Angela Millsapp, right, recently delivered stuffed bears to Pam Younker, left, at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation, 625 Big Shanty Road in Kennesaw.
Pictured is the group of volunteers from the First Christian Church Of Mableton and the South Cobb Lions Club that distributed USDA Food Boxes on May 20.
From left are Ava Smith, Adriana Uriostegui, Crabapple Middle School band director Gus Melton, Jackson Clinton, George Garrison, David Snell, Niles Smith and Ben Fagan with donations for Simple Needs GA in Marietta.
Roswell's Crabapple Middle School 7th and 8th grade band members collected various household goods for Simple Needs GA in Marietta at their first in-person performance since December 2019.
Pictured are volunteers Barry Smith, Barry Krebs, Debbie Ginocchio, Veronica Molina, Neil, Terri, Tate, Brooks and Tyler at Sweetwater Mission's May 21 Meals On a Mission event.
Pictured, from left, are Communities In Schools Georgia in Marietta/Cobb County executive director Natalie Rutledge and Credit Union of Georgia’s business development officer Kathy Winiarczyk.
Sweetwater Mission recently hosted the “Community On The Move” meeting with a featured presentation by Georgia Works. Pictured is Georgia Works president/CEO Darlene Shultz.
Sweetwater Mission recently hosted the “Community On The Move” meeting with a featured presentation by Georgia Works. Pictured is Georgia Works case manager Kevin Strong.
Sweetwater Mission recently hosted the “Community On The Move” meeting. Pictured is the conveyor belt area of the warehouse tour led by Debbie Ginocchio.
Pictured is a combination of photographs from Terrell Mill Park where residents gathered to package backpacks for homeless veterans in and around Cobb County.
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.
On June 8, youth and adult volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ and the West Cobb Islamic Center assembled 1,300 lunches for the Horizons Atlanta summer enrichment program. Pictured are Asif Edrich, Sophia Meeling and Bishop Stephen Snow helping to pack lunches.
On June 8, youth and adult volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ and the West Cobb Islamic Center assembled 1,300 lunches for the Horizons Atlanta summer enrichment program. Pictured are David Craig, Annette Watts, Heather Beames, Addy Campbell, Bishop Stephen Snow, Asif Edrish and his son.
On June 8, youth and adult volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ and the West Cobb Islamic Center assembled 1,300 lunches for the Horizons Atlanta summer enrichment program.
Pictured are the volunteers from the First Christian Church Of Mableton and South Cobb Lions Club assisting Sweetwater Mission at the June 11 USDA Food Box distribution.
Pictured is a group photo of volunteers from the South Cobb Lions Club and the Mableton Improvement Coalition assisting the Friends of Mableton in the June 12 litter clean.
Pictured are the "Pass the Love" meal kits that were distributed on June 16 to families in need at Dwell @750 Apartments, 750 Franklin Gateway SE in Marietta.
Pictured is the contents of a "Pass the Love" meal kit, which were distributed on June 16 to families in need at Dwell @750 Apartments, 750 Franklin Gateway SE in Marietta.
Pictured are volunteers distributing the “Pass the Love” meal kits on June 16 to families in need at Dwell @750 Apartments, 750 Franklin Gateway SE in Marietta.
The Atlanta Community Food Bank, McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA, Dwell @ 750 Apartments and Partnership for a Healthier America teamed up on June 16 to distribute the "Pass the Love" meal kits to families in need at Dwell @750 Apartments, 750 Franklin Gateway SE in Marietta.
The Atlanta Community Food Bank, McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA, Dwell @ 750 Apartments and Partnership for a Healthier America teamed up on June 16 to distribute the "Pass the Love" meal kits to families in need at Dwell @750 Apartments, 750 Franklin Gateway SE in Marietta.
Pictured are volunteers distributing the "Pass the Love" meal kits on June 16 to families in need at Dwell @750 Apartments, 750 Franklin Gateway SE in Marietta.
Pictured are volunteers distributing the "Pass the Love" meal kits on June 16 to families in need at Dwell @750 Apartments, 750 Franklin Gateway SE in Marietta.
The Atlanta Community Food Bank, McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA, Dwell @ 750 Apartments and Partnership for a Healthier America teamed up on June 16 to distribute the "Pass the Love" meal kits to families in need at Dwell @750 Apartments, 750 Franklin Gateway SE in Marietta.
Pictured is a young Thriver playing with a beach ball at the Thrive Resource Center located at Kingsley Village Apartments in unincorporated Austell/Riverside on June 24.
Pictured is a young Thriver leading a word game activity at the Thrive Resource Center located at Kingsley Village Apartments in unincorporated Austell/Riverside on June 24.
Pictured from left are First Christian Church of Mableton Senior Pastor Andy Daniell, Tina Daniell and the Escodebo family at the July 1 Meals On A Mission event.
Pictured is the memorial garden dedicated to church members and loved ones of members that passed away from the COVID-19 pandemic at Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church in Smyrna.
Roses were chosen as the focal point of the memorial garden dedicated to church members and loved ones of members that passed away from the COVID-19 pandemic at Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church in Smyrna.
Pictured is the dedication plaque at the memorial garden for church members and loved ones of members that passed away from the COVID-19 pandemic at Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church in Smyrna.
Pictured is Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church’s pastor, Dr. Harold Thomas III, whose mother was acknowledged during the dedication of the memorial garden for church members and loved ones of members that passed away from the COVID-19 pandemic.
East Cobb Lions Club member and volunteer Ed Ressler reviews the results of Carla Salaam’s eye screening at MUST Ministries’ Elizabeth Inn shelter in Marietta. Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation chief program officer Lori Miller said Ressler screened nearly 15,000 people through the program in 2020 alone.
East Cobb Lions Club member and volunteer Ed Ressler prints off the results of a client’s free eye screening at MUST Ministries’ Elizabeth Inn Shelter in Marietta.
Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation chief program officer Lori Miller reviews a client’s screening results at MUST Ministries’ Elizabeth Inn shelter and provides him with a gift certificate for a free follow-up eye exam. Miller said a case worker will work with the client and local doctors to schedule the free exam. If glasses are needed, clients are eligible for a free pair of glasses up to $150 in cost. The eye screenings and exams help to catch potential health and eye issues for those who might not regularly get or be able to afford eye exams or glasses.
The Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K served a BBQ lunch to the City of Marietta's first responders on July 3. Pictured are Alvin Cummings, Chase Robinson and Vernon Jackson.
The Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K served a BBQ lunch to the City of Marietta's first responders on July 3. Pictured is Marietta Police Officer Sgt. Foster being served by Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K members Aimee Mendel and Randy Pettit.
The Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K served a BBQ lunch to the City of Marietta's first responders on July 3. Pictured is Miss Georgia’s Teen, Megan Wright, who stopped by to have lunch with the first responders.
Pictured are the volunteers from the South Cobb Lions Club and the Friends of Mableton that removed litter from downtown Mableton. Pictured are Kim Landmon, Patty Auch, Jeff Padgett, Barry Krebs and Tyana Henry.
Pictured are the volunteers from the South Cobb Lions Club and the Friends of Mableton that removed litter from downtown Mableton. Pictured are Jeff Padgett, Tyana Henry, Patty Auch and Kim Landmon.
Pictured are We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association member Stephanie and her two children, all smiles at the Cobb County Board of Commissioners’ July 13 meeting.
Pictured is a group of photographs showing some of the children receiving free eyeglasses recently at the Gritters and Sibley libraries from the national non-profit Vision to Learn in partnership with Cobb County Public Library.
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Pictured is the Austell Community Taskforce, which removed 24 bags of litter Riverside Parkway on July 17. From left are Sam Culbrooth, DeBorah Johnson, Anthony Macedo, Edgar Macedo and Barry Krebs.
Pictured is the Austell Community Taskforce, which removed 24 bags of litter Riverside Parkway on July 17. From left are Sam Culbrooth and DeBorah Johnson on Riverside Parkway.
Pictured from left are Officer S. Akram of the Cobb County Police Department Community Affairs Unit: Jaida Burke, co-founder of KIDS CARE; and Amie Burke, co-founder of KIDS CARE.
Residents enjoying the Welcome to Summer Expo at the Thrive Resource Center at Kingsley Village Apartments.
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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.
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Pictured are the volunteers from the South Cobb Lions Club and the Friends of Mableton that removed litter from downtown Mableton. Pictured are Jeff Padgett, Tyana Henry, Patty Auch and Kim Landmon.
Pictured is the KIDS CARE "Earth Heroes" team chant.
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Pictured from left are Officer S. Akram of the Cobb County Police Department Community Affairs Unit: Jaida Burke, co-founder of KIDS CARE; and Amie Burke, co-founder of KIDS CARE.
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Pictured is KIDS CARE volunteer Alexus Smallwood receiving donated school supplies for the "Backing the Need" School Supply Drive.
