Sheriff Craig Owens, Chief of Staff David Jones, Dr. J. Sebastian Anderson, and representatives from African American Greek-letter fraternities gather for a photo during the “Live Nobly” Father’s Day Celebration at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. 

Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates Fatherhood and Leadership at the “Live Nobly” Event

The Cobb County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) hosted its second annual “Live Nobly” Father’s Day Celebration on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. 

The event welcomed speakers from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. Each speaker offered reflections on fatherhood, manhood, responsibility, and service. Their messages, grounded in community leadership and lived experience, were delivered to a room of approximately 30 attendees, many of whom will soon return to their families and communities.

Several detainees also shared powerful personal stories about growth, accountability, and their hopes for the future. Their reflections added a moving, firsthand perspective to the event’s themes of redemption and renewal.

Remarks were also shared by Sheriff Craig Owens, Chief of Staff David Jones, and Detention Center Commander Col. Michael Williams, who joined the CCSO leaders in celebrating the importance of second chances and personal growth. 

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The Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation awarded guest speaker Kalani Thomas a $1,000 scholarship to support his academic journey.

Left to right - Chief of Staff David Jones, Kalani Thomas (guest speaker), Robert Haley (Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation founder and executive director) and Dr. J. Sebastian Anderson (Parenting 101 program director) gather following the “Live Nobly” Father’s Day Celebration at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center on June 12, 2025.

Sheriff Craig Owens speaks with guest speaker Kalani Thomas during the second annual “Live Nobly” Father’s Day Celebration at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center.

A detainee shares his personal story and reflections during the June 2025 “Live Nobly” Father’s Day Celebration.

Carlos Garcia (Latino liaison for the Cobb County Sheriff's Office) speaks with a detainee during the 2025 “Live Nobly” Celebration.

Detainees bow their heads in prayer before the start of the 2025 “ Live Nobly” Father’s Day Celebration.

Sheriff Craig Owens speaks one-on-one with a detainee during the 2025 “Live Nobly” Father’s Day Celebration, offering words of encouragement and support.

Guest speaker Kalani Thomas and Dr. J. Sebastian Anderson shared a heartfelt embrace following the 2025 “Live Nobly” Father’s Day Celebration at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center.

Dr. J. Sebastian Anderson consoles a detainee during an emotional, personal speech during the 2025 “Live Nobly” Father's Day Celebration.

Dr. J. Sebastian and Robert Haley gather during the 2025 “Live Nobly” Father’s Day Celebration at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center.

Detainees listen attentively as a Greek-letter fraternity representative shares a message of encouragement during the 2025 “Live Nobly” Father’s Day Celebration at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center.