East Cobb Community Service Archives

KIDS CARE, Cobb Police team up for school supply drive

July 10, 2021 1:05 PMJuly 10, 2021 9:54 AM by Wendy Parker

KIDS CARE Cobb Police school supply drive

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KIDS CARE & the Cobb County Police Department present our team effort called “Backing the Need.” We are requesting and accepting new backpacks, non perishable snacks & new school supply donations for elementary, middle & high school aged students. These donations will be given for use for the 2021/22 school year. Monetary Donations are also being collected for direct purchase of school supplies at: https://kids-care2018.org/%24-donations

Drive by & Drop off your donations at the Cobb County Civic Center on July 17th and July 23rd from 8 am – 12 pm. All donations received will be given to students in need in the Cobb County area.

DROP BOXES: New school supplies can also be donated & dropped off July 9th – 23rd during business hours at the following locations:

LOCAL BUSINESS DROP OFF BOXES:
*The School Box: 425 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Kennesaw
*West Cobb School of Rock: 1600 Kennesaw Due West Rd NW, Kennesaw
*Burn Boot Camp: 1000 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta
*Burn Boot Camp: 2851 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw

COBB COUNTY POLICE PRECINCTS DROP BOXES:
*Precinct 1: 2380 Cobb Parkway NW, Kennesaw
*Precinct 2: 4700 Austell Rd, Austell
*Precinct 3: 1901 Cumberland Parkway SE, Atlanta
*Precinct 4: 4400 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta
*Precinct 5: 4640 Dallas Hwy, Powder Springs
*Headquarters: 545 South Fairground St, Marietta

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE on July 17th & July 23rd at the Cobb County Civic Center. To RSVP a volunteer spot please email: kc2018org@gmail.com.

For a list of recommended donations look here: https://kids–care2018.org/in-kind-donation-list. Additional information can be found at: www.kids-care2018.org.

KIDS CARE, a Marietta based Nonprofit creating, supporting & implementing youth community service projects.

Delta Credit Union announces philanthropic fund program call

July 4, 2021 2:01 PM by Wendy Parker

Delta Credit Union philanthropic program — *The Georgia Council on Economic Education is one of 20 nonprofits that received a 2021 Delta Community grant. It was awarded $10,000 to train K-12 educators to better teach financial literacy.*

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Delta Community Credit Union (www.DeltaCommunityCU.com), Georgia’s largest credit union with $8.5 billion in assets, will accept applications for its 2022 Philanthropic Fund grant program beginning July 1, 2021.

Throughout 2022, the program will distribute a total of $125,000 to non-profit organizations committed to the health and well-being of young people and financial literacy and education, including programs focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEM/STEAM).

“Our Philanthropic Fund is part of our commitment to community investment and a means for Delta Community to broaden its impact,” said Hank Halter, chief executive officer. “The program has enabled us to support the worthwhile missions and efforts of more than 165 organizations that work alongside the credit union to enhance the quality of life and opportunities available in the communities where we are privileged to operate.”

Since making its first distributions in 2014, the Delta Community Philanthropic Fund has invested more than $750,000 in non-profit organizations that offer education, career training, and health and human services to tens of thousands of people in metro Atlanta.

The application window for the 2022 Delta Community Philanthropic Fund opens July 1, 2021 and closes Aug. 31, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Applications must be submitted via the online portal at www.DeltaCommunityCU.com/PhilanthropicFund.

In addition to its Philanthropic Fund, Delta Community invests in local communities through school sponsorships, scholarship programs, and support of chambers of commerce, industry partners and civic organizations.

Cobb firefighter recognized by Rotary Club of East Cobb

June 16, 2021 1:41 PM by Wendy Parker

East Cobb Rotary recognizes firefighter

The Rotary Club of East Cobb recently recognized Cobb firefighter Shane Belden as its quarterly award recipient.

He was recommended by his superior, Capt. Jeff Robinson, for his work in the community on behalf of needy school children.

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Northeast Cobb Business Association to hold 5K-9 event

June 7, 2021 8:05 AM by Wendy Parker

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The North Cobb Business Association is proud to present the 6th annual 5K-9 Race and introduce The Barking Lot street market! This great fundraiser is a pet friendly, socially distanced event which raises money to purchase a service animal for Cobb County Students and Residents. The event will take place at Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Church, Marietta.

