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More Than a Match: AYTEF’s Holistic Approach to Support Atlanta’s Youth and Families

March 24, 2026

In the world of youth sports, it is easy to focus solely on the scoreboard. But for the Atlanta Youth Tennis & Education Foundation (AYTEF), the true “win” happens when…

Mind Your Mind Speaks: S5EP5

March 12, 2026

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Jacob Rogers, Vote Your Voice Coordinator with Cobb Collaborative, to discuss the 2026 elections and the recent special election for Georgia’s United…

Mind Your Mind Speaks: S6EP4

February 26, 2026

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Mark Riggans, Chairperson of Cobb Christmas, to talk about the heart behind one of Cobb County’s most impactful holiday initiatives. Mark has…

Restoring Dignity, Reclaiming Peace: Inside the Mission of Loving Arms

February 24, 2026

Healing is rarely a solo journey, yet the path of a cancer diagnosis can often feel incredibly isolating. From the physical changes that challenge our identity to the logistical hurdles…

Mind Your Mind Speaks: S6EP3

February 19, 2026

In this special episode of Mind Your Mind Speaks, we hear from members of the Cobb Collaborative team as they share their reflections, favorite moments, and how we plan to…

Mind Your Mind Speaks: S6EP2

January 29, 2026

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Michael McNeely, Mableton City Councilmember for District 2, to discuss his journey from military service and community leadership to local government. Michael…

The Clinical Perspective: How to Actually Reset Your Mental Health this New Year

January 21, 2026

A new year represents a fresh chapter, but we can’t write a new story if we’re still using an old pen. True transformation doesn’t happen in our planners; it happens…

Mind Your Mind Speaks: S6EP1

January 15, 2026

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Rae-Anne Pinckney, Director of Community Health Programs and Partnerships at Wellstar Health System, to discuss Wellstar’s mission-driven approach to community health, its…

Mind Your Mind Speaks: S5 EP22

December 18, 2025

In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Lindsey Taulbee, Chapter Lead for the West Cobb Wait Until 8th program, to discuss the Wait Until 8th movement and its connection…

Irene Barton of Cobb Collaborative featured on “Inside the District with D2 Commissioner Erick Allen”

November 27, 2025

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