Founded in 1993, The Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) is a philanthropic foundation through which individuals, families, organizations and corporations, support the well-being of our community. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, CCF invests in solutions to solve Cobb County’s civic, educational, health, human service, and cultural challenges.
The James L. Rhoden, Jr. Visionary Philanthropist Award
The Visionary Philanthropist Award was created by the Board of the Cobb Community Foundation in 2003 to honor its founder, Jim Rhoden, and in celebration of its 10th anniversary.
2007
The 2007 recipient was Earl Smith, an extraordinary visionary, former Cobb Commission Chair, and community leader who has worked tirelessly for many years on Cobb’s Arts, Education, and community projects. He is responsible for many of the landmark accomplishments in Cobb County such as the first comprehensive land use plan, the new Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center, and the renovation of the Strand Theatre.
As the Marietta Daily Journal stated, “Earl has dedicated himself to the people of this community, and he has never been concerned with taking credit or receiving praise for his contributions, but it’s time to honor and thank a man who so effectively and unselfishly enhanced this county.” The Cobb Community Foundation certainly agrees!
2006
and Sue Wootton, Executive Director of CCF.
Larry Freeman is president and CEO of Consolidated Disposal Systems, and is also a founding director of Security Exchange Bank where he serves as chair of the Board. He is very active in the community and has held leadership positions with the Marietta Rotary Club, the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Cobb County Schools Foundation Board, the Center for Family Resources, and the WellStar Foundation. He has been honored with many awards, and was recently named Smyrna Businessman of the Year.
2005
The Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) presented its third annual “James L. Rhoden, Jr. Visionary Philanthropist” award to Robert Moultrie, founder and chairman of The Facility Group, one of the premier design/build firms in the U.S. Robert is a graduate of Georgia Tech, a resident of Cobb County, a Georgian Club Board Member, and an active philanthropist and past chair of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Moultrie serves on the boards of many non-profit organizations and works tirelessly “behind the scenes” to improve the quality of life in Cobb County.
The Visionary Philanthropist Award was created by the Board of the Cobb Community Foundation in 2003 to honor its founder, Jim Rhoden, and in celebration of its 10th anniversary.
2004
