Almost a hundred members of the Cobb County Republican Women’s Club came together on Oct. 29 to show their support for Cobb County’s first responders and four local nonprofit organizations. Pictured from left are Michael and Missy Owen of Davis Direction and Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick.
Almost a hundred members of the Cobb County Republican Women’s Club came together on Oct. 29 to show their support for Cobb County’s first responders and four local nonprofit organizations. Pictured are Lisa Adkins and daughter, Rhea, with officers of the Kennesaw Police Department.
Almost a hundred members of the Cobb County Republican Women’s Club came together on Oct. 29 to show their support for Cobb County’s first responders and four local nonprofit organizations. Pictured from left are City of Powder Springs Officer Cory Dilbeck and CCRWC members Susy Shelton and Chase Sanger.
Almost a hundred members of the Cobb County Republican Women’s Club came together on Oct. 29 to show their support for Cobb County’s first responders and four local nonprofit organizations. Pictured are CCRWC members Jeanie White, Lisa Adkins and Catherine Floam.
Almost a hundred members of the Cobb County Republican Women’s Club came together on Oct. 29 to show their support for Cobb County’s first responders and four local nonprofit organizations.
Birder Andrew Baxter explaining the various features of a brown-headed nuthatch birdhouse at the historic Turner-Sewell Cemetery in Mableton on Nov. 6.
Monica DeLancy, far right, with Josephine, the community liaison at Village of Six Flags Mobile Park; and Tiffany, the assistant manager at Village of Six Flags Mobile Park.
Pastor Andy Daniell, Carolyn Turner and Tina Daniell who were among the volunteers that assisted HOPE Family Resource Center assemble almost 100 Thanksgiving boxes on Nov. 10.
Sherman Turner and a Pebblebrook High School student who were among the volunteers that assisted HOPE Family Resource Center assemble almost 100 Thanksgiving boxes on Nov. 10.
Board members Tony, Sheila Thomas and Carolyn Turner who were among the volunteers that assisted HOPE Family Resource Center assemble almost 100 Thanksgiving boxes on Nov. 10.
Officer Michael Hill, community affairs department Cobb County Police Department, and Maj. Robert Fisher of Precinct 2 Cobb County Police Department at the Little Free Library at Kingsley Village Apartments in the Riverside community.
From left are Arleen, Carolyn Turner and Taneesha Marshall at the HOPE Family Resource Center's Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Food Box at the First Christian Church of Mableton.
Pebblebrook volunteers loading a red hatchback at the HOPE Family Resource Center's Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Food Box at the First Christian Church of Mableton.
From left are Thrive youth leaders Deyshawn, Maurice, Kamari, John and Randy on Nov. 22 who spent their first day of Thanksgiving break cleaning up the community.
Youth leaders Isiah, left, from Pebblebrook High School and Ximena, right, From South Cobb High School on Nov. 23 at Kingsley Village Apartments at the Thrive Resource Center in Austell.
Food ready to load in Thanksgiving food boxes by volunteers from Saint Joseph's Saint Vincent de Paul Society and the Knights of Columbus Council 4599.
Members of the Rotary Club of Marietta Metro hosted a pizza party for participants in Cobb’s Drug Treatment Court and Mental Health Court programs on Dec. 1.
Members of the Rotary Club of Marietta Metro hosted a pizza party for participants in Cobb’s Drug Treatment Court and Mental Health Court programs on Dec. 1.
Members of the Rotary Club of Marietta Metro hosted a pizza party for participants in Cobb’s Drug Treatment Court and Mental Health Court programs on Dec. 1.
Group photo of volunteers from I Am Still Standing civic organization and the South Cobb Lions Club that assisted Sweetwater Mission's food donations on Dec. 3.
Volunteers from I Am Still Standing civic organization and the South Cobb Lions Club bagging frozen dinners at Sweetwater Mission’s food donations on Dec. 3.
The South Cobb Lions Club along with Mableton Improvement Coalition volunteers on Dec. 4 assisted the Friends of the Nickajack remove 21 bags of litter.
Michael Schaffer, Civil War historian, author, and educator, speaks about the shoupade at First St. John’s Baptist Church Cemetery in Vinings on Dec. 4.
Members of the Austell Community Taskforce successfully completed their drive-thru Toys for Tots toy giveaway on Dec. 13 at the South Cobb Recreation Center.
Tajh Walker, Pam Elledge, Jim Glover and Kristen Graeff of the Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty Cobb office stand next to the collection of gifts for Cobb County Head Start & Pre-K families.
Photos from the recent SafePath Christmas celebration.
Cobb County District 1 Commissioner Keli Gambrill’s newsletter/Special
We had such a merry time at the SafePath Christmas celebration and the presentation of awards. We are grateful to all the winners who gave their time and energy. And the winners are:
The Prevention Award was given to long-time volunteer and local realtor Kelly Goodson.
The VIP Award was given to the Knights of Columbus St John Paul II Council 15996 for the group's long-time commitment to community service and assisting SafePath.
An additional VIP Award was given to Innovative Fitness and Officer Pharr with the Cobb County Police Department who helped raise more than $6,000 for SafePath at their in-office Olympics event in June.
The Crystal Gavel award was presented to Northeast Cobb Business Association who helped SafePath get a community service dog named Glinda.
The bikes were provided by a member of the Governors Gun Club and we thank the club who helped connect that member to SafePath.
And to top it off, we had a surprise visit from Santa, along with food, music and treats!
Photos from the Cobb Senior Services Senior Santa program.
Cobb County District 1 Commissioner Keli Gambrill's newsletter/Special
Thanks to all of the generous donors who supported the Cobb Senior Services Senior Santa program. For the last two weeks, staff and volunteers brightened the day by bringing holiday cheer and gifts to scores of homebound seniors. They were delighted to see the elves delivering presents and some shed tears of joy. We appreciate your continued support for this program and many others, in our community.
-From Cobb County District 1 Commissioner Keli Gambrill's newsletter
Group photo from Sweetwater Mission's Dec. 17 Meals On A Mission event.
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Cumberland Christian Church volunteers in action at Sweetwater Mission's Dec. 17 Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteer Jeremiah loading a car at Sweetwater Mission's Dec. 17 Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteer Lizbeth greeting guests at Sweetwater Mission's Dec. 17 Meals On A Mission event.
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Sweetwater Mission hosted the Dec. 17 Meals On A Mission event whereby 144 families were provided with Post Cereal, Borden Milk, packaged meats, frozen turkeys and Kenny's Key Lime Pies. Thank you to the volunteers from Cumberland Christian Church, First Christian Church of Mableton and the Lions Club for helping out. We were busy the entire time. But we had fun as we worked together. This will be our last Meals On A Mission until 2022.
Inside tables with crowd at Maximum Impact Love's annual Christmas Celebration.
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2021 praise at Maximum Impact Love's annual Christmas Celebration.
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Young child with a bike at Maximum Impact Love’s annual Christmas Celebration.
