Pictured is a group photo of the volunteers of the First Christian Church of Mableton and the Austell Community Taskforce and South Cobb Lions Club that distributed USDA Food Boxes, hot meals and kids drinks on March 18.
Pictured is the car line for the USDA Food Boxes, hot meals and kids drinks that were distributed on March 18 by volunteers of the First Christian Church of Mableton and the Austell Community Taskforce and South Cobb Lions Club.
Pictured is instruction circle for the volunteers of the First Christian Church of Mableton and the Austell Community Taskforce and South Cobb Lions Club that distributed USDA Food Boxes, hot meals and kids drinks on March 18.
Pictured is Sweetwater Mission director Debbie Ginocchio with the volunteers of the First Christian Church of Mableton and the Austell Community Taskforce and South Cobb Lions Club that distributed USDA Food Boxes, hot meals and kids drinks on March 18.
Pictured is the opening prayer for the volunteers of the First Christian Church of Mableton and the Austell Community Taskforce and South Cobb Lions Club that distributed USDA Food Boxes, hot meals and kids drinks on March 18.
Pictured is the South Cobb Rotary Club AM Group, which removed litter and dumped items on March 20 from the adopted section of East-West Connector and surrounding streets. Pictured are Kip Auch, Patty Auch, Doug Moss, Lucresia Razia, Debbie Ginocchio, Doris Moss and Barry Krebs.
Pictured are members of the Amerigroup RealSolutions group who were on-hand to help Sweetwater Mission distribute USDA Food Boxes on March 19 at The Waverly Trailer Home Park. Pictured are Adonis Diaz-beal and Shena Jones.
Pictured is a group of Pebblebrook High School volunteers that assisted Sweetwater Mission distribute USDA Food Boxes on March 19 at The Waverly Trailer Home Park.
Pictured is the instructions and prayer led by First Christian Church Of Mableton Elder Don Harris at Sweetwater Mission's distribution of USDA Food Boxes on March 19 at The Waverly Trailer Home Park.
KIDS CARE collected and delivered 3,111 donations between Cobb Senior Services, The Center for Family Resources, The Salvation Army and MUST Ministries as part of a food drive held on Feb. 13.
Pictured from left David Perrie of Perrie and Associates Law Firm, Nathalie Jegg of Cobb County Police, and Janice Overbeck of the Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team at the March 25 appreciation barbeque luncheon for first responders.
Pictured are attendees James Burgess, John Johnston, Unnamed, and Cody Archer with Hannah, the Marketing & Events Coordinator at the Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team, at the March 25 appreciation barbeque lunch for first responders.
Pictured is Kristen, an agent of the Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team, along with Bryan of Arrow Exterminators, a sponsor, at the March 25 appreciation barbeque luncheon for first responders.
Pictured is Jermaine and Janay of JG Artisan Painting, sponsors of the event, along with Imarii, Veterans Outreach Coordinator at Emory Healthcare Veterans Program, at the March 25 appreciation barbeque luncheon for first responders.
Pictured is a local police officer spending time with one of the puppies up for adoption at the March 25 appreciation barbeque luncheon for first responders.
The Capital City Home Loans Grilling truck served up burgers to local police officers on March 25 at an appreciation barbeque lunch for first responders.
Pictured are some of “The Story of Adi” books and wrapping materials that Campbell High School junior Tara Midha is using to bring cheer to children and seniors in medical care.
Pictured is a group shot of the volunteers from Pebblebrook High School, South Cobb Lions Club and First Christian Church of Mableton that helped Sweetwater Mission distribute USDA Food Boxes on March 26 at The Waverly Trailer Park Home.
Pictured is the motivational moment by First Christian Church of Mableton's Barry Smith as volunteers from Pebblebrook High School, South Cobb Lions Club and the church helped Sweetwater Mission distribute USDA Food Boxes on March 26 at The Waverly Trailer Park Home.
Pictured is a group shot of the volunteers from Pebblebrook High School that helped Sweetwater Mission distribute USDA Food Boxes on March 26 at The Waverly Trailer Park Home.
Pictured is the Cobb County Library Bookmobile, which arrived to provide arts and crafts for youngsters, as Sweetwater Mission distributed USDA Food Boxes on March 26 at The Waverly Trailer Park Home.
Mableton Improvement Coalition Volunteers Ezgar Macedo, Lucesia Macedo, Jeff Padgett and Patty Rech teamed up with the South Cobb Lions Club on March 28 to remove 24 bags of litter from Old Powder Springs Road and Whispering Pines Road. Not pictured are Patty Auch and Barry Krebs.
Pictured is the volunteer group shot of the volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton, Pebblebrook High School and the South Cobb Lions Club at the April 2 Meals On A Mission event.
Pictured are the volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton, Boys Scouts and South Cobb Lions Club at the April 8 Meals On A Mission event.
Pictured is the prayer circle for the volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton, Boys Scouts and South Cobb Lions Club at the April 8 Meals On A Mission event.
The group of volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton, the South Cobb Lions Club and Pebblebrook High School that helped Sweetwater Mission distribute USDA food boxes on April 9.
River Line Historic Area Executive Director Roberta Cook is pictured at the Mableton River Line Historic Area during a Keep Cobb Beautiful clean-up April 11.
From left are Donna Krache, president of the Dave Krache Foundation; Donnis Steele, executive director of Mountain Top Boys Home; and Mark Hellman, operations manager/missions director of Due West United Methodist Church.
Pictured is one of the Thrivers from the Thriving Families project speaking during public comment at the Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting on April 13.
Pictured are the volunteers from Destiny World Church, the South Cobb Lions Club and First Christian Church of Mableton distributing USDA food boxes to families on the evening of April 15.
Pictured are Iteeah Ponroks and Deadra Watters volunteers from Destiny World Church who helped distribute USDA food boxes to families on the evening of April 15.
Pictured are the volunteers from Destiny World Church, the South Cobb Lions Club and First Christian Church of Mableton that helped distribute USDA food boxes to families on the evening of April 15. The volunteers listened to words of encouragement by executive minister Barry Smith of First Christian Church of Mableton.
Pictured is a group photo of the April 17 litter clean-up on Joe Jerkins Boulevard and surrounding areas in Austell. Among the participants were Austell Mayor Ollie Clemens and the Austell Fire Department.
A group photo of the April 17 litter clean-up on Joe Jerkins Boulevard and surrounding areas in Austell. Among the participants were Sam Act, Austell Councilwoman Sandy Leverette, Quintasha Swanson and Bo Garrison.
Pictured is Realtor Sandy Johnson who spoke on April 21 to the Thrivers at the Thrive Resource Center at Kingsley Village Apartments in the Riverside community in Austell.
Pictured is the Thrivers fellowship while preparing for the meeting on April 21 at the Thrive Resource Center at Kingsley Village Apartments in the Riverside community in Austell.
Mount Paran Christian School Beta Club members joined with community volunteers on April 17 in a beautification project at Allatoona Creek Park. Twenty-five students worked for four hours to create and renovate mountain bike trails for community use. Pictured are MPCS student volunteers.
Pictured is First Christian Church of Mableton's executive minister Barry Smith providing words of inspiration to the volunteers at the April 22 Sweetwater Mission USDA Food Box distribution.
Pictured are the Bells Ferry Civic Association, District 3 Cobb County Commissioner JoAnn Birrell and Officer Fernando Pharr during litter pickup on April 16.
Pictured are attendees picking out books in observance of Global Youth Service Day on April 25 at the Thrive Resource Center in the Riverside/Austell community.
Pictured are attendees picking out books in observance of Global Youth Service Day on April 25 at the Thrive Resource Center in the Riverside/Austell community.
Pictured are attendees picking out books in observance of Global Youth Service Day on April 25 at the Thrive Resource Center in the Riverside/Austell community.
Pictured is a young scholar reading the book she picked out in observance of Global Youth Service Day on April 25 at the Thrive Resource Center in the Riverside/Austell community.
Pictured, top row from left, are Noah Childers, Matthew Swierenga, Sinian “Thomas” Zhong and Jeffrey Cooper, vice president of operations; bottom row, are Zenobia JonesFoster, MD, MPH, Medical Director of Hospital Medicine, Madison Dolan, Avery Meyer, Payton Ripley, Summer Pendley, Angela Smith and Nadia Baksh, Manager of Customer Service, at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in April 2021.
From left are Summer Pendley, Angela Smith, Jeffrey Cooper, Vice President of Operations, and Dana Caviness, Director of Patient Experience at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in April 2021. Special
Students at North Cobb Christian School created canvases with messages of encouragement that were donated to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in April 2021.
Students at North Cobb Christian School created canvases with messages of encouragement that were donated to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in April 2021.
Students at North Cobb Christian School created canvases with messages of encouragement that were donated to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in April 2021.
Monica DeLancy, executive director of We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association, and Thrivers — Susan, Odessa and Denise on April 27 at the Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Pictured at the hot meals tables are Gail Parke, Pam Hamilton, Justin Essex and Odell Thompson at the First Christian Church of Mableton’s April 29 Meals On A Mission event.
Pictured, from left, are Patty Rech, Ron Raven, Robin Meyer, Joel Cope and Nate Smith at the Keep Cobb Beautiful Friends of Mableton Litter Clean-Up of Queens Mill Road.
