{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://mcbath.house.gov/2026/07/21/rep-lucy-mcbath-announces-cobbworks-inc-will-receive-1-5-million-department-of-labor-grant/", "Rep. Lucy McBath Announces CobbWorks, Inc. Will Receive $1.5 Million Department of Labor Grant", "2026-07-21", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "GA", "Lucy McBath", "M001208", "mcbath.house.gov", "mcbath", "https://mcbath.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "Atlanta, GA \u2014 Today, Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06) announced that CobbWorks, Inc. will be the recipient of a $1.5 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor YouthBuild program. This training program will be implemented in partnership with Construction Ready as the primary construction training provider and Cobb Adult Education as the education and GED preparation provider. In February, McBath wrote a letter to Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer in support of CobbWorks\u2019 application.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s grant announcement is a reaffirmation of the transformational impact CobbWorks has on young jobseekers in our community,\u201d said Rep. McBath. \u201cI was proud to voice my support for this collaborative grant application, and I look forward to seeing how CobbWorks uses this investment to expand upon their mission. So much of my work in Washington focuses on making sure that every Georgian can get a good job and keep it. I look forward to continuing to do my part at the federal level.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are deeply grateful to Congresswoman Lucy McBath for her unwavering support in securing this YouthBuild grant,\u201d said Sonya Grant, Executive Director, President, and CEO of CobbWorks. \u201cThis investment represents more than funding, it is a commitment to the future of our young people and the strength of our community. Through this program, we will expand access to hands-on training, education, and career pathways for youth who need it most, helping them build sustainable, in-demand careers. The impact will be felt not only in the lives of participants, but across our local economy\u2014strengthening our workforce, supporting business growth, and advancing economic development throughout Cobb County and beyond.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis grant is a significant step forward empowering our youth and enhancing workforce development in Cobb County,\u201d said Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid. \u201cI want to express my deep gratitude to Congresswoman Lucy McBath for her generous support in making this funding a reality. CobbWorks has a proven track record of connecting individuals with the skills they need to succeed in today\u2019s job market, and I am excited to see the positive impact this funding will have on our community.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-22T07:34:13Z", "2026-07-22T07:35:16Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://mcbath.house.gov/2026/07/21/rep-lucy-mcbath-announces-cobbworks-inc-will-receive-1-5-million-department-of-labor-grant/"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.6679540276527405, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}