http://www.travelcobb.org//press-and-media/press-releases/ Articles Thu, 23 May 2013 03:21:34 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=624 Cobb County, GA (April 9, 2013) — Cobb Travel & Tourism is thrilled to welcome back the highly anticipated Acworth Art Fest on April 13-14 at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Historic Main Street in downtown Acworth will host 120 talented artists during the festival. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=623 Cobb County, GA (April 4, 2013) — A recent study showed that travel and tourism remains the number one economic driver in Cobb County, with the industry having a total economic impact of more than $2.18 billion and employing more than 31,000 in 2011. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=622 Cobb County, GA (March 20, 2013) — Cobb Travel & Tourism is excited to announce the development and launch of its new mobile website. Smartphone users will now be able to access and view travelcobb.org on their mobile phones in an easy-to-use, simplified version of the website. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=621 Cobb County, GA (March 19, 2013) — Cobb Travel & Tourism is excited to welcome the 35th Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show at the Cobb Galleria Centre on March 22-24. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=620 Cobb County, GA (February 13, 2013) - The Fresh Grounded Faith Conference is coming to Marietta on Friday, February 22 at 7 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 23 at 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Roswell Street Baptist Church. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=618 Cobb County, GA (February 11, 2013) — Cobb Travel & Tourism is excited to announce that Cobb Travel & Tourism has been selected as one of SportsEvents Magazine’s 2013 Readers’ Choice Award winners. All the winners were listed in the January 2013 issue of SportsEvents Magazine as well as available online at sportseventsmagazine.com/2013readerschoice. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=619 Cobb County, GA (February 8, 2013) - Cobb Travel & Tourism is thrilled to welcome the Smyrna Bridal Show on Sunday, February 17, noon to 5 p.m. at the Taylor-Brawner House, Taylor-Brawner Hall and the Smyrna Community Center. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=617 Cobb County, GA (February 8, 2013) — Cobb Travel & Tourism is excited to welcome Breakaway Lacrosse, who announced the 5th Annual Southern Showdown at Kennesaw State University Stadium between North Carolina (UNC) and the University of Massachusetts (UMASS), two preseason Coaches Poll Division 1 Top Ten Men’s Lacrosse Programs, on Saturday, February 16 at 1 p.m. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=614 (Cobb County, Ga.) — January 15, 2013 — Cobb Travel & Tourism is excited to welcome the Southern Volleyball Tournament and A5 Volleyball Club for The Hope and Will First Lady’s Challenge to the Cobb Galleria Centre on February 16-18. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=616 (Cobb County, Ga.) – November 20, 2012 – Cobb Travel & Tourism celebrated its 20th Annual Meeting & Mixer with several partners and friends at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History on November 15. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=615 (Cobb County, Ga.) – November 12, 2012 – Cobb Travel & Tourism is celebrating their 2012 successes at its 20th Annual Meeting and Mixer at the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History on November 15 at 5 p.m. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=613 (Cobb County, Ga.) —October 9, 2012 — Cobb County is honored to host the Georgia NAACP 70th Annual State Convention and Civil Rights Conference Thursday – Sunday, October 11-14 at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria Hotel. Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=612 (Cobb County, Ga.) - June 26, 2012 - Cobb Travel & Tourism is excited to welcome the first TravelballTM National Championship Tournament to the East Cobb Baseball Complex beginning July 18, 2012. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=611 Cobb County, Ga. May 30, 2012 - Cobb Travel &Tourism is excited to welcome the 44th Battle of Atlanta World Karate Championship on June 22-23 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=610 The MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour will kick off its 2012 season on May 18 and 19 at Dallas Landing Park in Acworth. Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=609 Cobb Travel & Tourism, along with its city partners, is excited to celebrate National Tourism Week May 4-12 to recognize the importance of tourism to the community and celebrate all its visitors. Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=608 A recent study showed that travel and tourism remains the number one economic driver in Cobb County, with the industry having a total economic impact of more than $2.02 billion and employing almost 30,000 in 2010. Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=607 Your family reunion is an unforgettable occasion. It is a time for relatives to reconnect, celebrate their heritage, and gather for enjoyment, entertainment and friendship. And above all, to make new memories. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=606 Cobb Travel & Tourism is excited to welcome Global Sport Solutions and the Southeast Soccer Expo to the Cobb Galleria Centre January 27-28, 2012. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=605 (Cobb County, Ga.) – January 17, 2012 – Cobb Travel & Tourism is excited to announce that it has enhanced its team of nine to start off the New Year. Melissa Legaux took on the responsibilities of National Sales Manager—Professional and Group Business, and Megan Stambaugh was hired as the Partner Services Director. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=604 (Cobb County, Ga.) – November 10, 2011 – Leaders of one of the Southeast’s most influential destination marketing agencies revealed their new name and identity today saying it more accurately reflects the energy of their county, makes it easier to reach consumers and will help increase awareness of all that is available from Cobb County, one of the 100 largest counties in the nation. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=602 Cobb County, Ga. (August 1, 2011) - The Embassy Suites Atlanta-Kennesaw Town Center, a partner of the Cobb Convention and Visitors Bureau, is the recent recipient of the prestigious "Connie Award". The “Connie Award”, named after Hilton Worldwide founder, Conrad Hilton, is awarded to the top 20 scoring hotels out of all 209 in the Embassy Suites Brand. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=603 Cobb County, Ga. June 22, 2011— The Embassy Suites Atlanta-Galleria, a member of the Cobb Convention and Visitors Bureau, is the recent recipient of the first annual “I Can Make A Difference Award” for their hard work producing the Cobb Galleria Festival of Trees this past holiday season. There were 16 other Embassy Suites from around the country who submitted their charitable event for this award, and the Embassy Suites Atlanta-Galleria was one of three finalist hotels chosen. They received a $5,000 check and a crystal trophy that is on display in the lobby. Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=595 Cobb County, GA (June 15, 2011) - A recent study showed that travel and tourism is the number one economic driver in Cobb County, with the industry having a total economic impact of more than $1.73 billion and employing over 25,000. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=597 Cobb County, GA (March 21, 2011)— Governor Nathan Deal and the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), designated Cobb County as a Camera Ready Community at the Georgia State Capitol today. The state’s Camera Ready Community Program was launched as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to bolster Georgia’s growing film and television industry. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.travelcobb.org//articles/index.cfm?action=view&articleid=598 The Cobb Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Cobb Sports Council and the Acworth Convention & Visitors Bureau are excited to announce that the MasterCraft Pro Wakeboard Tour will kick off its 2011 season on May 21 at Dallas Landing Park in Acworth. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT