Darcy Castro

Wife * Mom * Volunteer * Leader * Advocate * Military Spouse * Mrs. Georgia 2021

Litter Busters to the rescue!

What a wonderful way to spend a beautiful (cold) sunny MLK Day of Service morning... collecting litter around Due West corners. Thank you to my wonderful friends (and husband!) who joined me to beautify our little Kirkwood neighborhood.

Grossest moment: Lucy discovering a pan full of motor oil.
Scariest moment: Thinking I lost Patricia in the creek lol.
Happiest moment: A Red Oak Sanitation driver honking and waving in solidarity.
Gives-Me-The-Most-Hope moment: An older gentleman driving by rolling down his window to say thank you.

Busting litter is literally joyful. I hope you can join me next time. ❤

#CivicParticipation #LitterBusters #Community #CultivatingRespect #Sustainability #CreationCare @keepcobbbeautiful

In June 1964, the Reverend Martin Luther King spoke at Arizona State University at the Religious Witness for Human Dignity event alongside Dick Van Dyke and others.

We often hear snippets of Dr. King's speeches, or short niceties of his words made into memes shared this time of year, but if you're interested in contemplating his message, here is the full transcript and recording of his speech, recorded almost one year after his famous "I have a dream" moment at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Prism.lib.asu.edu/items/172

On his birthday each year, I try to dive a little deeper and learn more. I thought you, dear friends, might appreciate this too.

May peace be with you as we celebrate his life and legacy as we love and serve one another.

#MLKDay #HumanRights #Dignity #Compassion #ReligiousWitness

Darcy Castro cordially invites you to an MLK Day of Service litter pick-up project in the Due West corners area of West Cobb. Meet in the lower parking lot of Kirkwood Presbyterian at 9:30am on Monday, January 19th. Wear long sleeves and pants, wear appropriate footwear, and bring gloves and small plastic grocery bags. Children must be closely supervised for safety. Can’t make it but still want to leave your mark? You can pick up litter in your neighborhood and send pics to Darcy at 203-297-4994 or DarcyDCastro@gmail.com.

It might be cold, but us Litter Busters will bundle up and enjoy time together while keeping our little corner of Cobb clean and beautiful!

#Community #PublicService #CobbCounty #RecycleIQ #LitterBusters #CivicParticipation #KeepCobbBeautiful #KeepGeorgiaBeautiful #KeepAmericaBeautiful

Wonderful morning with Lisa Campbell and Michael Garza discussing their upcoming campaigns and what we can all be doing to move progress forward in Cobb County and our state. I feel enormously grateful to hear from and be mentored by these people who care so deeply for the communities they serve. This is what public service is all about... Lead with a servant heart. Show up with strength and courage. Fight for policies that give us all choices and access.

Politicians are not just all wealthy lawyers and property moguls. They are common people doing hard things for the good of all. They are you and me.

@lisaforgeorgia @micheal4cobb

#Politics #CivicEngagement #CultivatingRespect #Democracy #UseYourVoice #Integrity #Kindess #Community

On December 30th, ICE officers made approximately 40 arrests in Dalton, a city in our district in Northwest Georgia. Unmarked black vans blocked streets and intercepted cars and impromptu checkpoints. This is @shawnforgeorgia 's response from that day.

Here is where he stands on National & Border Security:
* Fix our broken immigration system—Congress’s negligence has failed farmers, families, and border security alike.
* Modernize asylum processing with fast, fair decisions—not endless catch-and-release or political stunts at the border.
* Expand port screening and Narcan access to take on the fentanyl crisis—no more Congress playing blame games.
* Defend American jobs and technology—Stand up to China, and invest in supply chains, cybersecurity, and innovation.

We must stop normalizing these tactics. We must find our humanity and work towards real solutions. We must vote in lawmakers that aren't afraid to stand up for human dignity.

Source:
ajc.com/news/2026/01/it-was-chaos-dozens-of-immigration-arrests-shock-dalton/

#CultivatingRespect #BlessedAreThePeacemakers #HumanRights #Democracy #Kindess #Integrity #Respect #UseYourVoice #ThisIsWhatDemocracyLooksLike #GASpecialElection #YourVoteMatters #ShawnHarris

What impact will you make today?
Do what you can, when you can, and enjoy the process.
Service is precious to all involved, you included!

