Atlanta United, local officials cut ribbon on $25 million training facility expansion

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Publish Date: October 3rd

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I’m Jessica Forkel and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal 

1. Atlanta United, local officials cut ribbon on $25 million training facility expansion
2. Toastique brings gourmet toast and juices to east Cobb
3. Brian Snitker out as Braves' manager, will transition into advisory role

 

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STORY 1: Atlanta United, local officials cut ribbon on $25 million training facility expansion 

This week, Atlanta United pulled back the curtain on a $25 million expansion to their Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground in Marietta, and let’s just say—it’s next level. 

The facility, now a sprawling 50,000 square feet, is the latest investment from owner Arthur Blank, bringing the total spend on the space to over $90 million. What’s new? A second gym for Atlanta United 2 and Academy players, a cutting-edge Emory Healthcare Studio (complete with podcast and video production spaces), and more than 100 workspaces for staff. 

Marietta Mayor Steve “Thunder” Tumlin called the ribbon-cutting a celebration of progress.  

The timing couldn’t be better, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner. Atlanta United expects to host an international team at the facility during the tournament, and Tumlin is confident it’ll be the top pick.  

And they’re not done yet. Phase two is already in the works, with plans for hydrotherapy rooms, hyperbaric chambers, and expanded recovery spaces. The goal? To have it all ready before the World Cup kicks off. 

STORY 2: Toastique brings gourmet toast and juices to east Cobb 

Toastique has officially landed at the corner of Roswell and Johnson Ferry roads, bringing a fresh twist to the neighborhood’s food scene. Think gourmet toast, smoothies, and juices—but make it Instagram-worthy. 

Founded by former Division 1 cheerleader Brianna Keefe, Toastique started in D.C. back in 2018 and has since grown into a national sensation. Here in East Cobb, Rex and Leslie Sheridan are running the show. 

The menu? Packed with healthy, colorful options. Fan favorites include the Smoked Salmon toast (loaded with salmon, herbed cream cheese, and all the fixings), the Açai Smoothie Bowl, and the Avocado Smash. Rex, a pescatarian, swears by the Tomato Burrata toast—“It’s my go-to,” he says. 

The vibe inside matches the food: light, airy, and full of plants. There’s even a to-go fridge stocked with pressed juices and chia puddings, all made in-house. 

For Rex, this isn’t just a business—it’s personal. After years of health struggles, he discovered that better eating was the key to feeling better.  

Toastique is open daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 4250 Roswell Road. Stop by, snap a pic, and taste what all the buzz is about.