Keep Cobb Beautiful environmental educational specialist Elise McDonald teaching sessions about Georgia's native plants at Mableton Elementary School on March 3.
Coach Splawski and Keep Cobb Beautiful environmental educational specialist Elise McDonald teaching sessions about Georgia's native plants at Mableton Elementary School on March 3.
Keep Cobb Beautiful environmental educational specialist Elise McDonald is pictured measuring how to dig a hole at Mableton Elementary School on March 3.
Campbell High School Beta Club is hosting a service project called Bags to Blankets to both help the environment and homeless population within Cobb County.
Campbell High School Beta Club is hosting a service project called Bags to Blankets to both help the environment and homeless population within Cobb County.
Campbell High School Beta Club is hosting a service project called Bags to Blankets to both help the environment and homeless population within Cobb County.
Campbell High School Beta Club is hosting a service project called Bags to Blankets to both help the environment and homeless population within Cobb County.
Campbell High School Beta Club is hosting a service project called Bags to Blankets to both help the environment and homeless population within Cobb County.
Campbell High School Beta Club is hosting a service project called Bags to Blankets to both help the environment and homeless population within Cobb County.
Barry Smith, Tresa Snow, Jennifer Mayo, Tabitha Fraire, Connie Tatum and students with one of the picnic tables donated to the South Cobb Early Learning Center outdoor classroom.
Kiwanians Henry Lust, Angelia Pressley and Barry Krebs with one of the picnic tables donated to the South Cobb Early Learning Center outdoor classroom.
Connie Tatum, Barry Krebs, Jennifer May, Angelia Pressley and Tresa Snow at the March 28 garden prep for the raised beds in the courtyard of the South Cobb Early Learning Center.
Keep Cobb Beautiful educational expert Elise McDonald with a pile of roots at the March 28 garden prep for the raised beds in the courtyard of the South Cobb Early Learning Center.
Keep Cobb Beautiful educational expert Elise McDonald with the completed prep at the March 28 garden prep for the raised beds in the courtyard of the South Cobb Early Learning Center.
Monica Evette DeLancy of We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association and Brooklynne Hart from Georgia Department of Community Affairs speaking at the summit.
From left are Angela Millsapp, Facilitator for Mission Seekers, WOM, Sandy Plains Baptist Church; Pam Godfrey Younker, Community Development Officer for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Speaker; and Mary La Rue, President of Young In Heart Senior Group, Sandy Plains Baptist Church on April 21 at the Marietta church.
On stage are Mickey Rivera and Maj. Gaynor with Certificates of Appreciation at the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach celebration April 24.
The Clay family from the Walton Crossing subdivision participated in the District 4 Wide Earth Day litter cleanup.
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The Clay family from the Walton Crossing subdivision participated in Cobb Commissioner Monique Sheffield’s District 4 Wide Earth Day litter clean-up efforts by getting a 7 a.m. start and removing a dozen bags of litter from Mableton Pkwy and surrounding areas. It was fun and rewarding.
Chip from the Barnes Mill Subdivision during the District 4 Wide Litter Clean-Up.
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Barry, Chip and Kim from the Barnes Mill Subdivision during the District 4 Wide Litter Clean-Up.
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Chip and other volunteers from the Barnes Mill subdivision also participated in Commissioner Sheffield’s District 4 Wide Earth Day litter clean-up of the East West Connector and Hicks Road area. Together, the volunteers were able to remove about 15 bags of litter and debris from that area.
-Barry Krebs
Monday, April 25
Group photo of volunteers at the April 22 Sweetwater Mission event.
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Volunteer Connie with cereal at the April 22 Sweetwater Mission event.
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Volunteer Nelson loading cars at the April 22 Sweetwater Mission event.
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Volunteer Joseph loading a car at the April 22 Sweetwater Mission event.
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On April 22, Sweetwater Mission along with Lions Club and other volunteers served 130 families with dry/canned groceries, produce, Post Cereal, frozen dinners and Kenny's Key Lime Pies. We had a great time as we helped our neighbors.
Crowd eating at the Cobb County Sheriff Department Community Outreach celebration on April 24.
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Lions Club booth at the Cobb County Sheriff Department Community Outreach celebration on April 24.
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Maj. Gaynor, Lt. Robinson and a friend at the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach celebration on April 24.
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On stage are Mickey Rivera and Maj. Gaynor with Certificates of Appreciation at the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach celebration April 24.
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Cobb Collaborative Booth with Hispanic Books at the Cobb County Sheriff Department Community Outreach celebration on April 24.
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After the Sunday service on April 24, Roca De Salvacion Church hosted the Cobb County Sheriff Department Community Outreach celebration with a cookout, bouncy houses, community partners, deserts, a pinata bash and great fellowship. Thanks to the Sheriff's Department for cooking the food and Sweetwater Mission who helped organize the event. Maj. Gaynor and Mickey Rivera were both honored with Certificates of Recognition for their efforts. It was a great time for everyone involved.
