May 7, 2026 — For more than 20 years in Cobb County, students have written letters explaining why their mothers deserve a diamond in the weeks leading up to Mother’s Day.
David Douglas Diamonds and Jewelry started its Dazzling Diamonds for Mom initiative to give back to local families in Cobb County while showcasing the importance of writing at a young age.
"This is just one small way we can give back to the community and honor moms in the process," said owner Doug Meadows.
Each year, one winner is selected from thousands of entries across kindergarten through fifth grade. The winner receives one loose 1/4-carat genuine round-cut brilliant diamond from David Douglas Diamonds and Jewelry in Marietta.
- Kindergarten - Rocky Mount Elementary - Annelle Geren
- 1st - Garrison Mill Elementary - Libby Blythe
- 2nd - Davis Elementary- Alice Pass
- 3rd- Sope Creek Elementary - Parker Chernoff
- 4th - Mount Bethel Elementary- Brooklyn Moore
- 5th - Murdock Elementary- Z.Z. Tonng Mayega
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At Garrison Mill Elementary, Libby Blythe was surprised in front of her first-grade class when her mom and dad walked into the media center as they all found out that she had won the contest.
Meadows read Libby's writing in front of the class and her parents, which led to an emotional embrace right afterward from a proud mom and dad.
"In my opinion my mommy deserves a diamond. First, she has good cooking, but sometimes she burns it. Second, I love cuddling with her. Finally, she is the best! In my opinion my mommy deserves a diamond," read the letter.
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At Mount Bethel, the surprise came during the school's morning announcements when Principal Michelle Gillham sat next to Brooklyn Moore and her mom, Stephanie, as they were informed that they had won the Dazzling Diamonds for Mom contest.
"I'm extremely proud of her for writing something so beautiful. Being a mom is one of the best parts of my life," said Stephanie Moore.
After the announcement, Brooklyn’s classmates erupted in cheers and applauded the fourth grader for winning a diamond for her mom.
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At Davis Elementary, Mrs. Brent’s second-grade class got a big surprise when Doug Meadows walked in to present Alice Pass with a certificate naming her a winner of the Dazzling Diamonds for Mom writing contest.
"It's so cool when they get so excited, and their faces are just priceless," said Doug Meadows
Alice had a shocked look on her face and was then greeted by a big hug from her mom in front of her second-grade class.
To learn more about the Dazzling Diamonds for Mom writing contest and how your school can get involved moving forward, you can click HERE for more.