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Pictured are KIDS CARE volunteers happy to be serving the local community.
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On July 17, KIDS CARE and the Cobb County Police Department held their first of two collection events at the Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta from 8 a.m. to noon.
Youth and adult volunteers from the nonprofit received the new supplies that were donated by the public. Volunteers counted, sorted and packed supplies into the new backpacks. All donations will be going to students in need in Cobb County.
KIDS CARE and the Cobb County Police Department will be collecting new school supplies at their final event on July 23 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Civic Center. They are in need of new backpacks, non-perishable snacks and school supplies for all grade levels.
For more information and how to make monetary donations, visit www.kids-care2018.org.
Monday, July 19
A group photo of the volunteers from First Christian Church of Mableton at the July 15 Meals on a Mission event.
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Pictured is prayer leader Rose Bailiff from First Christian Church of Mableton at the July 15th Meals on a Mission event.
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Pictured is a photo of Jaliene greeting guests at the July 15th Meals on a Mission event.
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The First Christian Church of Mableton hosted the July 15 Meals On A Mission whereby 93 families were provided with nutrition that was supplied by Sweetwater Mission. The drive through service included kid's meals, kid's drinks, dry grocery items including Post cereal and bread as well as Kenny's Key Lime Pies for desert. As an extra bonus, Cobb County Library joined in and furnished educational books to the families with children. It was lots of fun as volunteers from Linked UP Church pitched in to help out too. We kept Executive Minister Barry Smith's words of inspiration in mind from Matthew 25 emphasizing looking for ways that we can help others around us, and in so doing, honor God as we served.
Pictured is a group photo of the volunteers from Sweetwater Mission's July 16th Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured is Pastor Brooks' prayer circle at Sweetwater Mission's July 16th Meals on a Mission event.
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Pictured is Veronica Molina greeting guests at Sweetwater Mission's July 16th Meals on a Mission event.
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Sweetwater Mission hosted the July 16th Meals On A Mission servicing The Waverly Mobile Home Park residents and later going to the Extended Stay Motel off Veterans Memorial Highway. We appreciate the volunteers from Linked UP Church and the First Christian Church of Mableton who helped us. Over 70 families were provided packages of groceries, milk, juice, bread, Post cereal, fresh made sandwiches, salads as well as Kenny's Key Lime Pies. We focused on Pastor Brooks' words of encouragement to "greet every neighbor with a big smile and a generous heart" as we served.
Pictured is the Austell Community Taskforce, which removed 24 bags of litter Riverside Parkway on July 17. From left are Sam Culbrooth, DeBorah Johnson, Anthony Macedo, Edgar Macedo and Barry Krebs.
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Pictured is the Austell Community Taskforce, which removed 24 bags of litter Riverside Parkway on July 17. From left are Sam Culbrooth and DeBorah Johnson on Riverside Parkway.
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The Austell Community Taskforce removed 24 bags of litter on Riverside Parkway on July 17. Pictured is DeBorah Johnson with recycling bags.
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On July 17, the Austell Community Taskforce removed 24 bags of litter from their adopted Riverside Parkway. One of the volunteers worked ahead of the others only gathering aluminum cans for recycling. The rest of us removed the litter left behind. We had lots of fun while getting in some good exercise.
If you are interested in the Adopt-A-Mile program, please reach out to Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org. She will set you up with everything that you need to clean your mile clean.
-Barry Krebs
Pictured is Quantina Scott from Sister Forward with volunteers at Apartments on Favor Road.
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Pictured are volunteers Susan Mealer and Cynthia Johnson at Apartments on Riverside Parkway passing out information.
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Pictured is Monica DeLancy sharing community resource information.
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It was a great day in the Cobb Community this past weekend as residents joined together to get the word out about rental assistance. Volunteers from Sister Forward, We are one, Housing Justice league, Cobb Coalition of affordable housing and We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association teamed up and visited local apartment complexes to get the word out about rental assistance. The following agencies STAR-C, MUST Ministries, Center for family Resources, Cobb Homesavers and Sweetwater Mission were awarded funds to assist households with rental assistance if their income was impacted due to Covid-19. Cobb County government will be mailing out postcards to 31,000 households to remind them to apply for rental assistance.
- Monica DeLancy
Friday, July 16
Pictured is a group of photographs showing some of the children receiving free eyeglasses recently at the Gritters and Sibley libraries from the national non-profit Vision to Learn in partnership with Cobb County Public Library.
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Close to 100 children are receiving free eyeglasses during summer break 2021 from the national non-profit Vision to Learn in partnership with Cobb County Public Library.
Commissioner JoAnn Birrell experienced the joy and excitement of this special program recently as she presented glasses to students and their families at Gritters and Sibley libraries.
Cobb County is cited as a national model by Vision To Learn for hosting its mobile clinic vision care services at public libraries. Since mid-2018, VTL clinics at Cobb libraries have resulted in almost 1,000 eye exams and more than 600 kids receiving glasses for closing our community’s vision care gap in support of the “cradle-to-career” workforce development pipeline.
Pictured is a group of photographs showing the volunteers that gathered to paint over the graffiti at 348 Mark Avenue in Marietta.
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On July 12, Cobb County Police Officer Michael Justice, Michael Kahle from Cobb County Watershed Management, Angie Bolton from MUST Ministries and Korbin Johnson, Sloane Kirkman, Abbey Williams, Jaz Langston and Collie from Three-13 Salon, Spa & Boutique gathered to paint over the graffiti at 348 Mark Avenue in Marietta. Thank you all for your time and effort spent to clean up and restore this area. We appreciate what you have done for the community.
-From Cobb County District 3 Commissioner JoAnn Birrell's newsletter
Pictured are youth Thrivers enjoying outside games at the Thrive Resource Center on July 15.
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Pictured is a young scientist at work completing a science activity about vehicles at the Thrive Resource Center on July 15.
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Thrive Resource Center guests check out what’s on offer at the center on July 15.
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It was a great day at the at Thrive Resource Center on July 15.
Seventy families received meal kits provided by MUST Ministries and food boxes provided by Revive Church ATL. Also youth thrivers participated in activities. The youth enjoyed science activities, outside games and fun and of course ice cream from the ice cream truck. The Thrive Resource Center is located at Kingskey Village Apartments and volunteers from the We Thrive In Riverside Renters Association serves the community.
Pictured is Barry Krebs cleaning a section of Mableton Parkway near Veterans Memorial Highway in South Cobb.
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We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association would like to recognize Barry Krebs as the community leader/volunteer of the century. Krebs can be seen all over South Cobb cleaning the streets, attending events, assisting with meal kit deliveries and also checking our eyes. Thank you Mr. Krebs for all that you do and continue to do.
Pictured is a Thrive camper showing the lion she made at the camp.
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July 14 was a great day at the Thrive Activity Camp at Kingsley Village Apartments in the Riverside Community. Thrivers participated in an Arts and Craft activity lead by Rising Oaks Ministry. The activity camp provide daily activities for youth of all ages to participate in a safe environment and receive healthy lunch kits. We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association host the Thrive Activity Camp. For more information, visit www.wethriverenters.com.
-Monica DeLancey
Wednesday, July 14
Pictured are We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association member Stephanie and her two children, all smiles at the Cobb County Board of Commissioners’ July 13 meeting.
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Pictured are We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association members that attended the Cobb County Board of Commissioners' July 13 meeting.
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On July 13, Thrivers attended the Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting and expressed gratitude about the rental assistance that is being provided by the agencies. The Thrivers also spoke about the highlights of We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association and its commitment to partnership and community. The group stated that they like opportunity to attend the Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting and look forward to attending more in the future.
- Monica DeLancy
Tuesday, July 13
Pictured is an Open Hands Atlanta delivery volunteer from the South Cobb Lions Club.
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Pictured is Open Hands Atlanta volunteers loading cars.
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Pictured are Open Hands Atlanta's nutritional meals.
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Pictured are the Open Hands Atlanta volunteers on the food assembly line.
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Open Hand Atlanta is in need of volunteers for either preparing meals, loading boxes or delivering meals to people in need of nutrition. The carefully screened recipients of the boxes get as much as two weeks of meals.
Most of last week's deliveries made in Cobb County were to elderly people with physical disabilities. They were very appreciative to get the boxes of meals.
The process is extremely organized and you are provided a quick training course. Each shift only lasts three hours. Open Hands Atlanta also delivers to Fulton, Gwinnett and Clayton counties. To find out more, visit https://openhandatlanta.org/.
Pictured are H.O.P.E. Family Resources volunteers Sheila Thomas, Jim Williams, Janine Williams, Silis McFeld and Sherman Turner.
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H.O.P.E. Family Resource Center Inc, 6108 Mableton Parkway in Mableton, has added kid boxes to their nutritional offerings.
On July 13, Jim Williams and Janine Williams from Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church assisted in the delivering, loading and sorting of the boxes. Janine was quoted as saying, "Thank goodness for volunteers. After all we are our brother's keepers." She also wanted to thank the Sprayberry and East Lake Chick-Fil-A branches for donating the much needed boxes.
