Each year, the Cobb Collaborative honors members of our community who have exhibited outstanding service to those in need in Cobb County. Jack Vaughan, Jr. was a state representative and member of the Cobb Collaborative who showed unselfish dedication to public service and strongly advocated for those less fortunate in our community. In memory of Jack’s service, the Collaborative honors a volunteer and a professional who have gone above and beyond to serve those in need.
We know that there are many individuals who have gone “above and beyond” this year (or who have continued to go above and beyond!) in response to the varying needs of our Cobb County community. Please do your best to select one person from your organization who has demonstrated exceptional service and leadership. Also, don't forget to register to attend the Fourth Quarter General Membership Meeting & Human Services Awards Luncheon on December 3, 2024.
While the official Suicide Prevention Awareness month observation has ended, the subject needs to be elevated all year long. A great organization that does that is AFSP. Check out this new Q&A article with the GA Associate Area Director in the blog post below to learn more.
988 is a direct, national three-digit line that connects individuals with suicide prevention and mental health crisis resources.
988 calls, texts and chats in Georgia are answered by the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Cobb County Mobility SPLOST Cobb County voters will also be deciding on the M (Mobility) SPLOST on the November ballot.
MSPLOST goals:
- Community-Tailored Transit: Supports Cobb’s growing population and thriving local economy with mobility options made for Cobb County that offer safe, flexible, and reliable service options.
- Expanding Opportunities: Expands mobility and access to jobs and key destinations throughout the county.
- Inclusive Access: Focuses on increasing access to vulnerable and transit dependent communities, currently underserved by the existing system.
- Economic Vitality: Implements transit investments to sustain and support Cobb’s current and future economy.
- Countywide Service Enhancements: Enhances the transit customer experience with investments to increase fast, safe, and reliable service options—connecting more people to more destinations.
- Planned Investment: Charts an incremental and sustainable 30-year investment, supported and aligned with approved comprehensive planning efforts.