Pictured, from left, are Lucretia Ragze, Cobb County Commissioner Monique Sheffield and Edgar Ragze at the Keep Cobb Beautiful Friends of Mableton Litter Clean-Up of Queens Mill Road.
Georgia Power employees from the Citizens of Georgia Power - Plant McDonough chapter in Cobb County recently supported Newnan residents after a tornado tore through the city and Coweta County in March.
Georgia Power employees from the Citizens of Georgia Power - Plant McDonough chapter in Cobb County recently supported Newnan residents after a tornado tore through the city and Coweta County in March.
Pictured is the hot meal preparation by volunteers Bob Lamb and Phylis Pitts at the May 6 Meals on a Mission event hosted by First Christian Church of Mableton.
Pictured are volunteers Rose Bailiff, Veronica Molina and Lizabeth, Jaliene and Ricky Caldwell at the May 6 Meals on a Mission event hosted by First Christian Church of Mableton.
Carolyn Turner, Sheila A. Thomas and Antoinette Hartwell load cars at H.O.P.E. Family Resource Center in Mableton. The Center has been working to provide food to around 120 families per week for the past 10 months.
Pictured is a group shot of some of the volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton and South Cobb Lions Club assisting Sweetwater Mission in distributing USDA Boxes to 95 families on May 7.
Pictured is a group photo of Friends of Mableton, which includes the Mableton Improvement Coalition and South Cobb Lions Club, during a litter cleanup on May 8. From left are Jesus Mesa, Jeff Padgett, Craig Thinman, Barry Krebs and Kim Landmon.
Pictured, from left, are MacKenzie Inskip, Julia Bringle, Alia Sims, Tom Gonter of MUST Ministries, Hannah Klausman, Madiee Davis, Brandon Walker and Carter Thomas standing behind their donations to MUST Ministries for Keller Williams Red Day, which is practiced annually on May 13.
Pictured is a group shot featuring Pastor Tracy Carter, Connie Bullard, Veronica Molina, Debbie Ginocchio, Pat Soden, Tate and Ricky Caldwell at Wellstar Cobb Hospital Nurse Week in Austell.
Pictured is Lauren Nour of Marietta, who was among the volunteer group Little Helpers that recently made utensil rolls for Marietta-based MUST Ministries' soup kitchen.
Pictured Penny and Evie of Marietta, who was among the volunteer group Little Helpers that recently made utensil rolls for Marietta-based MUST Ministries' soup kitchen.
Pictured are Jack and Jenn Morrow of Marietta, who was among the volunteer group Little Helpers that recently made utensil rolls for Marietta-based MUST Ministries' soup kitchen.
Pictured is Sergio Valentin Sr., owner of My Friend's Place in Marietta, who was among the volunteer group Little Helpers that recently made utensil rolls for Marietta-based MUST Ministries' soup kitchen.
Pictured is the prayer circle lead by First Christian Church of Mableton's executive minister Barry Smith at Sweetwater Mission's Meals On A Mission event on May 13.
Pictured is a group shot of volunteers from the Legacy At The River Line HOA, South Cobb Lions and Mableton Improvement Coalition that removed litter from Discovery Boulevard.
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Tuesday, May 18
Pictured is a group photo of the volunteers at Sweetwater Mission's Meals On A Mission event on May 13.
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Pictured is Ricky Caldwell holding the free food sign at Sweetwater Mission's Meals On A Mission event on May 13.
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Pictured is Odell Thompson and friends serving hot meals at Sweetwater Mission's Meals On A Mission event on May 13.
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Pictured is the prayer circle lead by First Christian Church of Mableton's executive minister Barry Smith at Sweetwater Mission's Meals On A Mission event on May 13.
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Pictured are volunteers Kayla and Niomi Niemann and Tina Daniell at Sweetwater Mission's Meals On A Mission event on May 13.
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The evening of May 13 was a perfect night for serving others. The First Christian Church Of Mableton hosted Meals On A Mission whereby volunteers from the church and the South Cobb Lions Club distributed USDA Food Boxes to 130 families. The USDA Food Boxes supplied by Sweetwater Mission contained meat, fruit, milk, yogurt, vegetables, cheese, cereal and Kenny's Key Lime Pies. We also provided over 200 kids meals and kids drinks to families with children. As a special bonus, the Cobb County Public Library System brought educational arts and crafts for the children. Over 200 hot meals were given out to hungry people. We kept Executive Minister Barry Smith's words of encouragement in mind that “serving others together is beneficial for everyone involved". Volunteering brings out our special talents.
Pictured is a group shot of volunteers from the Legacy At The River Line HOA, South Cobb Lions and Mableton Improvement Coalition that removed litter from Discovery Boulevard.
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Pictured are Patty Auch and Patty Rech, who were part of the Legacy At The River Line HOA litter cleanup on Discovery Boulevard.
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Many thanks to the Legacy At The River Line HOA for removing 25 bags of litter from their adopted two mile stretch of Discovery Boulevard. The South Cobb Lions and Mableton Improvement Coalition pitched in to lend a hand. Patty Auch and Patty Rech "kicked it up a notch" too.
If you or your home owners association is interested in the Adopt-A-Mile program, please contact Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org.
Pictured is a grop photo of the Volunteer Ridge volunteers that cleaned up Veterans Memorial Highway on May 15.
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Volunteer Ridge good citizens were discovered cleaning up Veterans Memorial Highway from Buckner Road to Pebblebrook Road on May 15. Mentored and supplied by Keep Cobb Beautiful board member Jeff Padgett, they felt motivated to clean up their subdivision and high visibility areas such as Veterans Memorial Highway. It is additionally inspiring that they are interested in the Adopt-A-Mile program. Thank you very much Volunteer Ridge citizens for being such great neighbors.
-Barry Krebs
Monday, May 17
Pictured is a group photo of the volunteer group Little Helpers that recently made utensil rolls for Marietta-based MUST Ministries’ soup kitchen.
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Pictured is Lauren Nour of Marietta, who was among the volunteer group Little Helpers that recently made utensil rolls for Marietta-based MUST Ministries' soup kitchen.
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Pictured Penny and Evie of Marietta, who was among the volunteer group Little Helpers that recently made utensil rolls for Marietta-based MUST Ministries' soup kitchen.
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Pictured are Ava Smith of Roswell and Ella Cooper of Marietta, who recently made utensil rolls for Marietta-based MUST Ministries' soup kitchen.
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Pictured are Jack and Jenn Morrow of Marietta, who was among the volunteer group Little Helpers that recently made utensil rolls for Marietta-based MUST Ministries' soup kitchen.
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Pictured is Sergio Valentin Sr., owner of My Friend's Place in Marietta, who was among the volunteer group Little Helpers that recently made utensil rolls for Marietta-based MUST Ministries' soup kitchen.
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The volunteer group Little Helpers recently returned to in-person service projects. Families from Marietta, Roswell and Covington recently made utensil rolls for Marietta-based MUST Ministries' soup kitchen. Sergio Valetin Sr., owner of My Friend's Place Deli in Marietta, opened his restaurant early so volunteers could use the space.
Pictured, from left, are MacKenzie Inskip, Julia Bringle, Alia Sims, Tom Gonter of MUST Ministries, Hannah Klausman, Madiee Davis, Brandon Walker and Carter Thomas standing behind their donations to MUST Ministries for Keller Williams Red Day, which is practiced annually on May 13.
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The Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team of Keller Williams participated in Keller Williams Red Day, which is practiced annually on May 13 by Keller Williams real estate agents and teams. KW Red Day is Keller Williams’ annual day of service. The heart of Keller Williams’ and The Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team’s culture is a shared commitment to community service.
This year, the team participated in KW Red Day by donating food items to Marietta-based MUST Ministries, a local organization that addresses the basic needs of individuals, families and children in Cobb and Cherokee counties. They help people of the community with food, housing, clothing and workforce development.
Over the course of two weeks, the team collected over 590 food items to donate to the MUST Ministries Food Rapid Response program. The Food Rapid Response program helps at-risk students and their families who do not have enough food during the COVID-19 pandemic. MUST is distributing Family Food Boxes at several distribution sites during the summer to help families that need assistance. They will also be starting up their Summer Lunch program for children in need soon. The program will run from June 1-July 30 and will provide breakfast and lunch to over 6,000 children for nine weeks. MUST Ministries will also have a “weekly wellness focus” such as dental health, hygiene, physical education and books that will be provided to children in need.
Pictured is the police motorcycle parade for Wellstar Cobb Hospital Nurse Week in Austell.
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Pictured is a group shot featuring Pastor Tracy Carter, Connie Bullard, Veronica Molina, Debbie Ginocchio, Pat Soden, Tate and Ricky Caldwell at Wellstar Cobb Hospital Nurse Week in Austell.
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Pictured is the Pasta Bella line at Wellstar Cobb Hospital Nurse Week in Austell.
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Pictured is is the Kenny's Pie line at Wellstar Cobb Hospital Nurse Week in Austell.
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Pictured is the parade of Cobb County Police Motorcyles at Wellstar Cobb Hospital Nurse Week in Austell.