H.O.P.E. encourages both donations and volunteer work. They have been providing groceries to approximately 50 families per week. Their hours are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. They will also be hosting a book bag event on July 24. They can be reached at hopefamily2@gmail.com or 678-310-0525.
-Barry Krebs
Monday, July 12
Pictured is a combination photograph of Vision to Learn recently presenting 40 children with a new pair of glasses.
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Vision to Learn, in partnership with Cobb County Public Libraries, presented 40 children with a new pair of glasses.
Vision to Learn was founded to ensure that every child has the glasses they need to succeed in school and in life. The mobility clinics solve the problem by bringing eye exams and glasses, free of charge, to children at schools in low-income communities.
The HOPE Family Resource Center needs help with providing school supplies to students K-12. Items needed are bookbags, disinfectant wipes, face masks, crayons, white-ruled index cards, loose leaf paper, composition notebooks, three-ring binders, markers, colored pencils, blue/black pens, No. 2 pencils, highlighters, single-subject spiral notebooks and glue sticks.
Items can be dropped off through July 30 at 6108 Mableton Parkway, Suite 116 in Mableton. For more information, call 678-310-0525.
- From District 4 Cobb County Commissioner Monique Sheffield's newsletter
Pictured are the volunteers from the South Cobb Lions Club and the Friends of Mableton that removed litter from downtown Mableton. Pictured are Kim Landmon, Patty Auch, Jeff Padgett, Barry Krebs and Tyana Henry.
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The South Cobb Lions Club joined the Friends of Mableton in removing 24 bags of litter from the historic downtown Mableton area, Floyd Road and along Veterans Memorial Highway. We appreciate our new volunteer, Tyana, for pitching in to make our community look better. This litter clean-up was dedicated to the memory of A.W. "Tony" Matthews who was the founder of the Mableton Boys & Girls Club.
-Barry Krebs
Friday, July 9
Express Employment Professionals, 155 Towne Lake Parkway, Suite 200 in Woodstock, has partnered with Never Alone Food Pantry to provide local students backpacks filled with school supplies for the upcoming year. The Sunshine Project - Buy a Bag will run until July 23.
A $20 donation includes a backpack, pencil box, glue sticks, pencils, composition notebooks, folders, crayons, markers, colored pencils, highlighters and a pencil sharpener. Filled backpacks will be distributed to children in need in Cherokee and Cobb counties.
Pictured is the Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K, which served a BBQ lunch to the City of Marietta's firstst responders on July 3.
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The Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K served a BBQ lunch to the City of Marietta's first responders on July 3. Pictured are Alvin Cummings, Chase Robinson and Vernon Jackson.
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The Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K served a BBQ lunch to the City of Marietta's first responders on July 3. Pictured is Marietta Police Officer Sgt. Foster being served by Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K members Aimee Mendel and Randy Pettit.
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The Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K served a BBQ lunch to the City of Marietta's first responders on July 3. Pictured is Miss Georgia’s Teen, Megan Wright, who stopped by to have lunch with the first responders.
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For the past 18 years the Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K has served the City of Marietta first Responders a BBQ lunch on the Fourth of July.
Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, the event did not take place last year. However, the Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K resumed the tradition this year. City of Marietta first responders enjoyed a delicious Fourth of July BBQ lunch, with all the trimmings, on July 3 at Atherton Square in front of the Marietta Welcome Center.
In addition to the first responders, a special guest was treated to a BBQ lunch. Miss Georgia’s Teen, Megan Wright, stopped by to have lunch with the first responders.
East Cobb Lions Club member and volunteer Ed Ressler reviews the results of Carla Salaam’s eye screening at MUST Ministries’ Elizabeth Inn shelter in Marietta. Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation chief program officer Lori Miller said Ressler screened nearly 15,000 people through the program in 2020 alone.
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East Cobb Lions Club member and volunteer Ed Ressler prints off the results of a client’s free eye screening at MUST Ministries’ Elizabeth Inn Shelter in Marietta.
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Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation chief program officer Lori Miller reviews a client’s screening results at MUST Ministries’ Elizabeth Inn shelter and provides him with a gift certificate for a free follow-up eye exam. Miller said a case worker will work with the client and local doctors to schedule the free exam. If glasses are needed, clients are eligible for a free pair of glasses up to $150 in cost. The eye screenings and exams help to catch potential health and eye issues for those who might not regularly get or be able to afford eye exams or glasses.
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MUST Ministries recently partnered with Members of the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation and the East Cobb Lions Club to provide free eye screenings to MUST clients.
The screenings at MUST’s Elizabeth Inn in Marietta were conducted by longtime ECLC volunteer Ed Ressler who screened clients for potential eye issues. If an issue was detected during the screenings, GLLF chief program officer Lori Miller scheduled the clients for a free eye exam where they also could be eligible for a free pair of glasses.
Since 1949, GLLF has partnered with a statewide network of optometrists, ophthalmologists and audiologists to provide vision screenings, eye exams, eyeglasses, eye surgeries and hearing aids to Georgians in need. MUST provides health screenings periodically to ensure those living in homelessness
have access to healthcare. In addition, MUST provides healthcare clinics in both Cobb and Cherokee counties.
Pictured is the memorial garden dedicated to church members and loved ones of members that passed away from the COVID-19 pandemic at Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church in Smyrna.
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Roses were chosen as the focal point of the memorial garden dedicated to church members and loved ones of members that passed away from the COVID-19 pandemic at Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church in Smyrna.
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Pictured is the dedication plaque at the memorial garden for church members and loved ones of members that passed away from the COVID-19 pandemic at Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church in Smyrna.
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Pictured is Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church’s pastor, Dr. Harold Thomas III, whose mother was acknowledged during the dedication of the memorial garden for church members and loved ones of members that passed away from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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During the painful months that COVID-19 raged over the world, many were not able to physically be with or even say goodbye to their loved ones who passed away during the height of the worldwide lockdown.
“It seemed like we just kept losing more and more members and family of members as time went on,” said one church member at Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church in Smyrna. “Of course, we knew we were not the only ones suffering this way, but when you’re separated from the people you love in the midst of trauma like this, it feels even more isolating.”
In response, the Shiloh Cares Community Outreach and Grief Ministry team of Shiloh SDA Church came together to establish a memorial garden on the church grounds as a lasting tribute in memory of the loved ones who were lost during the pandemic and as a support to the families who remain.
May 29 of Memorial Day weekend was chosen for the installation as it was already established for the purpose of remembering those lost in past wars and COVID-19 can be considered a world war on humankind.
Shiloh member Nancy Howard was the lead on establishing the memorial.
“COVID was a huge disruptor-not only to the way we worshipped,” said Howard, “but also to the way we grieved. We adjusted to it - we had to. But not being able to assemble as a church community made it even harder to get through the grief. Moving on was difficult. So, choosing to celebrate our loved ones in this way was very encouraging.”
As an avid gardener and plant lover, Shiloh church member Cynthia Miller stepped up to design and plant the garden.
“Rose bushes were selected as the focal point of the garden because they are a popular plant to honor those we want to remember,” said Howard. “And they bring beauty and hope for a better tomorrow.”
Shiloh’s pastor, Dr. Harold Thomas III, shared his thoughts on the memorial garden – both as pastor and
a griever.
“My heart was touched with gratitude as Shiloh acknowledged my mother during the dedication of the memorial garden,” Pastor Thomas said. "As I look at the flowers, when I drive onto the church property, I smile as something is there in memory of my loved one. I am also proud to be a part of a congregation that put the time and effort to plant and provide a space to remember lost Church members and members’ loved ones who passed during the 2020-2021 pandemic. The memorial garden is a small caring act that will have a lasting impact.”
Pictured are the volunteers at the South Cobb Lions litter clean up on Veterans Memorial Highway on July 3.
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Last week, the South Cobb Lions Club led a litter clean-up effort resulting in 21 bags of litter removed from Joe Jerkins Parkway, six bags of litter from Pebblebrook Road, three bags from Lions Club Drive and 10 bags of litter from the Veterans Memorial Highway bridge area that connects Cobb County to Fulton County. We enjoyed working with one another and the feeling you get when you look back to admire a job well done.
Pebblebrook Road in Mableton is available for adoption. If you can commit to a quarterly litter clean-up, you will get a sign on each side of the road that gives you recognition for adopting that mile. In addition, you will be supplied with safety vests, bags and grabbers as well as safety training. To find out more about the Adopt-A-Mile program, contact Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org.
-Barry Krebs
Friday, July 2
KIDS CARE, a Marietta-based nonprofit, and the Cobb County Police Department are partnering on a program called "Backing the Need," a school supply drive to get needed supplies to students in need in Cobb County.
KIDS CARE stands for Kindness In Doing Service (KIDS) and Connecting And Respecting Everyone (CARE).