-Barry Krebs
Friday, April 22
From left are Angela Millsapp, Facilitator for Mission Seekers, WOM, Sandy Plains Baptist Church; Pam Godfrey Younker, Community Development Officer for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Speaker; and Mary La Rue, President of Young In Heart Senior Group, Sandy Plains Baptist Church on April 21 at the Marietta church.
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The Mission Seekers, WOM at Sandy Plains Baptist Church in Marietta meet the first Thursday of each month and their mission each month is to sew and stuff small Bears to be given to children that are having health issues.
On April 21, Pam Godfrey Younker, Community Development Officer for with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, was the Speaker for the church's Young In Heart Senior Group. She was presented with two bags of these Bears in hopes that one will put a smile on a child's face. This project was started many years ago by Irene Casteel and hundreds of Bears have been given to Kennestone Hospital Children's ER and other facilities.
-Linda Miller
On May 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team is holding an appreciation lunch at their office located at 2249 Roswell Road in Marietta for Medical Professionals. All local doctors, nurses, therapists, optometrists, chiropractors, veterinarians and others in the healthcare industry are invited to relax on the private patio and enjoy a free lunch or take food to go. For more information, visit www.JaniceOverbeck.com.
Group photo of the Sweetwater Mission Meals On A Mission event on April 21.
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Volunteer Kimberly loading produce at the Sweetwater Mission Meals On A Mission event on April 21.
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Volunteer staff loading a trunk at the Sweetwater Mission Meals On A Mission event on April 21.
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Volunteer Jose and Joseph loading a car at the Sweetwater Mission Meals On A Mission event on April 21.
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Volunteer Liz greeting guests at the Sweetwater Mission Meals On A Mission event on April 21.
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Volunteer staff with bulk Cheez-Its at the Sweetwater Mission Meals On A Mission event on April 21.
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Sweetwater Mission conducted our Meals On A Mission at a new location, Orchard Mill Apartments located off Mulkey Road in Austell on April 21. With the help of volunteers from the Orchard Mill Apt. Management and the First Christian Church of Mableton, we were able to serve 101 families with Post Cereal, produce bags, frozen dinners, Tostitos Chips, Keto Brownies and Kenny's Key Lime Pies. The event was well organized and the traffic flowed smoothly as we showed our community our love for them.
-Barry Krebs
Participants at the Easter Pop-Up recently held at the Thrive Resource Center in the Riverside/Austell community.
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Participants at the Easter Pope up recently held at the Thrive Resource Center in the Riverside/Austell community.
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Participants at the Easter Pope up recently held at the Thrive Resource Center in the Riverside/Austell community.
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We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association recently hosted an Easter Pop up at the Thrive Resource Center located at Silver Creek Crossing Apartments in the Riverside/Austell community. Attendees enjoyed taking pictures with “Donna” Easter Bunny, receiving Easter treats and playing games.
-Monica DeLancy
Thursday, April 21
Vinings United Methodist Church hosted a food packaging event with Rise Against Hunger.
From District 2 Cobb County Commissioner Jerica Richardson’s newsletter/Special
Vinings United Methodist Church hosted a food packaging event with Rise Against Hunger earlier this week. Members from the church, Cobb Police Precinct Three command staff and patrol and the Police Community Affairs team were there to help. Together, they packaged more than 10,000 meals for those in need. Thank you VUMC and Cobb Police for your service!
-From District 2 Cobb County Commissioner Jerica Richardson's newsletter
Monday, April 18
Group photo of volunteers at the April 14 Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteer Kimberly with cereal and Joseph at the April 14 Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteer Abraham at the April 14 Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteer Rose praying with a guest at the April 14 Meals On A Mission event.
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The First Christian Church of Mableton hosted the April 14 Meals On A Mission whereby 132 families were provided with dry/canned groceries, Post Cereal and produce boxes. In addition, Sweetwater Mission resourced yogurt and frozen dinners. While Executive Minister Barry Smith was inviting our guests without a church home to come to our Easter Service, he also reminded us that "true service to God is not on Sunday morning. True service is our everyday service to those who are in need."
Volunteers at the First Christian Church of Mableton’s Quarterly Adopt-A-Mile litter clean-up of Old Alabama Road.
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Fortunately, the weather cooperated allowing The First Christian Church of Mableton to conduct their Quarterly Adopt-A-Mile litter clean-up of Old Alabama Road. We also cleaned up along Whispering Pines Road removing a total of 20 bags of litter from that area. We had a fun time getting those roads looking good for Easter Sunday.
If you or your church is interested in the Adopt-A-Mile program, please contact Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org. She will provide you with everything that you need to clean your mile looking good too.
