Cobb Truck-A-Palooza Gives Kids Up-Close View Of Public Safety

COBB COUNTY, GA — Cobb County Safety Village is bringing back Truck-a-Palooza this Saturday, featuring more than 60 public safety vehicles for kids to climb into, learn about and explore.

The annual event — located in the back lot at Town Center at Cobb mall in Kennesaw from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday — will have police cars, fire engines, military vehicles, construction vehicles and even a Georgia State Patrol helicopter. Kids (and adults) can get up close and personal with the public safety vehicles and learn about how they work.

The cost is $5 per person, with a maximum of $20 per family (up to six family members). Children under age 2 get in free. All proceeds benefit the Cobb County Safety Village.

“Truck-a-Palooza is a fun, outdoor event for children and also a critical fundraiser to support the work we do all year long at the Safety Village," said Al Martin, chair of the Safety Village Foundation Board.

All residents who wish to participate in this event are required to follow COVID-19 safety protocols, the news release said. Vendors will be provided with disinfecting wipes to clean between guests. Hand sanitizer stations will be provided throughout and masks are recommended for those who are not vaccinated.

“Every effort will be made to ensure the safety of all attendees,” said Lisa Crossman, deputy director of Cobb & Douglas Public Health and chair-elect of the Safety Village Foundation.

For additional information, residents are asked to call the Safety Village 770-852-3270 or email safetyvillage@cobbcounty.org.