16th Annual Adventures of Tappy Turtle Artist Challenge
Congrats to pint-sized preservationists Aniston and Seojun from Bells Ferry Elementary, and Riya and Raina from Mountain View Elementary (artwork featured above) who joined fourth and fifth grade winners in the 16th Annual Adventures of Tappy Turtle Artist Challenge with artwork featured in the 2021 Cobb County Watershed’s conservation coloring book. cobbstreams.org
Sweep the Hooch
In late March, volunteers from across Georgia took to the Chattahoochee River for the annual Sweep the Hooch event. Through the coordinated efforts of shore volunteers and boat-bound helpers, they were able to remove 35 tons of trash from the watershed. Do your part to keep the waters clean by signing up for one of […]
Habitat for Humanity
Good news for hands-on humanitarians: Habitat for Humanity – North Central Georgia volunteer registration is live! Register online to view active build sites and home repair projects, then sign up to join at various dates and locations across North Georgia. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and COVID-19 precautions are in place. habitat-ncg.org/volunteer
Family Promise of East Cobb
Family Promise of East Cobb is a local nonprofit that has provided shelter, food and support to families transitioning out of homelessness since 1986. On June 21, you can use your golf skills to help support their mission by registering to play (or sponsor) in their 6th Annual Family Promise of Cobb County Golf Event […]
East Cobb Park’s Towhee Trail
Get outside and do some good this spring at East Cobb Park’s Towhee Trail. As a family, neighborhood or other group, adopt a plot to clean up, keep trimmed and maintained. No heavy lifting required—just a big heart for sharing what we love about the outdoors with our community and several pairs of willing hands. […]
Good Mews Animal Foundation
Owning pets as we age can lower stress, lower blood pressure and provide a boost for our overall mental health and happiness. Good Mews Animal Foundation created its Golden Companions Program with this in mind, offering an adoption discount to senior citizens age 65 and up to pair them with senior pets looking for a […]
Nike Game Growers of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream
It was a slam dunk this year for Mabry Middle Schoolers (and twins) Kate and Kenzie Wyman when they were named Nike Game Growers co-captains of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream for their work in helping promote girls sports through their idea called GEAR UP (Girls Everywhere Are Ready, Unleash Their Potential). Details: 2700 Jims Rd. […]
Young Men’s Service League
No pandemic can stop the Young Men’s Service League. In 2021, amidst an era where creativity and flexibility are key, this group masks up to help the YMCA load more than 10,000 pounds of food boxes into delivery vans to feed members of the community in need, while at-home helpers made more than 1,000 craft […]
Abhijeet Ghosh Recognized for a National Finalist
Broadcom Foundation and Society for Science & the Public recognized Abhijeet Ghosh, an eighth grader at Dodgen Middle School, as one of the 30 national finalists in its MASTERS competition late last year. This STEM-focused event aims to inspire and recognize middle schoolers from across the country. broadcomfoundation.org/masters/winners-2020
Yoga Presented by Kaiser Permanente
MONDAYS Yoga presented by Kaiser Permanente The Plaza, The Battery Atlanta 6:30pm Free The Wellness Series at The Battery Atlanta invites you to socially distance and power stretch under the setting sun. Space is limited, so register online, or join virtually via Facebook Live. batteryatlyoga.eventbrite.com