#CultivatingRespect #UseYourVoice #CivicEngagement #Democracy #Community #BlessedAreThePeacemakers #HumanRights #Compassion #Dignity #Kindess #Integrity #Respect

Here's an example of civic engagement having a meaningful effect.

In 2010, the county government in Rockwall, TX tried to privatize the library, meaning the entire staff would be let go. As one of their most loyal patrons (along with my two young children at the time), I knew this was not in the best interest of my community. People needed to know before this slipped in under the radar at the next commissioner's court. It might be the smallest county in Texas, but my oh my did we mobilize. Tapping in to the new power of social media, I was able to organize robust opposition that culminated in a standing-room-only public meeting, and saved the library. The county librarian sent me this personal thank you note, and it remains a precious reminder of the power of the people to work for the good of the community. Love and serve others (and stand up in opposition when needed).

#UseYourVoice #CivicEngagement #ThisIsWhatDemocracyLooksLike #Democracy #PublicLibrary #BookLover #Community

It's official. 22 folks are registered as candidates for Georgia's 14th district congressional seat. Only one is a common sense Democrat that can appeal to both sides of the aisle, rather than pandering to hyper-partisan issues. We have to make sure the name SHAWN HARRIS sticks out on the ballot. There's no primary for this special election, so it's a Wild West style free-for-all with all 22 names on one ballot.

Mark your calendars for EARLY VOTING February 16 - March 6.
Every. Single. Vote. Will. Be. Crucial.

Check out the issues here:
ShawnForGeorgia.com/on-the-issues/

#CivicEngagement #UseYourVoice #Vote #YourVoteMatters #GASpecialElection #ShawnHarris #GetOutTheVote #PublicService #CivicDuty #ThisIsWhatDemocracyLooksLike

While I was definitely not opposed to the stormwater fee being debated as part of the code amendment proposals, I was in the front row of civic engagement! Didn't realize I had positioned myself squarely surrounded by the shouters, but it was important for me that our water system director see support for her work, and next time I'll extend that to the public comment at the podium!

I'm learning as I go, but also really enjoying the process. 🇺🇸

#UseYourVoice #CobbCounty #Democracy #ThisIsWhatDemocracyLooksLike #MariettaDailyJournal #CivicEngagement

Let's talk congressional districts, or in my case, gerrymandering.

When I moved to Georgia, we were district 11. Then we were redrawn into 14. If you're not totally nerding out on local and state policy, then you might not have known. Even now, trying to get accurate info takes a lot of effort. SOOOOOO if you live in West Cobb, you may be in GA District 14 and not even know it. And you need to VOTE in the upcoming special election!

Check your voter registration status at the My Voter Page, which will also give you up to date info on your district and elected officials. Stay informed! Democracy depends on YOU!

s@shawnforgeorgia
mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/
#Vote #YourVoteMatters #KnowYourStatus #GASpecialElection #Democracy #UseYourVoice

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@shawnforgeorgia

#UseYourVoice #Vote #ShawnHarris #Democracy #YourVoteMatters #GASpecialElection

Just me, fan-girling out and trying to play it cool. 😅

I've mentioned this before, but there was a time in my career from ancient days that I got to be in close proximity to some pretty high-ranking celebs. During that time, I also got to be at an events with President GW Bush and the then president of Mexico. There's something about elected officials, and those that are willing to answer the call to serve, that truly fascinates and inspires me. Tory Aikman was great, but the Gov of Arizona was the star in my eyes. A strong woman in the state's highest office? Yes, please.

And that's how I feel about meeting Shawn Harris. We share the same common-sense values and love of country. He cares about the dignity and welfare of his fellow veterans. He wants to affect REAL change in Georgia, not just fight senseless political, partisan battles. The job he wants is TOUGH. It becomes overwhelmingly stressful and thankless. But here's a man who's served our country in uniform willing to serve our country in Congress. Bravo.

