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See useful information about voting in Cobb County and Georgia on our Voting/Election Information page.
Current Activities and Calls to Action 🚨
Voting Rights and Vocational Career Fair
July 25, 2026
Join us at this event of the Shaw Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, hosted by their Educational and other ministries. LWV MCC is providing a Voting Information and Registration Table focused on High School Students.
To sign up, contact Sharon J. Hill at sjhpreye@gmail.com.
Date: Saturday Jul 25, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (ET)
Location:
Shaw Temple African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
775 Hurt Rd. SW
Smyrna, GA 30082
The New Appeal:
60 Years of Youth & Worker Power
New Appeal Kickback - Friday, August 7, 2026
60 years ago, everyday people helped win the Voting Rights Act. Come out to honor that legacy, celebrate our community, and learn how we can continue the work today.
Join in on THE NEW APPEAL: 60 Years of Youth & Worker Power, a community celebration featuring live music, great food, fun games, and opportunities to connect with local organizations doing civic work in our community.
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While you're there, you can register to vote, check your status, and get involved. Let's get started on the next 60 years of success.
Family-friendly and open to all!
The event is hosted by LWVGA and many Atlanta community partners.
Register: New Appeal Kickback
Date: Friday, August 7, 2026
Time: 5:30-8:30 PM (ET)
Location:
Monday Night Brewing – Garage
933 Lee Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
New Appeal Teach-In - Saturday, August 8, 2026
The New Appeal is an intergenerational teach-in that brings together veterans of the voting-rights and labor movements with the young organizers carrying the work forward.
Clear-eyed briefings on Georgia's 2026 landscape and what's at stake. Small-group community dialogues on building power across generations. Hands-on workshops to bring back to your own community
See the 2026 Deployment Hub with: Poll Worker & Election Observer sign-up, Voter Access & ID, Build Your Power Ballot - Textbanking, Mail-In Ballot Education, and Advocacy & Power-Building.
Register: New Appeal Teach-In
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)
Location:
Loudermilk Conference Center
933 Lee Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
Learn more about events across the country on the LWV US website: Unite & Rise for Voting Rights.
Start by joining the LWV Virtual Pep Rally on August 6, 2026 to get you fired up. 🔥 Unite & Rise Virtual Pep Rally.
Look out for future details about our local LWV MCC events here and on our Events page.
Unite & Rise for Voting Rights
Local and National Events:
Atlanta Hallmark Events
As part of national celebrations commemorating the Voting Rights Act, LWV US is hosting five hallmark events in these cities, in honor of their links to the history of the Voting Rights Act:
Atlanta, GA*
Berkely, CA
Detroit, MI
Philadelphia, PA
Phoenix, AZ
*As the heart of the modern Civil Rights Movement, Atlanta helped shape the struggle that led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Use the links below to learn about and join the events being held here:
August 7: This action is a community celebration to connect with neighbors and learn more about civic work in this community. (See the New Appeal Kickback above ⬆️.)
August 8: This teach-in brings together veterans of the voting-rights and labor movements with the young organizers carrying the work forward. (See the New Appeal Teach-In above. ⬆️)
Be an Informed Voter! 💡
Vote411 - LWV's All-in-One Voter Information Site
You can information about elections and candidates across the U.S. on the League of Women Voters elections information site: LWV Vote411.org. There you can find specific pages for different states, in general, or your home location.
What's Happening with LWV MCC and Cobb County
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The League of Women Voters:
LWVUS (www.lwv.org)
LWVGA (https://lwvga.clubexpress.com/)
Cobb County Elections | Voting Click here
770-528-2581
Join the Marietta-Cobb County League 🤝
All are welcome to join with us!
We are non-partisan and aligned with the League of Women Voters at the state (LWVGA) and national (LWVUS) levels on policy.
Visit the Local League Sign-Up Page to join via the Marietta-Cobb County Chapter.
See our LWV Member Portal to manage your existing member account.
Support our Efforts 💚
We welcome your generous support for our local programs and advocacy. You can make a donation to our local league
here: LWV MCC Donations.
Note: The League of Women Voters of Marietta Cobb-County (LWV MCC) is a 501(c)(4) organization, so contributions are not tax deductible.
If you would like to make a tax-deductible gift, our LWV MCC Education Fund, which provides for voter information work,
is set up as a 501(c)(3) entity. You can contribute by clicking here: LWV MCC Education Fund Donation.
You do not have to be a member to give. Thank You.
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Be sure to email mariettacobb@lwvga.org regarding future events, speaking engagements, partnership, or sponsorship requests!
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