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Ronald and Barry at Maximum Impact Love's annual Christmas Celebration.
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Maximum Impact Love is an association of churches around Atlanta who come together to spread the word of our Lord and help families in need. They had their annual Christmas Celebration providing pre-qualified families with Bibles, health screenings, gifts, entertainment, delicious food, gifts and, most importantly, prayer. The South Cobb Lions Club conducted over 40 eye screenings whereby nearly half of the participants failed. Most of them were referred to our GA Lions Lighthouse for follow-up. It was a great time for everybody involved.
Litter removal by South Cobb Lions Club and Mableton Improvement Coalition on Old Powder Springs Road on Dec. 18.
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The South Cobb Lions Club assisted the Mableton Improvement Coalition in removing litter from their adopted Old Powder Springs Road and surrounding areas on Dec. 18. We got finished just in time to miss the rain. We had a great time working together and the road looks much nicer now that we removed all of the litter. If you are interested in the Adopt-A-Mile program, contact Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org. She will provide you with everything that you need to keep your mile looking good.
H.O.P.E. Family Resources with Carla Jackson and friends.
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Cobb County Tax Commissioner Carla Jackson and staff donate food, turkeys, toys, clothing and coats to H.O.P.E. Family Resource Center for families in the South Cobb community. They are an excellent example of the True Spirit of giving.
-Barry Krebs
Friday, Dec. 17
Tajh Walker, Pam Elledge, Jim Glover and Kristen Graeff of the Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty Cobb office stand next to the collection of gifts for Cobb County Head Start & Pre-K families.
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Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty supports many charities year-round but the enthusiasm for giving is especially great during the holiday season. Recently, the firm’s four offices Buckhead, Midtown (Intown), Cobb (Marietta) and North Atlanta (Alpharetta) sponsored 25 families through Cobb County Head Start and Pre-K in Marietta.
Cobb County Head Start & Pre-K in Marietta provides comprehensive child development, educational, nutritional, health, social and other services to low-income children and their families. There are more than 170 students at the school. Students are enrolled based on age, income, disability and Cobb County residency, and must be able to provide their own transportation. All students receive breakfast and lunch through the program.
“This is a terrific charity and it was fun to watch our employees work together to make this wonderful donation," said Jim Glover, Vice President and Managing Broker of the AFHSIR Cobb office.
Group photo of the volunteers from the Dec. 16 Meals on a Mission event.
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A young volunteer offering a piece to a guest at the Dec. 16 Meals on a Mission event.
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Jeremiah loading groceries at the Dec. 16 Meals on a Mission event.
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Executive minister Barry Smith greeting guests at the Dec. 16 Meals on a Mission event.
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Mableton Improvement Coalition chairman Ray Thomas loading packaged meat products at the Dec. 16 Meals on a Mission event.
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A young volunteer with a pie at the Dec. 16 Meals on a Mission event.
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The First Christian Church of Mableton hosted the Dec. 16 Meals On A Mission food distribution whereby 191 families were provided with dry/canned groceries, Post Cereal, milk, Little Debbie's Snack Cakes, frozen turkeys and Kenny's Key Lime Pies. Sweetwater Mission was kind enough to deliver the food and we had volunteers from EPIC Home School, the Mableton Improvement Coalition, Linked Up Church and the Lions Club. We worked together like a well-oiled machine. Executive Minister Barry Smith reminded us that this will be the last Meals On A Mission until 2022. He concluded by stating that people are more open-hearted and open-minded around Christmas encouraged everyone to attend church this season. There is no more beautiful thing than to witness a person who walks from darkness into the light.
-Barry Krebs
Thursday, Dec. 16
Kip Leibel collecting cash donations at the Hardage Farm neighborhood for their sanitation workers and mailman.
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Kameron Leibel collecting cash donations at the Hardage Farm neighborhood for their sanitation workers and mailman.
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The Hardage Farm neighborhood collected cash donations for their sanitation workers and mailman.
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Owyn Morris, Declan Morris and Luke Morris collecting cash donations at the Hardage Farm neighborhood for their sanitation workers and mailman.
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Kip Leibel, center, with collected cash donations that the Hardage Farm neighborhood gave to their sanitation workers.
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The Hardage Farm neighborhood raised over $1,400 for its sanitation workers and mailman this week. In an effort led by homeowners, Amy Morris and Marty Leibel, neighbors were asked to: leave a donation in an envelope taped to their front door, make a Venmo payment or send a payment via PayPal. On a specified day, children went around collecting cash donations which were compiled and distributed among the essential workers. Many neighbors wrote letters of appreciation, and the days the gifts were given, the neighborhood has never been so excited to take out the recycling, trash and mail.
-Mandy Smartwood
Cobb County Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid and Commissioner Monique Sheffield attended a Girls Inc. celebration on Dec. 11.
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Cobb County Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid and Commissioner Monique Sheffield attended a Girls Inc. celebration on Dec. 11.
The children received the Christmas surprise of new laptop computers from Comcast. The celebration marked the one-year anniversary of Comcast including Girls Inc. in their "Life Zone" project - providing internet connectivity to those who were without service.
Members of the Austell Community Taskforce successfully completed their drive-thru Toys for Tots toy giveaway on Dec. 13 at the South Cobb Recreation Center.
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Members of the Austell Community Taskforce successfully completed their drive-thru Toys for Tots toy giveaway on Dec. 13 at the South Cobb Recreation Center. Nearly 100 families were blessed with gifts for Christmas. Thank you ACT for your continued efforts to support your community and spreading a little holiday cheer.
-From Cobb County Commissioner Monique Sheffield's newsletter
Wednesday, Dec. 15
Six Knights of Columbus Councils collaborated to donate and dedicate an ultrasound machine to the Hope Center in Woodstock.
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Six Knights of Columbus Councils collaborated to donate and dedicate an ultrasound machine to the Hope Center in Woodstock.
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Six Knights of Columbus Councils collaborated to donate and dedicate an ultrasound machine to the Hope Center in Woodstock. Introduced by the KofC-GA State Deputy Jim Clifford the machine was dedicated and blest by Archbishop of Atlanta Gregory Hartmayer. The presentation of the machine to the Hope Center Atlanta Director Cindy O’Leary was made by KofC Jim Martin and KofC Joe Yorio. O’Leary gratefully accepted the machine on behalf of the Hope Center with the promise that it will save the lives of mothers and the unborn. The initial plan is to use the new ultrasound machine on the Hope Center’s mobile unit. Additionally present at the dedication ceremony were: KofC–GA State Deputy Jim Clifford, KofC representatives of the six participating councils, Hope Center staff, clergy and KofC members and wives.
-Tom Klein, KofC 4599
Tuesday, Dec. 14
Employees from Georgia Power’s Plant McDonough delivered gifts to children, elderly and the disabled of the Salvation Army on Dec. 9.
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Employees from Georgia Power’s Plant McDonough delivered gifts to children, elderly and the disabled of the Salvation Army on Dec. 9.