-Barry Krebs
Friday, April 15
Local partners such as Capital City Home Loans and AmeriStar provided lunch for First Responders in Cobb County on March 30.
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Kelly Burch pets Officer Moore’s K-9 dog that attended the March 30 appreciation lunch sponsored by the Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team.
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Cobb County police and fire take a rare moment to relax and enjoy a BBQ lunch on March 30 with the Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team.
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Members of Cobb County Police attending the appreciation lunch on March 30 at the Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team office.
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On March 30, The Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team held a BBQ lunch to honor some of Cobb County’s finest. Local police officers, K-9 units, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and military veterans and personnel congregated on the private patio and enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs and a variety of sides served by The Capital City Home Loans Food Truck. This appreciation lunch gave local citizens and businesses a chance to say “thank you” to some of the hardest-working men and women in the community. Local partners such as Arrow Exterminators and AmeriSpec showered the heroes with praise and some fun swag to show their gratitude.
Thursday, April 14
10 Women of Hope Inc. was the recipient of a donation from Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty in memory of Laurel Kovach.
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10 Women of Hope Inc. was the recipient of a donation from Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty in memory of Laurel Kovach.
Laurel, a charter member of 10 Women of Hope Inc., was instrumental in helping to establish this community non-profit which serves single parents who are experiencing an essential financial need. Laurel passed away after a battle with cancer in the fall of 2021.
Kathy McCabe, a good friend of Laurel and an agent at Atlanta Fine Homes, reached out to their Atlanta Corporate office and applied for a community donation in December in Laurel’s honor.
Jim Glover, the Vice President/Managing Broker of the Cobb Office, spoke during the check presentation stating that Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty has been blessed and believes in giving back to the community. "As personal friends of Laurel, Kathy and I were particularly impressed that all donations received by this organization go directly into helping their need of the focus - that is to help single parents maintain their financial stability during a time of crisis," Glover said.
When told about the donation, Gene Kovach, Laurel’s husband, offered this statement: "On behalf of our family (Kelly, Lindsey, and family), we are very appreciative of Kathy McCabe, Jim Glover and Atlanta Fine Homes for the generous donation to 10 Women of Hope in Laurel’s honor. Kathy’s thoughtfulness in submitting the grant application on Laurel’s behalf means so much to our family. Through her strong faith, Laurel believed in the power of Hope to fill us with joy and purpose amid our trials. This donation will further Laurel’s legacy and her heart for others as the 10 Women of Hope continue their wonderful work in helping single parent families in the community feel supported and encouraged."
Group photo of volunteers at the First Christian Church of Mableton's April 7 Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteers getting ready for guests at the First Christian Church of Mableton's April 7 Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteer Cristin doing pies at the First Christian Church of Mableton's April 7 Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteer Lizbeth greeting guests First Christian Church of Mableton's April 7 Meals On A Mission event.
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We appreciate the Junior League of Cobb and South Cobb Lions Club volunteers who pitched in to assist the First Christian Church of Mableton with the April 7 Meals On A Mission. Because of their help, we were able to supply 128 families with dry/canned groceries, Post Cereal and Kenny's Pies. In addition to the normal items provided, Sweetwater Mission secured quantities of Cool Ranch Doritos and Totinos Pizzas. Executive Minister Barry Smith encouraged us to follow the example Jesus set forward in serving our neighbors.
Volunteers at the Shady Grove Nextdoor.Com Group's April 9 litter clean up. From left are Becca, Jeff, Robin and John.
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Jeff beside bags at the Shady Grove Nextdoor.Com Group's April 9 litter clean up.
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The volunteers from Friends of Mableton and the Lions Club assisted the Shady Grove Nextdoor.Com Group remove 15 bags of litter from their adopted section of Old Alabama Road and neighboring areas on April 9. We witnessed a little sleet, a little rain and lots of community pride as we got this littered road looking much better.
If you are interested in keeping your neighborhood road looking good, Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org can help you. She will order you the Adopt-A-Mile signs and get you all of the supplies. It is quick, simple and rewarding.
Volunteers at the HOPE Family Resource Easter Celebration.
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Easter Bunny at the HOPE Family Resource Easter Celebration.
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Carolyn and Gail praising the Lord at the HOPE Family Resource Easter Celebration.
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Toni, Taneesha and Carolyn at the HOPE Family Resource Easter Celebration.
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The Lions Club booth with Jeff and Barry at the HOPE Family Resource Easter Celebration.
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Kim in a donkey costume with a family at the HOPE Family Resource Easter Celebration.
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Volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton and the South Cobb Lions Club had a wonderful time at the HOPE Family Resource Easter Celebration on April 9 that featured an Easter Basket giveaway of close to 100 baskets along with free clothing, toys, food, first aid kits, Covid home tests and books. Music was provided by Que Harper. Even with the crazy weather, we worked together to help a lot of people.
