just the right time.
https://www.cobbinfocus.com/2020/09/03/providing-a-lifeline/
“Maintaining jobs and promoting growth within Cobb County has been and always will be our number-one priority for our small business community,” said Kevin Greiner, president and CEO of Gas South and Chairman of SelectCobb for the Cobb Chamber.
https://www.cobbinfocus.com/2020/09/03/too-important-to-fail/
Our new issue is on the streets and online. The cover feature is on Small Business Heroes. Check it out!
https://www.cobbinfocus.com/2020/09/04/small-business-heroes/
The September Virtual Art Walk is this Friday!
https://www.onlineartwalk.com/
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The Ron Godwin Memorial Golf Tournament at Pinetree Country Club in Kennesaw memorializes “the patriarch of Pinetree Country Club” who passed away suddenly of a heart attack this year. He and his company, Op5, supported MUST Ministries and were the backbone of the tournament annual event benefiting MUST Ministries. https://www.mustministries.org/golf
No football this fall for KSU:
https://ksuowls.com/news/2020/8/12/big-south-postpones-fall-football-targets-spring-season.aspx
With the health and well-being of its student-athletes as its top priority, the Big South Conference announced Wednesday the postponement of the fall football season with the intent of playing in the spring.
Looking for some #SocialDistancing family fun? Now residents of Cobb County can take a self-guided tour to learn all about the earliest settlers of the Concord Covered Bridge Historic District by taking a “Walk through History” with the Historic District Audio Tour App. https://2203.myt.li/
Concord Covered Bridge Historic District
Cobb County and SelectCobb are partnering on a webinar series to promote Small Business Relief Grants to businesses throughout the county. Learn more: https://selectcobb.com/grants/
SMALL BUSINESS Relief Grants Cobb County Government has extended its partnership with SelectCobb to offer a second round of applications for the SelectCobb Small Business Relief Grants. Eligible businesses can apply to receive up to $20,000 to $40,000 to use toward personnel, rent, utilities, and ac...
The North Cobb Rotary is raising funds through a "50-50 raffle" to support The Center for Children & Young Adults. https://cbo.io/tickets/purchase_tickets.php?slug=rotaryserves&form_name=tix
Join the Aviation History & Technology Center for its first Cockpits & Coffee event on Aug. 7 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. More info: https://ahtc360.org/
This Saturday (8/1), Wellstar Health System is inviting the community to attend its first-ever Wellstar Foundation virtual Starlight Grand Gala and interactive online fundraiser in benefit of the Wellstar Foundation’s COVID-19 relief fund. https://www.wellstar.org/gala
This should be fun! Register now for The Center for Family Resources Community Scavenger Hunt -- a socially distant, virtual event for the entire family! https://thecfr.org/the-cfr-community-scavenger-hunt/
THE CFR COMMUNITY SCAVENGER HUNT THE CFR COMMUNITY SCAVENGER HUNT THE CFR COMMUNITY SCAVENGER HUNT Are you looking for a fun, safe and socially distant engagement opportunity for your staff, ...
This Friday is the last "Fishing & Farming Friday" at Hyde Park in Marietta. Kids can learn about agriculture and how to fish. Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black will be there as well. Visit cobbparks.org.
The Center for Family Resources (CFR) is closing the Mansour Conference Center as of July 31, 2020, due the sale of the building. Owned and operated by the CFR since 2005, the building was christened the Mansour Conference Center to recognize the impressive capital gift made to the CFR by the family of John and Myrna Mansour, long time volunteers and supporters of the CFR and its mission. https://thecfr.org/2020/07/23/the-mansour-conference-center-to-close-its-doors-permanently/
The Center for Family Resources (CFR) announces the permanent closure of the Mansour Conference Center as of July 31, 2020, due to the sale of the building. Named in recognition ...
Celebrate Christmas in July on the 25th with Buddy the Elf at Swift-Cantrell Park! The field will be marked with family squares to ensure social distancing. Admission is free. https://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/event/outdoor-movie/?instance_id=6877
The Marietta Museum of History will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday -- with a twist. The crafts and activities will be offered "to go"! Visit http://www.mariettahistory.org/
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Are you brave enough to zip line through SunTrust Park? ⚾️ Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's kid-friendly area at the Atlanta Braves' new ballpark also features a climbing tower, batting cage and interactive base-running game.
Over 400 scare actors are needed for this year's Six Flags Fright Fest! The casting call will be held Saturday, July 25 at varying times, depending on what you're auditioning for. For more information, visit sixflagsjobs.com. #NothingScarier
HAPPY OCTOBER Y'ALL!!! In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we at Cobb In Focus magazine challenge each of you to re-create this fun music video in honor and memory of those who are fighting, have fought or lost their battle to this nasty disease. Our editor's son, 4-year-old Jack, kicked off the challenge with his rendition of Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" last night. Are you ready to shake off those fears and take this challenge head on?!? Please also donate to a cause of your choice and help SAVE THE TATAS!
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