Monday, March 4, 2013
Don’t wait for spring to arrive to get the word out about your outdoor sporting events, fundraisers and other happenings—learn how you can spread the word with the help of West Cobb Patch.
The late-night low temperatures and this past weekend’s snowfall may make it hard to realize that spring is just over two weeks away, but with the incoming season comes the promise of warmer weather—and with it events aimed at inviting West Cobb residents outdoors. If you’re trying to promote one of these outdoor events—whether it be a road race, golf tournament, parade, Easter egg hunt, etc.—Patch is here to help you get the word out. Here are the quick and easy ways to post these events on West Cobb Patch. 1. Place events on our calendar. Navigate to the Events page and click “Add an Event” on the right side of the page. Tell us all the details about your upcoming event, then click “post my event” at the bottom of the page. If you …
Monday, February 25, 2013
Tomorrow’s Hollywood elite could be today’s actors, singers, dancers or other talented folks in West Cobb. Learn how you can share your artistic accomplishments or upcoming events with your fellow readers in our latest “Patch 101” feature.
Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars took home statuettes from Sunday night’s 85th Academy Awards. Audiences across the world now know them, but they had to start somewhere. A future Best Actor winner could right now be in Powder Springs. A potential Oscar-winning musician could call Marietta their home. We know there’s talent in West Cobb, and we want to help you show off that talent. No matter if you’re involved with acting, signing, dancing or other talents, here are just a few ways you can use West Cobb Patch to show off our hometown stars. 1. Start a blog—perhaps one about your performers or upcoming performances. Got a play coming up? You can post a blog to introduce the community to those involved in the production. Or maybe you want …
Monday, December 17, 2012
Did you earn a diploma this semester? Make the Dean’s List? Receive a scholarship? Share news of your accomplishment on Patch. It’s free and easy.
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- Jon Gargis
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Monday, December 17, 2012
It’s mid-December, which means that many college students are nearly or have already finished with their semester. And with the end of the semester could come some good news that they—or you as a proud parent, other relative or friend—want to share. If you’re looking to share a graduation announcement, achieving a spot on the Dean’s List or receiving a scholarship, you can post this news on West Cobb Patch. Learn the many ways you can share your news on Patch by checking out our "Patch 101" series. To start, make sure you're a registered user on Patch (all you need is a name and an email address). Log onto Patch, then scroll to the bottom of the page and select "Announce something to everyone" under the "Contribute" category or click here—…
Monday, December 10, 2012
In our latest edition of “Patch 101,” we share how nonprofit officials and volunteers can post events, photos and calls for action to be seen by West Cobb Patch readers.
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- Jon Gargis
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Monday, December 10, 2012
It’s December, which means many nonprofits are in the midst of community projects such as toy drives or feed the hungry events, while others are soliciting donations before the end of the 2012 tax year. If you represent or volunteer with a Cobb-based nonprofit or one that serves the West Cobb area, you have many ways with which you can utilize West Cobb Patch to get the word out: 1. Start a blog about your nonprofit or its campaign(s). Maybe you’re with a lesser-known nonprofit in the area, or perhaps you perform a service or hold an event that few people are aware of. Or maybe you want the public to know why they should donate to your cause before the end of the year. One way to educate the public is by posting a blog. Clicking this link …
Monday, December 3, 2012
In our latest edition of “Patch 101,” we share how church leaders and community members can share their photos, details and thoughts on church happenings and religious issues with their fellow West Cobb Patch readers.
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- Jon Gargis
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Monday, December 3, 2012
Are you a pastor, church leader or parishioner looking to spread the news about what’s going on in your church? Are you a community member interested in writing about religious issues in Cobb or our nation? Patch is ready to help. We are not just a news portal, but more of a community hub for you, your family and your friends. But we can't do it without your support. Here's how you, your church or other religious group can get the most out of West Cobb Patch: 1. Start a blog about your church, religion, local issues and other topics. Pastors, you can post previews of your sermons or share them for those who couldn’t make it to church. Or perhaps you want to give your perspective on an issue in Cobb, in our state or nation. Community …
Friday, November 30, 2012
Here's a quick list of how you can make sure your sports teams are highlighted on West Cobb Patch.
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Friday, November 30, 2012
If you are a part of a winter sports team, West Cobb Patch wants to hear from you. Whether you're a player, a member of the booster club, a coach or even a vendor, Patch is a place for you. We are not just a news portal, but more of a community hub for you, your family and your friends. But, we can't do it without your support. Here's how you and your sports team can get the most out of West Cobb Patch: 1. Start a blog about your sports team. Here you can talk about your highs and lows, players that stand out, coaches you love and more, including what's going on in the sports world outside of West Cobb. Blogs are not subject to the same content editing as articles. For the most part, it's your style, your way, your say. 2. Upload pictures…
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Do you have a community event coming up? Post it to West Cobb Patch in seconds.
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Unlike many news websites, Patch invites its readers to contribute in more ways than just commenting. Were you at the scene of one of our reports? Add some pictures to our story. Want to talk about something that's not in the news? Start a blog. We can even help you find your lost pet. One of the questions we hear most is a request to add an event to our calendar. But you don’t need to wait for us—you can do it yourself in seconds. Here’s how: 1. Make sure you’re signed in under your Patch account. 2. Click on the West Cobb Patch Event Calendar and click on “Add an event” 3. Fill out the fields, including the title, date, times, description and address. (Patch tip: Fill in the address form with the complete street address. If the system …
