Welcome to the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb e-BULLETIN
We continue our 48 year history of
KEEPING COBB SENIORS CONNECTED
The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb is an all-volunteer, independent organization and not part of Cobb Senior Services.  
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Happy Holidays

From The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County
Your Opinion Matters!

The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County regularly conducts surveys of Cobb seniors and recently conducted a survey of seniors regarding their current and future transportation requirements.  

These requirements were presented to the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. We plan to continue efforts to keep elected officials aware of the important issues affecting the approximately 191,000 seniors over the age of 55 in Cobb County. Seniors make up about 25% of the population of Cobb and we need to keep our needs uppermost in the minds of elected officials
Here is a partial list of the results:
  • More than 2/3 of participants would consider using alternative transportation if options were available and they would be willing to pay for these options
  • More than 2/3 of all survey participants live outside of the Cobb County Transit System
  • Average age of participants is 73
  • The most common reason for needing other transportation options is physical reasons such as eyesight decline and they want to continue to be productive and active citizens 

CLICK HERE for the results of the Senior Transportation survey.

Recognition for our President
Cobb Collaborative Human Services Award was given to June Van Brackle, President of the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb 
For a complete description of the award and June's contributions to benefit Cobb Seniors CLICK HERE
Vial of Life PLUS Program
The Vial of Life Plus program for needy Cobb seniors consists of a packet that includes masks, hand sanitizer, thermometer, medical forms and stickers. Forms are included for each senior to complete with important medical information and placed on refrigerator in plastic bag with sticker for emergency responders.

See the Annual Report on our website for more information
We are looking for donations & partners to continue this special program.
CLICK HERE to donate to the program
CLICK HERE for sponsorship opportunities

Tallatoona Community Action Partnership LIHWAP Water Assistance

Please see the attached flyer regarding the announcement of the new 2022 LIHWAP Water Assistance Program.
Please CLICK on the image for more information on the program.
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Bylaws Review
The Senior Citizen Council is in the process of reviewing our bylaws for 2022. Cobb Seniors can CLICK HERE to go to our website and review the new revised bylaws.
Cobb County Senior Services Corner
Cobb Senior Wellness Center

CLICK HERE to get the very latest on events at your local Cobb County Senior Center.
Due to COVID-19 all Senior Citizen Council meetings are virtual via Zoom and are listed on our website. To attend a Board of Directors meeting or to contact us use the "CONTACT US" link at the bottom of this e-BULLETIN.
KEEP SAFE!
When you shop on Amazon this holiday season please use your current Amazon login here, Amazon Smile for Senior Council.  
The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb benefits when you shop on Amazon. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know, same products, same prices, same service but Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchases to the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb and you pay the same for the product. The first time you sign into Amazon Smile at the link below you can search for the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb and Amazon Smile will save your choice for future purchases on Amazon Smile. This is a great way to help Cobb seniors every time you shop on Amazon. Amazon Smile also available with the Amazon Shopping App.
CLICK HERE to shop on AmazonSmile and help Cobb seniors
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SENIORS

JOIN OUR BOARD of DIRECTORS
We are always looking for people to help us make life better for Cobb seniors and who are looking to give back to this wonderful county. If you would like to help on a project in 2022 please your name and phone number to [email protected].
Sample projects for 2022 include working with the Georgia Council of Aging to be sure senior friendly legislation gets passed. 2022 is an election year and we need to be sure all Cobb seniors have the opportunity to vote. If you have writing skills you could help on our e-BULLETIN. We are always looking for new content for the e-BULLETIN and website.
Cobb EMC offers a Senior Discount to qualifying members in addition to energy programs that are designed to help you make the most of your membership. CLICK HERE to download a flyer and learn more.
Cobb County Financial Relief Community Resources
CLICK HERE to download or print a listing of Community Resources available in Cobb County including Mortgage and Rental Assistance, Employment Assistance, Senior Assistance and other assistance programs.

Cobb County Water System offers a senior citizen discount program
As a resident of Cobb County you can apply to Cobb County Water System for a senior citizen discount. To qualify you must be 65 years of age or older and a total annual combined household income that does not exceed $15,930.00.
To apply print out and complete the document below, and mail to Cobb County Water System, 660 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 30060.
For questions you can contact the customer service division at (770) 419-6200

Senior citizens who have retired are often living on fixed and limited incomes. To ease this situation, Atlanta Gas Light Company (AGL) offers a senior citizen discount that is applied to their natural gas service in the form of a bill credit. The credit is approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) which established qualifying criteria for those wishing to receive the senior citizen discount. 
CLICK HERE for more information and the form to apply.

Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County
PO Box 1864
Mableton, GA 30126

To contact the Senior Citizen Council by phone dial (423) 815-1790.

Visit our website often for information and articles relevant to Cobb seniors and for the location of our events & meetings which are open to the public.