The race was founded when the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office lost one of its beloved canines. NCBA wanted to start a fundraiser to aid the purchase of a service dog for the Sheriff’s Office. Thus, the 5K-9 Race was born. Since its founding, the 5K-9 event has raised money to provide service and support dogs for the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, the Cobb County Police Department, US Military Veteran, a student with autism, and most recently, the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office.

This year, for the first time in the event’s history, TWO service dogs will be placed with residents. The first recipient is a Cobb County student who struggles with autism. The second is a young woman living in Cobb County who has suffered multiple car accidents leaving her with partial paralysis.

Join us in supporting this very worthwhile fundraising event on June 12. For Race Sponsorship, click here. For Runner Registration, click here. For Barking Lot Registration, click here.

For more information, visit northeastcobbba.com/events.

NCBA K5-9

Cobb non-profits team up to provide COVID-19 prevention kits

June 6, 2021 1:57 PM by Wendy Parker

Cobb non-profits COVID prevention kits

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Tommy Nobis Center, a Marietta-based nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment, produced 10,000 COVID prevention kits over the course of the last nine months. Kits containing masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, and COVID education materials were provided to neighboring partner nonprofits to distribute to individuals they serve who were significantly impacted by the pandemic. This included senior citizens, homeless persons, families in poverty, adults with disabilities, women and children experiencing abuse and/or neglect, and individuals in recovery from substance abuse.

Nonprofit organizations that received the kits included liveSAFE Resources, Sweetwater Mission, Special Needs Cobb, Ser Familia, Walton Communities, The Center for Family Resources, The Zone, Freedom Church, and Next Step Ministries.

The initiative which was made possible by the generous support from the Cobb County Community Development Block Grant created employment opportunities for people with disabilities that Tommy Nobis Center serves.

“We are thankful for Cobb County CDBG’s investment in our local community,” says Dave Ward, President and CEO of Tommy Nobis Center. “This project put people to work while helping Cobb County’s most vulnerable stay safe.”

Gritters Library to hold free vision screenings for children

June 5, 2021 2:21 PMJune 5, 2021 12:15 PM by Wendy Parker

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The Vision To Learn mobile clinic will visit Gritters Library, 880 Shaw Park Road, on June 14, June 15, and June 16. Clinic hours are 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.

Vision To Learn is a national nonprofit that provides free vision screenings, eye exams and free glasses for children in need. The 2021 summer break clinic visits will operate under health and safety protocols of Vision To Learn and Cobb County. Registration is required and space is limited.

For the VTL at Gritters registration forms, visit www.cobbcounty.org/library/news/vision-learn-back-register-now-free-eye-exams-and-glasses-space-limited.

The generosity of Vision To Learn and VTL supporters has resulted in more than 900 eye exams in Cobb County with over 600 children receiving free glasses. Vision To Learn has provided mobile clinic visits at Cobb libraries since mid-2018.

The VTL events at Cobb Libraries’ are part of collaboration with Learn4Life, Metro Atlanta Regional Education Partnership to make our region a more equitable and prosperous community.

For information on Gritters Library programs, visit cobbcounty.org/library or call 770-528-2524.

Cobb schools to continue summer meal kit distribution service

June 5, 2021 2:15 PMJune 5, 2021 9:14 AM by Wendy Parker

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School may be out for the summer, but Cobb Schools will continue to dish out food for students through July 21. Just as they did during the school year, Cobb’s Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) team will provide meal kits for students at no charge, thanks to waivers from the USDA.

Families will be able to pick up the meal kits for children ages 0-18 on Wednesdays from 9-11 a.m. at one of six school locations. Check here on pick-up day to verify the location and time and make sure your location is still available.

Cobb Schools Summer Meal Kit Pick Up Locations, which are subject to change:

Clarkdale Elementary School

Clay Harmony Leland Elementary School

Daniell Middle School

King Springs Elementary School

North Cobb High School

Smitha Middle School

Meal kits will include food for breakfast and lunch to help fuel student success on the go. When families arrive at one of the six designated school locations, they will tell the Cobb Schools FNS team member how many meal kits are needed, and the team member will place the meal kits in the trunk or backseat of the car. The FNS team is proud to offer meal kits with items that can be reheated at home. Reheating instructions and a menu will be provided in meal kits for appropriate consumption of meals.