New backpacks, non-perishable snacks and new school supply donations for elementary, middle and high school students are being requested. These donations will be given out for the 2021/22 school year.
Participants can drop off donations at the Cobb County Civic Center on July 17 and July 23 from 8 a.m. to noon. New school supplies can also be donated and dropped off from July 9-23 during business hours at the following locations:
The School Box, 425 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway NW in Kennesaw
West Cobb School of Rock, 1600 Kennesaw Due West Road NW in Kennesaw
Burn Boot Camp, 1000 Whitlock Avenue NW in Marietta
Burn Boot Camp, 2851 Cobb Parkway NW in Kennesaw
Cobb County Police Precinct 1, 2380 Cobb Parkway NW in Kennesaw
Cobb County Police Precinct 2, 4700 Austell Road in Austell
Cobb County Police Precinct 3, 1901 Cumberland Parkway SE in the Cumberland area
Cobb County Police Precinct 4, 4400 Lower Roswell Road in Marietta
Cobb County Police Precinct 5, 4640 Dallas Highway in Powder Springs
Cobb County Police Headquarters, 545 South Fairground Street in Marietta
Volunteers are also needed for the July 17 and July 23 drop offs at the Cobb County Civic Center. To RSVP a volunteer spot, email kc2018org@gmail.com.
Pictured is the group photo of the First Christian Church of Mableton volunteers at the July 1 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured from left are First Christian Church of Mableton Senior Pastor Andy Daniell, Tina Daniell and the Escodebo family at the July 1 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured with the free food sign is Veronica Molina at the July 1 Meals On A Mission event.
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On July 1, the First Christian Church of Mableton hosted Meals On A Mission whereby over 90 families were provided with groceries, vegetables, bread and Kenny's Key Lime Pies.
Sweetwater Mission supplied the groceries as well as the sets of kid's meals and kid's drink that were given to families with children. We internalized Senior Minister Andy Daniell's message about a "child throwing starfish that had washed upon a beach back into the ocean. When a man saw this, he stated that it would be impossible to get all of those starfish back into the ocean. What difference does it make? The child responded that it made a difference to that starfish." We are striving to be like the child on the beach trying to help one starfish at a time.
-Barry Krebs
Pictured are Thrive campers going to the Cobb County Library book mobile van July 1.
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Pictured are Thrive campers enjoying the VIP reader for the day July 1.
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Pictured is a Girl Scout representative delivering the STEAM kits on July 1.
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Pictured are Liz,, a MUST Ministries volunteer, and Nikia, a Thrive volunteer sharing a fun moment as they pass out lunches on July 1.
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July 1 was a great day at the Thrive Resource Center at Kingsley Village Apartments.
The Thrive Activity campers had visitors from the Girl Scouts STEAM program. The Girl Scout representative delivered the STEAM activity kits for the campers. The Cobb County Library book mobile visited the community and everyone were able to receive free books from the library.
MUST Ministries delivered the lunch meal kits and volunteers distributed the lunches. Revive Church ATL also delivered food boxes to the community to be distributed. Thank you to all community partners for making Thursday a great day in the Riverside/Austell community. Thank you.
-Monica DeLancy
Thursday, July 1
Pictured is Monica DeLancy with Thrivers Julia and Denise.
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On June 30, we had a great day at The Thrive Resource Center at Kingsley Village Apartments in Austell. Thrivers in the Thriving Family Project received their monthly incentive from We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association. The incentives are provided to the participants for completing their monthly goals. The Thriving Family Project is a six month program hosted by the We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association where participants take part in workshops on academic success, entrepreneurship, civic engagement and routes to home ownership. In addition to monthly goal cash incentives they will also receive rental assistance. The Thriving Family project members will graduate Aug. 15. To find out more information about the Thriving Families project, contact Monica DeLancy, executive director of We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association, at www.wethriverenters.com.
-Monica DeLancy
Tuesday, June 29
H.O.P.E. Family Resource Center Founders Sherman and Carolyn Turner with Mike Gilliam and Jim Williams.
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H.O.P.E. Family Resource Center Inc., 6108 Mableton Pkwy in Mableton, has added kid boxes to their nutritional offerings. On June 29, Jim Williams and Mike Gilliam from Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church assisted in the delivery, loading and sorting of the boxes.
Mike was quoted as saying: "For him, writing a check is too easy. Actually volunteering your time gives you a greater appreciation for the good works being done." He also wanted to thank the Sprayberry and East Lake Chick-Fil-A branches for donating the much needed boxes.
H.O.P.E. encourages both donations and volunteer work. They have been providing groceries to approximately 50 families per week. Their hours are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. They can be reached at hopefamily2@gmail.com or 678-310-0525.
-Barry Krebs
Monday, June 28
Pictured is a young Thriver playing with a beach ball at the Thrive Resource Center located at Kingsley Village Apartments in unincorporated Austell/Riverside on June 24.
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Pictured is a young Thriver leading a word game activity at the Thrive Resource Center located at Kingsley Village Apartments in unincorporated Austell/Riverside on June 24.
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The Thrive Resource Center located at Kingsley Village Apartments in unincorporated Austell/Riverside is the site for providing summer activities for youth. Youth ages 4-13 can drop in three days a week and take part in music, art, STEAM and free play activities. This opportunity is provided by We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association so that youth don’t endure the “summer brain drain.” On June 24th, youth enjoyed playing with friends and leading word game activities.
- Monica DeLancy
Pictured is a group photo of the volunteers at the First Christian Church of Mableton's June 24th Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured is a photo of Veronica Molina and friends loading cars at the First Christian Church of Mableton’s June 24 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured are Naomi, Kristen and Lizabeth assisting guests at the First Christian Church of Mableton's June 24th Meals On A Mission event.
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The First Christian Church of Mableton hosted the June 24th Meals On A Mission event whereby 80 families were provided with groceries, bread and Kenny's Key Lime Pies. Also, over 100 sets of kid's meals and kid's drinks were supplied to families with children. Sweetwater Mission was responsible for the food and all of us appreciate their help. In addition, volunteers handed out educational children's books to our guests. Senior Minister Andy Daniell asked us to pray for our community's well-being as described in Jeremiah 29:7. We had a terrific time as we served our neighbors.
Pictured is a group photo of the volunteers at Sweetwater Mission's June 25 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured is a photo of volunteers Brooks and Tate loading a car at Sweetwater Mission's June 25 Meals On A Mission event.
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On June 25, Sweetwater Mission hosted the Meals On A Mission event at The Waverly Mobile Home Park whereby families were supplied with groceries, bread and Kenny's Key Lime Pies. Families with children were provided with sets of kid's meals and kid's drinks. We also celebrated a volunteer's birthday with cake, off key singing and well wishes. All of us had a great time working as a team to supply our neighbors with nutrition.
Pictured are Mableton Improvement Coalition volunteers Steve Jeff Padgett and Barry Krebs at the Old Powder Springs Road litter clean-up.
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Mableton Improvement Coalition volunteers conducted a litter clean-up of the adopted Old Powder Springs Road and not yet adopted Whispering Pines Road. We removed 20 bags of litter which equates to around 4,300 pieces of litter. According to Keep America Beautiful, there are 70 pieces of litter per person on our roadways. So, we eliminated enough litter for 61.4 people today. There is still a lot more to go...
We would love to get Whispering Pines Road adopted. The Adopt-A-Mile program is easy and fun. Keep Cobb Beautiful supplies you with everything that you need. Please email Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org to learn more.
Pictured is Cobb County Commission Chair Lisa Cupid painting a raised bed at the June 27 ribbon cutting festivities.
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A group photo of the Riverside Community Garden ribbon cutting on June 27 at the Boys & Girls Club in Austell.
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The Riverside Community Garden located at the Boys & Girls Club in Austell was officially recognized in the June 27th ribbon cutting festivities. Prior to the ribbon cutting, we heard from the Cobb County Parks Department, Cobb County Commissioner Chairwoman Lisa Cupid, Commissioner Monique Sheffield, DeBorah Johnson with the Austell Community Taskforce, Keep Cobb Beautiful/Vista, the Boys & Girls Club, the Cobb County Health Department and others. After the ribbon cutting, we celebrated with healthy snacks, refreshments and painting of the raised plant beds. Riverside Community Garden would like more volunteers and participants. Please reach out to mcommunitygarden@gmail.com to learn more about this fantastic learning opportunity.
-Barry Krebs
Friday, June 25
Pictured is a photo collection the yarn storm created to spread awareness and talk about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
From District 1 Cobb County Commissioner Keli Gambrill’s newsletter/Special
This is the second year the Cobb District Attorney’s Office has partnered with LiveSAFE resources to create a yarn storm around our county.
It was a great opportunity to bring awareness to elder abuse in multiple ways. Many people on Marietta Square inquired about the significance behind the yarn storm art installations. This was a great way to spread awareness and talk about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
A special thank you to Cindy Bard, elder abuse victim advocate for the District Attorney’s Office, and Larami Floyd, program coordinator for the Elder Abuse Multi-Disciplinary Team.