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On May 11, Sweetwater Mission, the South Cobb Rotary Club and the Cobb County Precinct 2 Police Department teamed up to celebrate Nurse Week by hosting a parade, providing delicious meals supplied by Pasta Bella and Kenny's Pies for over 1,500 nurses and medical personnel working two different shifts at Wellstar Cobb Hospital on Austell Road.
"This is the least that we could do to let our heroes on the COVID front lines know how much we love and value them," said Debbie Ginocchio with Sweetwater Mission.
It was a great experience for everybody involved. Sweetwater Mission has been instrumental in providing nourishment to families in Cobb, Fulton and Douglas counties that have faced hardships over the past year due to the pandemic. The work is not over yet and Sweetwater Mission is in need of volunteers.
Sheila A. Thomas, Antoinette Hartwell and Carolyn Turner work to provide food to families at H.O.P.E. Family Resource Center in Mableton.
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Carolyn Turner, Sheila A. Thomas and Antoinette Hartwell load cars at H.O.P.E. Family Resource Center in Mableton. The Center has been working to provide food to around 120 families per week for the past 10 months.
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H.O.P.E. Family Resource Center, led by Sherman and Carolyn Turner, have been providing food and goodwill to around 120 families per week for the past 10 months. They are located at 6108 Mableton Parkway, Suite 116 in Mableton and are open from 1 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. H.O.P.E. is a fantastic organization run by wonderful people. There are opportunities for volunteers who want to serve our neighbors.
Pictured is a group shot of some of the volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton and South Cobb Lions Club assisting Sweetwater Mission in distributing USDA Boxes to 95 families on May 7.
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On the morning of May 7, the First Christian Church of Mableton and South Cobb Lions Club volunteers assisted Sweetwater Mission in distributing USDA Boxes to 95 families. Each USDA Box contained fruit, meat, milk, cheese, yogurt, vegetables, cereal and Kenny's Pies. We also supplied over 150 kids meals and kids drinks to families with children. We enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with each other as we served our neighbors.
Pictured is a group photo of Friends of Mableton, which includes the Mableton Improvement Coalition and South Cobb Lions Club, during a litter cleanup on May 8. From left are Jesus Mesa, Jeff Padgett, Craig Thinman, Barry Krebs and Kim Landmon.
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On the morning of May 8, the Friends of Mableton which includes the Mableton Improvement Coalition and South Cobb Lions Club removed 23 bags of litter, four tires and lots of debris from Clay Road and the historic Mableton area. We had lots of fun working together while enjoying the beautiful weather. Please help us keep Cobb County clean by taking the quick litter challenge. It literally takes one minute by following the link at https://forms.gle/LH6U2TZEzw4tUUmR6.
If you are interested in the Adopt-A-Mile program, please contact Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org and she will supply you with everything that you need to keep your street looking good.
-Barry Krebs
Friday, May 7
Georgia Power employees from the Citizens of Georgia Power - Plant McDonough chapter in Cobb County recently supported Newnan residents after a tornado tore through the city and Coweta County in March.
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Georgia Power employees from the Citizens of Georgia Power - Plant McDonough chapter in Cobb County recently supported Newnan residents after a tornado tore through the city and Coweta County in March.
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When a tornado tore through much of Newnan and Coweta County in March, it left widespread damage across the community just south of Atlanta.
Georgia Power employees from the Citizens of Georgia Power - Plant McDonough chapter in Cobb County recently supported Newnan residents by sending supplies. This is the second time that employees from the plant in Smyrna have supported the community.
Employees from across the metro area also have played an active role in clean up and the power restoration process immediately following the storm.
With more than 40 chapters statewide, Citizens of Georgia Power – the employee volunteer arm of the company - gives back to their local communities through in-person and virtual volunteer projects, fundraisers and donations. In 2020, Citizens’ members logged more than 55,000 hours of service equal to $1.5 million.
A group photo of the volunteers at the May 6 Meals on a Mission event hosted by First Christian Church of Mableton.
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Pictured is a volunteer praying with a driver at the May 6 Meals on a Mission event hosted by First Christian Church of Mableton.
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Pictured is the hot meal preparation by volunteers Bob Lamb and Phylis Pitts at the May 6 Meals on a Mission event hosted by First Christian Church of Mableton.
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Pictured is hot meals volunteers Gayle Parke and Odell Thompson at the May 6 Meals on a Mission event hosted by First Christian Church of Mableton.
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Pictured are volunteers Rose Bailiff, Veronica Molina and Lizabeth, Jaliene and Ricky Caldwell at the May 6 Meals on a Mission event hosted by First Christian Church of Mableton.
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On May 6, the First Christian Church of Mableton hosted the Meals On A Mission providing 110 families with nutrition. The USDA Food Boxes provided by Sweetwater Mission contained meat, vegetables, yogurt, cheese, milk, fruit, cereal and Kenny's Pies. Volunteers from the South Cobb Lions Club and the Eagle Scouts also distributed over 170 kids meals and kids drinks to families with children. In addition, 217 hot meals were given out to hungry people. Overall, we had a tremendous time serving our neighbors.
- Barry Krebs
Tuesday, May 4
Pictured are Keep Cobb Beautiful staff Jamie, Elise, Qiana and Sarah at KCB's Paper Shredding event on May 1 at the Cobb Civic Center.
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Pictured is a volunteer unloading paper at Keep Cobb Beautiful’s Paper Shredding event on May 1 at the Cobb Civic Center.
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Pictured is the morning car line at Keep Cobb Beautiful's Paper Shredding event on May 1 at the Cobb Civic Center.
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Pictured are some volunteers and a Hefty representative at Keep Cobb Beautiful's Paper Shredding event on May 1 at the Cobb Civic Center.
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Pictured is a volunteer directing traffic at the exit from Keep Cobb Beautiful's Paper Shredding event on May 1 at the Cobb Civic Center.
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Pictured is the sign in tent at the exit from Keep Cobb Beautiful's Paper Shredding event on May 1 at the Cobb Civic Center.
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On May 1, Keep Cobb Beautiful exceeded all expectations servicing 805 cars at the KCB Paper Shredding/Recycling event held at the Cobb Civic Center. Thanks to volunteers from the Marietta Rotary Club, South Cobb Lions Club and Hefty Energy Bags, we filled up at least four Shred-It Trucks and kept the wait time as low as 24 minutes. The Keep Cobb Beautiful staff worked very hard organizing and completing this substantial event.
Pictured, from left, are Patty Rech, Ron Raven, Robin Meyer, Joel Cope and Nate Smith at the Keep Cobb Beautiful Friends of Mableton Litter Clean-Up of Queens Mill Road.
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Pictured, from left, are Lucretia Ragze, Cobb County Commissioner Monique Sheffield and Edgar Ragze at the Keep Cobb Beautiful Friends of Mableton Litter Clean-Up of Queens Mill Road.
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Thank you very much to the Mableton Improvement Coalition, Commissioner Monique Sheffield, City of Austell Councilwoman Valerie Anderson and our volunteers who pitched in to support the Friends Of Mableton Adopt-A-Mile clean-up of Queen Mill Road. We were able to remove 15 bags of litter and a couple of tires. It was a lot of fun and we got satisfaction out of a job well done.
If you are interested in learning more about the Adopt-A-Mile program, please reach out to Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org.
A group photo of the volunteers of Sweetwater Mission’s Meals on a Mission event on April 30 at The Waverly Trailer Home Park.
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On April 30, Sweetwater Mission hosted the Meals On A Mission at The Waverly Trailer Home Park whereby 70 families were provided with USDA Food Boxes containing fruit, milk, bread, cheese, frozen chicken, yogurt, vegetables, cereal and Kenny's Pies. Volunteers from the First Christian Church Of Mableton and the South Cobb Lions Club assisted in the distribution including over 100 kids meals and kids drinks supplied to families with children. We kept executive minister Barry Smith's words of inspiration "to love from the center of who you are" in mind as we served our neighbors.
-Barry Krebs
Monday, May 3
Winners of The Credit Union of Georgia’s Charitable Contributions Raffle. From left are Tom S., Lisa R. and Cinthia B.
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The Credit Union of Georgia recently hosted a Charitable Contributions Raffle to raise money for Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, The Salvation Army, MUST Ministries and The Children’s Haven.
After selling 500 tickets the organization successfully raised nearly $5,000 for these charities. Three winners were selected and each won one of the following prizes - Tory Burch purse and wallet, Apple Air Pods and an Echo Show 8.
“We understand our community needs us more than ever. We are proud to rally not only our members, but our employees to fund-raise for those in need. Together we can make our community strong,” said Amanda Arnold, vice president of marketing & business development.
Credit Union of Georgia is continuing to raise money for charities throughout the community with their Be Strong. Be Brave. Be Kind t-shirt starting as low as $15. All of the proceeds from the purchase of a t-shirt benefit local charities.
Supplies are limited and available for purchase at any branch location or online at www.CUofGA.org/Promo.
Pictured is Monica DeLancy assisting with passing out of the fresh food boxes on April 29 at Revive Church ATL.
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On April 29, Revive Church ATL delivered food boxes to Sierra Forrest Apartments in Mableton. The food boxes will continue to be delivered to Sierra Forrest Apartments twice a month for the Month of May and June. The boxes are distributed in partnership with We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association.
Pictured is Thriver Crystal preparing goodie bags for teachers and staff at Cityview Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School in Mableton.
