The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is honored to once again partner with Georgia’s leading STEAM nonprofit, Artportunity Knocks, to co-host the 4th Annual Back-2-School Cobb Event. This signature community initiative is designed to prepare students and support families across Cobb County with school supplies, educational resources, and fun, family-friendly engagement.
The event will take place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Jim R. Miller Park, located at 2245 Calloway Dr SW, Marietta, GA 30008. Families can register to attend at: https://bit.ly/Backtoschoolcobb2025
Last year’s event welcomed more than 2,900 attendees, including students, parents, and educators. The Sheriff’s Office is proud to join forces with community partners and sponsors once again to offer critical back-to-school support through this impactful day of service.
Event Highlights Include:
– Toddler, Kids & Teen Zones: Safe, interactive spaces for youth to enjoy games, inflatables, crafts, and enrichment activities.
– Parent Resource Zone: Access to after-school programs, health services, tutoring, and family support organizations.
– Educator Resource Zone: Free school supplies and tools for teachers to help offset personal classroom expenses.
– Concessions: Food and beverage options are available to all attendees.
Volunteer Opportunities
We encourage individuals, local businesses, and civic organizations to volunteer. Roles include activity zone support, face painting, concessions, and general assistance.
To sign up, visit: Group registrations of 10 or more, please register on HandsON Atlanta. The event link to sign up is: https://bit.ly/Backtoschoolvolunteer
Sponsorship and Vendor Opportunities
Artportunity Knocks, a Georgia-based 501c3 Nonprofit, invites Corporations and local businesses with significant Cobb County presence to sponsor zones, student backpacks, supply kits, the Educator Zone, Concessions, Entertainment, and activities. Sponsors will be recognized for their contribution to the educational success of Cobb students.
To request a sponsor packet, visit: https://bit.ly/Backtoschoolcobbsponsor
Vendor tables are also available for organizations and small businesses that have a significant presence in Cobb and serve Cobb residents. Vendors will be supplied with 1 table and 1 chair. You would need to bring a 10×10 tent, branded tablecloth, free giveaways (no selling allowed), and a tablet/paper to capture leads. Nonprofit
vendor booths are free, and for-profit vendor booths range from $150-$300 based on company budget size. To apply for a vendor table, please go to: https://bit.ly/Backtoschoolvendor
Nonprofit/Sponsor/Vendor/Media Contact:
Ty Woods
Event Organizer – Artportunity Knocks Email: Ty.Woods@ArtportunityKnocks.org
Phone: 470-285-5147 (Office)
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!
About Artportunity Knocks: Artportunity Knocks is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through arts, education, and community service. Since 2007, the organization has served over 20,000 students across Georgia and continues to be recognized as a statewide leader in STEAM education and youth development. Visit www.ArtportunityKnocks.org.