-From District 1 Cobb County Commissioner Keli Gambrill's newsletter
Monday, June 21
At right is Cynthia McGarity, Rehoboth executive director, with a family at Premier Apartments in the Riverside/Austell Community.
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Pictured is Mr. Chalice and youth at Thrive Activity Day at Kingsley Village Apartments in the Riverside/Austell community.
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Pictured are Thrivers fellowshipping at the June Thriving Family meeting.
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Great week in the Riverside Community.
Thank you to Cynthia McGarity with Rehoboth community outreach for distributing lunches at Premier Apartments in the Riverside/Austell community. MUST Ministries delivers the lunch meal kits once a week and they rely on community groups to assist with distributing the lunches. The summer lunch distribution program is in partnership with We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association.
Thrive Resource Center at Kingsley Village Apartments hosted Thrive Activity Days for school age children. Children are able to drop by the center and participate in daily activities ranging from art, music, steam activities and movie days. This past week Mr. Chalice was the guest art director as he did an art activity with the youth. The Thrive activity summer days are hosted by We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association.
The Thriving Family Project are approaching the final two months of their six months program. Nine families participate in the program to learn about civic engagement, academic success, routes to home ownership, entrepreneurship and improving health. The Wednesday workshop allowed for Thrivers to share their goals and start planning their graduation. The Thriving Family Project is hosted by We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association.
-Monica DeLancy
Pictured are volunteers Brooks and Cameron loading cars at Sweetwater Mission's June 18 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured are Pebblebrook volunteers at Sweetwater Mission's June 18 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured is the volunteer group photo at Sweetwater Mission's June 18 Meals On A Mission event.
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Sweetwater Mission hosted the June 18 Meals On A Mission event at The Waverly Mobile Home Park whereby volunteers from Sweetwater Mission and the South Cobb Lions Club provided USDA Boxes containing fruit, dairy, Post cereal, vegetables, bread and Kenny's Pies to 75 families. We also supplied kid's meals and kid's drinks to families with children. We enjoyed working with each other as we served our neighbors.
Pictured are the Buckner Road Litter Clean-Up volunteer group on June 19.
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Thanks to Patty Rech and the Vinings Cove Homeowners for inviting the community to assist with the Buckner Road Adopt-A-Mile Litter Clean-Up on June 19. We removed 13 bags of litter and a tire. The road looks much better now. It was great to meet new volunteers, David and Geneneve, Lorraine, Cherrish and Brandeis. We hope to see them at future events.
If you are interested in the Adopt-A-Mile program for your neighborhood, contact Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org. She will set you up with everything that you need to keep your mile looking good.
Pictured are the River Line Historic Area volunteers that cleaned up the Civil War fortifications at Shoupade Park on June 15.
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On June 15, River Line Historic Area volunteers assisted Charlie Monroe from Cobb Parks in thinning trees, vines and brush from the Civil War fortifications at Shoupade Park to enhance the visitor viewing experience. Shoupade Park is a two-acre pocket park located off Oakdale Road in Smyrna and is listed on the Cobb County Register of Historic Places. For more information, visit riverline.org/parks/. It was a lot of hard work. Afterwards, we celebrated Anuj's birthday with some delicious home-made blueberry cupcakes provided by our host, Roberta Cook.
- Barry Krebs
Friday, June 18
Pictured is the volunteer group picture of The First Christian Church of Mableton, which hosted the June 17 evening Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured is the prayer circle of volunteers of The First Christian Church of Mableton, which hosted the June 17 evening Meals On A Mission event.
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The First Christian Church of Mableton hosted the June 17 evening Meals On A Mission event whereby 81 families were provided with USDA Food Boxes containing vegetables, meat, milk, fruit, Post cereal, bread and Kenny's Pies. In addition to supplying the food boxes, Sweetwater Mission also brought enough kid's meals and kids drink for families with children. The volunteers also had educational books for children available. The entire time that we worked, we kept executive minister Barry Smith's words of encouragement in mind as we served our neighbors.
- Barry Krebs
Thursday, June 17
To support community members who need blood during the pandemic, residents and associates of Cortland at the Village, 2085 Lake Park Drive SE in Smyrna, donated 77 units of blood from April 2020 to April 2021, which saved 231 lives. To keep the momentum going for the remainder of the year, Cortland plans to continue its charitable efforts by holding drives at several Atlanta communities with the goal of donating 150 units, which will save 450 lives.
Wednesday, June 16
Pictured are the "Pass the Love" meal kits that were distributed on June 16 to families in need at Dwell @750 Apartments, 750 Franklin Gateway SE in Marietta.
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Pictured is the contents of a "Pass the Love" meal kit, which were distributed on June 16 to families in need at Dwell @750 Apartments, 750 Franklin Gateway SE in Marietta.
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Pictured are volunteers distributing the “Pass the Love” meal kits on June 16 to families in need at Dwell @750 Apartments, 750 Franklin Gateway SE in Marietta.
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The Atlanta Community Food Bank, McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA, Dwell @ 750 Apartments and Partnership for a Healthier America teamed up on June 16 to distribute the "Pass the Love" meal kits to families in need at Dwell @750 Apartments, 750 Franklin Gateway SE in Marietta.
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The Atlanta Community Food Bank, McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA, Dwell @ 750 Apartments and Partnership for a Healthier America teamed up on June 16 to distribute the "Pass the Love" meal kits to families in need at Dwell @750 Apartments, 750 Franklin Gateway SE in Marietta.
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Pictured are volunteers distributing the "Pass the Love" meal kits on June 16 to families in need at Dwell @750 Apartments, 750 Franklin Gateway SE in Marietta.
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Pictured are volunteers distributing the "Pass the Love" meal kits on June 16 to families in need at Dwell @750 Apartments, 750 Franklin Gateway SE in Marietta.
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The Atlanta Community Food Bank, McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA, Dwell @ 750 Apartments and Partnership for a Healthier America teamed up on June 16 to distribute the "Pass the Love" meal kits to families in need at Dwell @750 Apartments, 750 Franklin Gateway SE in Marietta.
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The Atlanta Community Food Bank, McCleskey-East Cobb Family YMCA, Dwell @ 750 Apartments and Partnership for a Healthier America teamed up on June 16 to distribute healthy, fun and family-friendly "Pass the Love" meal kits to families in need at Dwell @ 750 Apartments, 750 Franklin Gateway SE in Marietta.
Alongside local partner Atlanta Community Food Bank, and in collaboration with PHA honorary chair Michelle Obama and Higher Ground Productions, the "Pass the Love" campaign will deliver 264,000 healthy meals to 5,500 Atlanta families facing food insecurity over the span of four weeks. Sourced and assembled by Genuine Foods, Pass the Love meal kits – which contain more than 10 servings per kit – include recipes and ingredients inspired by the new Netflix series, Waffles + Mochi, and aim to encourage more affordable, at-home cooking and shift the food culture through the kits.
Tuesday, June 15
The MUST Ministries food drive barrel at the West Cobb Regional Library, 1750 Dennis Kemp Lane in Kennesaw, has plenty of room.
District 1 Cobb County Commissioner Keli Gambrill's newsletter/Special
The MUST Ministries food drive barrel at the West Cobb Regional Library, 1750 Dennis Kemp Lane in Kennesaw, has plenty of room.
A full round of donations was recently picked up and library staff hopes to fill the barrel back up quickly. Most wanted items include peanut butter, coffee, canned meats, chili, canned/dry milk, dry beans, sugar, grits, oatmeal and flavored rice/pasta.
Food drive donations are accepted during library hours: Monday-Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- From District 1 Cobb County Commissioner Keli Gambrill's newsletter
Pictured is MUST Ministries staff bringing lunches to children in the Premier Apartments in the Riverside/Austell area on June 11.
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Pictured is MUST Ministries staff bringing lunches to children in the Premier Apartments in the Riverside/Austell area on June 11.
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It was a great day at Premier Apartments on June 11 as MUST Ministries delivered lunches to children. Every Thursday for the month of June and July, MUST Ministries will partner with Pay It Forward, Rehoboth and We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association to distribute the lunches. Premier Apartments are located in the Riverside/Austell area. Ninety percent of the children who attend public schools rely on free or reduce lunch. MUST Ministries delivering the lunches to the apartments removes the barrier of not having transportation to get to lunch distribution sites.
Also on Thursdays parents will receive resource information and children will be able to do fun activities.
- Monica DeLancy
Pictured is a composite photograph of the donated Little Free Libraries in District 4 of Cobb County.
District 4 Cobb County Commissioner Monique Sheffield’s newsletter/Special
Thank you to Brunessa Drayton and the ladies of the Delta Sigma Theta, Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter for sponsoring two Little Free Libraries in District 4. One location is at the South Cobb Recreational Center and the other at Wallace Park in Austell.
