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November 22, 2023

Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation Announce Toy Drop-off Locations for Santa On Wheels


Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation Announce Toy Drop-off Locations for Santa On Wheels
Cobb residents are encouraged to drop off new toys for those in need


MARIETTA, GA (Nov. 22, 2023) -- The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is bringing additional holiday joy this season by distributing toys to select underserved communities in Cobb County. Cobb County residents are encouraged to join in by dropping off unwrapped toys for the Sheriff’s Office to give to families in need.

Who: Cobb County Sheriff’s Office and the Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation

What: Santa on Wheels, also known as Santa Sobre Ruedas, is an annual program of the Sheriff’s Office and the Foundation to provide free toys to up to 3,000 children, primarily ages 1 through 12, from households needing financial support this holiday season. Several businesses are supporting the effort, including Hines Law, Home Depot, Lowes, and Walmart. 

When: The designated dates for toy drop-offs extend from now to Friday, Dec. 8. Santa on Wheels will take place Saturday, Dec. 9.

Where: The drop-off locations include:

Austell

  • Epi Center - 135 Riverside Pkwy., Austell

Kennesaw

  • Carrabba’s Restaurant - 1160 Ernest W. Barrett Pkwy., Kennesaw
  • State Farm - 4200 Wade Green Rd. Ste. 104, Kennesaw

Marietta

  • Dave Poe’s BBQ - 660 Whitlock Ave., Marietta
  • Taqueria Tsunami Restaurant - 70 S Park Sq NE, Marietta

Smyrna

  • Chelsey Brown Int’l - 3300 Highlands Pkwy., Smyrna
  • Hook, Line & Schooner - 4600 W. Village Way Ste. 3009, Smyrna

Why: Sheriff Owens and the Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation aim to spread holiday joy to Cobb families and children in underserved communities. 

Media: Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions about sharing the drop-off locations on your media publication sites. 

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About the Cobb County Sheriff's Office: The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is a law enforcement agency that executes a broad range of services, which include but are not limited to Jail Operations, Court Security, Criminal Warrant Execution, Civil Process Service, Mental Health Transports, Forgery/Fraud Investigation, and Fugitive Investigation and Apprehension. Sheriff Craig Owens took over the office on Jan. 1, 2021, and leads a staff of more than 800 deputies and civilians. Under his leadership, the Sheriff’s Office has the most diverse command staff in its nearly 200-year history and is on the path to becoming the best law enforcement agency in the State of Georgia. To learn more about the Cobb County Sheriff's Office, visit https://www.cobbsheriff.org/. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Download the Cobb County Sheriff's Office App!