Special Needs Cobb

06/04/2026

We're still smiling from Sparkle & Style 2026.

Thanks to an incredible community of supporters, volunteers, sponsors, models, and friends, we raised more than $30,000 to support adults with special needs.

Enjoy this look back at a day filled with fashion, friendship, and purpose.

Special thanks to Sadie Hixon for this video recap.

05/15/2026

Rare conditions may be considered uncommon, but the people impacted by them are not invisible.

Today for Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Day, we’re sharing a few facts about PWS and why understanding and compassion matter so much.

At Special Needs Cobb, we’ve had the privilege of supporting residents with PWS over the years, and their lives continue to remind us that people are always more than a diagnosis.

Swipe through to learn more 💜

04/24/2026

Sparkle and Style is tomorrow! We want to thank our amazing sponsors for supporting our 23 group homes for adults with special needs. Drop a heart in the comments to show these businesses and individuals how much we appreciate their support!

Don't miss out on this exciting event! You can still grab tickets at the door for $40. We'll see you tomorrow!

Early Bird shopping opens at 10:30am
Event begins at 11:30am
Holy Family Catholic Church
3401 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta

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Cobb EMC Foundation
Casabella East Cobb
Snappy Electric, Plumbing, Heating, & Air
CayCommunications, LLC
Kay Hardin Hiott & Frank Hiott
Manning Properties
Frances Roberson of Harry Norman Realtors
IT4Execs
SouthState Bank
Cobb Area Civitan
LiftWise Mobility
Vanderlande
Five Star Bath Solutions Marietta
Cheek Dental
UPS Store #0302 on Roswell Road in Marietta (East Lake Pavilion)
Debbie Day, CEO, Special Needs Cobb

04/16/2026

👀 You might have seen us around…

Sparkle & Style, presented by Cobb EMC Foundation, is officially lighting up Cobb County — and we couldn’t be more excited!

Our team had to stop and capture the moment in front of our very own billboard this week (because… how often does this happen?!)

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of fashion, community, and impact at our Sparkle & Style Fashion Show, Silent Auction & Luncheon.

If you haven’t grabbed your ticket yet, this is your sign :D

Saturday, April 25
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Early shopping for the silent auction begins at 10:30 AM
Holy Family Catholic Church
3401 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta
Tickets are $40

Whether you're coming for the fashion, the fun, or the cause — we promise a dazzling afternoon you won’t want to miss.

🎟 https://www.specialneedscobb.org/sparkle-style-gallery/
Clear Channel Outdoor Cobb Chamber

03/18/2026

Sparkle & Style 2026 is presented by Cobb EMC Foundation!

Join Special Needs Cobb on Saturday, April 25 for one of our most joyful events of the year — a fashion show celebrating our dazzling residents and friends who take the runway, plus our incredible supporters that add true sparkle to our mission!

🛍 Early Bird Shopping: 10:30 AM
🍽 Luncheon & Program: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

This unforgettable afternoon will feature:
• A heartwarming fashion show sponsored by Casabella East Cobb
• An exciting silent auction
• Our popular 50/50 raffle — with the pot already up to $500!
• Shopping and surprises throughout the event

All proceeds support our 23 group homes for adults with special needs in Cobb and Bartow counties.

🎟 Reserve your seat today: https://www.specialneedscobb.org/sparkle-style-gallery/

03/16/2026

At Special Needs Cobb, we believe adults with disabilities deserve the opportunity to live safely and with dignity in their communities. But right now in Georgia, 1,217 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are in critical or urgent need of NOW/COMP waivers.

These waivers provide essential services that help people live in community settings instead of hospitals or institutional care.

Advocates across Georgia — led by the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities — are urging legislators to:

• Fund 1,217 critical NOW/COMP waivers in this year’s state budget
• Hire 26 additional DBHDD staff needed to process and manage these waivers

⏱️ Taking action takes less than 2 minutes.

Use the link below to send a message directly to your legislators through the Quorum advocacy platform.

🔗https://gcdd.quorum.us/campaign/157810/

Thank you to the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities for their tireless advocacy on behalf of Georgia’s disability community and thank you to everyone who takes a moment to speak up today.

03/12/2026

What if a job fair flipped the script?

At the Abilities in Action Fair, young adults with disabilities will showcase their talents, skills, and accomplishments — giving employers the chance to meet motivated candidates and discover new perspectives for their teams.

📅 Friday, March 27, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (drop in anytime)
📍 NorthStar Church – True North Building, Kennesaw

Hosted by Cobb County Transition Services, this reverse job fair highlights ability, determination, and the value of inclusive workplaces.

If you’re an employer looking to connect with talented individuals in our community, this is an event worth attending.

✨ When we see ability, we create opportunity.

02/18/2026

02/12/2026

100 NEW WAIVERS ISN'T ENOUGH!!! Lend your voice on FEBRUARY 18TH!

02/10/2026

Awareness in Action 💙

Last week, Special Needs Cobb had the honor of participating in an advocacy event at the Georgia Capitol to raise awareness about Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). We were proudly represented by Kay Hiott, our Board President Emeritus, with son, Phillip, Special Needs Cobb resident.

Having Phillip and PWS families with us made this experience especially powerful, reminding legislators that policies are not abstract, but deeply personal and life-shaping.

This impactful advocacy event was organized by Prader-Willi Syndrome Association USA, bringing together families, advocates, and service providers united around one goal: improving care, awareness, and outcomes for individuals with PWS.

We are grateful for the opportunity to amplify these voices and continue advocating for inclusive policies that support individuals with disabilities and their families.