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Families, friends, and community supporters gathered at Laurel Park on Saturday for the Cobb County Drug Treatment Court’s Second Annual Summer BBQ. Program participants, graduates, staff, sponsors, and community partners came together to celebrate recovery, progress, and second chances. The event drew more than 80 attendees who enjoyed games, face painting, basketball, sack races, and time at the playground, while some relaxed by the lake and watched the ducks.
The Marietta Metro Rotary Club played a central role in making the event possible. Their generous sponsorship provided a full catered BBQ, and members volunteered their time to serve food and assist with activities. The Rotary Club has been a long-standing supporter of the Cobb County Accountability Courts and continues to demonstrate an unwavering commitment to helping program participants succeed. A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds and Monitoring also volunteered at the event and remain strong supporters of the program.
“The Drug Treatment Court is more than an accountability program; it is a lifeline,” said Judge Jason D. Marbutt, who presides over the program. “Events like this remind our program participants that they are not alone and that recovery is a journey best walked with family, friends, and a supportive community.”
The Cobb County Drug Treatment Court gives individuals struggling with substance use the opportunity to rebuild their lives through counseling, recovery support, and a structured program designed to promote lasting sobriety and stability.
“This event gives our program participants and graduates the chance to celebrate their progress with the people who matter most, their families,” said Program Coordinator Porsha Winfrey. “It also allows the community to see firsthand the incredible changes that are happening in the lives of those in our program.”
The afternoon captured the spirit of the program: healing, resilience, and the belief that recovery is possible. Cobb County Drug Treatment Court remains committed to partnerships that help program participants thrive and families grow stronger together.
For more information about Cobb County Drug Treatment Court, including ways to get involved or support the program, contact Porsha Winfrey, Program Coordinator, at 770-528-1933 or Porsha.Winfrey@cobbcounty.gov.
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