Pictured from SPD, SFD an SPSF are Smyrna Chief of Police Keith Zgonc, Smyrna Battalion Chief Eric Farmer, SFD Lt. Jason Evangelista, SFD Eng. Chad Wolfe,
SFD Fire Fighter Chris Russell, Executive Director of SPSF Denise Czarnik and Mark and Rhonda Jacobson and Prentice Johnson from Cumberland Diamond Exchange.
Pictured from SPD, SFD an SPSF are Smyrna Chief of Police Keith Zgonc, Smyrna Battalion Chief Eric Farmer, SFD Lt. Jason Evangelista, SFD Eng. Chad Wolfe,
SFD Fire Fighter Chris Russell, Executive Director of SPSF Denise Czarnik and Mark and Rhonda Jacobson and Prentice Johnson from Cumberland Diamond Exchange.
Attorney Richard Merritt speaking to attendees to the Feb. 20 resource connection meeting at the Thrive Resource Center at Kingsley Village Apartments.
Lisa Britt sharing her story about the housing crisis to the Feb. 20 resource connection meeting at the Thrive Resource Center at Kingsley Village Apartments.
Group photo of volunteers from the Kiwanis Club, Friends of Mableton and Lions Club that assisted the Mableton Improvement Coalition in removing 38 bags of litter and various car parts from Anderson Mill Road on Feb. 25.
Volunteers Kim Landmon, Don Walton and Barry Krebs at the March 5 Adopt-A-Mile litter cleanup at Discovery Boulevard and from the Veterans Memorial Highway Bridge.
Volunteer Barry Krebs with bags of litter at the March 5 Adopt-A-Mile litter cleanup at Discovery Boulevard and from the Veterans Memorial Highway Bridge.
Mableton Improvement Coalition Chairman Ray Thomas with bags of litter at the March 5 Adopt-A-Mile litter cleanup at Discovery Boulevard and from the Veterans Memorial Highway Bridge.
Group photo of volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton at the March 3 Meals On Mission event.
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Justin and another volunteer from the First Christian Church of Mableton at the March 3 Meals On Mission event.
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Volunteer Moe from the First Christian Church of Mableton with a thumbs up at the March 3 Meals On Mission event.
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The First Christian Church of Mableton hosted the March 3 Meals On Mission whereby 115 families were provided with dry/canned groceries, milk, Post Cereal and Kenny's Key Lime Pies that were supplied by Sweetwater Mission. Executive Minister Barry Smith encouraged us to admire God's beauty as displayed in nature as Spring arrives.
Volunteer Barry Krebs with bags of litter at the March 5 Adopt-A-Mile litter cleanup at Discovery Boulevard and from the Veterans Memorial Highway Bridge.
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Mableton Improvement Coalition Chairman Ray Thomas with bags of litter at the March 5 Adopt-A-Mile litter cleanup at Discovery Boulevard and from the Veterans Memorial Highway Bridge.
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Volunteers Kim Landmon, Don Walton and Barry Krebs at the March 5 Adopt-A-Mile litter cleanup at Discovery Boulevard and from the Veterans Memorial Highway Bridge.
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Group photo of volunteers at the March 5 Adopt-A-Mile litter cleanup at Discovery Boulevard and from the Veterans Memorial Highway Bridge.
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On March 5, volunteers from the Mableton Improvement Coalition and Lions Club assisted the Legacy At The River Line HOA remove 27 bags of litter from their adopted Discovery Boulevard and from the Veterans Memorial Highway Bridge. We got a late start because we kept wanting to socialize and enjoy the Dunkin Donuts coffee and glazed donuts that were provided by our adopt-a-mile leader, Don Walton. The weather was perfect and we had less trash than normal. It was a great way to start off a Saturday morning. If you are interested in learning more about the Adopt-A-Mile program, please contact Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org.
Volunteer Moe at the March 4 Meals On A Mission event with a pallet jack.
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Volunteer Lizbeth checking in guests at the March 4 Meals On A Mission event.
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Group photo of the volunteers at the March 4 Meals On A Mission event with a pallet jack.
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The Waverly Mobile Home Park was the location of the Sweetwater Mission March 4 Meals On A Mission event. Volunteers were able to provide dry/canned groceries, Post Cereal, Snackwell Cookies and Kenny's Key Lime Pies to 138 hungry families in need. We enjoyed the nice weather and good company while we served our neighbors.
Terri Marsh on March 5 at Hancourt Manor Adopt-A-Mile litter clean up.