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Pictured is Thriver Susan passing out goodie bags at Riverside Elementary School.
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Pictured is parent Jasmine passing out goodie bags at Riverside Elementary School where her child attends school.
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The week of May 3-May 8 is teacher appreciation week. Teachers, staff and supporting personnel will be recognized throughout the country for their contributions to our next generation.
We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association prepared goodie bags for teachers and staff at Cityview Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School in Mableton. The small token of appreciation filled with treats was a great way to start off the week.
Be sure thank a teacher, janitor, clerk, secretaries, parents and community stakeholders, it takes a village.
-Monica DeLancy
Friday, April 30
Pictured is a combination photograph showing the recent ribbon cutting of the Little Free Library at Tapp Middle School.
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One of the most successful ways to improve the reading achievement of children is to increase access to books, especially at home and in their native language. Cobb Collaborative in partnership with Cobb County Schools is leading an initiative to increase access to books in Cobb through Little Free Lending Libraries.
The Little Free Library is a nonprofit dedicated to putting books in the hands of children and adults in communities around the world. The book-sharing boxes play an essential role by providing access and encouraging a love of reading. They operate under the “Take One, Leave One” theory.
Dr. Alvin Thomas, principal of Tapp Middle School, officially cut the ribbon to open the LFL and commented how much he was looking forward to seeing students, families and community members using the library.
“We’re part of the community, so we hope people will use this great resource, particularly this summer when the school doors will be closed, but our campus will still be accessible to all.”
-From District 4 Cobb County Commissioner Monique Sheffield's newsletter
Monica DeLancy, executive director of We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association, and Thrivers — Susan, Odessa and Denise on April 27 at the Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting.
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On April 27, Thrivers attended the Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting. The Thrivers were able to hear updated COVID-19 information from the Health Department. The Cobb County Board of Commissioners gave proclamations to CASA, Cobb Senior Services and an Eagle Scout. The Thrivers also spoke and gave updates from the community. The Thrivers are apart of the thriving families project with We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association. The Thrivers participate in a six-month program to learn about civic engagement, academic success, setting goals and enrichment opportunities.
Pictured are Zion Keepers Hope and Rita going over applications on April 28 at the Thrive Resource Center.
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Pictured are Zion Keepers Hope, Rita and Chris on April 28 at the Thrive Resource Center.
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On April 28, Zion Keepers, a non-profit, visited the Thrive Resource Center at Kingsley Village Apartments in the Riverside/Austell community. The Zion Keepers caseworkers were able to take rental assistance applications and discuss the services that Zion Keepers provide. The non-profit assist with COVID-19 rental assistance, emergency hotel vouchers for two weeks, veterans re-housing and emergency food pantry. The caseworkers have been very busy visiting apartment complexes throughout Cobb County to inform the community about resources. We are appreciative of Zion Keepers awesome services.
-Monica DeLancy, executive director of We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association
Pictured are the car loaders at the First Christian Church of Mableton’s April 29 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured are greeters Pam Hamilton, Kristin Smith and Kim Krebs at the First Christian Church of Mableton's April 29 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured is Pam Hamilton with the Free Food sign at the First Christian Church of Mableton's April 29 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured is Lizabeth greeting families at the First Christian Church of Mableton's April 29 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured at the hot meals tables are Gail Parke, Pam Hamilton, Justin Essex and Odell Thompson at the First Christian Church of Mableton’s April 29 Meals On A Mission event.
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The First Christian Church Of Mableton hosted the April 29 Meal On A Mission whereby 130 families were provided with USDA Food Boxes supplied by Sweetwater Mission. Each USDA Food Box contains milk, fruit, chicken, cereal, vegetables, hot dogs, cheese and Kenny's Pies. The volunteers from the South Cobb Lions Club and Mableton Improvement Coalition assisted with the food distribution which included over 200 kids meal and kids drinks as well as 237 hot meals that were prepared by the church. We had a great time working together to serve our neighbors.
-Barry Krebs
Wednesday, April 28
Pictured, top row from left, are Noah Childers, Matthew Swierenga, Sinian “Thomas” Zhong and Jeffrey Cooper, vice president of operations; bottom row, are Zenobia JonesFoster, MD, MPH, Medical Director of Hospital Medicine, Madison Dolan, Avery Meyer, Payton Ripley, Summer Pendley, Angela Smith and Nadia Baksh, Manager of Customer Service, at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in April 2021.
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From left are Summer Pendley, Angela Smith, Jeffrey Cooper, Vice President of Operations, and Dana Caviness, Director of Patient Experience at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in April 2021. Special
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From left are Angela Smith and Jeffrey Cooper, Vice President of Operations at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in April 2021. Special
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Students at North Cobb Christian School created canvases with messages of encouragement that were donated to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in April 2021.
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Students at North Cobb Christian School created canvases with messages of encouragement that were donated to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in April 2021.
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Students at North Cobb Christian School created canvases with messages of encouragement that were donated to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in April 2021.
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With a goal of bringing comfort and hope through art to healthcare workers and those on the frontlines, students at North Cobb Christian School created canvases with messages of encouragement that were donated to WellStar Kennestone Hospital.
NCCS students partnered with The Foundation for Hospital Art to create a unique collage of artwork, which will be installed on the walls of the hospital.
“This year has been challenging for all healthcare workers, and it is gestures such as these that make a difference in our overall morale – not only for physicians and nurses but for the entire care team that is required to work in synchrony to care for people,” said Zenobia JonesFoster, MD, MPH, director of Hospital Medicine for WellStar Kennestone. “This gesture will bring a smile to many of our faces and motivate our team. Thank you for supporting us in this endeavor to fight this pandemic.”
The canvases, which will be displayed in the staff workroom, feature messages like, “You are brave,” “You are a hero,” and “Thank you for saving others.”
“This past year presented challenges our community could have never anticipated and altered life in just about every way imaginable,” said Dana Caviness, director of Service Excellence for WellStar. “But amid all the difficulties COVID imposed, there is a realization that human kindness is far more powerful than an illness. The generosity from students and schools like North Cobb Christian reflect the resiliency and compassion of our community. The inspiring artwork will be shared with our teams and undoubtedly serve as a reminder that our community stands with us, supporting and cheering us on! It means more than I could ever put into words.”
North Cobb Christian School students completed this service project through their participation in Spring Term, an annual tradition during which students in 9th-12th grades spend a week participating in mission work and cultural immersions locally and globally. WellStar Kennestone Hospital was selected as the beneficiary of one of the Spring Term projects this year to give back to the frontline healthcare workers in the community.
Tuesday, April 27
During this past year, Cobb Senior Services held contactless food drive-ups for older adults, with our last one on April 16. In 13 months we gave out 6,383 pantry boxes, 5,284 fresh meals, 3,346 produce boxes, 1,200 gift cards for Thanksgiving & Christmas, and 2,300 masks.
A huge "thank you" to fellow Cobb County employees from the Safety Village, libraries, Cobb Police, Sheriff's Office, Water, HR, Communications, District Attorney's Office, Tax Commissioner's Office, Support Services, Fleet, Extension and Cobb Fire for helping at these events.
Pictured are employees from Georgia Power's Plant McDonough in Smyrna, who recently cleaned up trash along South Cobb Drive.
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Pictured are employees from Georgia Power's Plant McDonough in Smyrna, who recently cleaned up trash along South Cobb Drive.
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Georgia Power employees are making a difference in communities across the state this Earth Month by participating in projects that enhance environmental stewardship.
Recently, employees from Plant McDonough in Smyrna participated in a clean-up along South Cobb Drive, ultimately collecting 500 pounds of trash.
With more than 40 chapters statewide, Citizens of Georgia Power - the employee volunteer arm of the company – gives back to their local communities through in-person and virtual volunteer projects, fundraisers and donations. In 2020, Citizens’ members logged more than 55,000 hours of service equal to $1.5 million.
Pictured is the Cobb County Bookmobile joined Sweetwater Mission's April 23 Meals On Wheels event.
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Pictured is Debbie Ginocchio giving instructions at Sweetwater Mission's April 23 Meals on A Mission event.
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Pictured are volunteers at Sweetwater Mission's April 23 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured are the young volunteers at Sweetwater Mission's April 23 Meals On A Mission event.
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Sweetwater Mission hosted the April 23 Meals On A Mission whereby volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton and the South Cobb Lions Club distributed USDA Food Boxes to 75 families located near the Discovery Boulevard area of Mableton. Each USDA Food Box contains milk, fruit, chicken, yogurt, vegetables, cheese, cereal and Kenny's Pies. Over 150 kids meals and kids drinks were also provided to the families who drove through. As a special treat, the Cobb County Bookmobile joined us to supply the children with educational arts and crafts. We had a good time working together while showing hospitality to our neighbors.
Keep Cobb Beautiful volunteers working the Medication Disposal event at the Freeman Poole Senior Center on April 24.
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Volunteers from Keep Cobb Beautiful worked the Freeman Poole Senior Center Medication Disposal event on April 24 whereby 247 cars came through to deposit their expired drugs so that they do not end up in our landfills and/or water system. We very much appreciate Police Officers Pharr and Stoney for handling the drugs and transporting them to the final destination site in downtown Atlanta.
