Brigadier General Maria Britt, commander of the Georgia Army Naitonal Guard, is welcomed by Joe Daniell , senior vice president of the United Community Bank in Marietta.

Cobb County Community Leaders Extend
Warm Welcome to Georgia Guard

Story and photos by Seth Stuck
GaDOD PAO

A group of Cobb County business and civic leaders gathered this week to welcome the Georgia Guard to the area and honor Brigadier General Maria Britt, commander of the Georgia Army National Guard.

The luncheon was hosted by United Community Bank in Marietta and the bank’s senior vice president, Joe Daniell, to express the community’s overall excitement about the Georgia Department of Defense and National Guard moving its headquarters into Cobb County.

“Cobb County has always been very good to the military, and we're excited about the partnership that this move of headquarters entails,” said General Britt, referring to the community's warm welcome and profound patriotism. “It's always helpful to be immersed in a friendly and supportive environment.”

Attendees honoring General Britt and the Georgia Guard included Cobb Sheriff Neil Warren, Cobb Superior Court Interim Administrator Tom Charron, superintendents, commissioners, educators, retired and current military personnel, and United Bank employees.

Bob Ormsby, of Marietta's Aviation Museum, used the occasion to thank the Soldiers and Airmen in the room. “I just want to thank every single one of you for everything you do to keep us safe,” he said. “You've kept us alive and free and I personally salute you."

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