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Terri Marsh has done a terrific job for many years in leading her Adopt-A-Mile neighborhood group in keeping Sanders Road in Austell looking good. Her and her friends like to schedule their clean-ups for Thursday evenings each quarter. They sometimes work past their adopt-a-mile boundaries and clean-up nearby roads and a little on the Silver Comet Trail that crosses her adopted mile. On behalf of Keep Cobb Beautiful, we really appreciate her and her friends. Every mile helps.
Group photo of volunteers from the March 5 Jones Road litter clean-up.
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On March 5, Austell City Council members and Austell Business Association volunteers assisted Keep Cobb Beautiful Board member Jeff Padgett in removing 26 bags of litter and other debris from Jones Road near Perkerson Mill Road in Austell. The weather was perfect and everyone worked together as a team. The City of Austell has great things planned for the future and is serious about keeping litter off the roadways. If you want get involved in future litter clean-ups within the City Of Austell limits, please reach out to Quintasha Swanson at qswanson@austellga.gov.
One of the youngsters that received a safety helmet at the South Cobb Early Learning Center to accompany their new tricycles.
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One of the youngsters that received a safety helmet at the South Cobb Early Learning Center to accompany their new tricycles.
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The South Cobb Lions Club donated 22 safety helmets to the South Cobb Early Learning Center to accompany their new tricycles. Aren't they just adorable? We are grateful that we were invited to be a part of the youngsters having fun and getting some exercise in the outdoors.
-Barry Krebs
Thursday, March 3
Group photo of volunteers from the South Cobb Lions Club sorting eyeglasses.
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Group photo of volunteers from the South Cobb Lions Club sorting eyeglasses.
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Barry Krebs with eyeglass cases.
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Volunteers from the South Cobb Lions Club recently sorted over a thousand eyeglasses, old cell phones and several hearing aids to prepare them for delivery to the Georgia Lions Lighthouse where they will be repaired and distributed to people who cannot afford their own vision needs. The clam shell eyeglass cases will be used to produce small first aid kits.
Lions Clubs have drop spots all over Cobb County. If you have old eyeglasses, sunglasses, hearing aids and cell phones around your home, please check with your local Lions Club over Facebook or at https://www.lionsclubs.org/en to find the drop spots or bring them to an upcoming Lions Club meeting. Recycling these items will bring sight and sound to many people in need.
-Barry Krebs
Monday, Feb. 28
Volunteer Jailene serving hungry families at The Waverly Mobile Home Park in Mableton on Feb. 25.
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Volunteers The Waverly Mobile Home Park in Mableton on Feb. 25.
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Volunteers from Cumberland Christian Church and the South Cobb Lions Club had a great time serving 105 hungry families at The Waverly Mobile Home Park in Mableton on Feb. 25. Sweetwater Mission provided them with dry/canned groceries, Post Cereal, Culinary Tours Gelato and Kenny's Pies. We appreciate the support from these wonderful companies. Sweetwater Mission is always in need of additional volunteers. If you have a little spare time, visit www.sweetwatermission.org.
Group photo of volunteers from the Kiwanis Club, Friends of Mableton and Lions Club that assisted the Mableton Improvement Coalition in removing 38 bags of litter and various car parts from Anderson Mill Road on Feb. 25.
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The Kiwanis Club, Friends of Mableton and Lions Club assisted the Mableton Improvement CoThe Kiwanis Club, Friends of Mableton and Lions Club assisted the Mableton Improvement Coalition in removing 38 bags of litter and lots of car parts from Anderson Mill Road on Feb. 25.alition in removing 38 bags of litter and lots of car parts from Anderson Mill Road on Feb. 25. We covered all the way from Floyd Road to Weavers White Lane concentrating around Sanders Elementary School. The road is looking good and ready when the students return from break. It was a great way to start off a Saturday in that we had some laughs and got in some exercise.
There are three miles of Anderson Mill Road that are available for adoption. Contact Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org to learn more about the program.
-Barry Krebs
Youth Thrivers preparing for the Seaquest Aquarium Field trip.
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Youth thrivers at the Seaquest Aquarium.
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And just like that winter break is over. We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association had a great time hosting eight Thrivers at the STEAM mini activity camp for three days at the Thrive Resource Center located at Kingsley Village Apartments in Riverside/Austell community. The Thrivers learned about coding, science careers, Water filtration and wrapped up the week with a field trip to Seaquest Aquarium at Stonecrest Mall. Thank you to volunteer Jasmine Lester for all of her help.