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Employees from Georgia Power’s Plant McDonough delivered gifts to children, elderly and the disabled of the Salvation Army on Dec. 9.
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Employees from Georgia Power’s Plant McDonough are making a difference for Cobb County children this holiday season.
Employees sponsored several “Angels” from the 2021 Salvation Army Angel Tree in Cobb County. Gifts were delivered to children, elderly and the disabled of the Salvation Army on Dec. 9.
Special thanks to Plant McDonough Lead Team - Plant Manager Eric Johnson, O&M Manager Doug Arnette and Engineering & Compliance Manager LaTisha Crumbly - and Plant McDonough employees for "adopting a person in need.”
Cobb Christmas Inc. and CobbLinc's Stuff-A-Bus stopped at Wellstar Pediatrics Diagnostic Services.
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Cobb Christmas Inc. and CobbLinc's Stuff-A-Bus stopped at Laseter's Tavern and saw customers stop eating to help load the bus with toy donations.
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Cobb Christmas Inc. and CobbLinc's Stuff-A-Bus stopped at Laseter's Tavern and saw customers stop eating to help load the bus with toy donations.
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Cobb Christmas Inc. and CobbLinc's Stuff-A-Bus stopped at Laseter's Tavern and saw customers stop eating to help load the bus with toy donations.
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From Dec. 13-14, Cobb Christmas Inc. and CobbLinc collected unwrapped new toys for children, ages 3-13, at various sites in the county for this year's Stuff-A-Bus. The annual event distributes donated toys to about 1,000 Cobb families.
Monday, Dec. 13
Opening prayer at the Dec. 9 Meals On A Mission event.
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Mableton Elementary School staff volunteer at the Dec. 9 Meals On A Mission event.
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New volunteers lined up to serve bags at the Dec. 9 Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteers Donna and Nelson at the Dec. 9 Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteer Jailene greeting guests at the Dec. 9 Meals On A Mission event.
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The First Christian Church of Mableton hosted the Dec. 9 Meals On A Mission event whereby 153 families were provided with dry/canned groceries, milk, Post Cereal and frozen dinners compliments of Sweetwater Mission. Volunteers from the church, Mableton Elementary School Staff, West Georgia College and the Lions Club made certain to treat all of our guests with kindness and love. Executive Minister Barry Smith reminded us that this church "drive through car loading" has been in existence for a year. He challenged us to accomplish four goals before Christmas so that we can more fully appreciate the birth of our Savior.
Group photo at The Waverly for the Dec. 10 Sweetwater Mission food distribution event.
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Volunteers Lizbeth and Nelson at The Waverly for the Dec. 10 Sweetwater Mission food distribution event.
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Debbie Ginocchio loading cars at The Waverly for the Dec. 10 Sweetwater Mission food distribution event.
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The Dec. 10 Sweetwater Mission food distribution started off rainy. But, that did not deter the 134 families who came out to get dry/canned groceries, milk, Post Cereal and frozen dinners. Volunteers from Cumberland Christian Church and the South Cobb Lions Club pitched in to greet guests and load cars. It was a good time for everyone involved with this weekly project.
Group photo of the STING Inc. litter clean-up.
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STING Inc., who mentors and guides high school students, had their first adopt-a-mile litter clean-up of Log Cabin Drive in Vinings. Volunteers from the Lions Club and South Cobb High School assisted in the project. Afterwards, we cleaned up Church Road SE near Plant Atkinson Road and Oakdale Road. We removed 23 bags of litter plus a lot of debris. Each area looks much better and we had fun working together to improve our community.
-Barry Krebs
Michael Schaffer, Civil War historian, author, and educator, speaks about the shoupade at First St. John’s Baptist Church Cemetery in Vinings on Dec. 4.
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Carolyn Felder reminds the gathered crowd of the importance of community at First St. John’s Baptist Church in Vinings on Dec. 4.
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Attendees listen to Carolyn Felder describing her childhood in the neighborhood of First St. John’s Baptist Church in Vinings on Dec. 4.
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About two dozen people gathered at First St. John’s Baptist Church Cemetery in Vinings were treated to a rich day of living history on Dec. 4. The event celebrated the 10th anniversary of the River Line Historic Area’s adoption of the historic cemetery and transition of the cemetery’s care to the new Woodland Preserve neighborhood. Roberta Cook, River Line Historic Area Executive Director, highlighted the accomplishments of the many volunteers who contributed over 10 years. Carolyn Felder, who grew up in the First St. John’s Baptist Church neighborhood, gave a moving speech about her childhood in the area. Then Michael Schaffer, Civil War historian, author, and educator, gave an interactive tour of the unique shoupade on the site. Attendees of all ages trekked over the steep landscape to learn about the importance of the 157-year-old feature. Carolyn Felder’s remarks best summed up the event. After quoting 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, she said: “I hope and pray that the residents of Woodland Ridge Preserve will experience the love, the joy, and the peace that rest in this place.”
- Lindsey Sieber
Thursday, Dec. 9
To combat loneliness and social isolation, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports is linked to serious health conditions, caregivers at PruittHealth, which has locations in Austell and Marietta, are asking the community to send holiday greetings, prayers, drawings and videos to CaringCards@pruitthealth.com or submit them online at PruittHealth.com.
PruittHealth activities directors and caregivers will share these holiday greetings and messages of encouragement with patients – more than 9,000 of them in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina – to ensure they know that they are in the thoughts of compassionate friends, even ones they have never met.
“Together, we can ensure no older adult in our communities feels forgotten this holiday season and with a simple act of kindness, we can do our part to improve the health and well-being of older adults in the community,” said Neil Pruitt, chairman and CEO of PruittHealth. “We saw firsthand how these Caring Cards help bring such joy to patients' faces when we piloted the program and I thank everyone who participates in advance for helping us repeat its success this year."
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Monica DeLancy with Dr. Ben Williams, left, and Richard Pellegrino, right.
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Great day on Dec. 8 at the Cobb Collaborative General Membership Human Services Award. Congratulations to Richard Pellegrino for being nominated by We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association for his volunteer work with the organization. Pellegrino's work has been valuable to his family and community. Thank you to Cobb Collaborative for allowing the opportunity to recognize volunteers in the community.
-Monica DeLancy
Monday, Dec. 6
Group photo of volunteers from I Am Still Standing civic organization and the South Cobb Lions Club that assisted Sweetwater Mission's food donations on Dec. 3.
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Tommy Miranda and Debbie Ginocchio at Sweetwater Mission's food donations on Dec. 3.
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Volunteers from I Am Still Standing civic organization and the South Cobb Lions Club bagging frozen dinners at Sweetwater Mission’s food donations on Dec. 3.
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Volunteer Tina bagging frozen dinners at Sweetwater Mission's food donations on Dec. 3.
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On Dec. 3, volunteers from I Am Still Standing civic organization and the South Cobb Lions Club assisted Sweetwater Mission in suppling Post Cereal, frozen dinners, dry/canned groceries and frozen chicken to 181 hungry families. We started at The Waverly Mobile Home Park and concluded at the Extended Stay Motel. Our efforts and prayers were dedicated to our friends, Jessica and Joseph. Philippians 4:13 states: "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."
The South Cobb Lions Club along with Mableton Improvement Coalition volunteers on Dec. 4 assisted the Friends of the Nickajack remove 21 bags of litter.
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The South Cobb Lions Club along with Mableton Improvement Coalition volunteers on Dec. 4 assisted the Friends of the Nickajack remove 21 bags of litter from Fontaine Road and their adopted Nickajack Road in Mableton. We had fun working alongside one another and making our community a better place to live. To learn more about the Adopt-A-Mile program, contact Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org.
-Barry Krebs
Friday, Dec. 3
Volunteer Jerome loading cars at the Dec. 2 Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteer Nelson at the Dec. 2 Meals On A Mission event.
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The group of volunteers at the Dec. 2 Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteer Justin bagging up frozen dinners at the Dec. 2 Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteer Colin loading cars at the Dec. 2 Meals On A Mission event.
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The First Christian Church of Mableton hosted the Dec. 2 Meals On A Mission whereby 133 families were provided with dry/canned groceries, Post Cereal, milk/juice, frozen meals and yogurt courtesy of Sweetwater Mission. Executive minister Barry Smith started off the evening with words of encouragement and a prayer. He quoted Psalm 133: "How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity." Volunteers from the church and South Cobb Lions Club kept Psalm 133 in mind as we greeted and served our guests.
-Barry Krebs
Thursday, Dec. 2
Members of the Rotary Club of Marietta Metro hosted a pizza party for participants in Cobb’s Drug Treatment Court and Mental Health Court programs on Dec. 1.
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Members of the Rotary Club of Marietta Metro hosted a pizza party for participants in Cobb’s Drug Treatment Court and Mental Health Court programs on Dec. 1.
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Members of the Rotary Club of Marietta Metro hosted a pizza party for participants in Cobb’s Drug Treatment Court and Mental Health Court programs on Dec. 1.
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Members of the Rotary Club of Marietta Metro hosted a pizza party for participants in Cobb’s Drug Treatment Court and Mental Health Court programs. The Dec. 1 lunchtime gathering was held in the Debra Bernes Plaza adjacent to Cobb Superior Court and provided an opportunity for healthy socializing and recognition of the work put forth by court participants to improve their lives.
Separately, just before Thanksgiving, participants in Drug Treatment Court celebrated sobriety at the Be Grateful Dinner. Staff of the accountability court program and its treatment provider, In Search of Wellness LLC, collaborated to host the dinner, which they intend to establish as an annual event. Attendees shared things they are thankful for, with family, health and sobriety at the forefront for many. One participant told Judge Kimberly Childs he was grateful that she had given him a second chance by sentencing him to drug court.
Wednesday, Dec. 1
The South Cobb Lions cleanup crew that removed 27 bags of litter on Nov. 27.
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On the morning of Nov. 27, the South Cobb Lions Club conducted a litter clean-up of their adopted Lions Club Drive along with littered spots on Veterans Memorial Highway and Mableton Parkway. Together, we removed 27 bags of litter while discussing upcoming projects. It is a rewarding feeling to look back at the area that you have cleaned and admiring how much better it looks without litter. Besides, it gave us a chance to work off some of those Thanksgiving calories.
If you are interested in learning more about the Adopt-A-Mile program, contact Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org. She will supply you with everything that you need including grabbers, safety vests and orange bags.
-Barry Krebs
Tuesday, Nov. 30
Cheatham Hill Elementary School Crossing Guard Walter Musgrove with his new LED stop light.
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Cheatham Hill Elementary School Crossing Guard Walter Musgrove with his new LED stop light.
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Walter Musgrove is the Cheatham Hill Elementary School Crossing Guard. He is loved by the kids and the parents who watch him daily cross the Irwin Road to safety. Recently, the Hampton Glen neighborhood secretly raised money to buy him a new LED stop light as folks sometimes come up the hill not prepared to stop even though there are school warning lights.
The kids united to give him his gift and he got to his knees as they all hugged him. It was a heartwarming sight in this pandemic world. Every day you can see kids crossing the street stop to hug him.
We are very thankful for Walter Musgrove!
-Carla Bass
Monday, Nov. 29
Food ready to load in Thanksgiving food boxes by volunteers from Saint Joseph's Saint Vincent de Paul Society and the Knights of Columbus Council 4599.
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Assembly line of volunteers from Saint Joseph’s Saint Vincent de Paul Society and the Knights of Columbus Council 4599 making Thanksgiving food boxes.
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Volunteers from Saint Joseph’s Saint Vincent de Paul Society and the Knights of Columbus Council 4599 ready to load Thanksgiving food boxes.
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Volunteers from Saint Joseph’s Saint Vincent de Paul Society and the Knights of Columbus Council 4599 distributed over eight tons of food in over 210 Thanksgiving food boxes complete with two turkeys and 60-plus pounds of food to local Cobb County families in need this past weekend. This is an annual event for the outreach ministries of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church. Through generous contributions from the church parishioners, SVdP and the Knights were able to collect over 16,000 pounds of food and meat which was enough for a complete dinner for over 210 families with plenty of leftovers.
St Joseph’s SVdP & Knights of Columbus Council 4599 would like to thank all those that contributed and volunteered to make this year’s event another huge success.
Dylan Finnell, left, CEO of Prime Time Car Spa Inc., delivering one of 50 Thanksgiving dinners to people from a local elementary school.
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Dylan Finnell, left, CEO of Prime Time Car Spa Inc., delivering one of 50 Thanksgiving dinners to people from a local elementary school.
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Dylan Finnell, center, CEO of Prime Time Car Spa Inc., delivering one of 50 Thanksgiving dinners to people from a local elementary school.
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Dylan Finnell, left, CEO of Prime Time Car Spa Inc., delivering one of 50 Thanksgiving dinners to people from a local elementary school.
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Dylan Finnell, left, CEO of Prime Time Car Spa Inc., delivering one of 50 Thanksgiving dinners to people from a local elementary school.
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Some of the 50 Thanksgiving dinners that were delivered by Dylan Finnell, CEO of Prime Time Car Spa Inc., to people from a local elementary school.
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Some of the 50 Thanksgiving dinners that were delivered by Dylan Finnell, CEO of Prime Time Car Spa Inc., to people from a local elementary school.
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Some of the 50 Thanksgiving dinners that were delivered by Dylan Finnell, CEO of Prime Time Car Spa Inc., to people from a local elementary school.
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Dylan Finnell, CEO of Prime Time Car Spa Inc., connected with a local elementary school to sponsor Thanksgiving dinner for 50 people.
"Spending time with friends and family while eating until you have to loosen your belt buckle is not the story for many families in our community unfortunately," said Finnell, who turned 22 years old on Thanksgiving. "I wanted to give those families a fresh dinner to enjoy on Thanksgiving that included: rotisserie chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, macaroni and cheese, rolls, pumpkin pie and lemonade. It is such an amazing feeling being in a position to bless others, especially in the midst of a pandemic.”
