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Neighbor News

Community Resources and more during the corona virus crisis

Resources for families

Greetings Austell, Mableton, Marietta and Powder Springs Communities. I am praying with you as we are going through the these trying times. Here are some resources to help you and your family and please note updates will be provided.

School Age Children

Cobb County School District has closed schools beginning Monday March 16, 2020 the school will send home packets and or digital resources.

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Childcare centers may close on a case by case basis

Community resource for children

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The Thrive Resource center located in the Riverside Community at Kingsley Village Apartments will operate a homework hub center on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday from 11:00am to 2:00pm. This hub center will be operated by Monica DeLancy as a suggestion this idea can be replicated in your neighborhood. Available to help with homework and provide activities 7703696531

Lunch for children

The school District along with agencies is trying to find a plan to feed children who depend on schools for meals.check for updates.

The Thrive Resource Center located at Kingsley Village Apartments on Riverside Parkway will serve lunch/snacks Monday to Friday 11am to 1:00 pm. Monica DeLancy is the coordinator

Free access to online newspaper

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Rental assistance

The Latin American Association 2750 Buford Highway Atlanta Georgia please email me monicadelancy@hotmail.com for application

Free pantry open on Wednesdays 12pm to 5pm Food pantry on Wednesdays 7115 Oakridge pkw. Suite 150 Austell Georgia

Food Pantry Sweetwater mission 6130 Hotel St, Austell, GA 30168 opens Monday to Saturday 9am to 12:30

Electric Bill assistance
If you did not get heating assistance with tallatoona this winter you can make a appointment at www. Tallatoonacap.org for Cobb Residents only if you did not have an appointment December 2019 to March 2020 for heating assistance book your appointment now
the summer appointments will open in May

Government shutdown

The legislative session has ended and check with your local government for meetings and cancellations

Wash your hands

keeping you informed

Monica Evette DeLancy

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