For World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Cobb County releases informational PSA

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Posted By: Larry Felton Johnson June 14, 2017

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is tomorrow, Thursday June 15, 2017. Cobb County issued a proclamation recognizing WEAAD at their Tuesday Board of Commissioners meeting. In preparation, the Cobb Elder Abuse Task Force has released the following public service announcement:

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