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Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast: Season 5 Episode 2

January 31, 2025

Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this special episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative’s Executive Director, Irene Barton, and Founder and CEO of Operation…

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Building Resilience: A Cornerstone of Mental Wellness & Resiliency Week 2025 Details 

January 29, 2025

Resilience is the ability to adapt and recover in the face of adversity, challenges, or change. It’s not about avoiding difficulties but learning how to navigate through them while maintaining…

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Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast: S5 EP1

January 16, 2025

In this episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative’s Executive Director, Irene Barton, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, Kaitlyn Ball, and Mental Health Coordinator, Lesleigh Sanders. This…

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Special Edition: Prioritizing Young Children Under the Gold Dome in 2025

January 8, 2025

Happy New Year and welcome back to Cobb Collaborative’s Blog! If you are new to Cobb Collaborative’s Blog, we post twice a month with topics ranging from Mental Health to…

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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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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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GUEST BLOG: Your Guide to a Smooth Budgeting Process This Year by Stephen Newland

November 19, 2024

Written by: Stephen Newland, CMA, Owner of MoneyPath FP&A Creating a budget is more than filling in numbers on a spreadsheet—it can be a powerful process that helps you assess…

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Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast: Episode 73

November 19, 2024

Welcome to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast. In this special episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative’s Executive Director, Irene Barton, and 2023 Jack Vaughan Jr. Human…

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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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