Little Free Libraries were installed to provide free, accessible books to youths in the community to help them become more aware of teachings on social justice and equity.
-From District 4 Cobb County Commissioner Monique Sheffield's newsletter
Monday, June 14
On June 10, members of the Acworth Police Department received a donation of Police Bears from the Allatoona Quilters' Guild.
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On June 10, members of the Acworth Police Department received a donation of Police Bears from the Allatoona Quilters' Guild.
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On June 10, members of the Acworth Police Department received a donation of Police Bears from the Allatoona Quilters’ Guild.
The Allatoona Quilters’ Guild has been in partnership with the Department for over 10 years and have made more than 1,000 comfort quilts for children and adults in distress. The quilts have been gifted to the Acworth Police every year around December and the officers place them in their vehicles and pass them out to various community members in need.
In 2019, Jaime Mullinax, administrative assistant for the Department, thought of a unique project to reach youth that may be going through troubled times. She reached out to the Guild with the unique project of repurposing uniforms and making bears with them. These Police Bears could then be given to a young person to offer support and also reassure that officers are always here to help them.
The Guild quickly jumped on the idea. They made over 50 Police Bears from the uniforms and added their own loving twist to them.
-Cpl. Stanley Almon, Community Affairs for the Acworth Police Department
Pictured is a group photo of the June 4 Meals On A Mission food distribution event.
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Sweetwater Mission hosted the June 4 Meals On A Mission food distribution at The Waverly Mobile Home Park. Volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton and the South Cobb Lions Club assisted them in supplying over 80 families with USDA Boxes containing meat, fruit, Post cereal, dairy, vegetables and Kenny's Pies. We also provided over 110 kid's meals and drinks to families with children. We worked as a team to serve our neighbors.
Pictured is volunteer Lizabeth greeting guests at the June 10 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured is volunteers Brook and Justin Essex with a volunteer friend loading a car at the June 10 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured is the car line in the hard rain at the June 10 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured is the group photo of the soaked volunteers at the June 10 Meals On A Mission event.
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On June 10, the First Christian Church of Mableton hosted Meals On A Mission whereby 75 families were provided with USDA Food Boxes. Sweetwater Mission supplied the USDA Food Boxes along with the 100 kid's meals and kid's drinks that were given to families with children. As a special attraction, Katherine Zavala from Cobb County Public Library passed out education arts and crafts to the children. Midway through the event, an unexpected storm appeared and got us soaking wet. As we worked, we kept executive minister Barry Smith's words of inspiration about us being ambassadors of God's love top of mind as we helped our neighbors. It was a memorable evening of service for the volunteers.
Pictured are the volunteers from the First Christian Church Of Mableton and South Cobb Lions Club assisting Sweetwater Mission at the June 11 USDA Food Box distribution.
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Pictured are volunteers Miracle and Sincere loading cars at the June 11 USDA Food Box distribution.
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Pictured are Debbie Ginocchio and volunteers Sincere and Neil at the June 11 USDA Food Box distribution.
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On June 11, volunteers from the First Christian Church Of Mableton and South Cobb Lions Club assisted Sweetwater Mission to distribute USDA Food Boxes to 93 families. We also provided over 110 kid's meals and kid's drinks to families with children. We enjoyed working together at the Waverly Mobile Home Park and strived to be great ambassadors of love to our guests.
Pictured is a group photo of volunteers from the South Cobb Lions Club and the Mableton Improvement Coalition assisting the Friends of Mableton in the June 12 litter clean.
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Volunteers from the South Cobb Lions Club and the Mableton Improvement Coalition assisted the Friends Of Mableton in removing 27 bags of litter and six tires from the East West Connector, Fontaine Road and Nickajack Road on June 12. We dedicated this litter clean-up to Paul Susko who is recovering from an illness. He has helped us on many events for many years. We will continue to keep him in our prayers.
- Barry Krebs
On June 8, youth and adult volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ and the West Cobb Islamic Center assembled 1,300 lunches for the Horizons Atlanta summer enrichment program. Pictured are Asif Edrich, Sophia Meeling and Bishop Stephen Snow helping to pack lunches.
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On June 8, youth and adult volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ and the West Cobb Islamic Center assembled 1,300 lunches for the Horizons Atlanta summer enrichment program. Pictured are David Craig, Annette Watts, Heather Beames, Addy Campbell, Bishop Stephen Snow, Asif Edrish and his son.
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On June 8, youth and adult volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ and the West Cobb Islamic Center assembled 1,300 lunches for the Horizons Atlanta summer enrichment program.
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Too many students are hungry during the summer months when school is not in session. That worried Annette Watts and Heather Beames who teach at Kemp Elementary and are preparing for the Horizons Atlanta summer enrichment program for underserved students at Hiram Elementary. As educators they know the effect food insecurity has on students in their schools.
In talking with her sister, Kelly Owen, a counselor at Ford Elementary, Beames mentioned her desire to find someone to make sack lunches for the students enrolled in the summer program.
Owen’s response was immediate: “I know someone who can help with that!”
Owen made a quick call to David Craig who seems to be always organizing service projects for the Stilesboro Ward congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. With his enthusiastic response, a date was set with a goal of assembling and donating 1,000 lunches.
Craig also reached out to Amjad Taufique of the Mosjid Al-Furqan - West Cobb Islamic Center to partner on the project.
On June 8, youth and adult volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ and the West Cobb Islamic Center along with friends from other faiths carried boxes into the church’s gym. In less than two hours, 1,300 lunches were assembled and packed into boxes for the six-week summer program.
Horizons Atlanta’s staff provides a curriculum for students that includes project-based and differentiated learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math (STEAM) as well as a trained reading specialist for students needing extra support.
Pictured is a group photo of the We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association volunteers during a community clean up on June 5.
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Pictured are volunteers cleaning Riverside Parkway on June 5.
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Pictured is Monica DeLancy preparing to distribute the community newsletter about rental assistance on June 6.
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It was a great weekend in the Riverside Community in Austell on June 5. We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association volunteers participated in community clean up on Riverside Parkway. Fifteen bags of litter were collected. On June 6, volunteers passed out community newsletters which included information about rental assistance. We are able distribute 1,000 community newsletters to residents in the Riverside community. There are six agencies who are assisting with rent if you were affected with a COVID-19 hardship . Star-C, Center for Family Resources, Zions Keepers, MUST Ministries, Sweetwater Mission and Cobb Homesavers. We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association provides guidance on how to apply for the resources. -Monica DeLancy
Friday, June 4
Pictured are Zion Keepers caseworkers Chris and Sonya filing paperwork.
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Pictured is South Cobb Lions Club member Barry Krebs speaking to a family about vision screenings at the Welcome to Summer expo.
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Thrivers volunteering at the Welcome to Summer expo.
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Pictured is Monica DeLancy and Welcome to Summer expo participant Mary, who won the Kaiser Permanente bag.
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We Thrive In Riverside Renters Association recently hosted Welcome to Summer expo at the Kingsley Village Apartments at the Thrive Resource Center.
Residents were able to receive fresh USDA Food Boxes containing fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat provided by Revive ATL. In addition Peace and Kindness provided dry/canned groceries and swim toys. The South Cobb Lions Club conducted eye screenings and Cobb Community Services Board were able to discuss mental health issues. Kaiser Permanente presented the Seniors Advantage Program. Rising Oaks Mission, Speed Performance, Landing Lives and Thrive Resource Center shared summer activity opportunities.
Afterwards, everyone celebrated with a cookout and Girl Scouts Cookies and ice cream truck. It was a fun and informative event for everybody.
-Monica DeLancy
Pictured is a group shot of the wet volunteers from First Christian Church of Mableton distributing USDA Food Boxes on June 3.
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Rain on June 3 could not dampen the spirits of the volunteers from the First Christian Church Of Mableton as we had a terrific time serving our neighbors by providing them with USDA Food Boxes containing fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy items, cereal and Kenny's Key Lime Pies. Over 110 families and an additional 140 kids meals and kids drinks were supplied by Sweetwater Mission. The whole time that we worked, we kept executive minister Barry Smith's message of "how serving others creates meaningful thankfulness."
- Barry Krebs
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.
Since 1977, Tommy Nobis Center has helped more than 27,000 individuals find independence and workplace success by empowering people through employment.
Pictured is a combination of photographs from Terrell Mill Park where residents gathered to package backpacks for homeless veterans in and around Cobb County.
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Over the weekend, residents gathered at Terrell Mill Park to package backpacks for homeless veterans in and around Cobb County. Residents also spent time discussing the issues that veterans face in the community - access to the VA, housing, mental and medical care, and overall advocacy. In the meeting, residents also discussed some future policy and community initiatives that will make a big difference for the veterans that live here. A big thank you to the Cobb County Police Department, Cobb Sheriff’s Office, United Military Care, Soul Supplies, Village Connections, Salvation Army, Zion Keepers Network, Red Shield, Cobb Probation and all those that came out from the community to make this event a success.