-Barry Krebs
Pictured are attendees picking out books in observance of Global Youth Service Day on April 25 at the Thrive Resource Center in the Riverside/Austell community.
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Pictured are attendees picking out books in observance of Global Youth Service Day on April 25 at the Thrive Resource Center in the Riverside/Austell community.
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Pictured are attendees picking out books in observance of Global Youth Service Day on April 25 at the Thrive Resource Center in the Riverside/Austell community.
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Pictured is a young scholar reading the book she picked out in observance of Global Youth Service Day on April 25 at the Thrive Resource Center in the Riverside/Austell community.
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In observance of Global Youth Service Day on April 25, We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association hosted a Read To Succeed Fest. The event provided an opportunity for attendees to pick out books of their choice to add to their home library. There were books for all age groups and for adults as well. The event was held at the Thrive Resource Center, Kingsley Village Apartments in the Riverside/Austell community.
- Monica DeLancy
Friday, April 23
Pictured is the car line at the April 22 Sweetwater Mission USDA Food Box distribution.
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Pictured is First Christian Church of Mableton's executive minister Barry Smith providing words of inspiration to the volunteers at the April 22 Sweetwater Mission USDA Food Box distribution.
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Pictured is greeter Jaliene at the April 22 Sweetwater Mission USDA Food Box distribution.
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Pictured are the hot meals being served by Rose, Gail Parke and Justin Essex at the April 22 Sweetwater Mission USDA Food Box distribution.
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Pictured are the cars being loaded at the April 22 Sweetwater Mission USDA Food Box distribution.
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Pictured are volunteers at the April 22 Sweetwater Mission USDA Food Box distribution.
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On April 22, volunteers from Pebblebrook High School and the South Cobb Lions Club had a fantastic time assisting the First Christian Church of Mableton in providing 148 families with USDA Food Boxes. The food boxes supplies by Sweetwater Mission contained milk, vegetables, chicken, cheese, fruit, yogurt, cereal and Kenny's Key Lime Pies. In addition, we distributed 260 hot meals and 240 kids meals and kids drinks. During our words of encouragement by executive minister Barry Smith, we were urged to serve in a manner that would inspire others. I think that we were successful.
-Barry Krebs
Pictured are volunteers Willie and Joseph from Revive Church ATL who delivered fresh food boxes to Kingsley Village Apartments in Austell.
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Thank you to Volunteers from Revive Church ATL for delivering fresh food boxes to Kingsley Village Apartments in Austell. The families picked up boxes and received up to date school information and rental assistance resources provided by Monica DeLancy, Cobb County School District parent resource specialist.
- Monica DeLancy
Pictured are the Bells Ferry Civic Association, District 3 Cobb County Commissioner JoAnn Birrell and Officer Fernando Pharr during litter pickup on April 16.
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As part of Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup, the Bells Ferry Civic Association held their quarterly litter pickup on April 16.
Along the Bells Ferry Road corridor, the volunteers picked up 29 bags of trash, in addition to many miscellaneous pieces of road, car and sign debris. Joining the BFCA Board were several community volunteers, District 3 Cobb County Commissioner JoAnn Birrell, and Officer Fernando Pharr providing traffic safety. Cobb DOT picked up roadside bags.
Thursday, April 22
Mount Paran Christian School Beta Club members joined with community volunteers on April 17 in a beautification project at Allatoona Creek Park. Twenty-five students worked for four hours to create and renovate mountain bike trails for community use. Pictured are MPCS student volunteers.
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On April 17, approximately 25 students from the Mount Paran Christian School Beta Club joined other local volunteers in a community service project benefitting Allatoona Creek Park.
For four hours, those present worked together, not as individual members of Beta Club but as contributing members of the community, to create and renovate mountain bike trails for community use.
At the project's conclusion, all volunteers gathered for lunch, and the lead park volunteer highlighted exceptional students for the hard work he saw them doing. For MPCS student and Beta Club president Zachary Fors, this was more than just an MPCS service event, it was a community event in every sense.
"It was a glimmer of everything I wanted to do as President of Beta," Fors said. "[We were] truly creating a community-driven organization. This was one of the most successful events I have ever been a part of, and it was just a powerful thing to see."
Witnessing MPCS students working alongside members of the community-at-large to accomplish a task for the greater good inspired those present at the service event.
"It is hard to explain, but it was a powerful effort," said Fors. "The school really stepped up, and people saw what it means to be servant-leaders at MPCS."
Head of High School and Assistant Head of School Tawanna Rusk says Fors is "a rare and special gift to the world" and that he is "a light [who finds] every possible way to serve others!"
Pictured are the Shady Grove Nextdoor.Com Group which removed bags of litter from Austell on April 19.
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The Shady Grove Nextdoor.Com Group removed 15 bags of litter from Old Alabama Road from Maxham Road to South Gordon Road in Austell on April 19. Jeff Padgett, a Board member of Keep Cobb Beautiful led the clean-up. Everybody had a great time as they made the area looks much nicer.
-Barry Krebs
[On April 20], I had appointment at my podiatrist office. As I walked in I realized I forgot my “mask.” I went to the receptionist desk to ask if they had one, but she was busy. The woman standing at the desk before me said, “I have one” and she reached into her purse. She gave me a mask that she had in a plastic bag. I thanked her and we both agreed that we can’t wait until wearing these face coverings is over.
-Carol Huff
Pictured is Realtor Sandy Johnson who spoke on April 21 to the Thrivers at the Thrive Resource Center at Kingsley Village Apartments in the Riverside community in Austell.
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Pictured is the Thrivers fellowship while preparing for the meeting on April 21 at the Thrive Resource Center at Kingsley Village Apartments in the Riverside community in Austell.
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April 21 was a great day at the Thrive Resource Center, located at Kingsley Village Apartments in the Riverside community in Austell. A special thank you to Sandy Johnson for speaking at The Thriving Families workshop hosted by We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association. Johnson is a realtor who answered questions about routes to home ownership.
The Thriving Families project is a six-month program that provides opportunities for participants to learn about civic engagement, academic success, community service and family leadership. The 10 families who participate began their journey in February of this year and will graduate in August. Eight of the families who participate reside in the Riverside community. We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association sponsors the Thriving Families project.
-Monica DeLancy
Monday, April 19
Pictured is a group photo of the volunteers at the April 16 Meals On a Mission food box distribution.
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Pictured is a group photo of the young volunteers at the April 16 Meals On a Mission food box distribution.
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Pictured from left are Debbie Ginocchio, Veronica Molina, Ricky Caldwell and Jessica Tate at the April 16 Meals On a Mission food box distribution.
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Sweetwater Mission hosted on the morning of April 16 the Meals On A Mission providing 85 families with USDA Food Boxes containing milk, cheese, fruit, chicken, yogurt, vegetables, cereal and Kenny's Pies. In additional, over 100 kids meals and kids drink were distributed to families with children. Pebblebrook High School students and the South Cobb Lions Club assisted by loading the cars that drove through with the food. We had a great time as we served our neighbors.
Pictured is a group photo of the April 17 litter clean-up on Joe Jerkins Boulevard and surrounding areas in Austell. Among the participants were Austell Mayor Ollie Clemens and the Austell Fire Department.
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Pictured is a group photo of the April 17 litter clean-up on Joe Jerkins Boulevard and surrounding areas in Austell.
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A group photo of the April 17 litter clean-up on Joe Jerkins Boulevard and surrounding areas in Austell. Among the participants were Sam Act, Austell Councilwoman Sandy Leverette, Quintasha Swanson and Bo Garrison.
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Pictured is a group photo of some volunteers at the April 17 litter clean-up on Joe Jerkins Boulevard and surrounding areas in Austell.
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Volunteers led by Keep Austell Beautiful director Quintasha Swanson were treated to a well-organized litter clean-up on April 17. The turnout was great as we got Austell Mayor Ollie Clemons and Councilwoman Sandra Leverette out of the office to roll up their sleeves. The Austell Community Taskforce and South Cobb Lions Club joined the effort too. We removed a lot of litter, tires and debris from Joe Jerkins Boulevard and surrounding areas. We had a terrific time working together to get the job done. The area looks much better now.
Pictured are the volunteers that removed invasive plants from Shoupade Park in Smyrna on April 17.
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Pictured are the volunteers that removed invasive plants from Shoupade Park in Smyrna on April 17.
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Also on April 17, The River Line Historic Area (www.RiverLine.org) teamed up with The American Battlefield Trust (www.battlefields.org) for the nationwide annual battlefield Park Day. The volunteers spent three hours removing invasive plants from Shoupade Park in Smyrna, a historic Cobb County park endowed with Civil War fortifications including two unique Shoupade forts. Anyone interested in joining the Friends of Shoupade Park for future volunteer opportunities can write to RiverLineGA@gmail.com.
- Barry Krebs
Friday, April 16
Pictured is a volunteer with Revive Church ATL delivering food boxes to Sierra Forrest Apartments in Mableton.
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Pictured is Monica DeLancy, CCSD/Title 3, Parent Resource Specialist.
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Thank you to Revive Church ATL for donating food boxes to Sierra Forrest Apartments in Mableton.
Volunteers that help distribute the boxes were from We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association. Parents also were able to hear updated school information, rental assistance and other resources.
The food boxes will be delivered the first and third Thursday of the month.
