Donate Plasma, Save a Life
If you’ve recently recovered from COVD-19, your plasma could help make a difference in someone else’s fight with this deadly virus. LifeSouth, a nonprofit community blood bank that serves Alabama, Florida and Georgia, is searching for survivors to donate convalescent plasma to aid in the treatment of COVID-19. Several donation sites are available throughout East Cobb, […]
Aloha to Aging’s Virtual Wine-Tasting Fundraiser
Aloha to Aging has been offering engaging programming for seniors as well as support services to caregivers since 2009. On March 23 it is partnering with Deep Roots Wine Market & Tasting Room for a virtual wine-tasting fundraiser. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. with ten percent of all sales donated to Aloha to Aging. Tasting kits can be purchased through the organization’s website. Details: alohatoaging.org
Donate Food and More to MUST Ministries
Breaking the cycle of poverty takes layers of intervention—food and clothing assistance, referrals and job development, not to mention housing. MUST Ministries provides services for all of these needs, as well as an on-site classroom and computer lab at their Marietta campus, to better the lives of families in need throughout Cobb and Cherokee. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their […]
Lasagna Love For Everyone
Started at the beginning of the pandemic by one concerned mom, Lasagna Love has grown into a national movement with thousands of people cooking and delivering meals to local families in need. East Cobb resident Kirsten Glaser is one of those Lasagna Mamas, co-leading all of Georgia. Kirsten and her team are always accepting help, whether it’s cooking lasagna or just donating. Details: lasagnalove.org
Little League Star’s Memory Lives On
Last April, tragedy struck when 11-year-old Blake Mahoney was killed in an accident. An avid baseball player, Blake’s family has decided to keep his memory alive through the sport he loved most by creating a scholarship in his name. Starting this season, the Blake Mahoney Scholarship will be awarded to financially-strained players in the East Marietta National […]
Unique Jewelry Crafted in Georgia
Looking for an accessory that’s uniquely you? Take a peek at the hand-painted jewelry by rural Georgia artist Elaine Burge, available at Willow Park Boutique. Available in several color palettes, these beautiful, bold accessories make great statement pieces. Details: 255 Village Pkwy., Ste. 170., willowparkboutique.com
Workouts for Both Mom and Baby
Whether you have a baby on the way or are struggling to make time for you with a new little one, FIT4MOM Marietta gets it and is here to provide you with community and accountability. Sign up for outdoor classes specifically made for moms like Stroller Strides and Stroller Barre, where you can bring baby […]
Take Your Pedicure Up a Notch
Turn your ordinary pedicure into a whole-body expierence as you cozy up in a zero-gravity chair, relax into a heated neck and eye pillow and enjoy aromatherapy, all while getting a polish change. You can also upgrade this next-level pedicure offered by Organic Living & Wellness to include a 15-minute therapeutic foot and leg massage […]
Immune System Boost with Juice
Support Black-owned business and give your immune system a boost with clean juices from the new Fresh Squeezed Juice Bar at Parkaire Landing. Inspired during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic to make their healthy homemade recipes available to all, Destiny Williams and her husband Anthony officially opened for business in November 2020. Details: […]
Plastic Surgery for Men
Congratulations to Marietta Facial Plastic Surgery & Laser Aesthetics Center for being named 2020’S Best Plastic Surgery Center for Men by Best Self Atlanta (sister publication to My East Cobb)! Founder and director Dr. Seth Yellin has a reputation as one of the nation’s most respected facial aesthetic experts. By combining Injecta-LiftTM with surgical and laser procedures, he creates faces that look […]
