Cobb County, Georgia - Cobb County Safety Village will host the return of Truck-a-Palooza 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, November 13. The event will be located in the back lot at Town Center Mall, Kennesaw. The mall is located at 400 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

The event features more than 60 public safety vehicles, including police cars, fire engines, military vehicles, and a Georgia State Patrol helicopter. This is a family-friendly, fun and educational experience for all ages. Cost is $5 per person, no more than $20 per family (up to six family members), children under age 2 are free. All proceeds will benefit the Cobb County Safety Village. Al Martin, chair of the Safety Village Foundation Board, says, “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.”

Sponsors include Cobb EMC Community Foundation, Allstar Lighting and Electrical, Inc., Atkins, Marietta Wrecker, Croy, GLOCK Perfection, W.E. Contracting Company, Inc., Wellstar, Marietta Daily Journal, Cherokee Tribune, and Neighbor Newspapers.

All residents who wish to participate in this event are required to follow COVID-19 safety protocols. 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 unvaccinated. “Every effort will be made to ensure the safety of all attendees,” says Lisa Crossman, deputy director of Cobb & Douglas Public Health and chair-elect of the Safety Village Foundation.

For additional information, please call the Safety Village 770-852-3270 or email safetyvillage@cobbcounty.org.