Founders, Smithers + Ume-Nwagbo, LLC WHAT IS YOUR MISSION? S+U was founded by Roxann S. Smithers and Nwa’ndo E. Ume-Nwagbo in 2012, two former “big law” attorneys who wanted to focus on providing quality legal services to entrepreneurs, small business...
A.G. Rhodes kicks off its Legacy of Care campaign By Lindsay Field Penticuff The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for older people, not just in America, but around the world. Nursing homes and other elder care facilities have been impacted heavily...
The VIVA Tequila Festival will give attendees a true education about the culture and foods surrounding tequila. By Jennifer Morrell More than just an ingredient in your typical margarita, tequila has become a point of celebration and rich culture in metro...
Local expert discusses the importance of auditory health during National Protect Your Hearing Month. By Cory Sekine-Pettite October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. So, Cobb In Focus once again wanted to take this opportunity to publicize the importance of auditory...
By Cory Sekine-Pettite October is Energy Awareness Month, an annual, national effort by the Department of Energy to highlight the importance of energy to our national prosperity and security. Essentially, the agency wants people to recognize the vital role that...
The Town Center Community Improvement District and Town Center Community Alliance are helping to shape our county’s future. By Jennifer Morrell If society has taught us anything, particularly through the pandemic, it’s that “stronger together” is a concept worth adopting. The...
The pandemic pushes some parents to choose private schools. By Cory Sekine-Pettite Since the earliest days of the pandemic in 2020, when it was clear that schools across the country would be closed for the year — and that all students...
Local company helps students get more from their education By Cory Sekine-Pettite Many of us know from experience that even the most successful, academically inclined students can see the future of their education derailed by a poor exam score. Grades alone...
Cobb’s Serendipity Labs accommodates a variety of workplace needs. By Lindsay Field Penticuff "Whatever your need may be, Serendipity Labs has the ability to accommodate.” “I’ve enjoyed being a member here, and I look forward to enjoying the office space for...
Recently, the Credit Union of Georgia hosted a Charitable Contributions Raffle to raise money for Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, The Salvation Army, MUST Ministries, and The Children’s Haven. After selling 500 tickets, the organization successfully...