- Monica DeLancy
Pictured are the volunteers from Destiny World Church, the South Cobb Lions Club and First Christian Church of Mableton distributing USDA food boxes to families on the evening of April 15.
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Pictured are volunteers Colin Smith, Naomi and Abraham Antunez who helped distribute USDA food boxes to families on the evening of April 15.
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Pictured are Gail Parke and Odell Thompson distributing hot meals to families on the evening of April 15.
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Pictured are Iteeah Ponroks and Deadra Watters volunteers from Destiny World Church who helped distribute USDA food boxes to families on the evening of April 15.
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Pictured are the volunteers from Destiny World Church, the South Cobb Lions Club and First Christian Church of Mableton that helped distribute USDA food boxes to families on the evening of April 15. The volunteers listened to words of encouragement by executive minister Barry Smith of First Christian Church of Mableton.
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Pictured are greeters Veronia Molina, Jaliene and a friend at the USDA food box distribution event on the evening of April 15.
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Volunteers from Destiny World Church and the South Cobb Lions Club assisted the First Christian Church of Mableton in distributing USDA Food Boxes to over 150 families on the evening of April 15.
The USDA Boxes provided by Sweetwater Mission contained fruit, milk, meat, yogurt, vegetables, cheese, cereal and Kenny's Pies. In addition, we supplied over 250 children's meals and drinks as well as 260 hot meals. Executive Minister Barry Smith's words of encouragement rang true when he stated that "volunteering brings out each individual's special talents."
-Barry Krebs
Wednesday, April 14
Pictured is a group photo of Thrivers from the Thriving Families project at the Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting on April 13.
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Pictured is one of the Thrivers from the Thriving Families project speaking during public comment at the Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting on April 13.
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Thrivers from the Thriving Families project hosted by We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association attended the Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting on April 13.
The thrivers spoke during public comment about how appreciative they are to participate in the program which allows for them to take part in civic engagement opportunities. The Thriving Families project is a six-month program.
-Monica DeLancy
From left are Donna Krache, president of the Dave Krache Foundation; Donnis Steele, executive director of Mountain Top Boys Home; and Mark Hellman, operations manager/missions director of Due West United Methodist Church.
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Kennesaw-based The Dave Krache Foundation has donated new softball equipment to the Mountain Top Boys Home, a non-profit residential home for boys in Sugar Valley. The home has been in operation since the 1970s, when it was launched as one of the early community outreach projects of MUST Ministries.
“Our boys were saying they want to play ball, but we didn’t have bats, gloves and balls for them to do that,” said Donnis Steele, executive director of the Mountain Top Boys Home. “We can’t wait to surprise them with this wonderful donation.”
“This is what the Dave Krache Foundation is all about,” said organization president Donna Krache. “We’re happy to facilitate a way for these kids to play sports. That’s our mission.”
When they heard about the need, the Foundation board members voted unanimously to dedicate the funds to softball equipment for the boys home. A few members went shopping to use the funds to purchase gloves, bats, balls, bases and scorekeeping clipboards, to give the boys everything they need to enjoy playing.
The Dave Krache Foundation is a 501(c)3. Started in 2012, the Dave Krache Foundation pays fees for children to play sports when their parents cannot afford it. To date, the foundation has helped more than 900 kids throughout metro Atlanta play almost every sport, from football to baseball, basketball, soccer, cheerleading, martial arts and many others. The organization honors the memory of the late Dave Krache, an avid sports fan, community leader, volunteer and businessman.
Monday, April 12
The group of volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton, the South Cobb Lions Club and Pebblebrook High School that helped Sweetwater Mission distribute USDA food boxes on April 9.
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Pictured is the prayer circle led by Executive Minister Barry Smith at the Sweetwater Mission USDA food box distribution on April 9.
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Pictured is the car check in volunteers Veronica Molina and Ricky Caldwell at the Sweetwater Mission USDA food box distribution on April 9.
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Pictured is the group of volunteers from Pebblebrook High School that assisted Sweetwater Mission distribute USDA food boxes on April 9.
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The weather could not have been better on the morning of April 9 when volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton, the South Cobb Lions Club and Pebblebrook High School assisted Sweetwater Mission in distributing USDA Food Boxes to 135 families who drove through The Waverly Trailer Home Park. Each food box contained milk, chicken, vegetables, yogurt, cheese, cereal, fruit, bread and Kenny's Pies. We gave one another lots of encouragement as we worked as a team to serve our neighbors.
Pictured are Jeff Padgett and Barry Krebs at the April 10 Keep Cobb Beautiful Electronics Recycling event.
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Pictured is the car line at the April 10 Keep Cobb Beautiful Electronics Recycling event.
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A pair of volunteers lend a hand at the April 10 Keep Cobb Beautiful Electronics Recycling event.
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Pictured is the volunteer group at the April 10 Keep Cobb Beautiful Electronics Recycling event.
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Pictured is Angelia Pressley at the April 10 Keep Cobb Beautiful Electronics Recycling event.
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Keep Cobb Beautiful hosted their Electronics Recycling event at the Cobb County Public Safety Training facility off the East West Connector on April 10 whereby 670 cars came through to drop off all of the electronics that have been gathering dust over the past year. While it was rainy, the volunteers worked as quickly as possible to keep the wait times as low as 30 minutes. In addition, KCB accepted Hefty Bag Recycling items such as styrofoam and plastics.
KCB's next event is the Medication Disposal event at Freeman Poole Senior Center on the morning of April 24.
Pictured are the bags and tires that volunteers from Keep Cobb Beautiful cleaned up at the River Line Historic Area in Mableton on April 11.
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The dam and waterfall at the River Line Historic Area in Mableton on April 11 during a Keep Cobb Beautiful clean-up event.
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River Line Historic Area Executive Director Roberta Cook is pictured at the Mableton River Line Historic Area during a Keep Cobb Beautiful clean-up April 11.
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Pictured are the volunteers from Keep Cobb Beautiful that cleaned up the River Line Historic Area in Mableton on April 11.
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On the afternoon of April 11, volunteers from Keep Cobb Beautiful joined The River Line Historic Area Founder and Executive Director Roberta Cook and her volunteers to clean-up the Cobb County owned property off Henderson Road in Mableton. Together, we removed 19 bags of litter, five tires and lots of debris. Afterwards, we were treated to a tour of the property by Roberta and the Miles family.
We saw some amazing sights and learned a great deal about the rich history of the land. To gain a knowledge of or experience this special place for yourself, please reach out to Roberta at riverlinega@gmail.com or visit the River Line website at www.riverline.org. That way you can join the next tour or get involved in preserving these important landmarks.
-Barry Krebs
Pictured are volunteers taking boxes to the cars at the We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association’s pop-up food pantry on April 11.
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Pictured are volunteers taking boxes to the cars at the We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association's pop up food pantry on April 11.
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On April 11, the We Thrive In Riverside Renters Association hosted a pop up food pantry at the Thrive Resource Center at Kingsley Village Apartments in Austell. Families received food boxes donated from Revive Church ATL and food pantry donated by Peace and Kindness Food Pantry.
-Monica DeLancy
Friday, April 9
Pictured are the volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton, Boys Scouts and South Cobb Lions Club at the April 8 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured is the prayer circle for the volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton, Boys Scouts and South Cobb Lions Club at the April 8 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured are young volunteers Colin Smith and Hannah and Owen Cosby at the Meals On A Mission event April 8.
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Pictured is volunteer Gail Parke giving out meals at the April 8 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured is volunteers Kim Krebs and Pam Hamilton with the Free Food Sign at the April 8 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured is the Cobb Library System’s Bookmobile with Katherine Zaloova and Mary Wood at the April 8 Meals On A Mission event.
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The First Christian Church of Mableton hosted the Thursday Meals On A Mission on April 8 whereby we distributed USDA Food Boxes supplied by Sweetwater Mission containing milk, fruit, cheese, cereal, bread, vegetables, chicken and Kenny's Pies to 110 hungry families.
Volunteers from the Boy Scouts and South Cobb Lions Club joined in the action as we also provided over 250 hot meals to the people who drove through. As a special treat, the Bookmobile from the Cobb County Public Library showed up to give educational arts & crafts to the kids.
The weather was perfect as we enjoyed serving our neighbors.
- Barry Krebs
Thursday, April 8
Pictured are some of the youth at the We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association's min-spring camp showing their tie dye T-Shirts.
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Pictured is a young participant watching his “volcano” in the We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association's mini-spring camp.
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We Thrive in Riverside Renters Association hosted a mini-spring camp at the Thrive Resource Center at Kingsley Village Apartments in Austell on April 7.
Campers participated in exploring STEM activities, and making tie dye T-shirts. The camp will be held for two days.
-Monica Evette DeLancey
Monday, April 5
Pictured is the volunteer group shot of the volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton, Pebblebrook High School and the South Cobb Lions Club at the April 2 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured is executive minister Barry Smith preparing volunteers for the prayer at the April 2 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured is volunteer Jessie signing in the families at the April 2 Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured is the car line at the April 2 Meals On A Mission event.