Summer Meal Kit Reminders:

Meal Kits are available at no charge to all children ages 0-18.

Children do not need to be enrolled in the Cobb County School District, Summer School, or Summer Learning Quest to receive Meal Kits at no charge.

Check back here on pickup day to ensure your location is still available as a pickup location.

The last day of the Cobb Schools Summer Meal Kits pickups will be July 21st.

Families may pick up meal kits for children at one location.

Children do not need to be present in the car.

For students that are enrolled in Summer School:

Meals will be provided on-site at no charge.

Additional drink and snack items will be available for purchase in school cafés.

Families with additional questions can email Meals@cobbk12.org or call the Cobb Schools FNS team at 770-426-3380.

Golden K Kiwanis honors 2021 Silver Pen Award winners

June 3, 2021 2:35 PMJune 3, 2021 9:30 AM by Wendy Parker

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May of 2021 was the month to honor fourth graders from three elementary schools in Cobb County. Talented fourth grade students from Rocky Mount, Acworth, and Tritt Elementary Schools received the now prestigious Silver Pen Award.

The Silver Pen Awards, now statewide programs, were presented by Jim Perry, past president of the Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K and Co-Chair of the Silver Pen program as the officers of the Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K were in attendance for the presentations.

As explained by Jim Perry, “Over 25 years ago, Jack Boone started what was called ‘The Silver Pen Award for fourth graders and all the elementary schools could participate. We gave the kids either a story or an essay question to write about. Each classroom had a winner, and the winning entries were sent to the administration. The administration would then forward them to the Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K, where a panel of judges, including educators, made the final selection for the school-wide winner.” Each Silver Pen Award winner received a bag containing: a Silver Pen, a roll of 25 one dollar golden coins, and a special engraved plaque that reads: Silver Pen Writing Award presented by The Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K.

This year’s Silver Pen writing winners are: Aubrey Smothers from Acworth Elementary School, Anna Raciborski from Rocky Mount Elementary School, and Adriana Fernandez from Tritt Elementary School.

Each school as well as parents are very proud of this year’s Silver Pen Award winners, since many exceptional entries were submitted and competition was tough!

Congratulations to all the winners and everyone sincerely hopes that the winning students will continue on with their writing skills.

Cobb libraries holding free summer food service events

May 31, 2021 3:32 PMMay 31, 2021 11:28 AM by Wendy Parker

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The Cobb County Public Library System is teaming up with Georgia Educational Resources (GER) to host free Summer Food Service Program distribution events in June and July for children ages 18 and younger.

Children will receive seven days of breakfast and lunch emergency meals on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Distribution will take place in library parking lots at six locations across the county. Recipients will remain in their cars.

The Cobb library continues to seek ways to partner with community agencies to help address food insecurity in Cobb County, said Terri Tresp, Division Director of Branch Services.

“We’re a learning organization and children struggle to learn when they are hungry,” Tresp said. “We worked with GER last summer at one library location. This year, we’re thrilled to be able to expand service to more residents.”

Libraries offering the food events on Tuesdays in June include:

Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta: 10 am-11 am Tuesdays, June 8-29. 770-509-2725

Gritters Library, 880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta: Noon to 1 pm Tuesdays, June 8-29. 770-528-2524

Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta: 2-3 pm, Tuesdays, June 8-29. 770-509-2711

Cobb Libraries hosting the drive-through food events in June and July include:

Switzer Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta: 10 am-noon Thursdays, June 10-July 29. 770-528-2320

Stratton Library, 1100 Powder Springs Road, Marietta: 1:30-3:30 pm Thursdays, June 10-July 29. 770-528-2522

South Cobb Regional Library, 805 Clay Road, Mableton: Fridays, June 11-July 30, 10 am to noon. 678-398-5828

Georgia Educational Resources, a children and family social service agency based in Mableton, is a certified SFSP sponsor which provides food to distribution sites. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program has helped feed children since 1975. The program is administered locally by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.

For information on Cobb library programs and resources, visit cobbcounty.org/library.

NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity marks 35th anniversary

May 15, 2021 3:03 PMMay 15, 2021 8:54 AM by Wendy Parker

NW Metro Atlanta Habitat Humanity anniversary — *Construction begins on the first Habitat home in Cobb County in 1987.*

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Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta is celebrating its 35^thAnniversary this month. From humble beginnings born out of Marietta resident Chrys Street’s idea to bring the Habitat model to Cobb County in 1986; to today, the mission to provide a hand up to those in need of decent shelter has remained the same.

Since its humble founding in the basement of a local church, the affiliate has built, renovated, or repaired more than 600 homes in Cobb, Douglas, and Paulding counties.

In 2020, the affiliate embarked on a $2.5 million Sweetwater Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative in Austell, Georgia. The project includes the construction of eight new homes, the rehabilitation of eight existing homes and critical repairs of 12 homes. In 2021, the non-profit built and dedicated its first two-story house in the neighborhood.

“We celebrate this milestone because 600 families in our community overcame generational poverty and raised children in secure homes because of the work of our donors, sponsors and volunteers over the last 35 years. Below are just a few of our milestones through the years,” said Jessica Gill, CEO.

1986 – Affiliate incorporates, and becomes a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

1987 – First two houses are built, by the building and construction classes of Marietta and South Cobb High Schools

1988 – Two houses are dedicated

1990 – Original Habitat Thrift Store opens

1993 – First subdivision is built, in Powder Springs and named “Chrys Street,” and the “Riverside Revival” happens, the first remodeling of six homes

1996 – First Neighborhood Revitalization Project happens, on Roosevelt Circle in Marietta

2008 – Service area expands to Douglas and Paulding counties

2014 – Affiliate reaches 40 sponsors, 3,000 volunteers, and 15 houses in one year

2016 – Habitat ReStore has grand opening in Smyrn

2018 – All-military neighborhood, Veterans Place, breaks ground in Douglasville, and first Women’s Build takes place

2020– The next Neighborhood Revitalization Project begins in the Sweetwater neighborhood in Austell, GA

2021 – First two-story house is dedicated, sponsored by the Cobb Catholic Coalition

Cobb Collaborative gets $100K to expand mental health initiative

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Aloha to Aging to hold fundraising concert and gameday event

May 12, 2021 2:55 PMMay 12, 2021 12:45 PM by Wendy Parker

On Sunday the East Cobb-based Aloha to Aging, a non-profit serving seniors and their caregivers, is holding an outdoor fundraiser at the Burnt Hickory Brewery (260 Moon Station Court, Kennesaw) from 2-6 p.m.

The “Getting Better With Age” event will help support Aloha to Aging programs:

Impactful, hands-on Educational and Simulation Programs for the community dealing with age-related health or cognitive changes.
Support groups for families dealing with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Age-related illnesses.
Specialty Programs virtual and in-person like Game Days, Staying Sharp, Technology Training, Caregivers and Chronic Disease Management, “Getting Better With Age” Educational Classes.
Aloha Day Club, our therapeutically structured program for those 50+ who have mainly stopped driving. Re-starting soon both virtually and in-person.

For Details go to ConcertandCornholeForACause.

Aloha to Aging fundraiser

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Cobb Collaborative gets $100K to expand mental health initiative

May 8, 2021 12:30 PMMay 8, 2021 9:25 AM by Wendy Parker

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Cobb Collaborative, a local partner of the Georgia Family Connection Partnership that provides support, training and organizational development services to Cobb County nonprofits and affiliated agencies, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Mind Your Mind mental health initiative, after receiving a $100,000 grant from Resilient Georgia. The initiative helps to raise awareness, promote resiliency and reduce stigma around mental health issues, particularly in light of the burdens created by COVID-19 as it continues to impact children and families.

“We are honored to be awarded this grant to support the vital trauma-informed training, resources and programming to expand our Mind Your Mind initiative that launched in late 2019,” said Irene Barton, Cobb Collaborative Executive Director. “Mental illness affects 1 in 5 Americans, and yet so many individuals are hesitant to get help or are unaware of available resources. Now more than ever, it is critical to connect our community with knowledge and resources to help improve positive outcomes for Cobb county children and families,” she continued.

The two-year Trauma-Informed Community Grant from Resilient Georgia will fund resources that have a regional emphasis on trauma-informed awareness, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and child sexual abuse prevention training as a basis to transform systems and procedures crossing both public and private sectors.

