The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County Announces
the 2024-2025 Board of Directors Election Details
The election and installation of 2024-2025 Senior Citizen Council officers will be held during our Annual Business Membership Meeting, March 21, 2024, 10:00 AM, at the Cobb County Senior Wellness Center, 1150 Powder Springs Street, Marietta, Georgia.
In accordance with our Bylaws, the Nominating Committee is posting the following slate of candidates for elected office
for CLICK HERE for more information and the list of Board of Director candidates.
CLICK HERE to register to attend the membership meeting
The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb again celebrated National Senior Citizen’s Day
The Cobb seniors below were recognized for their long time of community volunteerism that has enhanced the lives of their peers.
Cobb County Commissioners presented this year’s awardees with the Cobb County Lifetime Achievement Proclamation
CLICK HERE for photos of the celebration
CLICK HERE to read about the celebration in the Marietta Daily Journal
National Senior Citizen Day was created in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan as a day to support, honor and show appreciation to all seniors and to recognize their life achievements.
Your Opinion Matters!
The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County regularly conducts surveys of Cobb seniors. The purpose of the current survey is to access the Quality of Life for Cobb seniors. The results will create awareness of wellness requirements for those over the age of 65 in Cobb County. These results can also be used as guidelines to improve conditions and to promote wellness for this significant population of Cobb County.
The Survey has been completed. Check back here shortly for the results.
The results of the survey will be posted on our website and presented to the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, City Mayors and elected officials that represent Cobb County. The timetable for the results is 60 days.
We plan to continue our efforts to keep elected officials aware of the important issues affecting Cobb seniors.
If you have suggestions on topics for future surveys that would benefit Cobb Seniors please use the CONTACT US tab at the bottom of this page.
No personal information is collected in these surveys except if you want to send comments or questions at the end of the survey.
If you do not get our monthly e-BULLETIN use the CONTACT US tab at the bottom of this page and send your name and email address and you will be added to our growing list of subscribers.
The highly successful Free Resources for Seniors EXPO
The Free Resources for Cobb Seniors EXPO was held at the
Acworth Community Center, 4361 Cherokee Street, Acworth, GA
Elite Sponsors:
We look forward to seeing you at the next Expo, keep checking our calendar below or our monthly e-BULLETIN
The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) that exists to improve the lives of Seniors in Cobb County.
Use the “CONTACT US” FORM at the top of this page for questions or call (404) 500-8601
The 2023 Annual Meeting of the Senior Citizens Council of Cobb was held on
Friday, February 24, 2023 at the Cobb Wellness Center
The meeting featured Senator Michael ‘Doc’ Rhett and Representative Sharon Cooper
Discussions focused on health items and services for Cobb seniors.
Senator Rhett presented a Georgia Senate Proclamation to the Senior Citizen Council for having been operating for 50 years. “BE IT RESOLVED that the Georgia Senate recognize and commend the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County upon the grand occasion of its 50th anniversary and extend sincere best wishes for continued success.”
CLICK HERE for pictures from the event CLICK HERE to view the program
The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb conducted a Virtual Legislative Senior Issues Forum
As we have done in the past, the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb conducted a legislative senior issues forum. This year the forum was a virtual Zoom meeting. Two Georgia state senators and six state representatives participated in the Legislative Senior Issues Forum.
Senators Kay Kirkpatrick and Michael Rhett and Representatives Erick Allen, Teri Anulewicz, Roger Bruce, Sharon Cooper, David Wilkerson, and Mary Frances Williams joined a Zoom audience with Irene Barton, Executive director of Cobb Collaborative as moderator, to respond to the questions of older Cobb residents.
There were also several Cobb County Senior Services executives in attendance.
Many topics were discussed with the most concerns expressed:
- The need for affordable housing in Cobb for seniors with limited incomes
- Current problems around the functioning of nursing homes
- Questions on how Federal money coming to the state will be allocated to benefit seniors.
- Importance of senior citizen engagement to bring about legislative action
- Changes in Georgia voting laws and effects on future elections
The Zoom participants were appreciative of the nearly two hours the legislators gave to answering their questions. They also found that listening to the dialogue between the lawmakers as they spoke to each other gave them greater insight into how the complicated legislative process works in Georgia state government.
CLICK HERE for complete information about this event
Among the activities the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb sponsors are voter education initiatives and opportunities for residents to hear from their legislators. Continual updates about county and state issues and important election dates are in our monthly e-BULLETIN.
The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb is committed to the engagement of seniors with their government and KEEPING COBB SENIORS CONNECTED.
SENIOR CITIZEN COUNCIL OF COBB VIAL OF LIFE PLUS PROGRAM
The Senior Citizen Council continues their long history of helping Cobb Seniors with the new Vial of LIFE PLUS (Lifesaving Information for Emergencies) program.