Finnell and his family personally delivered meals to the families the day before Thanksgiving.
“Thank you so much for your kindness," said Ms. Brown, who received one of the meals. "It is not easy maneuvering leukemia in the middle of a pandemic. I pray to one day give back as you all have so graciously given to my family.”
Finnell looks forward to expanding his reach and feeding more people on Thanksgiving.
Also, for a second year in a row, he will be providing a Target Christmas Shopping Spree to students and gift cards to their parents/guardians.
Monica DeLancy showcasing the Little Free Library with youth Thrivers at the two-day mini camp held Nov. 23-24.
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Great day at the Thrive Resource Center at Kingsley Village Apartments in Austell. We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association hosted a two-day mini camp on Nov. 23-24. Youth Thrivers were able to take part in STEM activities where they discussed careers in science And learned about Morse code, visited the Little Free Library and checked out books. They also enjoyed playing games and pizza party.
- Monica DeLancy
Friday, Nov. 26
Group photo of the participants in Thriving Buddies Game Day on Nov. 23 at Kingsley Village Apartments at the Thrive Resource Center in Austell.
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Youth leaders Isiah, left, from Pebblebrook High School and Ximena, right, From South Cobb High School on Nov. 23 at Kingsley Village Apartments at the Thrive Resource Center in Austell.
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It was a great day on Nov. 23 at Kingsley Village Apartments at the Thrive Resource Center in Austell. We Thrive in Riverside Renter Association hosted Thriving Buddies Game Day, sponsored by Power of Youth Grant award. Families took part in the all about me activity as they shared fun facts about each other and fellowship. Youth leaders Ximena from South Cobb High School and Isiah from Pebblebrook High School took part in the activities. The leaders attended elementary school at Riverside Elementary School and are thriving in their respective magnet programs. Ernest, who is a senior at the Cobb Virtual Academy, applied for the grant in partnership with We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association. Thank you to the families for participating in observance of November National Family Engagement Month.
-Monica Delancy
Volunteers with Sweetwater Mission delivered 128 meals to residents at the Edinborough Apartments in Marietta on Nov. 23.
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On Nov. 23, Sweetwater Mission delivered and donated 128 meals to residents at the Edinborough Senior Apartments in Marietta. It was a wonderful experience to be a part of their Thanksgiving.
Volunteers with Sweetwater Mission delivered 650 turkeys to the Cobb Sheriff’s Department in Marietta on Nov. 23.
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Sweetwater Mission also delivered that day 650 turkeys to our Sheriff's Department located off County Services Road in Marietta in time for Thanksgiving. We love and appreciate our first responders.
-Barry Krebs
Tuesday, Nov. 23
After being diagnosed with a rare brain tumor, a Wellstar team member and mother of two had to take medical leave for two months while she underwent treatment.
To alleviate some of the financial burden, the Wellstar Foundation covered two months of her mortgage payments. Wellstar aims to support many more workers across the System through the Team Member Emergency Assistance Fund, but more funding is needed.
The pandemic has caused an unprecedented need for support. This year, the Wellstar Foundation supported 317 team member requests, totaling nearly $470,000, representing a 38 percent increase in requests. With this increase in need, there is more work that needs to be done.
In the spirit of helping healthcare heroes who have given so much of themselves during the pandemic, Wellstar is asking the community to make a tax-deductible donation to the Wellstar Emergency Assistance Fund on Giving Tuesday which is Nov. 30.
Group photo of the Mableton Improvement Coalition volunteers at the Nov. 20 clean-up of Floyd Road.
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On the cold and windy morning of Nov. 20, volunteers from the Mableton Improvement Coalition cleaned up 14 bags of litter from their adopted Floyd Road. They had lots of fun while getting a little exercise. This highly visible road looks really good and the residents of South Cobb appreciate their efforts.
Adopting-A-Mile is an easy and rewarding way to give back to your community. Dawn at Keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org will be happy to sign you up and get you all of the supplies.
Young volunteers loading a red truck at the HOPE Family Resource Center's Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Food Box at the First Christian Church of Mableton.
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A young man loading a silver car at the HOPE Family Resource Center's Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Food Box at the First Christian Church of Mableton.
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From left are Arleen, Carolyn Turner and Taneesha Marshall at the HOPE Family Resource Center's Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Food Box at the First Christian Church of Mableton.
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Pebblebrook volunteers loading a red hatchback at the HOPE Family Resource Center's Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Food Box at the First Christian Church of Mableton.
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Tony, Carolyn and Sheila under the tent at the HOPE Family Resource Center's Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Food Box at the First Christian Church of Mableton.
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HOPE Family Resource Center hosted the Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Food Box at the First Christian Church of Mableton. Volunteers from the church, Pebblebrook High School, Austell Community Taskforce and the South Cobb Lions Club served 245 families with the boxes that contained all of the fixings and additional items which will complete any family Thanksgiving. The volunteers were very efficient and the wait time was minimal. Everybody paid close attention to executive minister Barry Smith's opening prayer about "thankfulness which should be a daily way of life." He cited Psalm 136:1: "Give thanks to the Lord, for is good. His love endures forever."
From left are Debbie Ginnocchio, Kristin Bowman and John Kulvan at Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Austell on Nov. 22.
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Debbie Ginnocchio serving pies and chips at Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Austell on Nov. 22.
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The employee line at Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Austell on Nov. 22.
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Precinct 2 police officers with Debbie Ginnocchio and Barry at Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Austell on Nov. 22.
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Sweetwater Mission was set up and ready at the crack of dawn on Nov. 22 to honor Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Austell front line heroes with frozen turkeys, fresh produce, snacks and Kenny's Pies. Assisted by volunteers from the Precinct 2 Police Department, South Cobb Rotary Club and South Cobb Lions Club, they were able to serve 470 of our healthcare champions with only a minimal wait. They made certain to thank each of the people who came through the line and wish them a "Happy Thanksgiving." Sweetwater Mission appreciates all of their supporters who make this type of event happen throughout the year.
-Barry Krebs
From left are Thrive youth leaders Deyshawn, Maurice, Kamari, John and Randy on Nov. 22 who spent their first day of Thanksgiving break cleaning up the community.
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Youth leaders cleaning up Blair Bridge Parkway on Nov. 22 for their first day of Thanksgiving break.
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Great day in the Riverside community on Nov. 22 Thrive youth leaders cleaned up Riverside Parkway and Blairs Bridge Parkway. The youth leaders spent their first day of Thanksgiving break cleaning up the community. Twenty-one bags of litter were collected. The youth leaders are part of the We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association youth leadership program. The youth leaders earned 15 hours as a group and they were excited when I informed them they would receive a letter with their community service hours and can include the letter in their high school resume.
-Monica DeLancy
Monday, Nov. 22
From left, are Ashley Irwin and Kim Boettcher of Wellstar Management at the Nov. 19 Wellstar appreciation night hosted by Sweetwater Mission.
