Cobb Collaborative

Cobb Collaborative Cobb Collaborative educates, engages, and empowers local people and organizations to improve outcomes for children and families in Cobb County.

Every community has a wide range of needs and Cobb County is no exception. Improving the lives of everyone in a community is a daunting and complex challenge. But there is a way for all of us to work together towards collectively improving our county. We partner with a range of organizations and causes, but we focus on initiative areas of Mental Health, Literacy and Civic Engagement to make the la

rgest impact on our community. For more than 30 years, the Cobb Collaborative has served hundreds of organizations and individuals in Cobb County. Our goal is to be the bridge that connects all of our collective efforts into a greater impact. We’re an official Georgia Family Connection Partnership, meaning we have statewide support but deliver on a local level.

Happy Pride Month!🏳️‍🌈 This month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community while recognizing the importance of creating envir...
06/03/2026

Happy Pride Month!🏳️‍🌈 This month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community while recognizing the importance of creating environments where everyone feels valued, supported, and free to be themselves.

Research shows that supportive schools, workplaces, families, and neighborhoods can significantly improve mental health outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth and adults. Mental health support is not one-size-fits-all, and fostering a sense of belonging can make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

This Pride Month, let's continue building a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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Join us for an afternoon of fun, wellness, and community connection at the Family Support & Wellness Fair on June 23rd! ...
06/03/2026

Join us for an afternoon of fun, wellness, and community connection at the Family Support & Wellness Fair on June 23rd! Enjoy free snacks, fun activities, health screenings, and resources that support healthy families.

Be sure to stop by the Cobb Collaborative table to learn about programs and resources that help children, families, and communities thrive!

Tuesday, June 23 I 3-6 PM
Tanyard Creek Overlook, Acworth Community Center
4361 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA 30101

06/03/2026

Have you listened to our latest Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast Episode? Irene Barton sits down with Lisa-Ruth Karnes, Program Director at the Cobb Community Foundation, to discuss the organization's growth, its impact across the community, and initiatives like the Vital Signs Project.

Learn how Cobb Community Foundation connects donors, nonprofits, and community partners to address local needs, strengthen opportunities, and help create a thriving future for everyone in Cobb County.

🎧 Tune in now wherever you listen to podcasts or go to: bit.ly/MYMS-S6EP10

In several races during the May General Primary Election, no candidate received the required majority of votes, sending ...
06/02/2026

In several races during the May General Primary Election, no candidate received the required majority of votes, sending those contests to a runoff election on June 16.

🗳️ Advance (Early) Voting: June 6–12
📬 Absentee Ballot Application Deadline: June 5
🗓️ Election Day: June 16 | Polls open 7:00 AM–7:00 PM

🔹 If you voted a Democratic ballot, you must vote a Democratic ballot in the runoff.
🔹 If you voted a Republican ballot, you must vote a Republican ballot in the runoff.
🔹 If you voted a Nonpartisan ballot, you may choose either a Democratic or Republican ballot for the runoff.
🔹 Didn’t vote in the May 19 Primary Election? You may choose either a Democratic or Republican ballot for the runoff.

Before you vote, be sure to:
✔️ Check your voter registration status
✔️ Review your sample ballot
✔️ Confirm your polling location

Visit the Georgia Secretary of State's My Voter Page to find everything you need to prepare for Election Day: mvp.sos.ga.gov

Civic participation helps build stronger communities. Whether you vote early, absentee, or on Election Day, make a plan to participate.

06/02/2026

Ready to streamline your workflow and explore practical ways to use AI in your organization?

Join us for our Q2 Capacity Catalyst Workshop on Friday, June 12th as we learn from Katherine Zavala and Shannon Tyner with the Cobb County Public Library. This interactive session will cover how to:

✅ Streamline and elevate your internal systems with Google Workspace
✅ Apply Google Gemini to real-world organizational needs
✅ Explore integrations that can enhance your workflow

Bring your questions, ideas, and real-life use cases—from data visualization to grant writing—and leave with tools you can put into practice right away.

📍 Switzer Library (Community Room)
🕦 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
🍽 Lunch provided

We are so grateful to the Cobb Community Foundation for sponsoring this series with us!

Register at: bit.ly/CCT-GOOGLE

Since launching last fall, The Basics Cobb County Playgroup Program has been creating opportunities for children and the...
06/01/2026

Since launching last fall, The Basics Cobb County Playgroup Program has been creating opportunities for children and their caregivers to grow, learn, and connect together. 💙

⭐ 100% of caregivers reported feeling very confident using The Basics principles by the middle of the session.
⭐ Two-thirds reported feeling connected to other caregivers through the program.
⭐ 100% rated the playgroup experience 4 or 5 stars.

These results from our 2025 Impact Report, representing six family groups, highlight the power of creating spaces where families can learn, build relationships, and support their children's development together.

📖 Read the full Impact Report: bit.ly/BASICS-IMPACT25

Thank you to the families, facilitators, and partners who continue to make this program possible!

May is officially in the rearview, but the commitment to wellness continues. ☀️💚 What an incredible, impact-filled Menta...
06/01/2026

May is officially in the rearview, but the commitment to wellness continues. ☀️💚 What an incredible, impact-filled Mental Health Awareness Month in Cobb County! From playground paloozas to library events, virtual partner trainings, and weekly toolkits, this community showed up to prioritize what it means to have . Swipe through the memories!

Learn more about everything we did last month in our latest blog: bit.ly/BLOG-MHM

A massive thank you to every partner, parent, neighbor, and advocate who leaned in this month. Let’s carry these habits, connections, and resilience tools straight into the summer season.

The Basics Cobb County Cobb County Public Library Wellstar Health System Resilient Georgia Mind Your Mind Cobb

Tomorrow, join us for the 2026 WIC Farmer's Market & Resource Fair on June 2 and the Drive-Through Farmer's Market on Ju...
06/01/2026

Tomorrow, join us for the 2026 WIC Farmer's Market & Resource Fair on June 2 and the Drive-Through Farmer's Market on July 14, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Explore fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs from local Georgia farmers while connecting with valuable community resources.

Resilience is not something people are just born with—it is a skill that can be built. 🧱🌱 Welcome to the final week of M...
05/28/2026

Resilience is not something people are just born with—it is a skill that can be built. 🧱🌱 Welcome to the final week of Mental Health Awareness Month. The Week 4 Mini-Toolkit is officially live, and the ultimate focus is on Building Resilience. This free resource is designed for all ages, offering practical strategies to help navigate life's inevitable ups and downs with strength and adaptability. While May is drawing to a close, the tools discovered this month can provide a blueprint for a lifetime of wellness.
Find the final toolkit at the link in the bio and let's keep working toward !

Address

1314 Church Street SE, Suite A
Smyrna, GA
30080

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(678) 766-5574

Website

https://linktr.ee/cobbcollab

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