Expo to Showcase Cobb Businesses

The free event drew more than 1,600 people in 2012.

Learn about some of the businesses in your own backyard, Cobb County. The Cobb Business-to-Business Expo, a free event that drew more than 1,600 people in 2012, is scheduled for 3 p.m. May 16 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. This year, the expo will feature former Atlanta Braves player Javy Lopez, who will sign autographs in the LOUD Security Systems booth. LOUD is just one of more than 150 local businesses that will showcase their products and services at the expo. Other exhibitors include Keep it in Cobb, which encourages residents to buy local. For more information on the expo, contact Jessica Dudley at 770-859-2359 or jdudley@cobbchamber.org.

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Career Expo at Cobb Galleria Centre

The expo will feature a number of employers, educational institutions, and resource agencies that provide assistance to job seekers.

The Georgia Department of Labor’s (GDOL) will assist Diversity Hiring with a career expo in Cobb County Wednesday, Jan. 23. The expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre, located at Two Galleria Parkway near Marietta. The expo will feature a number of employers, educational institutions, and resource agencies that provide assistance to job seekers. The employers will be hiring or discussing present and future employment opportunities, while other organizations will provide educational and other resources. Applicants should bring plenty of resumes and be prepared to fill out company applications and interview for available job openings. Attendees are encouraged to dress appropriately to improve their opportunities…

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Career Expo in Cobb Today

The expo will feature a number of employers, educational institutions and resource agencies that provide assistance to job seekers.

The Georgia Department of Labor will assist Diversity Hiring with a career expo in Cobb County Thursday, Nov. 8. The expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre, located at Two Galleria Parkway. The expo will feature a number of employers, educational institutions and resource agencies that provide assistance to job seekers. The employers will be hiring or discussing present and future employment opportunities, while other organizations will provide educational and other resources. Applicants should bring plenty of resumes and be prepared to fill out company applications and interview for available job openings. Among those expected to participate in the expo include: Atlanta Police Department, Charter Insurance …

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Marietta October Guide: Zombies, Scarecrows and More

Here is your guide to the Fall happening in Marietta—haunting movies, runs, a zombie walk, the Harvest Fest, the Cobb Rodeo, shopping, the Cobb book sale, music, costume contests and more.

1. Friday, Oct. 5: Final First Friday Art Walk: The final Art Walk of the season takes place on Marietta Square from 5 to 9 p.m. 2. Saturday, Oct. 6: 19th annual Habitat Road Race—5K, 1 mile and Tot Trot: The proceeds from the race will be used to build Mt. Bethel’s 32nd Habitat for Humanity house. The post race celebration will include refreshments, a dj, food, vendor exhibits, door prizes and fun for kids. The race starts at 8 a.m.; admission is $20 by Oct. 3 and $25 after Oct. 3.
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Marietta. 3. Oct. 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: 5K race benefitting Make a Wish Georgia: The race will begin and end at the Marietta Square. Registration is $25 for untimed 5K walk/run, $35 for timed 5K run; Children 6-12 years…

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Five Marietta Women to Be Honored by YWCA

At its 27th annual Tribute to Woman of Achievement, the YWCA of Northwest Georgia will honor women who have made contributions to family, community, charity and their professions.

The YWCA of Northwest Georgia will honor 15 Cobb County women at its 27th annual Tribute to Woman of Achievement on Friday. The women honored have made extraordinary contributions to family, community, charity and their professions, according to a press release. Marietta honorees include: Additional honorees include: The 2012 Tribute to Women of Achievement will take place on Friday from 5:30 to 9 p.m., at the Cobb Galleria Centre.   Terri Bunten Guthrie, Executive Vice President for First Landmark Bank, and Pedro Cherry, Metro West Region Manager for Georgia Power Company, are the 2012 Tribute to Women Co-chairs. Joining them as Honorary Co-chairs are Eddie Cooper, Attorney and Shan Cooper, Vice President with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics …

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Cobb Galleria Festival of Trees Raises Funds

The Embassy Suites Hotel at the Atlanta Galleria continues the holiday tradition it began in 2010.

Nothing captures the spirit of Christmas better than singing carols, sipping on hot chocolate and nibbling on some red and green sprinkled cookies while adorning a beautifully decorated tree. The Embassy Suites Atlanta – Galleria is celebrating its second annual Cobb Galleria Festival of Trees event, which will showcase 30 Christmas trees that have been decorated in a contest for charities. The second annual Cobb Galleria Festival of Trees is an excellent opportunity for the Atlanta community to make a difference in the lives of others by embodying the meaning of Christmas through fund raising for many worthy local charitable organizations. Admirers will be able to “vote” for their favorite tree or charity by donating money in envelopes …

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