Mind Your Mind Speaks: S6EP4
In this episode, Irene Barton sits down with Mark Riggans, Chairperson of Cobb Christmas, to talk about the heart behind one of Cobb County’s most impactful holiday initiatives.
Mark has called metro Atlanta home since 1993, following his service in the military. Originally from a small town in Texas, he remembers reading the Sunday edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution years ago and knowing he would one day end up here. Today, he and his wife are raising their two daughters and son in the community he now serves passionately.
As the 2025 Human Services Award winner in the Volunteer category, Mark shares what Cobb Christmas is, how it operates, and the incredible impact it has on local families each year. He and Irene dive into how the organization raises funds year-round, what it takes to keep the program running, and how community members can get involved.
Tune in to hear how one volunteer’s vision, leadership, and dedication help bring hope and joy to families across Cobb County.