Strong4Life: Holidays Don’t Have to be Lazy Days

Happy Memorial Day to you, your family and all who have served our country. For most of us, this weekend marks the official start of summer—and I can’t wait!

DailyJob Seekers

Daily Job Seekers Unemployment does not have to be the factor that keep you from seeking better opportunities.

South Cobb Schools receive new ratings....your school receive a 71.7 what does that mean?

We Thrive On The drive is a community agency that promotes parent leadership and community capacity building.

Black Groups Initiate Letter to Improve Immigration Reform

A 10 Point Plan for Just Immigration

Strong4Life: Getting Healthier…in Your Sleep!

Ever wish your family could just go to sleep and wake up a little bit healthier? You can! Dr. Walsh shares her secrets for overnight success.

Car, Life, Homeowner, Health Insurance. Do you have the Most Important Insurance?

Car, Health, Life, or Home Insurance? "Do you have Legal Insurance" ? It is one of the most important and necessary forms of insurance that you will need to protect yourself and your family.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

The above mother's day poem goes out to motivate, inspire, uplift, to let every mother this day, that they are not forgotten and you are loved daily even if no one tells you they love you

Learn about eBooks, Audiobooks, Digital Magazines, and More at the Library

What does the library have for you? A lot! With our expanded selection of eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, and now, digital magazines, there's so much for you to enjoy. Learn more!

Strong4Life: This Mother’s Day, I’m Celebrating the “Mean Moms” for Being Great Role Models!

No one ever said that being a mom is easy! As a matter of fact, kids sometimes think we're mean just because we don't let them do what they want or make them do things they don't want to do.

Kappas Present 42

Important event for the community

Role of Parents in STEM education

call for greater parental role

Get A Traffic Ticket Lately?

Do You Control Taxes or do They Control You?

Cobb County Police and Fire Dept. Safety Blitz a Success

We Thrive on the drive is an community agency that promote community capacity building and parental involvement.

School Nutrition's Strong4Life

As the school year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of the strides we made improving school nutrition this year.

Recent Remarks from Cynthia McKinney (who is one of my heroes for speaking truth to power) to the United Nations

Cynthia McKinney, former Congresswoman from GA, is an awesome lady, a fearless fighter for justice, against all odds.

There Never Was a Plan 'B' For Metro Transportation -- Or a Plan 'A'

Transportation Progress has no Future in Atlanta

April Showers Bring…a Lot of Accidents

Tips for driving in the rain.

How to advocate for your child

We thrive on the drive is a community agency that focuses on community capacity building and parental involvement.

Strong4Life: Know the Signs

It might seem easy to spot the signs of childhood obesity, but it’s not. In fact, our biggest problem in Georgia is that parents don’t notice obesity in their own home.

Strong4Life: Tired Mom + Pizza = Happiness

We’ve all been there. And by “there,” I’m talking about being on the verge of pulling your hair out (assuming you have any left) because everything is imploding—or exploding—at home.

Strong4Life: Getting Pretty—But Staying Healthy—For the Prom

It's prom season and I know that teenagers want to be pretty/handsome for their prom. It's important for children to make healthy changes to their life and not try a quick fix to achieve weight-loss.

Moving beyond risky fossil fuels

In the past week, we have had two breaches in fossil fuel safety. Let us move past fossil fuels!

Expecting the Unexpected: Ways to Save for a Rainy Day

A recent survey shows that in the face of job loss, significant medical expense or urgent car repair, nearly a third of Georgians have no savings designated for emergencies.

Strong4Life: Final Four Fever: Let’s Catch It!

While I enjoy watching the tournament as both a fan and sports trainer, what I love about March Madness is the opportunity it provides to inspire kids to get moving.

What a great idea!

Do you use coupon? Here is a way to get your coupons do double the work

The Georgia GOP Can Handle Democrats and the Tea Party. Their Weakness May Be Their Own Members Who Can’t Keep Their Mouths Shut.

Can the Senior School Tax Exemption Be improved?

Atlanta Public Schools WATCH

Monica DeLancy is an active parent in the schools and community in Cobb County, Georgia.

Strong4Life: Finally, A Winning Game Plan for Team Moms (and Dads)!

I want to help parents make the sidelines as important as the playing field so I worked with our Strong4Life experts to create an easy strategy for after game snacks.

Cooperation Leads to Progress: Part 2: A (New) New Year’s Guide to Resolutions..

“When we can come together, when we cooperate, when we put aside petty differences, the results are astounding.”

History Lesson

Thumbnail note in history

Now That It Passed...

David Staples discusses the aftermath of the E-SPLOST vote.

No Doesn't Mean No Forever

David Staples, with the Cobb Taxpayers Association, addresses a few reasons why voters should vote No on the proposed SPLOST on the March 19th ballot.

Mableton Residents and Business Owners Unite in Fight to Keep Waste Out of the Community

The Cobb County Commission vote on Tuesday will have long lasting implications and will ultimately decide if we go forward with a strong, healthy, prosperous vision for all of Mableton.

Riverside parents and children participate in Georgia Walk To School Day

Georgia Walk to school Day

ESPLOST Career Academy

support for ESPOLST

The Strong4Life Superhero Sprint!

We are excited to announce our first annual Strong4Life Superhero Sprint! We want your family to put on their capes and help us fight childhood obesity on Saturday, June 8 at Piedmont Park!

Congress and the Sequester - Positives and Negatives

Congress works 126 days, is on vacation 293 days, and makes $174,000 per year. Sound like a recipe for success?

Strong4Life: It’s Not The School Breakfast You Remember!

It's National School Breakfast Week! One of our Registered Dietitian's is giving you the inside scoop on the importance of breakfast and why school breakfast is not what you remember.

Support for Legal Marijuana Grows

Should Marijuana Be Legal? Should Medical Marijuana Be Allowed?

Vegetable Gardening Basics

Vegetable Gardening Class