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When the Holidays Feel Heavy: Tips for Navigating Seasonal Challenges

December 10, 2024

By Lesleigh Sanders, Mental Health Program Coordinator with Cobb Collaborative The holiday season is often painted as a time of joy, warmth, and togetherness. But for many, it can bring…

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How Can a Daily Gratitude Practice Enhance Wellness During the Holidays?

November 27, 2024

A Q&A with poet and author Deanna Repose Oaks The holiday season often brings a mix of emotions—joy, connection, and celebration, but also stress, grief, and loneliness for many. In…

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Community Collab! Irene Barton featured on Life With the Spectrum

November 25, 2024

The YouTube Channel and Podcast “Life with the Spectrum” featured our Executive Director, Irene Barton on a recent episode. Here’s what they have to say:Do you know everything your community…

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Little Free Library Ribbon Cutting in Marietta

November 25, 2024

Community leaders and elected officials recently gathered to officially open a Little Free Library along Whitlock Avenue in Marietta. Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization dedicated to putting books…

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Why Participating in Democracy Matters: The Stakes for Georgia Voters

November 18, 2024

Written by Nichola Hines, Vote Your Voice Coordinator In the most recent election, 78% of registered voters in Cobb County turned out to cast their ballots—a remarkable engagement compared to…

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Feel Good by Doing Good: The Mental Health Benefits of Volunteering

November 12, 2024

By Lesleigh Sanders, Mental Health Program Coordinator Volunteering and giving during the holiday season can provide a profound boost to mental well-being, making this time of year more fulfilling for…

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Basics Nature Trail Grand Opening Celebrates Community Partnership and Early Learning

November 4, 2024

The Basics Cobb County and the Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center (ELC) announce The Basics Nature Trail in Henry Park to promote early childhood development.

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Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast: Episode 71

October 28, 2024

In this special edition episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative’s Executive Director, Irene Barton, and other employees of Cobb Collaborative as they give you on overview of…

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Highlighting LiveSafe Resources for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 11, 2024

A Q&A with Cobb Collaborative’s Lesleigh Knotts & LiveSafe Resources’ Raysa Figaro October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and advocating for the…

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A Q&A with American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

September 30, 2024

with Lesleigh Knotts, Mental Health Program Coordinator at Cobb Collaborative, and Chelsea Piatt, Georgia Associate Area Director As we recognize Suicide Prevention Month, it’s essential to highlight the incredible work…

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