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Meet Marcus Dickman, Publisher

West Cobb, I'm Honored to Share Your Stories! Article and Photography by Marcus Dickman I moved to Marietta from New Orleans in 1987 and attended Marietta High School and Georgia Southern University before graduating from Kennesaw State University. I was employed in the media world for 20 years and owned a restaurant for four years. One interesting fact about me is I’m a solar child, born June 21, 1970, which happened to be Father’s Day. I was my dad’s present that year. I love the West Cobb...

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Living the Sweet Life

Tasty treats and cozy atmosphere make new bakery a community hub Article by Donna Harris For years, Mark and Daysha Mayfield searched for a bakery offering delectable desserts in a cozy atmosphere. After failing to find such a place, they decided to create one themselves.  The couple opened Sweet Living Bakery in Marietta on July 20 to “fulfill our passion for providing good, quality food and service to our community,” Daysha said. “We always found it difficult to find a good bakery that...