An East Cobb jewelry store owner has partnered with the Cobb County School District to encourage young people to take up writing and creativity while honoring their mothers.
The Dazzling Diamonds initiative is conducted in time for Mother’s Day, with elementary students at East Cobb schools writing essays whose winners are chosen in each grade, kindergarten through fifth.
The mothers of the winners receive a 1/4-carat genuine round-cut brilliant diamond from David Douglas Diamonds and Jewelry, which began Dazzling Diamonds more than 20 years ago to honor the mother of founder Doug Meadows, who passed away from cancer in 1990,
“This is just one small way we can give back to the community and honor moms in the process,” Meadows said in a release issued by the Cobb school district.
2026 Dazzling Diamonds for Mom Winners
- Kindergarten — Rocky Mount Elementary School — Annelle Geren
- 1st Grade — Garrison Mill Elementary School — Libby Blythe
- 2nd Grade — Davis Elementary School — Alice Pass
- 3rd Grade — Sope Creek Elementary School — Parker Chernoff
- 4th Grade — Mount Bethel Elementary School — Brooklyn Moore
- 5th Grade — Murdock Elementary School — Z.Z. Tonng Mayega
More about the some of the individual recipients and their mothers, from the district release, along with their photos:
At Garrison Mill Elementary, first grader Libby Blythe was surprised in front of her classmates when her parents joined her in the media center to learn she had won the contest. Meadows read Libby’s heartfelt essay aloud, leading to an emotional celebration with her family.
“In my opinion my mommy deserves a diamond,” Libby wrote. “First, she has good cooking, but sometimes she burns it. Second, I love cuddling with her. Finally, she is the best!”
At Mount Bethel Elementary, fourth grader Brooklyn Moore and her mother, Stephanie, learned of their win during the school’s morning announcements.
“I’m extremely proud of her for writing something so beautiful,” said Stephanie Moore. “Being a mom is one of the best parts of my life.”
Meanwhile, students at Davis Elementary cheered as second grader Alice Pass received her winning certificate from Meadows in front of her classmates and mother.
“It’s so cool when they get so excited, and their faces are just priceless,” Meadows said.
At Mount Bethel, the surprise came during the school’s morning announcements when Principal Michelle Gillham sat next to Brooklyn Moore and her mom, Stephanie, as they were informed that they had won the Dazzling Diamonds for Mom contest.
“I’m extremely proud of her for writing something so beautiful. Being a mom is one of the best parts of my life,” said Stephanie Moore.
After the announcement, Brooklyn’s classmates erupted in cheers and applauded the fourth grader for winning a diamond for her mom.
At Davis Elementary, Mrs. Brent’s second-grade class got a big surprise when Doug Meadows walked in to present Alice Pass with a certificate naming her a winner of the Dazzling Diamonds for Mom writing contest.
“It’s so cool when they get so excited, and their faces are just priceless,” said Doug Meadows
Alice had a shocked look on her face and was then greeted by a big hug from her mom in front of her second-grade class.
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