Cobb County Youth Commission

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Cobb County September 11, 2024

Cobb County Youth Commission accepting applications for 2024-2025

Cobb County distributed the following announcement about registration for the 2024-2025 Cobb County Youth Commission: High school students in grades 9 – 11 can apply now for the 2024-25 Cobb…

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Cobb County September 29, 2023

Learn about local government and engage in civic affairs with the Cobb County Youth Commission

Civic-minded high school students in Cobb County have a chance to learn about the workings of government and enhance their resumes at the same time. Cobb County announced in a…

Cobb County August 1, 2022

Applications open for Cobb County Youth Commission

Cobb County high school students who are interested in getting a good grasp of how local government works can apply for the Cobb County Youth Commission. This is the second…

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