-Barry Krebs
Wednesday, April 6
Cobb County Sheriff Department volunteers on April 6 loading the trunk of a car for Sweetwater Mission.
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office volunteers on April 6 loading a car for Sweetwater Mission.
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We appreciate the Cobb County Sheriff Department volunteers who helped us load cars on April 6. It is always lots of fun and very informative to spend time with our brave first responders.
Sweetwater Mission is in need of volunteers. We can work around your schedule. For more information, visit www.sweetwatermission.org.
-Barry Krebs
Friday, April 1
Group photo of volunteers at the First Christian Church of Mableton's March 31 Meals On A Mission event.
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Jeff Padgett with pies at the First Christian Church of Mableton's March 31 Meals On A Mission event.
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Jeff Padgett directing traffic at the First Christian Church of Mableton's March 31 Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteers Kimberly and Corrie loading a car at the First Christian Church of Mableton's March 31 Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteer Joseph loading a car at the First Christian Church of Mableton's March 31 Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteers Kimberly and Corrie working together at the First Christian Church of Mableton's March 31 Meals On A Mission event.
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New volunteers from the Junior League and Friends Of Mableton were a blessing to the First Christian Church of Mableton as we had a busy night on March 31 serving 132 families with dry/canned groceries, produce boxes, Post Cereal, 6-packs of Lunchables, Delta Airlines Snack Boxes, Boars Head Cheese and Kenny's Pies. Sweetwater Mission was successful in securing donated products from several new suppliers. Prior to the Meals On A Mission start, Executive Minister Barry Smith emphasized that everyone has a "spot" to fill in their heart. He encouraged us to fill that "spot" with the love of Jesus and service to others. We did our best to convey our love to our guests who paid us a visit.
Group photo of volunteers at the April 1 Sweetwater Mission food distribution at The Waverly Mobile Home Park.
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Volunteer Connie asking questions at the April 1 Sweetwater Mission food distribution at The Waverly Mobile Home Park.
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Volunteer Taneesha Marshall loading cars at the April 1 Sweetwater Mission food distribution at The Waverly Mobile Home Park.
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Volunteers Tina and Taneesha Marshall at the April 1 Sweetwater Mission food distribution at The Waverly Mobile Home Park.
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Volunteer Taneesha Marshall with Lunchables at the April 1 Sweetwater Mission food distribution at The Waverly Mobile Home Park.
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April Fool's Day went without a prank this year as Sweetwater Mission served 110 families with dry/canned groceries, produce boxes, 6-pack Lunchables, dairy items like cottage cheese and sour cream, Delta Airlines Snack Boxes, Post Cereal and Kenny's Key Lime Pies. We worked together as a team so that our guests felt welcomed and valued. One of our regular volunteers Taneesha Marshall came down to The Waverly Mobile Home Park to lend a hand. The South Cobb Lions Club also pitched in to make the event a success.
- Barry Krebs
Kenya picking out one of her books to read at the Thrive Resource Center.
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It was a great day on April 1 at the Thrive Resource Center at Silver Creek Crossing Apartments in the Riverside/Austell community. Youth selected books to read over spring break.
- Monica DeLancy
Tuesday, March 29
Connie Tatum, Barry Krebs, Jennifer May, Angelia Pressley and Tresa Snow at the March 28 garden prep for the raised beds in the courtyard of the South Cobb Early Learning Center.
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Keep Cobb Beautiful educational expert Elise McDonald with a pile of roots at the March 28 garden prep for the raised beds in the courtyard of the South Cobb Early Learning Center.
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Keep Cobb Beautiful educational expert Elise McDonald with the completed prep at the March 28 garden prep for the raised beds in the courtyard of the South Cobb Early Learning Center.
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Keep Cobb Beautiful educational expert Elise McDonald recruited volunteers from the Greater South Cobb Kiwanis Club and the South Cobb Lions Club to conduct garden prep for the raised beds in the courtyard of the South Cobb Early Learning Center on March 28. After several hours of intense digging and treating of the soil, we were able to get the raised beds in good shape for our planting lessons with the young students. Our timing was good as spring seems to have arrived early. We very much appreciate Jennifer Mayo and Tresa Snow from the school for inviting us to assist with this project.
Clothing drive group photo.
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Volunteer Phylis at the clothing drive.
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Volunteer Renae with a shoe at the clothing drive.
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Volunteer Carolyn at the clothing drive.
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HOPE Family Resource Center appreciates the First Christian Church Of Mableton volunteers who came out to help sort, fold and organize the clothes that have been donated. We had a great time and I think that the ladies spent more time looking than working.. They also had their food box giveaway going on at the same time. HOPE Family Resource Center will be hosting a clothing, food box and Easter Basket, for pre-approved kids, on April 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6108 Mableton Parkway in Mableton.
