Cobb offers free safety classes for seniors

Cobb residents age 55 and older are invited to free classes during June and July on fire and police safety topics.

The classes are taught by Cobb Safety Village staff and will be offered on June 13 and 26; July 10 and 26 at the Safety Village, 1220 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta.

Participation is limited to 25 people per class and reservations are required at 770-528-3270.

Next week’s class runs from 10 a.m. to noon.

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