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The Town Center Community Alliance recently installed its first educational exhibit, Mechanics in Motion, at Aviation Park in Kennesaw. Encircling the park’s aircraft, the exhibit is a permanent installation with eight panels describing aspects of flight, aircraft design and materials.
This exhibit is the first educational installation of the Taking to the Skies program, which already includes public art and a 1964 Beechcraft Musketeer A23 aircraft display. The exhibit also includes digital content, curriculum and teachers guides that can be used by school districts, home schooling individuals or any park visitors. To learn more about the Aviation Park, visit towncentercid. com/project/aviation-park.
New Help Desk Gives Second Chance
Cobb County is working to create innovative ways to help residents who’ve historically been forgotten or disregarded. The Cobb Second Chance Desk is the first effort of its kind in Georgia. This resource will help eligible people clear their records. In Georgia, 4.3 million people have criminal history – about 40% of working-age adults. The desk will help remove barriers that keep nonviolent people from being productive members of society. It will help with employment, financial aid, housing and other vital services.
The Cobb Second Chance Desk will be a help desk housed in the Cobb Circuit Defender’s Office and staffed by Georgia Justice Project personnel to streamline the criminal record clearing process for those who were arrested in Cobb and are eligible by law for record clearing. The desk opened to the public June 25. Online appointments are available at cobbcounty.org/second-chancedesk or by calling 404-834-8604.
This initiative is a partnership among the Cobb Circuit Defender’s Office, Cobb District Attorney’s Office, Cobb Solicitor General’s Office and the Georgia Justice Project.
Help Women in Need
Give a Fresh Start (GAFS) is an annual community service project committed to giving help and hope to women in Cobb County. Since 2018, the organization has provided more than 700 feminine hygiene items to local nonprofits serving women in need.
This year, GAFS is partnering with the Family Life Restoration Center, with the goal to provide a minimum of 500 items. The official drive will be held through July 16.
Visit https://giveafreshstart. wixsite.com/home/take-action to donate items, purchase a shirt, give a financial donation or send a message to a woman in need.
Michael Brantley Named Director
Cobb County Manager Jackie McMorris has appointed Michael Brantley as the director of Cobb PARKS. He is filling the position previously held by Jimmy Gisi, who was recently named deputy county manager.
Brantley graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Recreation Administration, beginning his career serving in Cherokee County, in both the recreation and operation divisions. In 2017, he left to become the operations division manager for Cobb PARKS, a position he has held for the past three years. He and his wife, Tiffani, have been married seven years, and they have a dog, Saki. In his spare time, Brantley enjoys golfing, fishing and cheering on his favorite sports teams.
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Kids in the Kitchen Camp
The Cobb County Extension Office’s virtual three-day Kids in the Kitchen Foodie Camp will run 3-6 p.m. July 20-22. Youth of all ages are welcome, but should have parental or adult supervision while participating. The camp will feature two-three recipes per day that can easily be made at home. Space is limited for each session. For more information, or to register, visit bit.ly/foodiecamp.
Health and Substance Abuse Help Available
Someone Cares is a nonprofit community-based organization that helps eliminate barriers to health services for those who experience disparities in primary care. The organization provides holistic health and wellness care, including sexual health screening and treatment, intensive mental health and substance abuse counseling and treatment. Someone Cares offers opioid programs and services, as well as drug and alcohol testing services. For more information, visit s1catl.org.
Upcoming Public Meetings
CobbTV makes it easy to stay up-to-date on everything happening in the Cobb County Government. Many public meetings and hearings are broadcast live and are available on YouTube and Video On Demand. To learn more, visit cobbcounty.org/cobbtv. • Board of Commissioners regular meeting, 9 a.m. July 13
The Art House’s annual fundraiser, Live at Logan Farm Park, was a success.
Scholarships were presented to Jordan Gonzales, left, of Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department, and Rachel Shannon from Cornerstone Prep at the fundraiser from the Art House’s Cathy Green and Acworth Mayor Tommy Allegood.
Art House Happenings
Acworth Arts Alliance held its annual fundraiser, Live at Logan Farm Park, May 22. Proceeds from the event went toward scholarships for high school students pursuing visual arts. This year’s scholarship recipients are Rachel Shannon from Cornerstone Preparatory Academy and Anneka Klingman from North Cobb Christian School.
The Art House also awarded a scholarship to the Acworth Youth Art Enrichment Fund. This fund will make scholarships available for Expanding Horizons and art camps through the Acworth Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department.
The Art House’s current exhibit, Acworth Treasures, runs through July 31. Midnight on July 15 is the submission deadline for the juried exhibit, which will run Aug. 7-Sept. 25. Submissions are open to artists who can hand-deliver their works. A submission fee of $25 for Acworth Arts Alliance member artists, and $35 for non-member artists, is required for this exhibit. These fees will be used to fund cash awards for the exhibit. Visit acworthartsalliance.org/guidelines for a schedule of events or to submit a submission form and pay the submission fee. Images of your submissions should be emailed to: acworthartsalliance@gmail.com.
The next session of classes at the Art House begins July 12. Visit acworthartsalliance.org/classes for a complete list of upcoming classes/workshops and to register. Masks are now optional for teachers and participants.
