Artportunity Knocks Co-hosts Back-2-School-Cobb Event with Cobb County Sheriff’s Office

Atlanta, GA (June 11, 2024) – Artportunity Knocks, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through the arts, education, community service, and bridging cultures, is pleased to announce its co-hosting role in the upcoming Back-to-School-Cobb event with the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office. The event will take place on July 13, 2024, (new location) Fair Oaks Recreation Center - 1465 W Booth Rd Ext SW, Marietta, GA 30008, from 10 am to 2 pm. To register, visit: https://bit.ly/BacktoschoolcobbThe Back-2-School-Cobb event aims to provide families and educators with a supportive and festive atmosphere as they prepare for the upcoming school year. This year, the event features a variety of activities and resources:

• Toddler, Kids and Teen Zone - Offering a safe and fun space for children and teens to enjoy games, arts and crafts, inflatables and interactive activities.
• Parent Resources: Providing families with information on educational support, afterschool programs, and community services.
• Educator Resources: Providing educators with supplies (often purchased out of pocket) and additional resources to maintain professional development.
• Concessions: Attendees can enjoy a range of refreshments and snacks from the concession stands.

Volunteer Opportunities

Artportunity Knocks invites corporations, community organizations and individual volunteers to join the event by becoming a volunteer. Various shifts and roles are available, including Kids Zone monitors, face painters, concession attendants, and activity facilitators. To register to volunteers, visit our event page at https://bit.ly/Backtoschoolcobb (for groups of 10 or more, please contact Kristen Casey, Volunteer Coordinator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Artportunity Knocks welcomes local businesses and organizations to support the event through sponsorship. By sponsoring, you can help provide resources and activities that empower youth and strengthen our community. To sponsor, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Donor Opportunities

We encourage the community to support Artportunity Knocks through donations of teacher supplies, school supplies, and hygiene supplies, which directly benefit teachers and students. Donations of any size make a meaningful impact. To contribute, visit www.Artportunityknocks.org/donate.html

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About Artportunity Knocks: 
Artportunity Knocks is the number one STEAM education organization in the state of Georgia, serving thousands of students every year through a variety of programs and events. The 501c3 non-profit organization focuses on empowering youth to make smart and positive choices, increasing opportunities in the arts, education, community service, and bridging cultures. 

About the Cobb County Sheriff's Office:
The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is a law enforcement agency executing a broad range of services including Jail Operations, Court Security, Criminal Warrant Execution, Civil Process Service, Mental Health Transports, Forgery/Fraud Investigation, and Fugitive Investigation and Apprehension. Sheriff Craig Owens, who assumed office on January 1, 2021, leads a staff of more than 800 deputies and civilians. Under his leadership, the Sheriff’s Office boasts the most diverse command staff in its nearly 200-year history and is striving to become the leading 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 X, Facebook, and Instagram. Download the Cobb County Sheriff's Office App! For media and donation inquiries, please contact: Ty Woods, VP of Development Artportunity Knocks Phone: 678-355-8734 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.