The Cobb Chamber and South Cobb Area Council will have Sheriff Craig Owens on Nov. 3 at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Parkway in Austell.
Sheriff Owens will reflect on his first year in office. In November 2020, he made history by becoming the first African-American elected to be sheriff of Cobb County. Within the first six months of his term, he and the recruiting team hired 102 deputies and filled 36 civilian positions. He also has over 30 years of service to his local community and the U.S. military.
Additionally, the Citizen of the Year Awards for Austell, and Mableton will be presented at this event. The Citizen of the Year Awards are given to honor an individual whose impact through the years will be recognized and regarded with pride throughout the area as a role model. These outstanding citizens are chosen for their definable, exceptional deeds, with which he or she have made their community a better place to live. Awards are given based on local area nominations.
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