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On April 2, Sweetwater Mission hosted the Friday morning Meals On A Mission event at The Waverly Trailer Home Park off Discovery Boulevard. Volunteers from the First Christian Church of Mableton, Pebblebrook High School and the South Cobb Lions Club provided 137 families with USDA Food Boxes containing milk, hot dogs, cheese, fruit, chicken, cereal, vegetables and Kenny's Pies. We were also able to supply over 250 children with kids meals and kids drinks. We worked hard together while having a good time serving our neighbors.
Pictured is the volunteer group photo of First Christian Church Of Mableton's Adopt-A-Mile litter cleanup on April 3.
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The First Christian Church Of Mableton conducted an adopt-a-mile litter clean-up and beautification event on April 3. Volunteers from the Mableton Improvement Coalition and South Cobb Lions Club also joined in to get Old Alabama Road from Mableton Parkway to James Road looking good. Together we removed 23 bags of litter. We really enjoyed our time together and celebrated with a cookout afterwards.
-Barry Krebs
Thursday, April 2
In the United States, approximately 48 million Americans live with hearing loss, and it is important to diagnose this early on to avoid additional health complications.
The Marietta Hearing Center, 707 Whitlock Avenue, Suite A36 in Marietta, was honored to be one of 300-plus hearing care practices participating in the ReSound Gives Sound campaign in January and awarding hearing aids to individuals who were impacted by the pandemic.
Marietta Hearing Center gave away two sets of hearing aids to people in need.
Sean, left, received a set of hearing aids in the ReSound Gives Sound campaign in January.
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Sean's hearing had worsened as an adult. For years, Sean delivered and installed medical equipment for families in need until losing his job due to COVID-19.
Scott, left, received a set of hearing aids in the ReSound Gives Sound campaign in January.
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Scott is a recently retired and spends time teaching and volunteering within his community. His hearing aids were at the end of his life cycle. Thanks to a friend's nomination, Scott won ReSound's Gift of Hearing and met with Dr. Brittany Tardy at Marietta Hearing Center to discuss his hearing aid options.
Pictured are the volunteers receiving instructions at the First Christian Church Of Mableton's Thursday evening Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured is the car line at the First Christian Church Of Mableton's Thursday evening Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured are the volunteers at the First Christian Church Of Mableton's Thursday evening Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured is Holly wit the Free Food sign at the First Christian Church Of Mableton's Thursday evening Meals On A Mission event.
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Pictured is Jessie at the car sign in at the First Christian Church Of Mableton's Thursday evening Meals On A Mission event.
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On April 1, the First Christian Church Of Mableton hosted the Thursday evening Meals On A Mission event whereby 140 families were provided with USDA Food Boxes supplied by Sweetwater Mission containing fruit, milk, vegetables, chicken, cheese, cereal and Kenny's Pies. We also distributed over 370 kids meals and kids drinks as well as 275 hot meals to the people who drove through. Even though it was cold and windy, the volunteers had fun working together to help our neighbors.
-Barry Krebs
Wednesday, April 1
Pictured is the Hardage Farm Scavenger Hunt form.
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Pictured is one of the 20 Easter egg yard signs hidden at Hardage Farm.
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Pictured is MHS freshman Nora Hart with one of the 20 Easter egg yard signs hidden in Hardage Farm.
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Our neighborhood is just the best. In order to include everyone in our annual Hardage Farm Easter egg hunt this year, MHS freshman Nora Hart has created a socially distanced event. She made close to 20 Easter egg yard signs and "hid" them throughout the neighborhood in front yards. Now, neighbors can walk, bike or drive around the neighborhood "hunting" for eggs while maintaining a safe distance. This little act of kindness has spread so much cheer.
- Mandy Swartwood
Monday, March 29
Pictured is a group shot of the volunteers from Pebblebrook High School, South Cobb Lions Club and First Christian Church of Mableton that helped Sweetwater Mission distribute USDA Food Boxes on March 26 at The Waverly Trailer Park Home.
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Pictured is car line volunteer Jessie, who helped Sweetwater Mission distribute USDA Food Boxes on March 26 at The Waverly Trailer Park Home.
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Pictured is the motivational moment by First Christian Church of Mableton's Barry Smith as volunteers from Pebblebrook High School, South Cobb Lions Club and the church helped Sweetwater Mission distribute USDA Food Boxes on March 26 at The Waverly Trailer Park Home.
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Pictured is a group shot of the volunteers from Pebblebrook High School that helped Sweetwater Mission distribute USDA Food Boxes on March 26 at The Waverly Trailer Park Home.
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Pictured is the Cobb County Library Bookmobile, which arrived to provide arts and crafts for youngsters, as Sweetwater Mission distributed USDA Food Boxes on March 26 at The Waverly Trailer Park Home.
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Sweetwater Mission hosted a food drive on March 26 at The Waverly Trailer Park Home where 127 families were received USDA Food Boxes containing meat, vegetables, milk, cheese, fruit, cereal, bread and Kenny's Pies. Assisted by Pebblebrook High School, South Cobb Lions Club and First Christian Church of Mableton volunteers, a couple of hundred kid's meals and kids drinks were sent home with families who have children. The Cobb County Library Bookmobile also arrived to provide arts and crafts for the youngsters. We had a terrific time working as a team to help our neighbors.
Mableton Improvement Coalition Volunteers Ezgar Macedo, Lucesia Macedo, Jeff Padgett and Patty Rech teamed up with the South Cobb Lions Club on March 28 to remove 24 bags of litter from Old Powder Springs Road and Whispering Pines Road. Not pictured are Patty Auch and Barry Krebs.
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The Mableton Improvement Coalition and South Cobb Lions Club teamed up to remove 24 bags of litter from Old Powder Springs Road and Whispering Pines Road on March 28. We appreciate the volunteers who helped us out and Patty Auch for taking the picture.
Whispering Pines is open for adoption. Contact Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org to learn more about the Adopt-A-Mile program.
-Barry Krebs
Friday, March 26
Pictured from left David Perrie of Perrie and Associates Law Firm, Nathalie Jegg of Cobb County Police, and Janice Overbeck of the Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team at the March 25 appreciation barbeque luncheon for first responders.
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Pictured are attendees James Burgess, John Johnston, Unnamed, and Cody Archer with Hannah, the Marketing & Events Coordinator at the Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team, at the March 25 appreciation barbeque lunch for first responders.
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Pictured is Kristen, an agent of the Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team, along with Bryan of Arrow Exterminators, a sponsor, at the March 25 appreciation barbeque luncheon for first responders.
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Pictured is Jermaine and Janay of JG Artisan Painting, sponsors of the event, along with Imarii, Veterans Outreach Coordinator at Emory Healthcare Veterans Program, at the March 25 appreciation barbeque luncheon for first responders.
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Pictured is a local police officer spending time with one of the puppies up for adoption at the March 25 appreciation barbeque luncheon for first responders.
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The Capital City Home Loans Grilling truck served up burgers to local police officers on March 25 at an appreciation barbeque lunch for first responders.
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On March 25, The Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team held an appreciation barbeque lunch to honor local police, firemen, EMTs and military personnel.
The Capital City Home Loans grilling food truck grilled burgers and hotdogs with a variety of sides sponsored by other local partners. Attendees were welcome to use the “social distancing patio” to enjoy their meal or take it on the road.
Event sponsors and members of the Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team were able to socialize and meet all of the local first responder and military attendees and thank them for what they do day-to-day. There were also puppies available for adoption at the event.
Additional sponsors for the event included Arrow Exterminators, Amerispec Home Inspection, Straight Line Roofing and Restoration, JG Artisan Painting, Aroma Ridge Coffee, The Hathaway Agency Insurance, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, Chick-fil-A East Lake, Panera Bread and Perrie & Associates.
Local Cobb County and surrounding area first responders, police, fire, detective units and military were all invited. Lunch was also packed up and delivered to Cobb County 911 dispatch by The Hathaway Agency Insurance.
Pictured is Bob Lamb preparing hot meals for First Christian Church of Mableton’s food distribution on March 25.
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Pictured is Kim Krebs and Justin Essex serving hot meals and cookies at First Christian Church of Mableton's food distribution on March 25.
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Pictured is the Pebblebrook High School Volunteers and Ricky Caldwell for First Christian Church of Mableton’s food distribution on March 25.
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Pictured are the volunteers for First Christian Church of Mableton's food distribution on March 25.
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Rose Marie Bailiff helps out with the car line during the First Christian Church of Mableton food distribution event on March 25.
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Pictured are the Pebblebrook High School volunteers and Colin Smith.
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The First Christian Church of Mableton hosted a food distribution on March 25 providing 157 families with USDA Food boxes.
These food boxes supplied by Sweetwater Mission contained vegetables, milk, cheese, chicken, yogurt, fruit, cereal, bread and Kenny's Pies. The volunteers which included High School students and the South Cobb Lions Club gave out several hundred kids meals and kids drinks as well as 270 hot meals. We got a little wet. But, we were thankful for the chance to serve our neighbors.
-Barry Krebs
Pictured are some of “The Story of Adi” books and wrapping materials that Campbell High School junior Tara Midha is using to bring cheer to children and seniors in medical care.
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Earlier this month MDJ reporter Shannon Ballew wrote a story about Tara Midha, a junior at Campbell High School, and her five-year-old golden retriever, Adi, a licensed therapy dog, bringing some cheer to children and seniors in medical care. Midha set up a GoFundMe page with the goal of raising $3,000 to print 200 "The Story of Adi" books. To read the original story, visit https://bit.ly/3d7A80R.
