Congratulations FDTC Class of 2011!

June 23rd, 2011 marked a momentous occasion in the lives of ten drug court participants. Six mothers and two mother and father families graduated from the Family Dependency Treatment Court Program. This graduation celebrated the sixth ceremony for the court program.


Graduates, family, friends, and staff members all attended the event yesterday evening to show their support of the successful completion of the program by the ten participants. Those in attendance were also excited for the honor of meeting and hearing Georgia's Governor Nathan Deal speak during the event.

Marietta First Baptist Church opened their doors and hosted the commencement ceremony in the chapel of the church. Graduating families were asked to come early to the church in order to meet and greet a special guest, the First Lady of Georgia, Mrs. Sandra Deal.  Guests then began arriving around 4:30 PM for the start of the ceremony.

Judge Juanita Stedman began the ceremony by warmly welcoming all of those who were in attendance. She recognized individuals who have had an impact on the program and the Cobb drug court.


First to be called for their completion certificate was Melanie. Melanie was unlike other graduates because she was the recipient of the first educational grant on behalf of Reconnecting Families, Inc. This grant will be an asset to Melanie as she finishes up her education at local Chattahoochee Tech.

When the Governor arrived, he gave a heart-warming and inspirational speech to those graduating and participants who are in the drug treatment program. He spoke about hope and success for those who have completed the program and after took photos with the graduates and their families.


Congratulations to Shirley, Cindy, Susan, Jessica, Misty, Harmony and Robert, Cristal and  Martin, and Melanie. These ten individuals have worked hard and will go far in life. We all hope them the best in their lives of sobriety and happiness!

After the ceremony, guests were invited to the fellowship hall of the church to enjoy chicken, sides, and a delicious cake.


A special thanks also goes out to those who had a large part in making this event a success. Success came from the donations, volunteers, and help by many people. Special thanks go to Dr. Bill Ross and the First Baptist Church of Marietta, Justin O'Dell, The Practice Sunday School and The Gary Bond's Sunday school, Marietta Kiwanis, First United Methodist Church of Marietta, First Presbyterian Church of Marietta and Carrie Kennedy.

Congratulations Graduates!