Volunteers group photo from Mableton Improvement Coalition Quarterly Litter Clean-up of Old Power Springs Road.
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Mableton Improvement Coalition does many positive projects around South Cobb. One project that always shows immediate results is their Adopt-A-Mile clean-ups. On March 26, MIC conducted their Quarterly Litter Clean-Up of Old Powder Springs Road. They were able to remove many bags of litter and several dumped tires. These Adopt-A-Mile clean-ups are a fun way of starting off your Saturday and getting to meet your neighbors. If you would like to learn more about the Adopt-A-Mile program, please contact Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org.
-Barry Krebs
Monica Evette DeLancy of We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association and Brooklynne Hart from Georgia Department of Community Affairs speaking at the summit.
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Attendees listening to presentation.
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We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association hosted their annual Renters Advocacy Summit on Sunday March 27 at the Riverside Epicenter. Over 100 attendees received resources from Cobb Legal Aid, CORE, the Peoples Agenda, Georgia Appleseed Law and Justice Center and Georgia Department of Community Affairs. Thank you to Cobb County Commissioner Jerica Richardson for attending the event. The event was in partnership with the Housing Coalition.
Great day last week in the Riverside Community at Riverside Elementary School located in Mableton learning Launch STEM activities. On March 24 families enjoyed learning about bridge design and science vocabulary words.
-Monica DeLancey
Monday, March 28
Volunteer Connie loading a car at the Sweetwater Mission food distribution on March 25.
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Group photo at the Sweetwater Mission food distribution on March 25.
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Volunteer Connie loading a car at the Sweetwater Mission food distribution on March 25.
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Volunteers Neil, Jose and Joseph loading cars at the Sweetwater Mission food distribution on March 25.
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We appreciate the volunteers from the Cumberland Christian Church and First Christian Church of Mableton who pitched in to help us serve 138 families at the Waverly Mobile Home Park and the Extended Stay Motel on March 25. Sweetwater Mission came prepared with fresh produce, dry/canned groceries, Post Cereal and Kenny's Key Lime Pies. We enjoyed helping our neighbors even though the pollen gave several of us sneezing fits.
DeBorah Johnson and her grandson loading a car at the March 24 Meals On A Mission event.
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Group photo of volunteers at the March 24 Meals On A Mission event.
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Junior League volunteers loading a car at the March 24 Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteers loading a car at the March 24 Meals On A Mission event.
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Lizbeth greeting guests at the March 24 Meals On A Mission event.
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The First Christian Church Of Mableton really appreciates the help from the Junior League of Marietta (Cobb) and Pebblebrook High School volunteers at the March 24 evening Meals On A Mission. Thanks to Sweetwater Mission and our volunteers, we were able to provide 130 families with fresh produce, Post Cereal, Oikos Yogurt, dry/canned groceries and Kenny's Key Lime Pies. Executive Minister Barry Smith thanked us for our willingness to get our hands dirty to serve our neighbors as well as serving our Savior.
Volunteers at work on March 26 litter clean-up at Humphries Hill Road in Austell.
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Austell City Councilwoman Valerie Anderson cleaning up litter on March 26 at Humphries Hill Road in Austell.
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Austell City Councilwoman Sandra Leverette cleaning up litter on March 26 at Humphries Hill Road in Austell.
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Group photo of volunteers for the March 26 litter clean-up at Humphries Hill Road in Austell.
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The South Cobb Lions helped Deerfield Creek Phase 1 HOA remove 34 bags of litter, three tires and lots of car parts from Humphries Hills Road and Hiram Lithia Springs Road on March 26. Everyone was excited to see Austell City Council Members Sandra Leverette, Valerie Anderson and Melanie Elder show up to give us a hand. We were super productive and enjoyed the brisk morning weather as we worked together to make this area look much nicer.
-Barry Krebs
Monday, March 21
From left are Debbie Day, Special Needs Cobb Executive Director, and Marvin Wolgast, Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus #4599.
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From left are Marvin Wolgast, Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus #4599, and Tina Mitchell, Director of Cobb County Special Olympics.
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From left are Tom Klein, Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Chairman, and Charlie Mullaney, Director of St. Joseph Disabilities.
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The St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council #4599 recently presented checks totaling $2,400 to three Cobb County charities which support the developmentally disabled. Those charities are Special Needs Cobb, Special Olympics - Georgia-Cobb County and St. Joseph Disabilities Ministry.
Volunteer Connie loading cars at the Friday morning Meals On A Mission event at The Waverly Mobile Home Park.
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Volunteer Tina loading pies at the Friday morning Meals On A Mission event at The Waverly Mobile Home Park.
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Sweetwater Mission conducted their Friday morning Meals On A Mission at The Waverly Mobile Home Park serving 69 families with dry/canned groceries, Quaker Cereal and Kenny's Key Lime Pies. The weather was nice and all of the volunteers enjoyed themselves as they helped their neighbors.