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Wellstar nurses celebrating at the Nov. 19 Wellstar appreciation night hosted by Sweetwater Mission.
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From left, are volunteers Pat, Barry and Lizbeth at the Nov. 19 Wellstar appreciation night hosted by Sweetwater Mission.
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Pies and turkeys at the Nov. 19 Wellstar appreciation night hosted by Sweetwater Mission.
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Wellstar Management at the Nov. 19 Wellstar appreciation night hosted by Sweetwater Mission.
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The line for turkeys at the Nov. 19 Wellstar appreciation night hosted by Sweetwater Mission.
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Austell volunteer group at the Nov. 19 Wellstar appreciation night hosted by Sweetwater Mission.
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Sweetwater Mission hosted a Wellstar appreciation night at the Austell location with fresh fruit, frozen turkeys and Kenny's Key Lime Pies. Over 650 turkeys were provided to our heroes in the hospital who have worked very hard to keep us safe. In addition to Sweetwater Mission volunteers, the South Cobb Lions Club and the South Cobb Rotary Club assisted with the effort. As Sweetwater Mission served the employees at Wellstar, they made sure to let them know that they "love and cherish" each person who came through the line. They also wished them a Happy Thanksgiving.
The litter clean-up volunteers from The Legacy At The River HOA on Nov. 20. The group removed 25 bags of litter from two miles of Discovery Boulevard.
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The Legacy At The River Line HOA braved the cold on Nov. 20 to remove 25 bags of litter from their adopted two miles of Discovery Boulevard. The road looks much better and we had fun as we worked. We had a special presentation by Ray Thomas to thank Gregg Corlew for leading these adopt-a-mile clean-ups over the past three and a half years. Afterwards a couple of Mableton Improvement Coalition volunteers spent an additional two hours removing 14 bags of litter from Veterans Memorial Highway and the Chattahoochee River Bridge. It was a very productive morning removing 39 bags of litter from the area.
Precinct 2 police officer loading a car on Nov. 19 as Sweetwater Mission supplied families with the basics for a Thanksgiving meal.
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Precinct 2 police officer with pies on Nov. 19 as Sweetwater Mission supplied families with the basics for a Thanksgiving meal.
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Volunteer Candice and a Precinct 2 police officer on Nov. 19 as Sweetwater Mission supplied families with the basics for a Thanksgiving meal.
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A group photo of volunteers and Precinct 2 police officers on Nov. 19 as Sweetwater Mission supplied families with the basics for a Thanksgiving meal.
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On the morning of Nov. 19, Sweetwater Mission knew that they were going to be short on help because the word has gotten out that they have been providing frozen turkeys, dry/canned groceries, Post Cereal, milk and Kenny's Key Lime Pie. Luckily, Precinct 2 police officers showed up to volunteer and greet the public. Sweetwater Mission set a "record" by supplying 265 families with the basics for a great Thanksgiving meal. Thanks to our brave police officers, we were able to serve our neighbors with a minimal delay. Philippians 4:19 states, "God will supply every need."
-Barry Krebs
Friday, Nov. 19
The Little Free Library at the Cobb County School District’s International Welcome Center.
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The sons of Neha and Gaurav Khanna cutting the ribbon at the Little Free Library at the Cobb County School District’s International Welcome Center.
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The ribbon cutting at the Little Free Library at the Cobb County School District’s International Welcome Center.
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The ribbon cutting at the Little Free Library at the Cobb County School District’s International Welcome Center.
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When Neha Khanna and her husband, Gaurav, immigrated to America over 20 years ago, they felt embraced, welcomed and accepted. Although they were many miles away from their birthplaces in India, they felt very fortunate to find community in the United States. This is not something that they took for granted as they realized how fortunate they were to be surrounded by loving support from their new neighbors and friends. The couple made it a mission in their own lives to extend compassionate hospitality and to live in a way that is inclusive and welcoming to others. They have passed this mission on to their two young sons as well and take this incentive a step further by doing family service projects in honor of each of the boys’ birthdays each year.
Through Neha’s work with Resilient Georgia, she became aware of the work Cobb Collaborative does throughout Cobb County. Specifically, she became very interested in the Little Free Library initiative in which Cobb Collaborative helps to establish and maintain across the county. Neha reached out to Cobb Collaborative executive director Irene Barton to get involved. Irene presented her with the idea of helping to provide multilingual books for the Little Free Library at the Cobb County School District’s International Welcome Center.
The Khanna family began collecting books as a part of their birthday service project. Soon they had many titles in several different languages including Spanish, French, Portuguese and Korean. They collected and donated these books so that children and families who immigrate to Cobb County will have the comfort and familiarity of having books in their native language.
As British novelist Jean Rhys is quoted with saying, "Reading makes immigrants of us all. It takes us away from home, but more important, it finds homes for us everywhere." The Khanna family's generosity will certainly help more people feel at home here in Cobb County.
Recently, a dedication and ribbon cutting were held for the Little Free Library at the International Welcome Center. This is number “Sweet 16” in Cobb Collaborative’s “21 in 2021” Little Free Library initiative. The Khanna family was able to attend this event with their sons being the honorary ribbon cutters. Also at the event were Dr. Elizabeth Webb, supervisor of ESOL/Title III program for Cobb County School District; Amy Perkins, program manager of the International Welcome Center; Ana Murphy, Cobb County School District Social Work supervisor; and several Cobb County School District employees.
Steve Hamilton on traffic control at the Nov. 17 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pebblebrook High School soccer team Coach Banfield loading a car at the Nov. 17 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pastor Andy Daniell and his wife Tina Daniell at the Nov. 17 Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteer Jailene greeting guests at the Nov. 17 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pebblebrook High School soccer team volunteer with turkeys at the Nov. 17 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pebblebrook High School soccer team volunteer with turkeys at the Nov. 17 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pebblebrook High School soccer team volunteers giving a thumbs up at the Nov. 17 Meals On A Mission event.
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Thank goodness that the Pebblebrook High School soccer team, led by Coach Banfield were able to assist the First Christian Church of Mableton with their Nov. 17 Meals On A Mission. Sweetwater Mission supplied us enough frozen turkeys, canned/dry groceries, Post Cereal, eggs and frozen meals for a "record" 251 families that drove through. Executive minister Barry Smith instructed us to keep Psalm 136:1, "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever," in mind as we served our neighbors.
-Barry Krebs
Officer Michael Hill, community affairs department Cobb County Police Department, and Maj. Robert Fisher of Precinct 2 Cobb County Police Department at the Little Free Library at Kingsley Village Apartments in the Riverside community.
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Group photo at the Little Free Library at Kingsley Village Apartments in the Riverside community.
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It was an amazing day in the Riverside/Austell community as we welcomed the Little Free Library at Kingsley Village Apartments in the Riverside community.
