A Nod to Southern Cooking
A true nod to Southern cooking, The Mill Kitchen and Bar in Roswell tickles taste buds with all kinds of culinary delights, including the Pimento Cheese Fritters. A customer favorite, the dish’s house-made pimento cheese is hand-breaded with panko crumbs and drizzled with “Comeback Sauce” and bacon marmalade. Details: 590 Mimosa Blvd., themillkitchenandbar.com
Bringing Mofongo to Marietta
Miami has nothing on Marietta, now that Jimmy’z Kitchen has brought its mouthwatering mofongo (a Puerto Rican fried plantain dish) to town. Acclaimed for the contemporary fusion fare of founding chef Jimmy Carey (who has now teamed up with Atlanta chef Bobby Holley), the new eatery features a fresh, seasonal menu of seafood and steak dishes with a Latin flair. Details: 2468 Windy Hill […]
Cobb COVID-19 Community Response Fund
The Cobb Community Foundation has jumped into action and created the Cobb COVID-19 Community Response Fund to assist organizations and programs working to provide basic needs to families facing hardship due to the pandemic. Donations can be made directly to the fund or to other frontline charities by visiting the website. Details: cobbfoundation.org/coronavirus-information
Support Your Local Library
There’s nothing better than enjoying fall’s cooling weather than by curling up with a good book. Donate to the Cobb Library Foundation and help to provide private support for the Cobb County Public Library System and strengthen the community’s commitment to its local libraries. Details: cobblibraryfoundation.org
Lend a Helping Hand at the Chattahoochee Nature Center
Since 1976, the Chattahoochee Nature Center has been connecting the community with the natural beauty of the city. You can help with their mission by volunteering for one of their many positions including wildlife care, horticulture, assisting with special events and more. Corporate, high school and youth positions are also available. Details: 9135 Willeo Rd., chattnaturecenter.org/support-us/volunteer
Marietta’s Oldest & Finest
The William Root House, built in 1845 and documented as one of Marietta’s oldest houses, is operated as a museum and offers a look into the daily life of historic Marietta. To mark the landmark’s 175th year, Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society has created a wish list for donors to gift repairs and upgrades to the house, including replacement shutters, security cameras and more. Details: 80 […]
Welcome Girls Inc. University!
Help girls grow to be smart, confident, bold leaders by supporting Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta. The organization recently launched Girls Inc. University for the 2020-21 school year, providing academic support to help girls successfully complete their virtual learning and assignments. Details: 461 Manget St. girlsincatl.org
Celebrity Fiber Artist
The inspiration for some of fiber artist Lynn Weinberg’s first kaleidoscopic creations came from an unusual source. While her husband, Winkler, was a medical school student in Augusta, GA, in the ‘70s, she worked side jobs to keep the household afloat. “It’s hard to support yourself as a fiber artist, so I was trained as an electron microscope technician. I started doing […]
Living 55 and Better in East Cobb
Local East Cobb developer, Patrick Clark, has been developing award-winning communities for over 30 years. As a 35-year resident of East Cobb, Patrick saw a unique opportunity right in his own back yard for a luxury, maintenance-free 55 and Better community in the heart of East Cobb. With aging parents living in another state, the concept held a very […]
How to Work for You
NOV 10 Work for Yourself 50+ Webinar (virtual) 10am-12pm This webinar aims to support, teach and offer resources to older adults seeking to work for themselves. Details: local.aarp.org/atlanta-ga/aarp-events