Sweetwater Mission is in need of additional volunteers. Visit www.sweetwatermission.org to learn more.
The Love Street Litter Clean-Up with, from left, Austell City Council Member Valerie Anderson, Craig Thiman and City Council Member Sandra Leverette.
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We appreciate Jeff Padgett who serves on the Board of Keep Cobb Beautiful who led the litter clean-up of Love Street in Austell on Saturday morning. He got some help from City Council Members Valerie Anderson and Sandra Leverette as well as Habitat For Humanity volunteer, Craig Thiman. Some young volunteers also pitched in to remove 25 bags of litter and a lot of dumped items. This road looks much better now. Our ultimate goal is to eliminate littering behavior. Until we get to that point, please check in the Friends Of Mableton Facebook site to get updates on future clean-up projects.
-Barry Krebs
Friday, March 18
Three dozen pints of blood were donated recently at Cobb County's blood drive at the Cobb Civic Center.
From District 2 Cobb County Commissioner Jerica Richardson's newsletter/Special
The three dozen pints of blood donated recently during Cobb County’s blood drive at the Civic Center could save the lives of 108 people. Thanks so much to those who came out, many of whom were county employees.
We partnered with the American Red Cross for the drive, they say we are experiencing the worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Visit redcrossblood.org for other blood drives in the Cobb County area.
-From District 2 Cobb County Commissioner Jerica Richardson's newsletter
Barry Smith, Tresa Snow, Jennifer Mayo, Tabitha Fraire, Connie Tatum and students with one of the picnic tables donated to the South Cobb Early Learning Center outdoor classroom.
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Barry Smith and Brandon Golden with one of the picnic tables donated to the South Cobb Early Learning Center outdoor classroom.
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Sherman Turner and FCCM Elder Don Harris with one of the picnic tables donated to the South Cobb Early Learning Center outdoor classroom.
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Kiwanians Henry Lust, Angelia Pressley and Barry Krebs with one of the picnic tables donated to the South Cobb Early Learning Center outdoor classroom.
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The First Christian Church of Mableton and Greater South Cobb Kiwanis Club purchased and assembled five kid sized picnic tables and benches to donate to the South Cobb Early Learning Center outdoor classroom just in time for the beautiful weather. It was a fun and memorable joint project.
Junior League volunteers Valerie and Maggie at the First Christian Church of Mableton's March 17 food distribution.
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Junior League volunteer Valerie loading a car at the First Christian Church of Mableton's March 17 food distribution.
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Volunteers Marquez loading cereal in a car at the First Christian Church of Mableton's March 17 food distribution.
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Volunteers Maggie and Froilana loading cars at the First Christian Church of Mableton's March 17 food distribution.
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Volunteers waiting to load groceries in car at the First Christian Church of Mableton's March 17 food distribution.
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Volunteer Jailene greeting guests at the First Christian Church of Mableton's March 17 food distribution.
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Pastor Andy and Tina Daniels at the First Christian Church of Mableton's March 17 food distribution.
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On March 17, volunteers from the Junior League and Lions Club assisted the First Christian Church of Mableton in distributing dry/canned groceries, Quaker Cereal, bananas and Kenny's Key Lime Pies to 133 families. The food was supplied by Sweetwater Mission. Executive Minister Barry Smith asked us to “determine the difference between work and serve." He concluded that serving the Lord with gladness will result in a day with purpose, delight and blessings. All the volunteers heeded his advice and served our neighbors well.
-Barry Krebs
Renasant Bank of Kennesaw and Marietta are hosting a backpack and essential items donation drive for the EXTENSION. The "We've Got Your Back" Backpack and Essential Items Donation Drive benefits the EXTENSION of Cobb County for homelessness and addiction.
EXTENSION residents often come into the program with just the clothes on their backs. They work fulltime while in the program but walk, ride a bike or take public transportation to their jobs. A new backpack is a blessing to them. Filling the backpack with the basic items they need to start their program successfully is invaluable.
Donation items requested are backpack, shower gel, razors, deodorant, toothbrush/toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner, new underwear and socks - all adult sizes for men and women, cloth masks, notebook/pens, encouraging notes or scripture verses, feminine hygiene products and hair ties.
Donations will be taken through March 31 at Renasant Bank's locations at 3415 George Busbee Parkway NW in Kennesaw and 1320 Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta.
Creekside at Wade Farm HOA hosted its inaugural “Creekside Veterans Recognition” ceremony on March 13.
From District 4 Cobb County Commissioner Monique Sheffield's newsletter/Special
Creekside at Wade Farm HOA hosted its inaugural “Creekside Veterans Recognition” ceremony on March 13.
