Last chance to help children in need; donate book bag and adopt pet for free

It's hard to believe that school will start soon, but you still have a chance to help local children start the year off ready to learn with the school supplies they need. The Cobb Police Department's Community Affairs Unit is accepting donations through Saturday, July 28, for Book Bag-Palooza. Donations can include new book bags, paper, folders, pencils, crayons, glue sticks and markers. They can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday at any of the Cobb precincts or headquarters. If a business or club collects a large amount of school items, one of the Community Affairs' officers will be happy to arrange pick up. For more information, call Sgt. Jeff Tatroe at 770-499-3981.


Cobb Animal Services staff has joined in with a special offer for this week only. Through Saturday, July 28, your pet adoption fee will be waived if you bring a new, unused book bag. This applies to all pets 1-year-old or older and already spayed or neutered. The animal shelter is located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta.