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Cobb to host Guinness World Record juggling activation June 6 as lead-in to World Cup
Summary
Cobb Travel and Tourism said it will participate in a global Guinness World Record attempt on June 6 at 12:30 p.m., inviting participants who can juggle a size-5 soccer ball for 10 seconds; organizers said the event is a local, non-FIFA activation in partnership with Smyrna.
Cobb Travel and Tourism announced a community activation tied to World Cup-interest: a Guinness World Record attempt for the most people simultaneously juggling a soccer ball with their feet. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 6 at 12:30 p.m.
"We're really excited to be partnering with a group out of the U.K. to be a part of a global effort," Rachel Rogers said. Organizers said participants must juggle a size-5 soccer ball for 10 seconds to qualify; Rogers added that the county is "hoping that 20,000 people will participate" across global locations and encouraged local residents to join the Smyrna-hosted event.
Why it matters: the activation is designed to generate local excitement, provide a fan gathering opportunity ahead of match days and give the county a visible way to engage families and youth sports participants. Rogers emphasized these local events are not directly operated by FIFA, giving Cobb creative flexibility.
The program will include local decor and branding under the "Kick It and Cobb" campaign and will be listed on the landing page kickitandcobb.com; organizers said more details on locations and participation logistics will be released as plans are finalized.