The ceremony paid tribute to the community’s Vietnam war veterans that served in all branches of the military. There were heartfelt memories shared by those who served and their family members. Thank you for your service! Sunday was a bit chilly, but we were all grateful for the hot chocolate and marshmallows to keep us warm. It was great to see familiar faces and to meet new constituents. A special thanks to the community for presenting Commissioner Sheffield with a certificate of appreciation for her service to the district.
-From District 4 Cobb County Commissioner Monique Sheffield's newsletter
Wednesday, March 16
Credit Union of Georgia, which has several locations in Cobb County, teamed up with the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce to spread cheer and pie on March 14 – otherwise known as Pi Day. All schools within Cherokee County
received pies in honor of National Pi Day. The pies were delivered by a Credit Union of Georgia employee and a member of the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Education Committee.
Pi Day is celebrated around the world on March 14. Pi is one of the most well-known mathematical constants. It is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.
Monday, March 14
Group photo of the Sweetwater Mission Food Crew by a dogwood tree on March 11.
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Joseph with Quaker cereal at Sweetwater Mission's March 11 food distribution event.
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Moe with a cart at Sweetwater Mission's March 11 food distribution event.
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Debbie Ginocchio loading Quaker cereal at Sweetwater Mission's March 11 food distribution event.
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On March 11, the South Cobb Lions Club assisted the Sweetwater Mission Food Crew to supply 157 hungry families with dry/canned groceries, Quaker Cereal and Kenny's Pies. We started at The Waverly Mobile Home Park and ended up at the Extended Stay Motel on Veterans Memorial Highway.
From left, Barry Krebs, Jeff Padgett and Patty Auch at the March 11 litter clean-up from Fontaine Road to Nickajack Road.
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From left, Jeff Padgett and Patty Auch at the March 11 litter clean-up from Fontaine Road to Nickajack Road.
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On March 11, the Friends of Mableton and Lions Club teamed up on this very cold and windy morning to remove 21 bags of litter, four tires and a lot of debris from Fontaine Road and Nickajack Road. This litter clean-up was dedicated to the memory of Keep Cobb Beautiful Crew Leader and our friend, Jamie Driver.
-Barry Krebs
Friday, March 11
Group photo of the volunteers at the First Christian Church of Mableton's Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteers Lizbeth and Jailene greeting guests at the First Christian Church of Mableton's Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteers loading cars at the First Christian Church of Mableton’s Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteers Marquez, Moes and Young at the First Christian Church of Mableton's Meals On A Mission event.
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Rose and Barry Smith at the First Christian Church of Mableton's Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteers Angelia and Barry at the First Christian Church of Mableton’s Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteers bagging candy at the First Christian Church of Mableton's Meals On A Mission event.
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All of our volunteers at the First Christian Church of Mableton had a wonderful time at the First Christian Church of Mableton Meals On A Mission event. Executive Minister Barry Smith emphasized to us that "serving others is a privilege, an honor and a gracious gift bestowed upon us by God." With that in mind, we were able to provide 137 families with dry/canned groceries, Post Cereal, candy and Kenny's Pies which were supplied by Sweetwater Mission. We had some new volunteers from the The Greater South Cobb Kiwanis Club as well as the usual volunteers from the South Cobb Lions Club join us.
Wednesday, March 9
Campbell High School Beta Club is hosting a service project called Bags to Blankets to both help the environment and homeless population within Cobb County.
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Campbell High School Beta Club is hosting a service project called Bags to Blankets to both help the environment and homeless population within Cobb County.
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Campbell High School Beta Club is hosting a service project called Bags to Blankets to both help the environment and homeless population within Cobb County.
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Campbell High School Beta Club is hosting a service project called Bags to Blankets to both help the environment and homeless population within Cobb County.
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Campbell High School Beta Club is hosting a service project called Bags to Blankets to both help the environment and homeless population within Cobb County.
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Campbell High School Beta Club is hosting a service project called Bags to Blankets to both help the environment and homeless population within Cobb County.
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Campbell High School Beta Club is hosting a service project called Bags to Blankets to both help the environment and homeless population within Cobb County.
Club members collect and recycle plastic grocery bags to create woven blankets. Plastic bags are made to last, and by weaving them into blankets, club members create warm, weather-resistant mats. Beta Club Junior Representative and IB student Kayla Blosser brought the project idea to the organization. While Beta Club President and IB student Benjamin Loong planned the initiative.
Under their leadership, they communicated with local organizations as their club started collecting grocery bags in November from members and local donors. The ladies of Hurt Road Baptist Church, the community sponsor, meet the students on Saturdays to make as many blankets as possible. One blanket consists of about 1,000 plastic bags. Students alternate between making strips of bags that are then woven using a simple wooden weave.
Recently Campbell High School invited the Wheeler HOSA club, led by Sarah Thabet, to join their efforts and hopefully continue the project across the county. To date, the students have made three blankets.
