County extends deadline for Creating Community nominations

The deadline for nominations for Cobb’s 2013 Creating Community Awards has been extended to Jan. 25. The awards recognize an individual, team or organization with a unique approach to fostering diversity. Diversity can mean race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender or disability. An independent committee will choose the winners. Email submissions to commissioners, ccrc@cobbcounty.org or mail to 100 Cherokee St., Marietta 30090.

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