Since publication, Midha contacted Ballew and reported that she has passed her goal and was overwhelmed by the support of everyone.
Over the past few weeks, Midha has received 100 books and will be distributing them to Atria and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. She has also wrapped some of the books so that it would be more fun for the children and residents to open.
Piedmont Church recently delivered gift cards, worth $25 each, to Metro Ambulance employees as part of their March Love Does to thank local heroes.
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Piedmont Church recently delivered 184 gift cards, worth $25 each, to Metro Ambulance employees as part of our March Love Does to thank our local heroes.
This was also a way we could bless our local restaurants. We purchased at least $500 from each of the following restaurants - Copeland's, Rafferty's Carrabas, CFA, Firehouse Subs, 1885 Grill, Otter's and Paradise Grill.
-Angie Bolton, special events at MUST Ministries; and Cobb County District 3 Commissioner JoAnn K. Birrell
Frannie Hitchens, 10, recently collected donations for the ER staff at Kennestone Hospital with a St. Patrick’s Day theme for March.
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Frannie Hitchens, 10, recently collected donations for the ER staff at Kennestone Hospital with a St. Patrick's Day theme for March.
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Frannie Hitchens, 10, recently collected donations for the ER staff at Kennestone Hospital with a St. Patrick's Day theme for March.
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Frannie Hitchens, 10, recently collected donations for the ER staff at Kennestone Hospital with a St. Patrick's Day theme for March.
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Frannie Hitchens is 10 years old and in 5th grade at West Side Elementary School.
Frannie started the year with a resolution to give back to the community. We reached out to the Outreach Ministry team at our church, St. Catherine’s Episcopal in East Cobb, to see if there were any upcoming service projects she could be a part of. While not officially sponsored by the church due to COVID-19 protocols and restrictions, several families had been doing a monthly collection since December to support the ER staff at Kennestone Hospital.
Each month, the collection gives one shift, 60 people, a snack, drink and a special gift as a small thank you.
Frannie was able to coordinate the March collection which involved picking a theme, asking for donations and coordinating delivery. After deciding on a St. Patrick’s Day theme for March, she made a flyer asking for specific items to be dropped at her porch and/or monetary donations sent to her mother's Venmo.
The flyer was sent to her Hardage Farm neighbors and several families from her church. In just two weeks, Frannie raised over $200 in addition to donated snacks and chapsticks. She used the money to make a budget and shop for the Healthcare Heroes to fill two huge boxes giving each of the 60 staff a Gatorade drink, 2 snacks, a chapstick and a package of facial wipes to keep their skin clean under the mask.
She also made 60 pins with a message that said, “We’re so LUCKY to have a Healthcare Hero like you!”
- Anne Hitchins
Wednesday, March 24
Pictured in front of the food boxes is Pam Googe, president of Alpha Pi, and Aimee Bush, the First Presbyterian Church Food Bank coordinator.
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Every Monday, the First Presbyterian Church parking lot is full of volunteers loading 30 pound food boxes off of the truck into people's cars. On March 8, teachers who are members of Alpha Delta Kappa and the Marietta chapter of Alpha Pi joined forces with FPC and presented them with 30 new reading books to be passed out to families receiving food boxes. This was all part of the Read Across Georgia effort to put books into the hands of children.
-Pam Googe
Tuesday, March 23
KIDS CARE collected and delivered 3,111 donations between Cobb Senior Services, The Center for Family Resources, The Salvation Army and MUST Ministries as part of a food drive held on Feb. 13.
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Pictured are Amie and Jaida Burke of KIDS CARE, which collected and delivered 3,111 donations in a food drive held on Feb. 13.
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KIDS Care would like to say thank you to everyone who donated and collected food for our nonprofits Food Drive on Feb. 13. Look what we have all done for our community! We collected and delivered 3,111 donations that were given to local nonprofits feeding the homeless and food insecure in Cobb County. What an amazing showing of generosity, kindness and compassion by our local community.
All donations were divided up and given to Cobb Senior Services, The Center for Family Resources, The Salvation Army and MUST Ministries.
Thank you to all who donated food! Our community came together and gave from their hearts, this all added up to significant donations to help feed those who are food insecure in Cobb County. Thank you to the Kindsters who volunteered to give food, help collect food, work our Drive by Drop off Day in the rain, unload the food, and sort/count the food donations. Together, we all made a difference, we all shined a little light for our neighbors who are hungry.
Pictured are police officers from Cobb County’s Precinct One at a cookout at Piedmont Church on March 12.
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Bob Geoff wrote a book called, "Love Does," which states that love is a verb, an action, rather than a noun.
Piedmont Church embraced this thought with a special above and beyond offering each month that goes toward showing love to our community. March focuses on front line workers. We like to call them the “365ers.” The people who are on the front lines 24x7, 365 days a year. It was an honor to host a cook out for the officers of Cobb County’s Precinct One at Piedmont Church on March 12.
- Cobb County District 3 Commissioner JoAnn K. Birrell
Pictured is the group photo of volunteers that assisted Sweetwater Mission distribute USDA Food Boxes on March 19 at The Waverly Trailer Home Park.
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Pictured are members of the Amerigroup RealSolutions group who were on-hand to help Sweetwater Mission distribute USDA Food Boxes on March 19 at The Waverly Trailer Home Park. Pictured are Adonis Diaz-beal and Shena Jones.
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Pictured is the car line for people waiting for Sweetwater Mission to distribute USDA Food Boxes on March 19 at The Waverly Trailer Home Park.
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Pictured is greeter Jessie at Sweetwater Mission's distribution of USDA Food Boxes on March 19 at The Waverly Trailer Home Park.
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Pictured is a group of Pebblebrook High School volunteers that assisted Sweetwater Mission distribute USDA Food Boxes on March 19 at The Waverly Trailer Home Park.
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Pictured is the instructions and prayer led by First Christian Church Of Mableton Elder Don Harris at Sweetwater Mission's distribution of USDA Food Boxes on March 19 at The Waverly Trailer Home Park.
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Sweetwater Mission hosted the March 19 morning food drive assisted by the Elite Athletes, First Christian Church Of Mableton and South Cobb Lions Club volunteers at The Waverly Trailer Home Park. Together, we provided 182 families with USDA Food Boxes containing fruit, milk, meat, cheese, vegetables, yogurt, bread and Kenny's Pies. In addition, we supplied over 470 kids meals and kids drinks to school age children. As a special treat, Amerigroup RealSolutions joined us to coach people on navigating complex healthcare situations. We worked seamlessly as a team to serve our neighbors.
Pictured is the South Cobb Rotary Club AM Group, which removed litter and dumped items on March 20 from the adopted section of East-West Connector and surrounding streets. Pictured are Kip Auch, Patty Auch, Doug Moss, Lucresia Razia, Debbie Ginocchio, Doris Moss and Barry Krebs.
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We really appreciate the volunteers from the South Cobb Rotary Club, Mableton Improvement Coalition and South Cobb Lions Club who worked really hard to remove 37 bags of litter along with a bunch of dumped items on March 20 from the adopted section of the East West Connector and surrounding streets. The area looks much better now and we had fun working together in the beautiful weather.
There are a couple of available adopt-a-mile opportunities of the highly traveled East West Connector. If you are interested in learning more about the Adopt-A-Mile program, please contact Dawn at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org.
-Barry Krebs
Friday, March 19
Pictured is a group photo of the volunteers of the First Christian Church of Mableton and the Austell Community Taskforce and South Cobb Lions Club that distributed USDA Food Boxes, hot meals and kids drinks on March 18.
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Pictured is the car line for the USDA Food Boxes, hot meals and kids drinks that were distributed on March 18 by volunteers of the First Christian Church of Mableton and the Austell Community Taskforce and South Cobb Lions Club.
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Pictured is instruction circle for the volunteers of the First Christian Church of Mableton and the Austell Community Taskforce and South Cobb Lions Club that distributed USDA Food Boxes, hot meals and kids drinks on March 18.
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Pictured are Pebblebrook High School volunteers Kim Krebs and Pam Hamilton, who distributed USDA Food Boxes, hot meals and kids drinks on March 18.
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Pictured is Sweetwater Mission director Debbie Ginocchio with the volunteers of the First Christian Church of Mableton and the Austell Community Taskforce and South Cobb Lions Club that distributed USDA Food Boxes, hot meals and kids drinks on March 18.
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Pictured is Kimb Krebs, DeBorah Johnson and Lalo who distributed hot meals on March 18.
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Pictured is the opening prayer for the volunteers of the First Christian Church of Mableton and the Austell Community Taskforce and South Cobb Lions Club that distributed USDA Food Boxes, hot meals and kids drinks on March 18.
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On the evening of March 18, the First Christian Church of Mableton assisted by the Austell Community Taskforce and South Cobb Lions Club in providing 157 families with USDA Food Boxes. The boxes included vegetables, milk, cereal, meat, yogurt, fruit, cheese and Kenny's Pies. In addition, we distributed 247 hot meals and over 450 kids meals and kids drinks. Sweetwater Mission supplied the food boxes and kids products. It was a perfect evening to serve our neighbors.
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