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Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Hosts First GED Graduation Ceremony of the Year to Support Detainee Rehabilitation and Reduce Recidivism

MARIETTA, GA (Mar. 11, 2025) – The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Anderson Training Institute, will celebrate the achievements of nine individuals who have successfully completed the GED program at a graduation ceremony inside the Adult Detention Center on March 11, 2025.

This milestone marks the first GED graduation of the year, highlighting the sheriff’s office’s commitment to providing educational opportunities that empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed for future job prospects. By equipping participants with a solid educational foundation, the program plays a vital role in supporting successful reintegration and reducing recidivism.

Who: Cobb County Sheriff’s Office

When: Mar. 11, 2025 | 2:00PM

Where: Cobb County Adult Detention Facility, 1825 County Services Pkwy, Marietta, Georgia 30008

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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!