Since its inception in 2019, the Mind Your Mind mental health initiative has continued to receive support from agencies like CareSource Foundation, Cobb & Douglas Public Health and Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. The partnership with Resilient Georgia will help ensure that mental health resources are continuing to be provided in Cobb County.

For more information about the mental health initiative and other work at Cobb Collaborative, visit cobbcollaborative.com or contact Irene Barton at ibarton@cobbcollaborative.org.

Kettle Krush 5K to benefit Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary

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Kettle Krush 5K to benefit Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary

May 1, 2021 1:43 PM by Wendy Parker

Kettle Krush 5K, Brad Nitz emcee

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On your mark, get set, go! While that’s usually how a real road race starts, this annual fundraiser hosted by the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary on May 15 will once again be a Kettle Krush 5K “Race in Place” with no running or walking even required.

Brad Nitz, an East Cobb resident and meteorologist with WSB-TV, will serve as emcee for this Facebook Live broadcast beginning at 9 a.m. on May 15.

“While The Salvation Army of metro Atlanta has been here to support our community for 131 years, that need has never been greater during the COVID-19 pandemic and still today,” said Dawn Menear, event co-chair with Cindy Theiler, both East Cobb residents. “Our auxiliary knows requests for food and financial emergency assistance from The Salvation Army continue to remain higher than pre-pandemic. That’s why SAWA’s support for this event is critical.”

The purpose of the event is to help “krush” poverty, homelessness, and sex trafficking, and support veterans and youth enrichment.

“With a Race in Place, all participants are eligible to win the race awards and special, donated giveaway prizes,” said Theiler, who is one of 30+ East Cobb auxiliary members. “We’re pleased to have Mt. Bethel UMC as our title sponsor again and hope East Cobb residents will join us for this creative fundraiser.”

To sign up for this event and be eligible for awards and prizes, go to https://www.active.com/running/virtual-events-kettle-krush-5k-2021. A drawing will be held for top overall and top masters males and females as well as individual awards in 16 age brackets from 10 and under to 80 and over. All participants will be entered into a drawing for special, donated giveaway prizes.

This year the team competition is expanded to include three categories for prizes- business, church, and individual. Special prizes will be given to the top teams with the most participants (a minimum of 10 participants are needed to be eligible). All participants will receive a special commemorative Kettle Krush 5K “Race in Place” short-sleeve T-shirt.

To view this event on May 15, click on www.Facebook.com/KKAtlanta5K.

Entry fee is $30 if received by May 5 at 5 p.m. and $35 through May 11 at 5 p.m. Donations are always welcome. Please make your check payable to The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, and write Kettle Krush on the bottom “for” line of your check and mail to PRRC, P.O. Box 81777, Atlanta, GA 30366.

For more information, contact Dawn Menear at dgmenear@gmail.com or Cindy Theiler at cindy.theiler1@gmail.com.

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Kell HS band programs to have recycling fundraiser Saturday

April 29, 2021 7:36 AM by Wendy Parker

Thanks to Virginia Douglas, co-VP of the Kell Bands Booster Association, for the information and flyer below about the recycling fundraiser the organization is having on Saturday:

“Safely dispose of your old paints, electronics (computers, laptops, phones), metals (BBQ grills, lawn furniture, lawn equipment, scrap), as well as larger items (refrigerators, stoves, furniture, mattresses) this Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm, at Kell High School, 4770 Lee Waters Rd, Marietta. We will also have secure, while you watch paper/document shredding onsite. This event supports Kell High’s Band Program!”

If you need a link to more details, please click here.

Kell bands recycling fundraiser

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Tommy Nobis Center to hold virtual Galaxy of the Stars Event

April 10, 2021 10:29 AM by Wendy Parker

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Tommy Nobis Center, a Marietta-based nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment, will hold its 23rd annual Galaxy of Stars event online on Friday, April 23, 2021, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

This year’s event theme is “Stars Among Us.” It will be an inspiring time of celebrating the success of Tommy Nobis Center participants and honoring the community champions who empower people with disabilities. Honorees include Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Dr. Ike Reighard, President & CEO of MUST Ministries and Senior Pastor of Piedmont Church; Family Member Advocate Award Winner, Lucy Cusick, Executive Director Emeritus of FOCUS + Fragile Kids; Community Champion Award Winner, Jay Cunningham, Owner and President of Superior Plumbing Services, Inc.; and Tommy Nobis Rising Star Award Winner, former program participant Destiny Adamson. The event is sponsored by Cobb EMC Community Foundation, WSB-TV, Wellstar Health System, and the Atlanta Falcons.

