Welcome to

Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society

We share our passion for nature's bounty with the community.

We are a group of amateur geologists, rockhounds, jewelers, and rock and mineral enthusiasts. There is something for people from the age of 6 to 106. Come and join us for our monthly meetings and classes.

CELEBRATING OUR 57TH YEAR
1967 - 2024

Must I live in Cobb County, Georgia to Join the Cobb County Gem & Minerals Society?

We, at the Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society, are very proud of our long history. Our name has a valued reputation in the Gem and Mineral world. However, we sometimes hear of people who would like to join us, but believe that they must live in Cobb County to qualify. Well, good news! That’s not so. We welcome people from anywhere in Georgia as well as Alabama, Tennessee and other neighboring states. And a few from farther away…even in Portugal!! So, if you are interested we would love to welcome you to our club.

* * * * CCGMS NEWS * * * *

It's SHOW TIME

Our big show is right around the corner, and we need everyone's help! If you can, please volunteer to help out at the show. We need 396 slots filled and would really appreciate a great SHOWing by our members. If you look below, there are many fun opportunities to help out our club, some even while you shop at the show!

First Tuesday Class
Tuesday, Dec 3rd, 6:45pm
At the Clubhouse

Instructors: Ginger Lessard & Mary Ingram
Basic Soapstone Carving
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - 12 maximum (Must be @ Least 16 Years old)
CLICK HERE for more information.

Annual Holiday Potluck Banquet
Wednesday, Dec 11th, 6:00pm
At Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

CLUB FEES ARE DUE NOW
The membership year for the Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society started on October 1st. If You Haven't done this yet, log-in to ccgms.org/account, then click on Subscriptions. If your most recent membership was set to expire on September 30, 2024, then click on Renew. Please make any necessary updates (ages of children, for example), select “Renewal”, and click on “Pay with PayPal” or “Pay by Check”; the PayPal selection has a credit card entry option (you are not required to create a PayPal account).

Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society
Upcoming Field Trips
For Details, check your Monthly Newsletter or emails.
We've got some exciting Trips This Month

Activities

One of the great benefits of our club is the opportunity to go out in the field and find your own cool rocks.

Field-Trips, Classes, and more . . .

The club offers numerous activities. Click on the “Learn More” button to see what some of them are. The picture to the right is of our 1st Tuesday free lapidary class.

Membership is open for all!

Despite our name, membership is not limited to residents of Cobb County, GA. Currently we have members from several states and numerous localities within Georgia and around the world. All interested folks are welcome to join our club!

Membership Perks!

One of the great benefits of joining the CCGMS is being able to participate in our fabulous Field Trips.

Learn more about our Field Trips by clicking on the button below. Many of our trips are repeated so they can be enjoyed by new members as well as existing members!

Membership

We welcome you to attend your first meeting for free!

Ready to become a Member?

One of the great benefits of our club is the opportunity to go out in the field and find your own cool rocks.

Who We Are

A group dedicated to providing a fun-filled learning experience about gems and minerals!

Our History

The first organizational meeting was held on September 11, 1967 with 16 people in attendance. We were incorporated in 1970. Click on the link below for a short history of the club. For a full history go to “CCGMS History” under the “About” menu selection.