Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Sept. 25th Community Briefing Highlighting Suicide Prevention, Community Partnerships, Awards, and Citizens Academy Graduation
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Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Sept. 25th Community Briefing
Highlighting Suicide Prevention, Community Partnerships, Awards, and Citizens Academy Graduation
MARIETTA, GA (September 25, 2025) – The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office invites the public to attend its community briefing on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at the Cobb County Public Safety Police Academy. As part of Sheriff Craig Owens’ continued commitment to transparency and community engagement, this event will feature updates on agency initiatives, recognition of outstanding service, and the graduation of the Citizens Academy Class.
Highlights of the evening include the Sheriff’s Office partnership with No Bull, featuring a video of the collaboration, and a presentation by the Wellness Team in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, showcasing a special slideshow and emphasizing the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Community partners will also be recognized, including Gotcha Covered Blankets, Cobb Collaborative, and Notes of Impact.
The program will also feature recognition and awards, including cadet recognition, the Commendation of Excellence Award, and the K9 of the Year Award. In addition, the Sheriff’s Office will celebrate the graduation of its latest Citizens Academy class. Guests can look forward to raffle giveaways and closing remarks from Sheriff Owens, who will provide important updates on current and upcoming initiatives.
Who: Cobb County Sheriff’s Office
What: An open-to-the-public community briefing allowing Cobb County's community leaders and residents to understand the efforts of the sheriff’s office in ensuring public safety and the range of services it offers. It will include awards, partnerships, Suicide Prevention Month recognition, and Citizens Academy graduation
When: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 | Dinner: 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. | Media check-in: 5:45 p.m.| Community Briefing: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Cobb County Public Safety Police Academy | 2435 East-West Connector, Austell, GA 30106
Parking: Free onsite parking available
Why: The community briefing gives the public an opportunity to hear directly from Sheriff Owens about the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office’s ongoing efforts to strengthen public safety, foster community partnerships, and honor both residents and deputies for their contributions.
Cost: Free.To register for the event, click HERE or via Facebook.
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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!