From the Marietta Daily Journal: Vials of Life info could save a life
By Shannon Ballew, sballew@mdjonline.com
MARIETTA — The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County hopes to give thousands of seniors a resource to share lifesaving medical information with responders in case of emergency.
In the national Vial of Life program for seniors, people can fill out a form with their medical information, including history and prescriptions, allergies, contacts, and anything else that might be relevant in an emergency. They can also add a recent photo for identification. Participants are encouraged to keep this in their house in a visible place, like the refrigerator door, and put a sticker on the front and back door as a sign for emergency medical technicians.
The council is asking for donations to support distributing vials to seniors. They want to distribute at least 1,500 “vials” for Cobb seniors, and hope to double that, said June Van Brackle, council president.
On the right is Vera Kiser showing some of the materials going in the Vial of Life packets, including decals, forms, masks and hand sanitizer. On the left is Jo Ann Regan packs a thermometer and papers into a Vial of Life packet.
CLICK HERE for the entire article from the Marietta Daily Journal on the Vial of LIFE PLUS
You can find more on the Vial of LIFE PLUS program with quotes from the Director of Cobb Senior Services in the Cobb County Courier
CLICK HERE for the Vial of LIFE program forms and instructions
Latest News for Cobb Seniors:
Cobb Senior Services FAN DRIVE
As high temperatures continue in Cobb County, seniors need support more than ever, Cobb Senior Services is asking for donations of NEW boxed fans and NEW table top fans to provide our seniors with much needed comfort. Your Contribution will help ensure seniors remain...
Join the Cobb County School District Team
Cobb County School District if hiring drivers and monitors. Great opportunity for seniors to earn extra money full time or part time. Please Contact Bob Fremin if you have any questions. Bob Fremin Cell: (770) 335-4878 Please review the flyers for more information:...
Looking for nursing home info?
Whether you’re planning ahead or need to make an unexpected decision, there’s a lot to think about
Provide your input on new transit centers
Provide your input on new transit centers CobbLinc will hold public workshops next week regarding site selection of transit centers in south Cobb County and Marietta. Residents will be able to learn about these projects and discuss priorities for the new transit...
House repairs for seniors, vets and low-income homeowners
Meals On Wheels Atlanta manages a first-come, first-served grant-funded home repair services program
Cobb PARKS 2023 Al Bishop Thursday coed adult kickball league registration
Cobb PARKS 2023 Al Bishop Thursday coed adult kickball league registration is now open! Team registration will close Tuesday, August 15th and individual registration will close Monday, August 7th. League play will begin Thursday, August 24th! Location:...
Veteran activities and organizations in Cobb
Informing veterans about veteran activities and organizations Below are meetings and trips for Cobb County Veterans. Veteran Community Meeting: Monday, July 10, 11 A.M. to 12:00 PM . Information on VA Technology training to provide veterans with the help they need....
Cobb Veterans Mobile Food Distribution July 17th from 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM
Great news regarding the expansion in resources for Veterans experiencing food insecurities!
Cobb County Senior Services July Events
Summer means vacations, swimming, fun in the neighborhood, barbecues, and more time spent with family and friends.
Monthly Newsletter from the Georgia Council of Aging
On May 3, 2023 GCOA was in attendance as Governor Kemp signed the Senior Protections from Exploitation Against Retirees (SPEAR) Act into law. Throughout the Legislative Session, CO-AGE officially endorsed this bill sponsored by the Secretary of State, Brad...
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Senior Citizen Council of Cobb Events:
Monthly Board of Directors Meeting for the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb, Open to all Cobb seniors
April 19 meeting will be zoom only.
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The Senior Council is proud to be a member of these organizations:
The Georgia Council on Aging was founded by the Georgia General Assembly in 1977 to advocate on behalf of aging Georgians and their families to improve their quality of life.
The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb was founded in 1973 as an independent all-volunteer nonprofit organization to promote the general welfare of Cobb County Seniors and advocate for better public policy for those over 55 years of age.
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“KEEPING COBB SENIORS CONNECTED”
The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb is not part of Cobb County Senior Services.
Thinking of helping Cobb seniors by sponsoring a program or event?
CLICK HERE to learn more about our sponsorship program CLICK HERE to complete the sponsorship form
CLICK HERE for the 2021 Annual Report of the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County
Mailing Address:
Senior Citizen Council of Cobb
257 Lawrence Street, # 4262
Marietta, GA 30061
Please note this is a mailing address only.
Contact us by email: info@seniorcitizencouncilofcobb.org
Contact us by phone: (404) 500-8601