Weekly Event Calendar October 13-19

FRIDAY OCTOBER 17, 2014: The Atlanta Business Chronicle hosts the Health-Care Empowerment Summit from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. The event will have three panels featuring hospital CEOs, insurance CEOs and local business CEOs. Registration information can be found at http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/event/109981.

Testimonial Tuesday: The Walker School

The Walker School is a college-preparatory school that provides a caring educational community for grades Pre K-12. Newton McCurdy, Dean of Upper Students, told us about their experience with hosting events at Cobb Galleria since 1994: “We have our annual Senior Class Banquet at The Cobb Galleria Centre. Each year the staff has been exceptional […]

Weekly Event Calendar October 6-12

MONDAY OCTOBER 6, 2014: The Cobb Chamber of Commerce brings its monthly First Monday Breakfast to the Cobb Galleria Centre from 7:30-9:00 a.m. to start off Public Safety Appreciation Week. Public Safety Awards will be presented at the breakfast. SUNDAY OCTOBER 12, 2014: The Cobb Men’s Apparel Show is back with over 600 brands and […]

Employee Spotlight: Marty Taylor, Show Services Supervisor

Marty Taylor enjoys the unpredictable nature of his job as Show Services Supervisor in the Engineering Department. Taylor spent the early part of his childhood living in a small town outside of Stuttgart, Germany and moved to the U.S. when he was 10 years old. Taylor previously worked as a stage manager in Ohio where […]

Weekly Event Calendar September 29-October 5

FRIDAY OCTOBER 3, 2014: High Tech Ministries brings 1,600 Atlanta area technology industry professionals together for the High Tech Prayer Breakfast featuring keynote speaker Dr. Christopher Kersey. For more information visit http://hightechministries.org/ FRIDAY OCTOBER 3, 2014: The Atlanta Fencing Classic comes to the Cobb Galleria Centre for a three-day action packed event. Friday’s Competition schedule is as […]

Testimonial Tuesday: Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants

The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPAs) is a professional organization seeking to advance the accounting field by hosting several conferences on accounting, finance and taxes throughout the year at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Jamie Etzbach, GSCPA director of publications & marketing, discussed the benefits that hosting their events at CGC for the past […]

Weekly Event Calendar September 22-28

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2014: The annual Japanese animation and comics convention, Anime Weekend Atlanta, returns to the Cobb Galleria Centre and lasts through Sunday. For registration information, visit http://www.awa-con.com/index.php?page=membership SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 2014: Anime Weekend Atlanta begins day two with a full day of speakers and activities and the AWA Ball in the Ballroom in […]

Event Spotlight: Southeast Home School Expo

For three days each July, the Cobb Galleria Centre bustles with home schooled children who are visiting with friends while parents and teachers discuss the upcoming school year. The Southeast Home School Expo brings 6,800 members of the home-schooling community together. The Home Educators Encouragement Alliance (HEEA) hosts the expo and is in its 20th […]

Cocktail of the Month: Red Eye

By: Kirsten Gleaves September is here and in the Deep South, that means football!  Since we all know tailgating can start pretty early, next time try serving a Red Eye instead of a Bloody Mary. Here’s what you will need:  Celery Salt Pale Lager Bloody Mary Mix Wedge of Lime Celery Stick Rim a tall […]