Friday, May 17, 2013
See tweets and photos from teams and attendees at the Relay For Life events happening in Paulding and Cobb counties.
Close to 4,000 people are set to gather in two counties to remember those who lost their battles to cancer, show support to those who survived it, and to raise money to fight the disease. Relay For Life of Cobb County will kick off at 7 p.m. at Jim Miller Park in Marietta. In the county next door, Relay for Life of Paulding County is being held at White Oak Park in Dallas, with the event’s opening ceremony set for 6:45 p.m. Related news: What is Relay For Life? We’ll be following the tweets from all of those involved in the two events, and you can follow along too. Check out the live Twitter stream attached to this article to follow the tweets from @PauldingRelay and @CobbRelay. We’ll also be following the tweets that you make from the …
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Thursday, May 16, 2013
More than 150 local businesses showcased their products and services Thursday at the Cobb Chamber Business-to-Business Expo.
More than 150 local businesses had to opportunity to showcase their products and services Thursday at the Cobb Chamber Business-to-Business Expo. The free event attracted thousands of attendees at the Cobb Galleria Centre right here in the Smyrna-Vinings area. Cobb Chamber Chairman Greg Morgan said this year's expo has been the largest one the chamber has ever held. Exhibitors included Keep it in Cobb, which encourages residents to buy local, and business associations from across the county. Tell us what you think in the comments, share your photos and videos, and don’t miss any of the local news you care about—subscribe to Acworth Patch's newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
As a thank you to its patrons for "playing in the dirt," Atlanta-area Pike Nurseries, including the Acworth location, are hosting Customer Appreciation Events on Saturday, May 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Positions are available in Acworth.
Domino's Pizza stores throughout the metro area are looking for a few good men and women. Owning the second largest Domino's franchise in the U.S., Cowabunga Inc. has 91 stores in Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina and they need to hire hundreds of new employees just in the metro Atlanta area, including Acworth. "Domino's is excited to be growing in a competitive market and gaining market share that enables us to hire more than 400 [plus] employees in our franchise alone over the coming months," said Mike Orcutt, owner of Cowabunga Inc. The company has been adding numerous stores in Georgia and needs to staff the locations with store managers, assistant managers, drivers and customer service representatives, say Cowabunga Inc. …
The latest inspections by Cobb Public Health include visits to Blu Greek Taverna, Donny's Home Cooking, Shillings On The Square, Stilesboro Biscuits, Taqueria Morelos and more.
Each item on an inspection form has a point value ranging from 1 to 9 points, with violations deducting points from a best possible score of 100. A sample inspection form is attached. Higher points are taken for items with higher risk to cause illness, while repeat violations take even more points. Letter grades assigned are A for totals of 100 to 90 points, B for 89 to 80, C for 79 to 70, and U for less than 70.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Revenue Management Consulting and RGIS Inventory will be at the Cobb-Cherokee Career Center this week.
Two companies will be at the Cobb-Cherokee Career Center near Acworth this week to recruit workers. From 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Revenue Management Consulting will conduct pre-screenings and interviews for an opening at the company that requires a high school diploma and at least six months of call center or customer service experience. Revenue Management is looking for someone to receive payments and prepare statements to the credit department if customers do not respond. The position pays $8.50 to $10 an hour plus commission. The next day, RGIS Inventory will interview candidates for its travel team. The company needs someone to take inventory for various clients. The successful candidate will have three to four overnight stays per week…
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Here are some local jobs we've found this week. Send available positions to christine.foster@patch.com for free posting.
Companion - ResCare - Woodstock A companion is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the companion home, including care for people. Applicants should have one year direct care experience, excellent verbal and written skills, a clear driving record, valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED. Applincants must also be able to assist with the transfer of individuals weighing up to 250 pounds. For more on this position, or to apply, visit the website. Teller - BB&T - Canton A full-time teller is needed at the BB&T in Canton. Qualified candidates should be bi-lingual in Spanish and English, have a high School diploma or equivalent, be able to complete teller training in required time frame and have good interpersonal skills. …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The latest inspections by Cobb Public Health include visits to Williamson Bros. Catering, Starbucks, Smoothie King, Marietta Pizza Company and China Chef.
Each item on an inspection form has a point value ranging from 1 to 9 points, with violations deducting points from a best possible score of 100. A sample inspection form is attached. Higher points are taken for items with higher risk to cause illness, while repeat violations take even more points. Letter grades assigned are A for totals of 100 to 90 points, B for 89 to 80, C for 79 to 70, and U for less than 70. Tell us what you think in the comments, share your photos and videos, and don’t miss any of the local news you care about—subscribe to Acworth Patch's newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
The new selections, featuring a King's Hawaiian bread bun, are available for a limited time only.
Enjoy Arby's roast beef sandwich? Local residents can now try it with a King's Hawaiian bread bun. Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. announced this week a partnership with King's Hawaiian brand to offer two new sandwiches, the Arby's King's Hawaiian Roast Beef and the Arby's King's Hawaiian Roast Beef & Swiss — but they're only available for a limited time. To celebrate the partnership and the new sandwiches, Arby's is holding a Hawaiian Getaway sweepstakes. The grand prize winner will receive a trip for two with a four-night stay in Honolulu, Hawaii, along with a premium group lesson at one of the island's premier surf schools, Hawaiian Fire. To enter the sweepstakes, visit www.ArbysKingsHawaiian.com through May 26.
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