Thank you to Cobb Collaborative for providing the Little Free Library. The Cobb Collaborative goal is to have 21 Little Free Libraries in Cobb County. This is their 17th. Thank you to Kingsley Village maintenance team for installing the library. The guests enjoyed funnel cakes from Yummy’s Food Truck. Thank you to all of our guests who joined the celebration: Our youth who were our VIP guests, Cobb County School District, Cobb County Police Department, Cobb County Sheriff Department, STING Inc, First Christian Church of Mableton, South Cobb Lions Club, South Cobb Redevelopment Authority and We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association.
-Monica DeLancy
Thursday, Nov. 18
The donation of turkeys for the Cobb Police headquarters in Marietta on Nov. 16.
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On Nov. 16, Sweetwater Mission provided turkeys for the Cobb Police Station located off Fairground Road in Marietta. Sweetwater values our brave heroes and want to do everything possible to enable them to have a great Thanksgiving.
-Barry Krebs
Monday, Nov. 15
From left are Cobb County Sheriff’s Department Maj. Steve Gaynor and Tina Kroske, Cobb County Republican Women’s Club Caring for America Chair.
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Almost a hundred members of the Cobb County Republican Women’s Club came together on Oct. 29 to show their support for Cobb County’s first responders and four local nonprofit organizations. Pictured from left are Michael and Missy Owen of Davis Direction and Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick.
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Almost a hundred members of the Cobb County Republican Women’s Club came together on Oct. 29 to show their support for Cobb County’s first responders and four local nonprofit organizations. Pictured are Lisa Adkins and daughter, Rhea, with officers of the Kennesaw Police Department.
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Almost a hundred members of the Cobb County Republican Women’s Club came together on Oct. 29 to show their support for Cobb County’s first responders and four local nonprofit organizations. Pictured from left are City of Powder Springs Officer Cory Dilbeck and CCRWC members Susy Shelton and Chase Sanger.
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Almost a hundred members of the Cobb County Republican Women’s Club came together on Oct. 29 to show their support for Cobb County’s first responders and four local nonprofit organizations. Pictured are CCRWC members Jeanie White, Lisa Adkins and Catherine Floam.
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Almost a hundred members of the Cobb County Republican Women’s Club came together on Oct. 29 to show their support for Cobb County’s first responders and four local nonprofit organizations.
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Almost a hundred members of the Cobb County Republican Women’s Club came together on Oct. 29 to show their support for Cobb County’s first responders and four local nonprofit organizations.
Members collected and donated canned goods, food items, clothing, coloring books/crayons and personal hygiene and toiletry items. Then, wrote personal notes and packed donation boxes and gift baskets as part of the “The Power of Giving Back: Supporting our Community” luncheon, hosted by Caring for America’s local CCRWC team.
“Our theme this year has been to Inspire, Inform and Include”, said Nancy Couch, president of CCWRC. “Missy Owen with her inspiring story of a family forever changed because of an opiate addiction and hearing from other nonprofit groups about female Veterans in need, homelessness or domestic violence. We were informed about the many issues that impact our families, friends, and communities. We realize the power of giving back is to include our communities and its key that we’re meeting people where they are and changing one heart at a time with our conservative values."
Missy Owen, founder and CEO of Davis Direction Foundation, was the keynote speaker and she shared her story of the growing epidemic of drug addiction and its impact to 1 in 3 families in the community.
“Prior to COVID-19, we were making great strides and finally seeing a downward trend in the number of opioid and heroin addiction in Cobb County. Since COVID-19, overdoses are up over 30% with many more struggling with substance abuse.”
Members of CCRWC spent time writing notes of encouragement that were included in the donation boxes for “The Zone,” an extension of the DDF, that supports those in long term recovery.
“Everyone of these handwritten notes will be read by someone walking through our doors that needs to hear a kind word or just to know others are praying for their recovery," said Owen.
The other nonprofit organizations that had representatives in attendance were United Military Care, with their mission to support female homeless veterans; The Table on Delk, helping to end sex trafficking in the community; and LiveSafe Resources, offering services and support to those impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault.
“I had no idea I would be leaving here today with boxes upon boxes of much needed items for all the women and children we take care of every day. These generous donations will help these victims as they start their road to recovery”, said Solange DeBryn, representative from The Table on Delk.
Deputy Sheriff III Raj Shelat, representative with Cobb’s Community Engagement Unit, was in attendance and spoke about, “the outpouring of CCRWC’s kindness and generosity shown to our police force at a time we need community involvement more than ever."
CCRWC members packed and then personally distributed these gift baskets, with “thank you cards” all around Cobb County to reach 11 of the police precincts and departments, including several Sheriff offices and Fire Station #17, located in Marietta.
“What an honor to be part of CCRWC that its members so generously give back to make our county and state the best place to live, work and play,” said Couch. “We are making a difference in the lives of others, one person at a time."
Volunteer Mary Martin planting irises at the cemetery entrance of the historic Turner-Sewell Cemetery in Mableton on Nov. 6.
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Birder Andrew Baxter explaining the various features of a brown-headed nuthatch birdhouse at the historic Turner-Sewell Cemetery in Mableton on Nov. 6.
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The volunteers showing off their newly installed brown-headed nuthatch birdhouse at the historic Turner-Sewell Cemetery in Mableton on Nov. 6.
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The volunteer group posing at the entrance to Turner-Sewell Cemetery next to the birdhouse on Nov. 6.
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On Nov. 6, the River Line Historic Area celebrated the 10th anniversary of their adoption of historic Turner-Sewell Cemetery in Mableton. On Oct. 21, 2011, the River Line Historic Area adopted the cemetery through the Cobb County Adopt-A-Cemetery program, and through the hard work of many volunteers, have been maintaining and documenting the historic spot ever since. The Nov. 6 events included installation of a birdhouse for the brown-headed nuthatch, planting of a dozen native plants and homemade baked goods. The River Line Historic Area nonprofit was proud to commemorate this preservation milestone with both first-time and longtime volunteers.
- Lindsey Sieber
Fire Station 3 on Terrill Mill Road was provided lunch on Nov. 11 by the East Cobb Civic Association.
Fire Station 3 on Terrill Mill Road was provided lunch on Nov. 11 by the East Cobb Civic Association as part of their continuing effort to connect with and promote the community. Cobb County fire fighters work around the clock to support the community and we thank all of them for jobs well done.
ECCA works to ensure growth and development aligns with the character and uniqueness that is East Cobb by working with Cobb County government by providing recommendations to zoning and code-related issues. ECCA members are encouraged to be active in voicing their support or concerns.
- Chris Lindstrom, East Cobb Civic Association vice president
Must Ministries at The Village of Six Flags Mobile Park on Nov. 12.
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Must Ministries Mobile food pantry at Kingsley Village Apartments on Nov. 11.
Monica DeLancy, far right, with Josephine, the community liaison at Village of Six Flags Mobile Park; and Tiffany, the assistant manager at Village of Six Flags Mobile Park.