-From District 2 Cobb County Commissioner Jerica Richardson's newsletter
Tuesday, June 1
Pictured are Casey Ring, James Tibbs and Charlie Bates in Mrs. Crandall's Kindergarten class at Tritt Elementary in 2009.
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Pictured are Joanne Bates, Ed Ring and Charlie Bates at the Senior Send Off Parade in 2021.
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Tritt Elementary recently had a Senior Send-off Car Parade to honor the Senior Class of 2021. Former Tritt students were asked to decorate their cars and drive thru the carpool line as teachers and staff cheered them on.
Pope senior and Tritt alum Charlie Bates drove by with a cut-out picture of a beautiful angel who would have graduated with the Pope Class of 2021. Casey Ring passed away from cancer in 2015 at the age of 11. Casey's father, Ed, has been a Tritt Elementary custodian since 2013 and this selfless act of kindness inspired many to pass it on.
-Suzanne Alea, Tritt Elementary Secretary
Pictured is Natasha, a thriving participant, and Monica DeLancy, founder and executive director of We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association.
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On May 30, members in the Thriving Families project received their first installment of their $1,000 to go towards their rental assistance.
Nine families participate in a six-month long program hosted by We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association where participants worked on personal goals and learned about civic engagement, health, academic success and routes to homeownership. The group also participated in community service projects.
We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association was able to provide $4,000 divided between 10 families. The families also received $100 monthly for achieving their personal goals. The group will graduate in August and will receive the second half of their incentive. Earlier this year, We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association provided 47 families $1,000 each for their rental assistance and 30 families received $200 towards their rent.
We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association is a volunteer organization whose main objective is to mobilize renters to be civically engaged in the community.
-Monica DeLancy
Monday, May 31
Pictured is the Cobb County Bookmobile with Kathleen Zalvoola and Barry Smith at Sweetwater Mission’s May 28 Meals On A Mission event.==
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Pictured is a group photo of the volunteers at Sweetwater Mission's May 28 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured is Kathleen Zalvoola with the Cobb County Public Library at Sweetwater Mission's May 28 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured is Veronica Molina greeting guests at Sweetwater Mission's May 28 Meals On A Mission event.
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Sweetwater Mission hosted the May 28 Meals On A Mission where we were able to serve 75 families with a USDA Food Box containing fruit, meat, vegetables, dairy, cereal and Kenny's Key Lime Pie. The volunteers including members of the First Christian Church Of Mableton and South Cobb Lions Club also provided kid's meals and kid's drinks to families with children. As a special bonus, the Cobb County Bookmobile joined us to distribute educational arts and crafts. Overall, we had a great time and enjoyed each other’s company while caring for our neighbors.
Pictured is a group shot of the volunteers that on May 29 cleaned up litter on Floyd Road.
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The Mableton Improvement Coalition organized the May 29 Adopt-A-Mile litter clean-up of Floyd Road. In addition to a cleaner looking Floyd Road, you will notice that parts of Veterans Memorial Highway, Fontaine Road and Nickajack Road also look really good. We had a lot of fun working together to improve our community.
If you or your civic organization are interested in learning more about the Adopt-A-Mile program, please contact Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org. She can provide you with everything that you need to get you started.
-Barry Krebs
County Commissioner Keli Gambrill had the honor of presenting a proclamation to our nurses in Cobb County during a recent BOC meeting.
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County Commissioner Keli Gambrill had the honor of presenting a proclamation to our nurses in Cobb County during a recent BOC meeting. We are proud of your work and proud to support you as you care for patients and demonstrate to the world the power of nurses.
In attendance were Jill Case-Wirth, SVP Nursing Services CNE; Marianne Hatfield, VP CNO Patient Care Services, Kennestone Hospital; Susan Thurman, AVP Nursing Services, Cobb Hospital; BreeAnn Calvert, Med-Surg Clinical Nurse, Cobb Hospital; and Edline Coulanges, Charge Nurse, Kennestone Hospital.
- From District 1 Cobb County Commissioner Keli Gambrill's newsletter
Friday, May 28
Pictured are the volunteers from First Christian Church of Mableton and South Cobb Lions Club having fun while serving families on May 27.
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Pictured is Jan Stephenson holding the free food sign at the May 27 Sweetwater Mission USDA Food Box distribution event.
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Pictured is volunteer Jaliene greeting guests at the May 27 Sweetwater Mission USDA Food Box distribution event.
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Pictured are volunteers loading cars at the May 27 Sweetwater Mission USDA Food Box distribution event.
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Pictured is the group prayer circle at the May 27 Sweetwater Mission USDA Food Box distribution event.
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First Christian Church Of Mableton and South Cobb Lions Club volunteers had a terrific time serving 125 families and over 150 kids on May 27. We were able to provide them with USDA Food Boxes containing vegetables, meat, dairy, fruit, cereal bread and Kenny's Key Lime Pies that were supplied by Sweetwater Mission. In addition, we had a table set up whereby guests could get free books and even free Girl Scout Cookies. We kept in mind our executive minister Barry Smith's inspiring words for us to "show our love to the guests that we encounter." I think that we were successful in this accomplishing that goal.
- Barry Krebs
Pictured is Landing Lives executive director Mutah Sessoms speaking in their motivation huddle.
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Pictured is Landing Lives executive director Mutah Sessoms and mentee Malik Sutton discussing an activity for their group discussion.
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The Landing Lives Mentoring program has been instrumental in working with young men who reside in Riverside Community in Austell.
Over the past year the organization has provided opportunities for young men to take part in community clean ups, character building opportunities and career discussion groups. Twice a week the Landing Lives mentors meet with the young men and provide dinner at The Thrive Resource Center located at Kingsley Village Apartments. It is at that time they share with mentors their goals and sometimes do impromptu talent shows. We want to thank Landing Lives and it’s executive director Mutah Sessoms for their commitment to our youth.
-Monica DeLancy
Wednesday, May 26
Pictured, from left, are Communities In Schools Georgia in Marietta/Cobb County executive director Natalie Rutledge and Credit Union of Georgia’s business development officer Kathy Winiarczyk.
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Credit Union of Georgia announced the recognition of their business development officer Kathy Winiarczyk as the winner of the Communities In Schools Georgia in Marietta/Cobb County Jail & Bail fundraiser for raising the most donations.
Winiarczyk raised $2,539.23 for the cause. The fundraiser as a whole raised a total of $18,064.18 for at-risk youth in Marietta and Cobb County. She not only participated on behalf of the Credit Union of Georgia, but the credit union also donated to the fundraiser.
CIS is the nation’s leading dropout prevention and intervention organization. Improving graduation rates and addressing the academic and nonacademic challenges is important for at-risk youth — 8 of 10 high school dropouts end up in the criminal justice system and last year, 6 of 10 found guilty in Cobb County Superior Court were high school dropouts.
Sweetwater Mission recently hosted the “Community On The Move” meeting with a featured presentation by Georgia Works. Pictured is Georgia Works president/CEO Darlene Shultz.
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Sweetwater Mission recently hosted the “Community On The Move” meeting with a featured presentation by Georgia Works. Pictured is Georgia Works case manager Kevin Strong.
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Sweetwater Mission recently hosted the “Community On The Move” meeting. Pictured is the warehouse tour led by Debbie Ginocchio.
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Sweetwater Mission recently hosted the “Community On The Move” meeting. Pictured is the cooler area of the warehouse tour led by Debbie Ginocchio.
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Sweetwater Mission recently hosted the “Community On The Move” meeting. Pictured is the conveyor belt area of the warehouse tour led by Debbie Ginocchio.
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Sweetwater Mission recently hosted the “Community On The Move” meeting. Pictured is a group photo of the warehouse tour led by Debbie Ginocchio.
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Sweetwater Mission recently hosted the “Community On The Move” meeting. Pictured are program director Linda Van and pastor Tracy Carter.
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Sweetwater Mission recently hosted the “Community On The Move” meeting whereby community leaders were invited to spend the evening learning about Sweetwater Mission’s 2020-2021 successes and future plans.
Sweetwater Mission is the Atlanta Food Bank’s No. 1 client providing families with 125 pounds of food per month and families with children 160 pounds of food per month totaling over 2.3 million pounds of food last year. One of the reasons for this impressive distribution of food during the COVID-19 pandemic is their Meals On A Mission programs with partners such as the First Christian Church of Mableton and The Waverly Mobile Home Park.
Effective June 1, they will be doubling their kid’s meals distribution to 1,000 meals per month. Their new Transformation Center whereby special training will be provided to people wanting to get certified in many different fields such as IT, HVAC repair and electronics is currently under construction. Courses in cooking and financial education will be held in this part of Sweetwater Mission as well.
