For 50 years, MUST Ministries has served Cobb and Cherokee Counties, even through COVID. Their biggest fundraiser, the Gobble Jog is back for 2021 and everyone should sign up.  Dr. Ike explains the mission and the impacts of CVOID and the future of MUST. You won't want to miss this important interview. Go to gobblejog.org to learn more!

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S6EP10, Gobble Jog is Back!!! Dr. Ike Reighard CEO of MUST Ministries

Lara Ferreira loves concerts and campers and they combine elements of those loves along with a speakeasy vibe at the Red Door. Bill Nowicki and Paul Southern get the behind the scene tour including all the touches that bring folks to The Third Door every week. https://www.thethirddoor.net  

S6EP9, Speakeasy Vibe in Marietta, Lara Ferreira of the Third Door

On my way to my interview with Brad Hawkins, the new director of the Aviation History and Technology Center, Doug Lester had to share some of his career. He is certainly proud of his 38 years Lockheed. The outdoor aviation museum has many planes that helped define not only Marietta's history starting in WW2, but world history.  Brad explains all that and gives you his story too...

S6EP8, Marietta Impacts World Affairs Through Aviation, Brad Hawkins of the Aviation History and Tech Center

Lindsey Coleman, Marietta native and lover of all things Marietta, bought the food tour company, runs the Ghost tours and the history tour too.  Bill spoke with the tour guide and the the customers of one of the Ghost tours. We all learned a lot and shared our love of Marietta. https://www.mariettafoodtours.com    

S6EP7, Lindsey Coleman and a live Marietta Ghost Tour!

Chalktoberfest is back! Sally Macaulay is excited to present the biggest fundraiser for the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art. Beer tickets are still available and with over 80 artists, music and activities for the non-professional artists. October 9th and 10th!

S6EP6, Chalktoberfest is back! Sally Macaulay of Marietta Cobb Museum of Art

Taylor Rambo became the executive director of the Georgia Symphony recently after a career built on learning and doing. He earned degrees in music business and entertainment and two masters and volunteered and worked helping non-profits excel. After COVID hit 2020, Taylor was furloughed in DC and decided to return to Marietta and restart. Now he brings his knowledge and energy to bring the symphony to the next level.  This is his story.

S6EP5, Learning and doing, Taylor Rambo, Executive Director of the Georgia Symphony

Amy Reed just took over the director job at the history museum and she has plans. Good thing her fried and co-worker, Christa McCay knows how to execute Amy's creative ideas. In their latest collaboration, Marietta 1899, Color Captured in Black and White,  Amy and Christa created a memorial day weekend in Marietta full of every day life.  I love what the future holds for the museum and so will you.

S6EP4, Amy Reed Marietta Museum of History's New Director!

In this epic podcast (1 1/2 hours long), Andy Gaines traces his earliest memory of the Strand (3rd grade) to his shift from business major to what he calls his underwater basket weaving degree to Tyler Perry's studio to working out west and then back to Marietta and dealing with COVID.  Phew, no wonder it is so long!

S6EP3 Discovering your passion and bringing it to Marietta, Andy Gaines, General Manager of the Strand Theatre

Amie Burke's daughter Jaida came up with an idea for kids to do nice things in the community and KIDS (Kindness in Doing Service)  was born. Bill catches up with the group and members of the Cobb Police and later Cobb Commissioner Jerica Richardson as they prepare backpacks for kids returning to school. Everyone had a great time helping, see the pics on mariettastories.com Hee's their Website if you would like to help. https://kids-care2018.org  

S6EP2, Kids helping kids, Jaida and Amie Burke of KIDS Care

Alexandra Beswick the Central Region Manager of the Cobb Library System gave Bill Nowicki a tour of the renovated Switzer Library. The improved library includes a maker space and redesigned Georgia Room among many other things.

S6EP1, Rebuilt to Serve the Community, Alexandra Beswick of the Switzer Library

Matt B Davis grew up in Marietta and had more fun vining for class clown than listening to his conservative parent's advice. Good thing he didn't. He couldn't stand trying to fit in.  He is now an entrepreneur and runs a company. Some of his old Marietta friends are miserable in their traditional jobs and think he might have had the last laugh.

S6B2, Finding the path that works, Matt B Davis Of Obstacle Racing Media

What could be better than Marietta Stories and The Marietta Visitor Bureau Teaming together?  I can't think of anything.  Bill talks with Courtney Spiess the Executive Director of the Marietta Visitors Bureau!  

Season 6 Coming 8-13-21! Visitors Bureau and Marietta Stories Teaming up!

Ira Blumenthal is a Renaissance man. He has succeeded in the corporate world, but his passions run the gamut. From author of books to screenplays, to lacrosse coach to professional speaker, Ira keeps reinventing himself. However, he is most proud of the title of husband, father and grandfather. Ira shares his decades of wisdom and how to focus on the important parts of life.

S6EP1, Reinventing yourself every day, Ira Blumenthal

Two magical musicians scheduled to play on Fountaines Lewis newest event: Gwen Hughes and Zach Wilson. Both have great stories and they preview the festival. Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marietta-international-music-festival-tickets-158151343927?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Gwen Hughes https://www.instagram.com/gwenhughesmusic/ Zach Wilson https://www.instagram.com/zachwkeyz/  

S6B1 Gwen Hughes and Zach Wilson magical musicians coming to Marietta on 7/17/21!

Kelly Halbach wanted to be a nurse to work three days a week. When that didn't work out, she went to something she knew: bartending. Bartending came natural and something is very good at and could pay the bills. She didn't give up on college and when she graduating from Kennesaw State, she bought Mulligan's. Now Kelly and her Mom (her Mom is the cook) make Mulligan's a place to hangout and create community.

S5EP11, From Nursing School to Restaurant/Bar Owner, Kelly Halbach of Mulligan's

What makes the town of Marietta, Georgia so welcoming, friendly and the center of Southern hospitality? Listen each week as veteran podcaster Bill Nowicki dives deep to tell the heartwarming, sad and funny stories from the people that make Marietta a great place to call home.

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