Recap: Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Annual Back-to-School Cobb Giveaway Event
Sheriff Owens stands with Robert Haley, the founder & executive director of the Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation, receiving an $8,500 donation from Walmart during the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Back to School event on Saturday, July 26.
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Annual Back-to-School Cobb Giveaway Event
Serving Over 4,800 Attendees, CCSO’s Annual Event Delivers School Supplies and Recognizes Local Teachers with 70+ Gift Card Giveaways
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Back-to-School Cobb event at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta, Georgia. Families from across the county gathered for a day of giveaways, learning, and community connection.
This free, family-focused event provided children with essential school supplies and educational resources to help them start the school year with confidence. Vendors included local organizations and businesses such as Artportunity Knocks, a Georgia-based nonprofit, and Walmart, along with volunteers across the county.
Walmart presented an $8,500 donation to the Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation to support future community and youth engagement efforts. Sheriff Craig Owens and Foundation Executive Director and Founder Robert Haley thanked Walmart for its generosity.
The Back-to-School event continues to grow as a cornerstone initiative of the Sheriff’s Office, promoting education, preparedness, and partnership with the Cobb County community.
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A Cobb County Sheriff’s Office cadet hands out backpacks to families at the 2025 Back-to-School Cobb event.
Chief Deputy Anderson and volunteers serve food to families during the Cobb Sheriff’s Back-to-School event on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Deputy Cramer and K-9 Sherlock greet kids with a paw-shake during the Cobb Sheriff’s Back-to-School event.
Major Prince and a Walmart employee dropping off supplies for the annual Cobb Sheriff’s Back-to-School event.
A Cobb County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Deputy stands with young attendees in front of the agency’s Bearcat during the 2025 Back-to-School Cobb event.
Walmart employees and volunteers distribute school supplies to families during the 2025 Back-to-School Cobb event at Jim R. Miller Park.
Sheriff Craig Owens greets a Walmart volunteer during the 2025 Back-to-School Cobb event in Marietta.
Cobb County School District Superintendent, Chris Ragsdale, third from the left, joins Walmart employees and volunteers during the 2025 Back-to-School Cobb event at Jim R. Miller Park.
