The Cobb County Police Community Affairs Unit is conducting its second annual coat drive for those needing them this winter.
Last year more than 2,000 coats and other items were collected as part of “Giving the Gift of Warmth.”
Those wishing to donate new or gently used coats, scarves, hats and gloves can do so now by dropping off items at Cobb Police precincts. In East Cobb, that’s Precinct 4 at the East Cobb Government Service Center (4400 Lower Roswell Road).
The hours to make donations are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday, excluding holidays. A cutoff date for the drive will be announced later.
The other precinct locations are as follows:
- Pct. 1—2380 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw;
- Pct. 2— 4700 Austell Road, Austell;
- Pct. 3—1901 Cumberland Parkway, Atlanta;
- Pct. 5—4640 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs;
- H.Q.—140 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta.
Those who donate to the coat drive and who are interested in adopting a pet can get the adoption fee waived by the Cobb Department of Animal Services.
To receive a voucher, donate either five hats, five pairs of gloves or one coat. Those items must be new, and you should indicate to the precinct staff where you drop off that you’re interested in getting a pet adoption voucher.
Vouchers can be obtained starting Nov. 19, and can be used for an adoption from Dec. 3-21.
Those who want to donate but cannot do so in person are asked to call Sgt. Jeff Tatroe, the Cobb Police Community Affairs Unit supervisor, at 770-499-3981 or email him at jeff.tatroe@cobbcounty.org for a scheduled pick-up.
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