The Brawlhalla World Championships, held Nov. 4-6, 2022, was the first major international esports tournament hosted at the Cobb Galleria Centre since before the pandemic. Brawlhalla is a free-to-play fighting game developed by Blue Mammoth Games and available on most gaming platforms. The world championships, called BCX, was the biggest Brawlhalla tournament to date with […]
Concessions Manager Maher Abdelwahab isn’t just an expert in concessions. His versatility working in the kitchen, beverage department and banquets has provided invaluable service to both Cobb Galleria Centre and Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre for the past 15 years. As concessions manager, Abdelwahab’s job consists of providing quality food and service in the exhibition […]
As the person responsible for the Centre’s social media and website, Karen Caro says she’s much more comfortable helping others shine as opposed to being featured here. Nevertheless, after 16 years with the company, her time has come for a moment in the Centre Focus spotlight. In her role as Marketing Manager, Caro leads all […]
For a recent Disco/ABBA-themed party, we created the Swedish Polar Bear signature cocktail. Get the party started with this recipe, and don’t forget to add a flashing blue light that attaches to the bottom of the glass, for that truly disco touch! Make it at home with this recipe. Ingredients: 2 oz. raspberry vodka (or […]
Ingredients: 4 ears fresh yellow corn, cut crosswise into 3-inch pieces 6 quarts water 4 large lemons, halved crosswise 2 large yellow onions, halved lengthwise 3 medium jalapeño chiles, halved lengthwise and unseeded (optional) ½ cup Cajun seasoning 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper (or to taste) 2 large garlic heads, halved crosswise […]
AJC CELEBRATING NURSES LUNCHEON Tuesday, May 10, 2022 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Celebrating Nurses Awards will honor nurses and nurse leads who make a significant difference in the lives of their patients and patients’ families through compassionate and selfless service. SOUTHEASTERN HEMP AND MEDICAL CANNABIS CONVENTION Friday, May 13 – Saturday, May 14, 2022 8 a.m. […]
With a personality made for sales, it’s hard to believe that longtime Cobb Galleria Centre and Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre National Sales Manager Marion Welsh could have spent her career in the courtroom. Once considering a career as an attorney to follow in her father’s footsteps (her dream job would have been to work […]
Close to 2,500 youth athletes from across the Southeast converged on the Cobb Galleria Centre Feb. 5-6 for the Beast of the Southeast youth volleyball tournament, presented by A5 Volleyball Club. The tournament, established in 2010, brings the top girls and boys volleyball clubs from around the Southeastern United States to the Atlanta area for a competition […]
Want to do something fun with the kids for Valentine’s Day this year? Bring on the dip! Much easier to use than white chocolate, look in your grocery store for candy coating in the baking goods aisle. You can microwave the coating right in its tray, stir until smooth and then dip to your heart’s […]
Culinary Director and Executive Chef Nicholas Walker spent the weekend of Jan. 15-16 preparing delicious, locally-sourced dishes as part of a fundraiser and educational event on a Milledgeville farm. The fifth annual Le Pied Du Mont Boucherie Festival, located at Comfort Farms, serves as a fundraiser and educational gathering of butchers, chefs, farmers and veterans […]