As the school year looms on the horizon, Cobb County and Marietta communities are rallying to ensure students have the supplies they need. According to a recent announcement by the Cobb County Government, the District Attorney's Office is hosting a school supply drive that will run through tomorrow. Locals can donate items at the Cobb County Superior Courthouse or the RedBud Blossom Family Justice Center. Those supplies will then make their way into students' hands at the Back 2 School Extravaganza happening on Saturday at Grand Slam Pizza, with supplies being given out between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.
On a similar note, the Cobb County Police Department has partnered with Cool Kids Committee Inc. to organize the Backpacks and Badges school supply drive, set to continue until August 1. This initiative seeks to gather new backpacks and essential school supplies which will then be distributed on August 5 during the National Night Out event. Drop-off points include any Cobb County Police Precinct and the Austell Market Suites, inviting the community to generously contribute to the cause.
The Sheriff's Office and Artportunity Knocks are also hosting the Back-2-School Cobb event on Saturday. This free event, located at Jim R. Miller Park, offers more than just school supplies—it's set to include games, inflatables, and crafts to get everyone in the spirit for the upcoming academic year. Families looking to attend need to register online and provide proof of Cobb County residency or the name of their child’s school to qualify for the giveaways. Teachers from Cobb County haven’t been forgotten either; they are encouraged to stock up on supplies for their classrooms.
Finally, the Tools for Teachers drive is actively seeking donations to help Mableton teachers get their classrooms ready. The drive is asking for educational tools and supplies up until August 16, with drop-off locations at local businesses like Gus Gordy- State Farm and Paradise Smoothie. Those who prefer to shop online can easily purchase items from an Amazon wishlist, while monetary donations are also welcomed through a dedicated online platform. Visit the Cobb County website for more details on how you can contribute to the success of these initiatives.
