On Tuesday, December 3, we gathered together for our 2024 Fourth Quarter General Membership Meeting and Human Services Awards Luncheon, a beloved tradition of the Cobb Collaborative. This 31st annual event united members and community partners to celebrate connections, share a meal, and recognize those impacting Cobb County.
- Cobb Community Foundation, for sponsoring and co-presenting this special occasion, and Piedmont Church, for hosting us.
- All the organizations who submitted nominations to recognize outstanding individuals and groups.
- And our Cobb Collaborative members, partners, and supporters, for your unwavering commitment to improving outcomes for children and families in Cobb County.
The YouTube Channel and Podcast “Life with the Spectrum” featured our Executive Director, Irene Barton on a recent episode. Check that informative episode out here!
- How much cash will I have in six months?
- Can I afford to hire additional staff?
- Are there any expenses I should cut?
- What do I need to do to be audit ready?
One of our favorite resources on their site is the listing of Exclusive Discounts for Nonprofits. Learn more about Money Path at their website or call Stephen at 404-832-0556.
One of the most successful ways to improve the reading achievement of children is to increase access to books, especially at home. The Cobb Collaborative works to accomplish this through the installation and upkeep of Little Free Libraries in our community. These book-sharing boxes remove barriers to book access by being available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, with free accessibility. LFLs operate under the “Take One, Leave One” theory, which encourages readers to not only take a book but also to leave one for others when there is an ability to do so. Cobb Collaborative is proud to have sponsored 8 Little Free Libraries in 2024, with 3 more to go before the end of the year, which brings our total number of Little Free Libraries up to 64. Contact Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, to sponsor the installation of a Little Free Library in your community.
Cobb County Special Election Dates
The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration recently set the dates of the Special Elections for Cobb County Commissioner Districts 2 and 4.
- Qualifying will happen Dec. 18 - 20.
- The Primary Election will take place on Feb. 11.
- The Runoff Election (if necessary) will take place March 11.
- The General Special Election will be April 29.
The board had to wait until after November's General Election to set these dates, as they depended on a possible runoff (no runoff was necessary). Advance voting will be available for these contests at select locations. Only Cobb Commission Districts 2 and 4 voters will be eligible to vote in this special election.
A Cobb County Superior Court Judge ordered this special election after ruling the county's use of home rule powers to draw its commission maps was unconstitutional.
Every Thursday at 10:30 AM the North Cobb Regional Library offers a meet-up for adults with special needs and their caregivers. The group loves to read books together, go on scavenger hunts, enjoy many types of games, sing karaoke, create crafts, and much more. This is a safe place for everyone to be themselves and have a wonderful time.
No Registration Required