-We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association
Friday, Feb. 25
Group photo of the volunteers at the Feb. 24 First Christian Church of Mableton's Meals On A Mission event.
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Executive Minister Barry Smith at the Feb. 24 First Christian Church of Mableton’s Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteer Joseph loading a car at the Feb. 24 First Christian Church of Mableton’s Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteers Justin and Chris loading cars at the Feb. 24 First Christian Church of Mableton's Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteer Joseph with gelato at the Feb. 24 First Christian Church of Mableton's Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteer Chris and Barry at the Feb. 24 First Christian Church of Mableton's Meals On A Mission event.
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On Feb. 24, the First Christian Church of Mableton hosted their Meals On A Mission whereby 91 families were supplied with groceries, dry goods, Post Cereal, Culinary Tours Gelato, tea concentrate and Kenny's Key Lime Pies compliments of Sweetwater Mission. Volunteers from the Lions Club and Arch Mortgage Insurance Company joined in to help out. Executive Minister Barry Smith reminded us that "serving people is key to what it means to be a disciple in Jesus' Kingdom."
-Barry Krebs
Tuesday, Feb. 22
Monica DeLancy assisting an attendee to the Feb. 20 resource connection meeting at the Thrive Resource Center at Kingsley Village Apartments.
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Attorney Richard Merritt speaking to attendees to the Feb. 20 resource connection meeting at the Thrive Resource Center at Kingsley Village Apartments.
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Lisa Britt sharing her story about the housing crisis to the Feb. 20 resource connection meeting at the Thrive Resource Center at Kingsley Village Apartments.
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It was a great day on Feb. 20 at the Thrive Resource Center at Kingsley Village Apartments located in the Riverside/Austell community. We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association hosted a resource connection meeting where attendees learned about rental and mortgage assistance and about Cobb legal Aid. The attendees were very appreciative of the workshop.
Brianne DeLancy Perkins and Bennett College President Suzanne Walsh.
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Eduardo holding Pebblebrook sign.
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Congratulations to Brianne and Eduardo residents of Kingsley Village Apartments. The pair were recognized as honor students at their respective schools. Both students are also volunteers with We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association. Brianne is a senior at Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina and was recognized during spring honors convocation for making the school's Dean's list for spring 2020, fall 2020, spring 2021 and fall 2021. Eduardo is a junior at Pebblebrook High School and was recognized as one of Pebblebrook High School's honor roll students.
-Monica DeLancy
Monday, Feb. 21
Group photo of volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton and the South Cobb Lions Club at the Feb. 17 food distribution event.
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Volunteers Jailene an Lizbeth modeling new giveaways at the Feb. 17 food distribution event.
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Volunteer Jailene greeting guests at the Feb. 17 food distribution event.
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Volunteer Jose smiling while loading a car at the Feb. 17 food distribution event.
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Volunteers from the First Christian Church Of Mableton and the South Cobb Lions Club have been learning "How To Serve Others Well" over the past month. Our final step in this course is allow yourself to be served so that the server can feel the reward from helping others. We tried to put all five steps to practice providing canned/dry groceries, Post Cereal, Kenny's Key Lime Pie and new offering, Culinary Tours Gelato, to our 110 families who drove through on Feb. 17. We are grateful to these companies for donating the products to Sweetwater Mission. They were instrumental in us being able to help these families.
Group photo of volunteers from the Cobb County School System and Lions Club at Sweetwater Mission’s Feb. 18 food distribution.
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Volunteers are pictured loading a car at Sweetwater Mission’s Feb. 18 food distribution.
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A young volunteer loading a black car at Sweetwater Mission's Feb. 18 food distribution.
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Young volunteers loading a car at Sweetwater Mission's Feb. 18 food distribution.
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A young volunteer loading gelato at Sweetwater Mission's Feb. 18 food distribution.
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Sweetwater Mission was fortunate to have volunteers from the Cobb County School System and Lions Club to assist them in serving 137 hungry families with canned/dry groceries, Post Cereal, Kenny's Key Lime Pies and the newest offering, Culinary Tours Gelato on Feb. 18. The young volunteers were wonderful and really brightened up our day. Overall, everyone enjoyed working together to help our neighbors.
Group photo of Floyd Road litter cleanup volunteers.
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The South Cobb Lions Club pitched in to assist the Mableton Improvement Coalition removed 25 bags of litter from their adopted Floyd Road and around Mableton Square. The morning started off chilly. We were soon removing our coats after we got busy.
