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Special Needs Cobb Marks 70-Year Legacy of Service

Special Needs Cobb, Cobb’s original special needs nonprofit founded in 1956, is a local organization that provides residential and respite resources for special needs people and their families. This is a 70th-anniversary story of lifelong care, family heartbreak, community compassion and the leaders determined to keep the light shining for society’s most vulnerable adults.

Special Needs Cobb 70th Anniversary Celebration Raises More Than $56,000

In celebration of its 70-year milestone, Special Needs Cobb, with the help of Emcee Ross Cavitt, put its supporters and the wider community ‘Up in Lights’ in the style of Old Hollywood Glamour at The Earl & Rachel Smith Strand Theater on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The year-long celebration is a joyful, visible expression of gratitude for the donors, advocates, volunteers and neighbors whose generosity has sustained the mission for generations.

Phil and Kay Shine “Up in Lights” on Cobb Parkway

As part of Special Needs Cobb’s 70th Anniversary Up in Lights campaign, resident Phil and his mother, Board President Emeritus Kay, recently visited a billboard featuring Phil and the message, ‘I Belong.’ The moment served as a powerful reminder of the importance of belonging, community, and the legacy of families who have helped shape Special Needs Cobb for generations.

Sparkle and Style Fashion Show to benefit Special Needs Cobb

March 28, 2026 • East Cobb News Link to the online magazine and article Special Needs Cobb Featured in East Cobb News Sparkle & Style Fashion Show to benefit Special Needs Cobb An event with ample fashion, food and fun and all benefitting an important organization serving those with special needs in our community is […]

The Business of Special Needs

Link to Website | Download the PDF May 5, 2025 • Jennifer Todd The Business of Special Needs At nearly 70 years strong, Special Needs Cobb is Cobb’s original special needs nonprofit and a community staple that continues to meet the needs of Cobb’s disabled citizens and their families. Since 1956, Special Needs Cobb (SNC) […]

Marietta artist with special needs creates pieces inspired by Atlanta Braves

Ricky Raschke and his birdhouse, entitled “Truist Park Main Gate” Link to article Download Homes with Heart Flyer October 5, 2023 Marietta artist with special needs creates pieces inspired by Atlanta Braves ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A Braves super fan and artist named Ricky is bringing his love of baseball to life! “He […]

Special Needs Community, Local Artists Fly into Action for a Great Cause – Special Needs Cobb residents, Best Buddies program, local artists create custom birdhouse artwork to raise money for Group Homes

Ricky Raschke and his birdhouse, entitled “Truist Park Main Gate” Link to article Download Homes with Heart Flyer October 3, 2023 Special Needs Community, Local Artists Fly into Action for a Great Cause – Special Needs Cobb residents, Best Buddies program, local artists create custom birdhouse artwork to raise money for Group Homes Marietta, GA […]

Special Needs Cobb Announces Expansion of Board of Directors

Left to right: Kristen Pewitt, Secretary; Angie Smith, Legal Counsel; Matt McManus; Pam Brems, Treasurer; Judge Adele Grubbs, Vice President; Seema Patel, David Ivey, Board President; Debbie Day, Chief Executive Officer, SNC; and Lisa Leiter. Not pictured are Kyle Thomas, Eula Moore, Anjel Burgess, Esq., and Kim Martin, Esq.  Press Release November 17, 2022   […]

Special Needs Cobb Announces Expansion of Board of Directors

Left to right: Kristen Pewitt, Secretary; Angie Smith, Legal Counsel; Matt McManus; Pam Brems, Treasurer; Judge Adele Grubbs, Vice President; Seema Patel, David Ivey, Board President; Debbie Day, Chief Executive Officer, SNC; and Lisa Leiter. Not pictured are Kyle Thomas, Eula Moore, Anjel Burgess, Esq., and Kim Martin, Esq.  November 21, 2022MDJ: Link to article […]