East Cobb Biz Update: Lululemon store to open at The Avenue

Lululemon The Avenue East Cobb
A pop-up version of the Lululemon Athletica women’s yoga and exercise apparel store is opening Saturday, with special hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 12-6 p.m.

It’s located between the Sephora and Versona stores, and to celebrate the opening, Lululemon is giving away a $100 gift card. Customers should text “FITNESS” TO 444222 and reply YES! The winner will be notified on Monday.

The store is the 12th in Georgia for Lululemon and the first in Cobb County.

Grand opening

The grand opening and ceremonial ribbon-cutting for the Anytime Fitness location at Parkaire Landing is Oct. 1 at 11 a.m.

As we noted previously, it’s run by Durran Dunn, “The Freeze” from Atlanta Braves games, who’s an elite-level sprinter. The celebration lasts until 6 p.m. and includes food, door prizes, giveaways and more.

It’s located next to the East Cobb Library.

For info: 678-909-5095; Facebook and Instagram.

Chamber launches COVID school response

Submitted information:

The Cobb Chamber’s Partners in Education program is launching an effort to connect local businesses with Cobb’s public school systems to provide specific items and support to help each school meet the needs of students during the coronavirus pandemic.
“In responding to the coronavirus pandemic, our local public schools have faced unprecedented challenges, all while continuing to provide the world-class education that sets Cobb County apart,” said Dana Johnson, COO of the Cobb Chamber and Executive Director of SelectCobb. “Every year Partners in Education brings businesses and schools together, bringing valuable resources to classrooms across the county.”
This year, the Cobb Chamber is partnering with Cobb County School District and Marietta City Schools through the Partners in Education COVID-19 Response program to address specific equipment, financial, and additional support needs for local schools.
Each district has shared that schools have needs in the following areas:

Financial Donations: Supporting needs like childcare, food security, and digital/distance learning equipment;

In-Kind Donations: Especially impactful donations include, but are not limited to, school supplies, computers and tech accessories (ear buds, headphones, etc.), mobile hotspots, and services such as preparing donated computers for student use;

Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers may be helpful for a variety of needs;

Social, Emotional, and Academic Support: Providing services and experiences that support the social, emotional, and academic development of students, such as stress management classes, internet safety classes, internships, virtual business tours, and virtual “day in the life of” experiences.

Businesses can visit www.cobbchamber.org/pie to join the Partners in Education COVID-19 Response program. For more information about Partners in Education, contact Nate Futrell, Workforce Initiatives Senior Manager at nfutrell@cobbchamber.org or (770) 859-2374.