The featured presentation was from Georgia Works president/CEO Darlene Shultz and case manager Kevin Strong. This fantastic organization takes homeless (unsheltered) men and gives them a temporary home, providing them with food, clothing, job training, addiction recovery courses, spiritual guidance and post-graduation support so that they can become long term productive citizens.
The evening was concluded by a warehouse tour led by director Debbie Ginocchio. The USDA Food Box supply are scheduled to conclude at the end of the month. So, Sweetwater Mission is in need of donations to help feed families especially with the school year coming to a close resulting in kids eating at home more often. Sweetwater Mission is also in need of paid and volunteer workers. They are open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
-Barry Krebs
Monday, May 24
To celebrate the beginning of the 2021 peanut season, Georgia's 4,500 peanut farmers donated an additional 50,400 jars of peanut butter to America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, Feeding the Valley Food Bank, the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, Golden Harvest Food Bank, and Middle Georgia Community Food Bank through a partnership with the Georgia Food Bank Association. A donation of 20,160 jars of peanut butter was already distributed to the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Second Harvest of South Georgia in March.
The donation was made possible by the Georgia Peanut Commission through Peanut Proud, the peanut industry's humanitarian relief organization. Georgia-based truckload carrier, SouthernAG Carriers, donated their trucking services to deliver the peanut butter.
The peanut butter was manufactured with Georgia-grown peanuts by Tara Foods in Albany.
From left are Ava Smith, Adriana Uriostegui, Crabapple Middle School band director Gus Melton, Jackson Clinton, George Garrison, David Snell, Niles Smith and Ben Fagan with donations for Simple Needs GA in Marietta.
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Roswell's Crabapple Middle School 7th and 8th grade band members collected various household goods for Simple Needs GA in Marietta at their first in-person performance since December 2019.
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Roswell's Crabapple Middle School 7th and 8th grade band members held their first in-person performance since December 2019 before the pandemic.
Band director Gus Melton III continued the give back aspect of his concerts. Students were also asked to bring donations for Simple Needs GA in Marietta. They collected various household goods from the non-profit organization's most wanted list including pillows, diapers, baby wipes, shampoo, kitchen towels and more.
Pictured is volunteer Veronica Molina at Sweetwater Mission's May 21 Meals On a Mission event.
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Pictured are volunteers working at Sweetwater Mission's May 21 Meals On a Mission event.
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Pictured are volunteers Tyler, Brooks and Debbie Ginocchio at Sweetwater Mission's May 21 Meals On a Mission event.
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Pictured are volunteers Barry Smith, Barry Krebs, Debbie Ginocchio, Veronica Molina, Neil, Terri, Tate, Brooks and Tyler at Sweetwater Mission's May 21 Meals On a Mission event.
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Sweetwater Mission hosted the May 21 Meals On A Mission whereby 75 families were provided with USDA Food Boxes containing meat, fruit, dairy, cereal, vegetables and a Kenny's Pie. Over 100 kids meals and kids drinks were also distributed to families with children. We carefully listened to First Christian Church Of Mableton executive minister Barry Smith informing us about how serving improves volunteers in unexpected ways. While serving others, you learn about others which enables us to empathize with others.
Pictured is Jamie and the stacked collection at the May 22 Keep Cobb Beautiful Textile & Household Goods Recycling event.
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Pictured is Sharon Meinhardt, Adeline, Quintasha Swanson and Dawn Smith at the May 22 Keep Cobb Beautiful Textile & Household Goods Recycling event.
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Pictured are Marietta Boy Scout Troop 277 loading the truck at the May 22 Keep Cobb Beautiful Textile & Household Goods Recycling event.
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Pictured is Sarah Fleckstine and the Keep Smyrna Beautiful volunteers at the May 22 Keep Cobb Beautiful Textile & Household Goods Recycling event.
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Keep Cobb Beautiful appreciates volunteers from Marietta Boy Scout Troop 277 and Keep Smyrna Beautiful who spent the morning of May 22 helping with the Textile & Household Goods Recycling event. We were able to get two full panel trucks worth of donations which will be sold at Value Village Thrift Stores to raise money for American Kidney Services who provides help for people with kidney problems. We also collected many Hefty Energy Bags whose contents will be recycled rather than ending up in landfills. We had a lot of fun while protecting our environment.
-Barry Krebs
Pictured is Davita Carter facilitating the garden workshop at Parkview Apartments in Austell on May 22.
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Pictured is Davita Carter with the group holding one of their plants that they took home during a garden workshop on May 22.
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It was a good day on May 22 at the Parkview Apartments in Austell.
Davita Carter, Thriving Family participant facilitated a garden workshop and shared tips about how to grow a garden on your apartment patio. Carter is apart of the thriving family project with We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association, where 10 families participate in a six-month program and learn how to be good neighbors, productive citizens, routes to home ownership and entrepreneurship.
Carter says that she is successful in growing tomatoes, strawberries, onions, romaine cabbage and peaches all on her patio. She gave tips on how to keep bugs away from your garden and how gardening is therapeutic.
-Monica DeLancy
Friday, May 21
Pictured are Zion Keepers caseworkers Chris and Sonya filing paperwork.
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Pictured are Zion Keepers caseworkers Chris and Sonya with Monica DeLancy.
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It was a great day (May 20) at Sierra Forrest Apartments in Mableton. Revive Church AtL gave out fresh food boxes and Zion Keepers organization was present assisting with rental assistance applications.
The pop up resource connection was organized by We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association. Zion Keepers organization is one of the organizations that will distribute rental assistance funds to Cobb County residents who experienced a COVID-19 income hardship. The organization will be visiting other apartment communities throughout Cobb County.
I shared with parents about kindergarten registration, summer enrichment opportunities and other school related information.
-Monica DeLancy, Cobb County Parent resource specialist
Pictured is the group of volunteers from the First Christian Church Of Mableton and the South Cobb Lions Club that distributed USDA Food Boxes on May 20.
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Pictured is Michelle Smith with the Free Food sign at the Sweetwater Mission USDA Food Box distribution on May 20.
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Pictured is the prayer circle at the Sweetwater Mission USDA Food Box distribution on May 20.
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Pictured is the Gail Parke with the hot meals at the Sweetwater Mission USDA Food Box distribution on May 20.
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Pictured is Kristen Smith, right, and a friend at the Sweetwater Mission USDA Food Box distribution on May 20.
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Volunteers from the First Christian Church Of Mableton and the South Cobb Lions Club has a terrific time serving our neighbors on May 20 by providing them with USDA Food Boxes containing fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy items, cereal and Kenny's Key Lime Pies.
Over 120 families and an additional 150 kids meals and kids drinks were provided by Sweetwater Mission. We also distributed 148 hot meals to the cars that drove through. The whole time that we worked, we kept executive minister Barry Smith's message of "how serving others creates meaningful thankfulness."
-Barry Krebs
Thursday, May 20
Pictured is Officer Felicia Russell of the Cobb County Police Department.
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Pictured, from left, are Officer Felicia Russell of the Cobb County Police Department and Bonnie Atchison of
The Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team.
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On April 23, Mount Paran Christian School hosted “Family Serve Day" in which students and their families focus on serving a specific area of their community.
Local real estate company owner Janice Overbeck hosted one of the Family Serve Days over a Zoom meeting with 70-plus families working together to upcycle plastic bags into dog leashes for Cobb County Police. These leashes come in handy when police officers come across stray dogs from time to time.
The families each saved and collected their used plastic grocery bags and made two dog leashes totalling 100-plus leashes. In upcycling these plastic bags into dog leashes, families were able to recycle plastic bags that otherwise would have gone into the trash.
Community Affairs Officer Felicia Russell came into The Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team Officein Marietta to pick up the leashes and show her gratitude to the families that made them. The recycled leashes align with the team’s initiative to end the plastic crisis. The team is working towards limiting plastic usage and enjoys finding different sustainable options for items that would typically be made from petroleum based plastic.
Pictured is a combination photograph showing the recent rescue of a dog from a hole by Cobb Animal Services and Cobb Fire.
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Thank you to our Cobb Animal Services and Cobb Fire staff for saving a sweet dog!
Big thanks also to Ty McIntyre, who was checking the property, found the dog stuck in a hole and called Animal Services. The doggie was rescued unharmed and reunited with his owner shortly after. We truly have amazing teams!
- District 2 Cobb County Commissioner Jerica Richardson's newsletter
Angela Millsapp, right, recently delivered stuffed bears to Pam Younker, left, at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation, 625 Big Shanty Road in Kennesaw.
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For several years, the ladies of Sandy Plains Baptist Church in Marietta have made cloth bears and donated them to the Emergency Room at Kennestone Hospital for children. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the hospital has not been able to accept them.
Recently, the group's facilitator Angela Millsapp was able to make contact with Pam Younker at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation. The group is excited to be able to continue their mission and put a smile on a child's face.
- Mission Seekers, WOM, Sandy Plains Baptist Church in Marietta
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