The vision of dedicated women lives on, from 1917 origins as the YWCA. In 1917, the year the United States entered World War I, a small group of women joined resources to begin YWCA of Northwest Georgia. The women sent packages to soldiers overseas during the war, while keeping their focus on making a difference in the community. Over the years, the dedicated woman of the YWCA … [Read more...]

October is National Reading Club month, designated to promote the value of books and reading. To help celebrate the joy of reading, we reached out to our friends at the North Cobb Regional Library for information on joining, or starting, a book club. Book clubs are a good way to meet your neighbors, expand your knowledge about the world, and enjoy some of your favorite … [Read more...]

Check out these reading suggestions, specifically for men, from our friends at the North Cobb Regional Library. Whether you’re simply looking to relax this fall, or trying to pass the time (if your favorite football team isn’t playing this season), these book recommendations might be the answer. Remember, the North Cobb Regional Library also offers titles in eBook and … [Read more...]

“How are you really doing right now?” This is a question a friend posed on Facebook the other day. For many of us moms, the answer might be “Hanging in there,” or even “Not okay.” Navigating the ever-changing terrain of these unprecedented times with the added weight of our normal responsibilities can leave us exhausted — physically, emotionally and spiritually. The … [Read more...]

This month, students will return to campus with COVID-19 still raging and an unemployment rate of more than 11%, or, in other words, a job market where one in nine candidates cannot find work. Pre-pandemic, the economy was booming, with historically low unemployment and all-time stock market highs. In the ensuing weeks, Wall Street suffered its worst single-day drop since … [Read more...]