If you are tired of seeing litter in your neighborhood, please contact Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org to get information on the Adopt-A-Mile program. It is easy to get started. You will soon see a positive difference in the appearance of your roadways.
Pictured are the Haven of Help Inc. award winners.
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Organizer Quintasha Marshall with the Spelling Bee Winner and Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid.
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Group photo of Haven of Help Spelling Bee.
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Haven of Help Spelling Bee Word Announcer Taneesha Marshall.
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The Haven Of Help Inc. provides teen students with information, tools and resources to become work ready as well as introduce them to prospective employers in a manner that promotes positive choices for our future leaders. In addition, they assist with other community needs including transportation to employment opportunities.
On Feb. 19th, The Haven Of Help Inc. hosted a South Cobb student spelling bee. The winners were given trophies, medals and cash prizes and Walmart gift cards courtesy of Taneesha Marshall who did a fantastic job as the Word Announcer. Cobb Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid presented each winner with their prizes. The judges consisted of Cobb County District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield; Dane Francis of Ameris Bank-Douglasville; Translee Macklin III; Ronald Manacchio, a Cobb Flex Bus Driver; and Lady Nedra Lewis of The Cenacle Coffee & Bistro and Beacon of Light Christian Church. The contestants did an amazing job and they should be very proud. Congratulations to the following winners: 1st. Place - Myracle Hurst; 2nd Place - Angel Mitchell and 3rd Place - Keyo Underwood.
It was a great time for everyone in attendance and we appreciate Quintasha Swanson for coordinating, organizing and executing this wonderful event that inspires our youth to become better students. We also appreciate the sponsors. None of this would have been possible without your support.
-Barry Krebs
Monday, Feb. 14
Pictured from SPD, SFD an SPSF are Smyrna Chief of Police Keith Zgonc, Smyrna Battalion Chief Eric Farmer, SFD Lt. Jason Evangelista, SFD Eng. Chad Wolfe,
SFD Fire Fighter Chris Russell, Executive Director of SPSF Denise Czarnik and Mark and Rhonda Jacobson and Prentice Johnson from Cumberland Diamond Exchange.
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Pictured from SPD, SFD an SPSF are Smyrna Chief of Police Keith Zgonc, Smyrna Battalion Chief Eric Farmer, SFD Lt. Jason Evangelista, SFD Eng. Chad Wolfe,
SFD Fire Fighter Chris Russell, Executive Director of SPSF Denise Czarnik and Mark and Rhonda Jacobson and Prentice Johnson from Cumberland Diamond Exchange.
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The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation along with the Smyrna Police and Fire Departments stopped by Cumberland Diamond Exchange to honor and appreciate all they have done for SPSF and our public safety personnel.
We (SPSF) are blessed for the support and friendship from Rhonda, Mark and their amazing staff. For years, Cumberland Diamond Exchange has given with a gracious heart to SPSF, in honor of the Smyrna Police and Fire Departments. The support goes far deeper than donations. Rhonda and Mark are dedicated and committed to stand the men and women who so graciously work to keep us safe every day.
Thank you, Cumberland Diamond Exchange for your dedication and commitment to our great City of Smyrna, the Public Safety Personnel and Smyrna Public Safety Foundation.
-Smyrna Public Safety Foundation Executive Director Denise Czarnik
Group photo of volunteers from the Lions Club and Friends of Mableton at the Feb. 12 litter clean-up.
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Patty Auch, 2021 Volunteer of the Year, at the Feb. 12 litter clean-up.
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Volunteer Reggie at the Feb. 12 litter clean-up.
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On the morning of Feb. 12, volunteers from the Lions Club joined the Friends of Mableton litter clean-up of Fontaine Road and the surrounding areas of historic downtown Mableton. We dedicated a couple of hours removing 17 bags of litter and a lot of debris. It was nice to get a little exercise and spend time together in the Spring-like weather.
If you are interested in getting to know your neighbors better, look into the Adopt-A-Mile program. Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org will provide you with everything that you need.
Group photo of volunteers from the We Thrive On Riverside litter clean-up on Feb. 12.
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Volunteers on Shenandoah Trail at the We Thrive On Riverside litter clean-up on Feb. 12.
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Volunteers on Shenandoah Trail at the We Thrive On Riverside litter clean-up on Feb. 12.
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A volunteer at the We Thrive On Riverside litter clean-up on Feb. 12.
