The Cobb Police Department is continuing to collect school supplies for students who need them through the end of the month during what it calls its Book Bag Palooza.
Donations will be accepted at all five police precincts through July 30 as noted in the flyer, including Precinct 4 (4400 Lower Roswell Road).
Some businesses are also receiving donations, and you can click here to view all locations.
KIDS CARE, a local non-profit for youth and teen community service volunteers, is collecting new back packs and school supplies through July 30 at the Cobb Civic Center, (548 S. Marietta Parkway).
Some other other dropoff options not included in the flyer: You can drive up at the Civic Center from 1-4 p.m. Friday, July 15 and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 30.
Also on July 30, Cobb Police will be holding a back-to-school festival at the Civc Center with bounce houses, games, clowns, train rides and more. This is a free event with free parking and proceeds will benefit KIDS CARE.
KIDS CARE has prepared a list of other needed school supplies and a link for more information.
The first day of the new school year in the Cobb County School District is Monday, Aug. 1.
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