06/09/2026
Last night at the third annual Superior Plumbing Presents North Georgia State Fair Scholarship & Grant Awards Dinner, we were honored to celebrate outstanding students, recognize deserving nonprofit organizations, and continue our commitment to giving back to the Cobb County community.
In total, $655,000 was awarded during the evening, supporting education, community service, youth development, and organizations making a meaningful impact throughout our county.
Ten exceptional high school seniors were recognized for their academic achievement, leadership, and dedication to their communities with scholarships to help further their education:
2026 Scholarship Recipients
Abigail Amos, Jonathan Baker, Katherine (Katie Rose) Coleman, McKayla Davis, Jada Emenalo, Olivia Hathcock, Karma Kilfoyle, Kaitlyn Ku, Samantha Kayley Lewis, & Robert Warren.
In addition to student scholarships, we proudly awarded grants to organizations that work every day to improve the lives of Cobb County residents:
$15,000 Grant Recipients
Circles Cobb, Cobb Christmas Inc, Cobb Collaborative, Cobb Journalism Fund, Cobb Sheriff's Foundation, The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre, HEAL Atlanta, Loving Arms Cancer Outreach, Marietta Firefighters Support Fund, MDE School, Miss Cobb County Scholarship Program, MUST Ministries, Simple Needs GA, Special Needs Cobb, 10 Women of Hope.
$20,000 Grant Recipients
The Center for Family Resources, Waymark Foster, The Dave Krache Foundation
$35,000 Grant Recipients
LiveSafe Resources, The Extension, Inc.
Matching Grant up to $50,000
Cobb Schools Foundation
We were also proud to present Superior Plumbing with the Cornerstone Partner Award in recognition of 15 years as Presenting Sponsor of the North Georgia State Fair. Their steadfast support, community leadership, and commitment to giving back have helped shape the success of the Fair and the impact it continues to make throughout Cobb County.
We also contributed $200,000 to Cobb County Government toward continued improvements at Jim R. Miller Park, ensuring the Fair remains a premier community asset for generations to come.
We would also like to thank Piedmont Church's Ike Reighard for being our host once again!
A special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Superior Plumbing, our partners at Drew Exposition, our scholarship and grant selection committees, and everyone who joined us for an inspiring evening celebrating service, generosity, and opportunity.
Together, through the North Georgia State Fair, we are investing in students, supporting local nonprofits, strengthening our community, and helping build a brighter future for Cobb County!
