County seeking nominations for Creating Community Awards

Nominations are being accepted for Cobb’s 2013 Creating Community Awards, which recognize an individual, team or organization with a unique approach to fostering diversity. Diversity can mean race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender or disability. Nominations are due to county commissioners by Jan. 17. An independent committee will choose the winners. Email submissions to ccrc@cobbcounty.org. or mail to 100 Cherokee St., Marietta 30090.

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