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Volunteer Sabrina at the We Thrive On Riverside litter clean-up on Feb. 12.
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The afternoon of Feb. 12 was a wonderful time to be outside and enjoy the warm weather. We Thrive On Riverside, led by Monica DeLancy, along with a little help from Keep Cobb Beautiful and the Lions Club spent their time cleaning up litter on South Gordon Road, Hillcrest Drive and Shenandoah Trail. They were able to remove 30 bags of litter from those roadways. Everyone had a terrific time working together to beautify their community.
-Barry Krebs
Friday, Feb. 11
Group photo of volunteers from Pebblebrook High School and South Cobb High School helping Sweetwater Mission on Feb. 10.
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Volunteer Lizbeth greeting guests on Feb. 10.
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Volunteers from Pebblebrook High School and South Cobb High School volunteered to help serve 117 families in need on Feb. 10.
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Volunteer team work on Feb. 10.
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Young volunteer helping out on Feb. 10.
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We appreciate the volunteers from Pebblebrook High School and South Cobb High School who volunteered to help us serve 117 families in need on Feb. 10. Sweetwater Mission provided canned/dry groceries, Post Cereal, Tyson breaded chicken patties and Kenny's Key Lime pies. Pastor Barry Smith reminded us that while we might not be the whole solution to the problems of our neighbors, a warm smile or a thoughtful comment can demonstrate our love which can encourage our guests - even during tough times.
-Barry Krebs
Monica DeLancy and parent leader Stephanie.
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Group picture of parents with Monica DeLancy.
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Monica DeLancy speaking with Realtor Sandy Johnson.
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Parent leaders enjoyed smoothies at Paradise Smoothie shop in Mableton, hosted by We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association in observance of national parent leadership month. The attendees received resources about family partnerships, rental and mortgage assistance and enrichment opportunities.
-Monica DeLancy
Monday, Feb. 7
Group photo of the Smyrna Jonquil Lions Club who braved the frigid weather on Feb. 5 to clean-up their adopted mile of Spring Road.
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Smyrna Jonquil Lions Club volunteers who braved the frigid weather on Feb. 5 to clean-up their adopted mile of Spring Road.
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Smyrna Jonquil Lions Club volunteers who braved the frigid weather on Feb. 5 to clean-up their adopted mile of Spring Road.
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Smyrna Jonquil Lions Club President Bill Bailey.
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We appreciate the Smyrna Jonquil Lions Club who braved the frigid weather on Feb. 5 to clean-up their adopted mile of Spring Road. The area looks much better now that they have completed their work. They were very grateful to Julie Barwig, Eloise Holland and Eva Tackett from Keep Smyrna Beautiful for providing them with all of the safety vests, grabbers and bags. There is little wonder why they have been recognized by Keep America Beautiful and Keep Georgia Beautiful for their fantastic accomplishments.
There are many roads that are available for adoption around Smyrna. Visit https://keepsmyrnabeautiful.com/adopt-a-mile to learn more about the program. Please join in their efforts to keep Smyrna a terrific place to live.
John, Robin, Jeff and Barry of the Friends Of Mableton cleaning up James Road.
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We appreciate the volunteers who came to help the Friends Of Mableton remove 11 bags of litter from their recently adopted James Road on the chilly morning of Feb. 5. We worked hard to keep ourselves warm. As always, we had fun.
Are you tired of seeing a littered road near where you live? If so, it is very easy to adopt-a-mile. Just contact Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org and she will provide you with everything that you need.
-Barry Krebs
Credit Union of Georgia announced donations to local charities totaling over $85,000 in 2021.
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With a strong commitment to the community, Credit Union of Georgia announced donations to local charities totaling over $85,000 in 2021.
Credit Union of Georgia organizes and conducts fundraisers throughout the year to raise money and support local nonprofit organizations. The employees of the credit union nominate and vote annually to select the local charities in the communities the credit union will support.
The top charities selected are then recognized and supported by Credit Union of Georgia for that year through various efforts including monetary donations, volunteerism and donations of food, clothing, toys and personal hygiene items.
“Credit Union of Georgia is dedicated to our members, communities and local charities,” said Brian Albrecht, President/CEO of Credit Union of Georgia. “We hope that our ongoing efforts of giving back can create a lasting impact in the communities we serve.”
Credit Union of Georgia was thrilled to partner and support the following charities in 2021: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, MUST Ministries, Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue, The Children’s Haven and The Salvation Army.
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