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Thank you to Must Ministries for bringing their mobile food pantry to the Riverside/Austell community this past week. On Nov. 11, the Mobile pantry was located at Kingsley Village Apartments on Riverside Parkway and partnered with We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association and passed out gift cards and food boxes to families. On Nov. 12, the mobile food pantry was located at the Village of Six Flags and passed out gift cards and food boxes to residents. The Riverside community has been identified as a food desert and welcome non-profits to bring their resources to the community. In addition to Must Ministries, Peace And Kindness, Family Life Restoration Center, Sweetwater Mission and Revive Church ATL have hosted pop up food pantries in the Riverside community.
Must Ministries mobile food pantry will visit certain locations once a month, bringing fresh produce and food boxes to families.
-Monica DeLancy
Group photo of the volunteers from the Nov. 11 Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteers serving milk at the Nov. 11 Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteer Marta and her kids from the Nov. 11 Meals On A Mission event.
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Volunteers getting ready at the Nov. 11 Meals On A Mission event.
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Lizbeth greeting guests at the Nov. 11 Meals On A Mission event.
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On Nov. 11, the First Christian Church of Mableton hosted the Meals On A Mission event whereby 154 families in need were provided with dry/canned groceries, Post Cereal, milk and frozen food furnished by Sweetwater Mission. EPIC Home School volunteers assisted in the distribution of the food on this busy evening. Executive minister Barry Smith reminded us that Deuteronomy 15:11 states: "For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore, I command you to open up your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land."
South Cobb High School JROTC at the City of Austell's Veterans Day Ceremony in Veterans Memorial Park on Nov. 11.
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South Cobb High School band at the City of Austell’s Veterans Day Ceremony in Veterans Memorial Park on Nov. 11.
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Austell Mayor Ollie Clemons at the City of Austell's Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11.
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South Cobb Rotary Club President Wayne Blackstone at the City of Austell's Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11.
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The City of Austell did a wonderful job in hosting the Veterans Day Ceremony in Veterans Memorial Park on Nov. 11. Mayor Ollie Clemons, Jerry Smith with American Legion Post 216, South Cobb High School Principal T.J. Perry, Wayne Blackstone with the South Cobb Rotary Club, City of Austell's Darrell Weaver and Past Department Commander Randy Goodman did a great job in reminding the audience about the sacrifices made by our brave military heroes. The South Cobb High School Band performed patriotic music and the South Cobb High School JROTC raised the flag. The entire event was very moving and we appreciate the opportunity to thank our veterans.
Volunteers at Sweetwater Mission's Nov. 12 Meals on A Mission.
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Volunteer Barary with the milk at Sweetwater Mission's Nov. 12 Meals on A Mission.
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Volunteer Lizbeth greeting guests at Sweetwater Mission's Nov. 12 Meals on A Mission.
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Sweetwater Mission hosted the Nov. 12 Meals On A Mission event whereby 149 families were provided with dry/canned groceries, Post Cereal, milk and frozen meals. We had volunteers from the Lions Club and Cumberland Christian Church. In addition, Board member Pat Myers and his non-profit associates, Kevin and Stephanie, joined in the fun of volunteering. Do you know that humans are "hard wired" to serve others? There are unseen biological and mental rewards for helping your neighbors. So, if you need an extra reason, volunteering is good for your health. Sweetwater Mission is always accepting volunteers.
Volunteers from the Mableton Improvement Coalition’s litter clean-up on Queen Mill Road on Nov. 13.
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Keep Cobb Beautiful Friends of Mableton Adopt-a-mile road sign on Queen Mill Road.
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Mableton Improvement Coalition's litter clean-up on Queen Mill Road on Nov. 13.
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All of us in South Cobb appreciate the volunteers from the Mableton Improvement Coalition who braved the cold weather on the morning of Nov. 13 to conduct the Friends Of Mableton Adopt-A-Mile two-mile litter clean-up of Queen Mill Road. Jeff Padgett stated "when you see an orange bag on a street, someone cared enough to make their community look better." The Adopt-A-Mile program is quick and easy. After you select a mile that you and your friends want to keep clean, please contact Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org. She will get you all of the supplies and support to get you off to a great start.
Pastor Andy Daniell, Carolyn Turner and Tina Daniell who were among the volunteers that assisted HOPE Family Resource Center assemble almost 100 Thanksgiving boxes on Nov. 10.
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Sherman Turner and a Pebblebrook High School student who were among the volunteers that assisted HOPE Family Resource Center assemble almost 100 Thanksgiving boxes on Nov. 10.
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Board members Tony, Sheila Thomas and Carolyn Turner who were among the volunteers that assisted HOPE Family Resource Center assemble almost 100 Thanksgiving boxes on Nov. 10.
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Volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton and Pebblebrook High School assisted HOPE Family Resource Center assemble almost 100 Thanksgiving boxes on Nov. 10. The goal is to have around 300 boxes assembled in time for the drive through distribution on Nov. 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the First Christian Church of Mableton. HOPE Family Resources want all South Cobb families in need to have a great Thanksgiving.
The recent donation by Sweetwater Mission of frozen Thanksgiving turkeys to first responders in the City of Austell Police Department.
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Sweetwater Mission donates Thanksgiving turkeys to all of our brave heroes who work in the City of Austell Police Department. Sweetwater Mission values our first responders and want to do everything possible to make their holidays happy and festive. We appreciate Board member Pat Myers and executive director Debbie Ginocchio for arranging this celebration of our police officers.
The morning car line at the Nov. 13 Keep Cobb Beautiful recycling event at Jim Miller Park.
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The volunteers getting instructions at the Nov. 13 Keep Cobb Beautiful recycling event at Jim Miller Park.
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The young paper shredding volunteers at the Nov. 13 Keep Cobb Beautiful recycling event at Jim Miller Park.
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Volunteer Barry helping pastor Barry Smith at the Nov. 13 Keep Cobb Beautiful recycling event at Jim Miller Park.
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The electronics crew at the Nov. 13 Keep Cobb Beautiful recycling event at Jim Miller Park.
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On Nov. 13, Keep Cobb Beautiful hosted a recycling event at Jim Miller Park. The event was well organized and over 750 cars were serviced. Even during the busiest periods of the day, the guests were reporting about a 20-minute wait from arrival to being unloaded. We came close to filling up six containers of electronics. American Kidney Fund accepted textiles and household items. We accepted a bunch Hefty Recycling Bags. The Shred-It trucks were kept busy too. We appreciate the volunteers from the local high schools, Lions Club, Rotary Club and Kiwanis Club. We celebrated with Chick-fil-A after the event was concluded.
On Nov. 15, Sweetwater Mission delivered Thanksgiving turkeys to Precinct 2 police officers.
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On Nov. 15, Sweetwater Mission delivered Thanksgiving turkeys to Precinct 2 fire fighters.
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Sweetwater Mission supports our first responders. On Nov. 15, they delivered Thanksgiving turkeys to the Precinct 2 Police Department and Fire Department. They also got a chance to tell them in person that they “love and appreciate them." Sweetwater Mission wants our heroes to have a wonderful holiday season.
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