This year’s Galaxy Committee Chair is Tommy Nobis Center board member and daughter of Tommy and Lynn Nobis, Devon Jackoniski. “I am honored to serve as chair of the 2021 Galaxy of Stars,” said Devon. “I share the same enthusiasm for the mission of Tommy Nobis Center as my father did.”

Even during a pandemic, Tommy Nobis Center has continued to serve the most vulnerable among us. Funds raised through this event directly support programs and services for youth and adults with disabilities. Community members can participate by donating to the event directly online or via mail, during the virtual event, or through the online silent auction that will run from April 21 until April 26. To learn more, visit https://avlaunch.me/tnc.

Center for Family Resources to hold ‘Parade of Playhouses’ fundraiser

April 7, 2021 2:18 PMApril 7, 2021 9:13 AM by Wendy Parker

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The Center for Family Resources (CFR) has announced its First Annual Parade of Playhouses. Replacing the organization’s traditional Annual Gala, the event will stand as the main fundraiser of the year. It will also be a great vehicle to showcase the CFR Board’s vision of preventing childhood homelessness before it even happens.

The Parade of Playhouses brings together local design and construction teams to create unique children’s playhouses that will be showcased April 19-30 at Town Center at Cobb. Each playhouse is a one-of-a-kind, fully functional piece of art brought to life by our volunteer build teams. Playhouses will be auctioned and raffled off on Sunday, May 2. Auction winners can choose to purchase the playhouse for themselves or gift the house to one of the CFR’s nonprofit partners. This year’s nonprofit recipients are Make-A-Wish Georgia, liveSAFE Resources, Sheltering Arms and Calvary Children’s Home.

“Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency, we have decided to replace our Annual Gala with an event that, in a fun and safe manner, brings together our community in support of the CFR’s mission,” said Melanie Kagan, CEO for the Center for Family Resources. “This year’s Parade of Playhouses will help raise critical funds to support our organization but also has the potential to benefit some of our partner agencies. Allowing auction winners to gift their playhouse to another agency makes the gift a double donation,” she continued.

Individuals interested in supporting the fundraiser can participate by sponsoring, making a charitable contribution and purchasing raffle tickets for a chance to win one of the stunning masterpieces. For more information, please visit the Parade of Playhouses page on our website.

Cobb first responders treated to public safety appreciation lunch

March 27, 2021 2:16 PMMarch 27, 2021 9:14 AM by Wendy Parker

Cobb first responders appreciation lunch

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On Thursday, March 25th, The Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team held an appreciation barbeque lunch to honor local police, firemen, EMT’s and military personnel. The Capital City Home Loans grilling food truck grilled up burgers and hotdogs with a variety of sides sponsored by other local partners.

Attendees were welcome to use the “social distancing patio” to enjoy their meal or take it on the road. Event sponsors and members of the Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team were able to socialize and meet all of the local first responder and military attendees and thank them for what they do day-to-day. There were also puppies available for adoption at the event.

Additional sponsors for the event included: Arrow Exterminators, Amerispec Home Inspection, Straight Line Roofing and Restoration, JG Artisan Painting, Aroma Ridge Coffee, The Hathaway Agency Insurance, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, Chick-fil-A East Lake, Panera Bread and Perrie & Associates.

Local Cobb County and surrounding area first responders, police, fire, detective units and military were all invited. Lunch was also packed up and delivered to Cobb County 911 dispatch by The Hathaway Agency Insurance. For more information on community events at the Janice Overbeck Team office, visit: www.JaniceOverbeck.com.

Cobb first responders appreciation lunch — *David Perrie of Perrie and Associates Law Firm, Nathalie Jegg of Cobb County Police, and Janice Overbeck of the Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team.*

Pope Band to hold recycling event Saturday at NE Cobb YMCA

March 26, 2021 1:01 PMMarch 26, 2021 8:56 AM by Wendy Parker

Pope Band recycling day

If you’ve got recyclables you want to get rid of, Saturday’s the day.

The location has been changed from the Pope High School parking lot due to COVID-19 restrictions and will take place between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Northeast Cobb YMCA (3010 Johnson Ferry Road).

The hotlink can be found here, along with a complete list of what you can bring by—and what they’re not accepting. The per-car donation is $10, and there are additional fees for paint.

Birney Memorial Rose Garden in Marietta honors PTA founder

February 20, 2021 1:31 PMFebruary 20, 2021 9:20 AM by Wendy Parker

Birney Memorial Rose Garden

Wednesday was PTA Founder’s Day, and in Marietta, those behind the Birney Memorial Rose Garden, which honors the work of Alice Birney, one of the co-founders of the national organization, had their own celebration.

The Marietta Daisies Garden Club, which looks after the Garden, is seeking donations, and sent along the following information about the work they do:

“The Birney Memorial Rose Garden, originally named ‘The Sun Court,’ was dedicated in 1942 to honor Alice Birney as the co-founder of National PTA. This historic garden is situated on the, now, Marietta Middle School campus. At the center of the court there is a sun dial and it is surrounded by square, stone slabs representing each of the 50 state PTAs. Outlining the courtyard are garden beds showcasing 40 varieties of roses.

“The Birney Memorial Rose Garden is maintained by Marietta Daisies Garden Club volunteers, known as the ‘Daisy Darlings.’ Collectively, the Daisy Darlings donate more than 130 man-hours/year to prune, plant, and nurture this community treasure.

“ ‘Our members are extremely dedicated to preserving the memory of our Marietta PTA legacy — Alice McLellan Birney,’ states Carol Fey, Marietta Daisies president. ‘Our membership has a passion for gardening, but also education. Many of our members are former/current teachers and PTA members.’

“Donations are accepted to help with the maintenance and repair cost. Most recently, Daisy Darling/artist, Melissa Snyder, created a beautiful illustration which has been made into notecards and will also be sold as a limited-edition print to help offset expenses of stone replacement. Notecards are available for sale through Marietta retailers, White Rabbit Cottage and Market with a B.

“Founded in 2015, the Marietta Daisies Garden Club is an organization of women committed to beautification, education, service and leadership in our community. The organization is a member of the Laurel District, within the Marietta Garden Council, Inc, which is overseen by the Garden Club of Georgia.

“Visit mariettadaisies.wixsite.com/gardenclub for more information or to make a donation.”

Wright Center Eagle Scout projects celebrated at court of honor

February 18, 2021 3:34 PMFebruary 18, 2021 1:12 PM by Wendy Parker

Thanks to Janis Hylton of the Cobb Master Gardeners and the Wright Environmental Education Center, for the information and photo:

The Master Gardeners and Volunteers at Wright Environmental Education Center are proud of and grateful to the recently-awarded Eagle Scouts who accomplished their Eagle projects on the property. Ryan Dean, Brooks Hess, and Dominic Krueger received their Eagle Awards at the Boy Scout Troop 1011 Court of Honor at Mt. Bethel UMC on Sunday, January 31, along with Marlowe Elmiger and Austin Jordan. All completed very meaningful projects.

The Eagle projects at Wright Center are:

Ryan Dean expanded the Frog Pond and installed a new liner. His team caught the frogs and tadpoles, drained the pond, excavated a new section and replaced the old liner with a new one. New pond plants were added along with a ton of large rocks laid around the perimeter on which the frogs can sun themselves. The project helps facilitate the growth of the frog population.

Brooks Hess and his team built a Plant Jail – four walls rising above a raised platform floor with bars installed in two of the walls. The structure is an invasive plant exhibit designed as a display area for the “dirty dozen” most prevalent invasive plants at Wright and to teach others about the damage that invasive plants do.

Dominic Krueger made several improvements at Wright. He built and installed rustic benches and a swing to provide convenient seating on the front porch of the education center. He and his team also planted native plants.

Judy Beard, Master Gardener Chair at Wright Center, and MG Janis Hylton attended the ceremony to honor the Scouts and their families.

For more info on Wright Center, go to www.cobbmastergardeners.com

Click on “Where We Dig,” then “Wright Environmental Education Center.”

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