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Peggy Cobb waves to friends and family members who gathered outside to celebrate her 105th birthday. Staff and residents pf the Hammond Glen Retirement Community in Sandy Springs celebrated her birthday a day early on Friday, May 22, 2020. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Peggy Cobb waves to friends and family members who gathered outside to celebrate her 105th birthday. Staff and residents pf the Hammond Glen Retirement Community in Sandy Springs celebrated her birthday a day early on Friday, May 22, 2020. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Updated March 28, 2024
Peggy Cobb waves to friends and family members who gathered outside to celebrate her 105th birthday. Staff and residents pf the Hammond Glen Retirement Community in Sandy Springs celebrated her birthday a day early on Friday, May 22, 2020. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Peggy Cobb waves to friends and family members who gathered outside to celebrate her 105th birthday. Staff and residents pf the Hammond Glen Retirement Community in Sandy Springs celebrated her birthday a day early on Friday, May 22, 2020. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Peggy Cobb of Sandy Springs reacts to seeing friends and family members arrive at the Hammond Glen Retirement Community for her 105th birthday celebration on Friday, May 22, 2020. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Peggy Cobb of Sandy Springs reacts to seeing friends and family members arrive at the Hammond Glen Retirement Community for her 105th birthday celebration on Friday, May 22, 2020. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Friends and family members sing "Happy Birthday" to Peggy Cobb at the Hammond Glen Retirement Community on Friday, May 22, 2020. She turned 105 on Saturday. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Friends and family members sing "Happy Birthday" to Peggy Cobb at the Hammond Glen Retirement Community on Friday, May 22, 2020. She turned 105 on Saturday. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Peggy Cobb's son Bill Cobb, 72, of Decatur, holds his cellphone while his daughter in California sings "Happy Birthday" to her grandmother on Friday, May 22, 2020. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Peggy Cobb's son Bill Cobb, 72, of Decatur, holds his cellphone while his daughter in California sings "Happy Birthday" to her grandmother on Friday, May 22, 2020. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Peggy Cobb's son Bill Cobb and Hammond Glen staff member April Parker put the candles on Peggy's birthday cake during the celebration of her 105th birthday at the Hammond Glen Retirement Community on Friday, May 22, 2020. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Peggy Cobb's son Bill Cobb and Hammond Glen staff member April Parker put the candles on Peggy's birthday cake during the celebration of her 105th birthday at the Hammond Glen Retirement Community on Friday, May 22, 2020. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Peggy Cobb is the oldest resident at the Hammond Glen Retirement Community. Staff, friends and family members celebrated her birthday a day early on Friday, May 22, 2020. As the top of her cake shows, she turned 105 this year. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Peggy Cobb is the oldest resident at the Hammond Glen Retirement Community. Staff, friends and family members celebrated her birthday a day early on Friday, May 22, 2020. As the top of her cake shows, she turned 105 this year. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fellow resident Helen Allan, 86 (left), celebrates with Peggy Cobb during her birthday gathering at the Hammond Glen Retirement Community on Friday, May 22, 2020. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fellow resident Helen Allan, 86 (left), celebrates with Peggy Cobb during her birthday gathering at the Hammond Glen Retirement Community on Friday, May 22, 2020. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hammond Glen Retirement Community resident Arthur Coppel greets Peggy Cobb at a party to celebrate her 105th birthday on Friday, May 22, 2020. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hammond Glen Retirement Community resident Arthur Coppel greets Peggy Cobb at a party to celebrate her 105th birthday on Friday, May 22, 2020. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
During Peggy Cobb's 105th birthday party, a musician entertains residents outside of the Hammond Glen Retirement Community. Social distancing was a priority for the outdoor celebration on Friday, May 22, 2020. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
During Peggy Cobb's 105th birthday party, a musician entertains residents outside of the Hammond Glen Retirement Community. Social distancing was a priority for the outdoor celebration on Friday, May 22, 2020. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bill Cobb, 72, of Decatur, takes a photo of his mother, Peggy Cobb, during the celebration of her birthday at the Hammond Glen Retirement Community on Friday, May 22, 2020. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bill Cobb, 72, of Decatur, takes a photo of his mother, Peggy Cobb, during the celebration of her birthday at the Hammond Glen Retirement Community on Friday, May 22, 2020. (Photo: Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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