Cobb celebrates grant program

The Cobb County Community Development Block Grant Program Office Thursday hosted an event to highlight the success of the program and the Nobis Work’s Reworx Center. Since 2002, Nobis Works has received more than $1 million in grant program funds. Since 1982, the grant program has brought more than $99 million to Cobb and municipalities to improve the social, economic and physical standing those in need. Info: 770- 528-1455.

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