Estate planning attorney Patrick Gibbs warns, “Be careful out there.”
Whenever I meet with an estate planning client, before I get into the process of what should go into the client’s will, I want to go over some of the …
Cobb Community Impact Grant Applications Available January 24th
As a result of the generosity of our community, on April 26, 2019, we will be awarding $100,000 in Cobb Community Impact Grants (“CCIG” or “Impact Grants”) ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 each. As in prior years, these grants will …
LIBERTY FURNITURE ESTABLISHES $1 MILLION CHARITABLE FUND WITH COBB COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
When Richard Brian started Liberty Furniture in 1992, his vision was a company that would thrive on the values of hard work, fairness and integrity. What began as seven people in a small section of a warehouse in west Atlanta …
6 Tips to Get Your 2019 Financial House in Order
Lisa Brown of Brightworth shares how making a New Year’s “date” to talk finances can pay off all year long….
On New Year’s Day, my husband and I sit down at the kitchen table and map out our financial plan …
The Legacy of Willard Grogan
Willard Grogan made bad choices early in his life that had a lasting negative impact throughout his lifetime. With one of his last decisions, he resolved to leave a legacy that would help put future generations of children on the …
Ferst Readers of Cobb
What is one way to create a stronger community? Give every child under five access to quality books in the home.
Ferst Readers was founded in 1999 to address the growing problem of children, many from low-income communities, entering kindergarten …
IMPACTFUL GIVING THE EASY WAY
Most charitable giving doesn’t happen because of a tax deduction. Even if you’re not a high-income earner looking for a way to save on taxes, you can still …
The Good Dog Fund
Bill Musial, President and Creative Director of Mopdog Creative + Strategy, and his wife Cheryl, wanted to start a family foundation to support intentional giving to non-profit organizations they are deeply passionate about. Also, they wanted an avenue for Cole …
LOVING ARMS CANCER OUTREACH
Cobb Community Foundation is very excited to partner with Cobb non-profit, Loving Arms Cancer Outreach.
Loving Arms Cancer Outreach was started in March 2011 by two oncology nurses who saw a need and decided to do something about it. Their …
TAX STRATEGY: BUNCH YOUR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
Many taxpayers who’ve traditionally itemized their deductions might end up simply claiming the standard deduction for 2018. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) …