Beta Club members plan to expand the project by collaborating with other school service organizations to make long-lasting impacts for the Cobb community.
Tuesday, March 8
In honor of Read Across America Day on March 2, preschoolers in Primrose Schools throughout Atlanta celebrated literacy and philanthropy.
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In honor of Read Across America Day on March 2, preschoolers in Primrose Schools throughout Atlanta celebrated literacy and philanthropy.
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In honor of Read Across America Day on March 2, preschoolers in Primrose Schools throughout Atlanta celebrated literacy and philanthropy.
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In honor of Read Across America Day on March 2, preschoolers in Primrose Schools throughout Atlanta celebrated literacy and philanthropy. Six schools donated a total of 1,861 books to the Aflac Cancer Center at Scottish Rite, Nigeria Connects, Children Read, Sheltering Books and various kindergarten classrooms throughout the Atlanta metro area. Schools that participated include: Primrose School of Acworth at Bentwater, Primrose School of Bells Ferry, Primrose School of East Cobb at Paper Mill, Primrose School of Johns Creek NW, Primrose School of Providence Pavilion and Primrose School of Sixes Road.
Primrose schools host this book drive as part of Og’s Bountiful Books, a Primrose reading program designed to encourage parents to read with their children at home and send books to school to share with classmates. Og’s Bountiful Books gives children hands-on experience with giving back to communities, so they can begin to develop a love of service that will last forever.
Monica DeLancy, executive director of We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association, delivers a check to landlord Debbie.
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On March 3, We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association delivered rental assistance checks to two residents in the Austell/Mableton community. The rental assistance checks were provided to assist residents while they are waiting on the federal rental assistance funds. We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association will be hosting a renter's advocacy summit on March 27 at the Riverside Epicenter, 135 Riverside Parkway in Austell, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Attendees will have a chance to hear a presentation by Cobb Legal Aid and check on rental assistance applications with Georgia Department of Community Affairs. In addition there will be heath expo. Contact Monica Evette DeLancy at monicadelancy@hotmail.com or visit www.wethriverenters.com.
Group circle at the Four Corners Group.
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Classroom at the Four Corners Group.
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Four Corners Group has a vision to restore hope to youth in crisis by providing pathways to a thriving adulthood. Through a team approach, including scheduled group cohorts, one-on-one intervention, job readiness and community service, youth who have either been recently released from juvenile detention centers, are involved in the juvenile court system, enrolled in alternative school or have dropped out of school receive a “real world” education and a plethora of support services.
Most of these youth face challenging life situations, ranging from single-parent homes, to incarcerated family members, to court involvement, to cycles of poverty. The ultimate goal is to empower these young people to live successful and productive lives by providing positive pathways toward a thriving adulthood and reach the potential they all have.
Since piloting the program formally in Cobb County in 2019, 72 students have participated in the multifaceted program; 48 parents have also benefited from parenting programs to support the progress their children are making. Additionally, over the past two years, school expulsion rates declined among participants, with 91% not suffering expulsion; school suspension rates also declined, with 73% not receiving school suspensions
In late 2021, a formal partnership was formed and in 2022, Four Corners launched programming at a second campus, hosted by Sweetwater Mission. The partnership and a second location could not have occurred at a better time for the Four Corners Group. In 2021, in spite of COVID-19 restrictions limiting face to face interactions, the organization served 44 students and 39 parents, with 16 students completing the demanding requirements to officially graduate from the Pathway to Success program. Today, there are already 29 students registered at the new Four Corners at Sweetwater Mission Campus and 16 at the Stonebridge Church location in Marietta.
Keep Cobb Beautiful environmental educational specialist Elise McDonald teaching sessions about Georgia's native plants at Mableton Elementary School on March 3.
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Coach Splawski and Keep Cobb Beautiful environmental educational specialist Elise McDonald teaching sessions about Georgia's native plants at Mableton Elementary School on March 3.
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Keep Cobb Beautiful environmental educational specialist Elise McDonald is pictured measuring how to dig a hole at Mableton Elementary School on March 3.
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Keep Cobb Beautiful environmental educational specialist Elise McDonald is pictured measuring how to dig a hole at Mableton Elementary School on March 3.
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On March 3, Keep Cobb Beautiful environmental educational specialist Elise McDonald conducted Georgia native plants teaching sessions at Mableton Elementary School. She was able to instruct the kids in planting and caring for the different types of vegetation.
Other learning stations included the garden design station and the flower design station. The South Cobb Lions Club and Greater South Cobb Kiwanis Club appreciate Keep Cobb Beautiful for inviting volunteers to this wonderful event. We want to extend a special "thank you" to Coach Sean Splawski who pioneered this project and prepared the planting beds. This outdoor classroom will be used for teaching children for years to come.
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