Learn more at ShawnforGeorgia.com

@shawnforgeorgia

#UseYourVoice #Vote #GASpecialElection #YourVoteMatters #Democracy #ShawnHarris #GetOutTheVote

Let me tell you what I know about Shawn Harris (and why you need to get out and VOTE for our next GA district 14 congressman!)

*Shawn is a veteran with 40 years of military service (40!!!)
*Shawn has 5 sons and 4 grandchildren
*Shawn is a cattle rancher in Rockmart
*Shawn got the most votes for a democrat ever in district 14 in the last election
*Shawn is a graduate of Tuskegee University
*Shawn is a former school teacher
*Shawn served in Afghanistan
*Shawn led a team in Libera during the ebola outbreak
*Shawn has built a coalition of democrats, independents and common-sense republicans
*Shawn is focused issues that actually matter, does not feed into culture war nonsense and isn't afraid to stand up to bullies

Read about his vision for a better district, state and nation at ShawnforGeorgia.com

He's got my family's votes! Join us for early voting starting February 16 or on Election Day March 10!

@shawnforgeorgia

#UseYourVoice #SpecialElection #Vote #YourVoteMatters #GASpecialElection

Ahhhh, to be 17 again.

Did you know that you can register to vote in Georgia at 17 1/2? This is good news for high school seniors! Get that registration done and out of the way, so when you turn 18 you can head to your first election without any impediment!

Was 17 year old me thinking about the importance of participating in a constitutional democracy while headed off to junior prom? Probably not, lol. (And hat tip to John Hosty for being a wonderful prom date and even better friend. Appreciate you, Hos!!)

Do the right thing... get informed and VOTE!
georgia.gov/register-vote

#UseYourVoice #Vote #YourVoteMatters #Bipartisan #Politics #SpecialElection

I struggled with this one. And the sign out front of our church was like a zinger straight to the heart.

I haven't participated in a protest since the 2017 Women's March in Boston (which was an amazing and cathartic experience) and a small town rally following the Parkland High School shooting in 2018. Honestly, I've been scared for my personal safety. I've succumbed to fear instead of making my voice, morals and presence known. So I finally stepped up. Yesterday people from around the country mobilized to make their voices heard about the atrocities being carried out by ICE, and the senseless deaths, grave injuries, disappearances and family separations that have ensued. Repair immigration? Sure. Dehumanize in the process? Absolutely not. Congress has failed to pass meaningful, reasonable, fair legislation and we got this instead. How have we come this far? Please, God, let us not forget our humanity.

The positivity was thick in the air and the hecklers were few. Mostly affluent looking teens/young adults driving by and mocking the peaceful crowd. Online, we were accused of being paid protesters, or radical leftists. I can't even. The ignorance astounds me. There were 100s of folks there on a cold, blustery January Sunday afternoon just trying to do the right thing.

Thank you #IndivisibleCobb for your thoughtful leadership.

#ThisIsWhatDemocracyLooksLike #UseYourVoice #Democracy #FreeSpeech #PeacefulProtest #ConstitutionalRights #CobbCounty #Compassion #Dignity #HumanRights #BlessedAreThePeacemakers

Shhhhh! No one has to know!
(For my GOP friends...)

When you vote, the fact that you voted is public record but now HOW you voted. The GA District 14 special election will not require you to even request a party ballot. Just select SHAWN HARRIS from the list and feel good knowing that you're supporting a reasonable, level-headed, experienced candidate for the job.

Shawn is:
- A veteran (retired 2-star Army General!)
- A rural Georgia native
- A cattle rancher
- A family man
- A moderate
- A centrist who believe in common sense and the common good
- A true leader
- A respectable choice to be our next congressman that will bring back dignity, respect and results for our corner of Georgia

Join my military family in voting for values that uphold our constitution. It's not about left, right, red or blue. It's about common sense and working for families, veterans, farmers and jobs in Georgia. 🇺🇸

Early voting starts February 16!

@shawnforgeorgia
#Vote #NoMakeup #SpecialElection #GetOutTheVote #ShawnHarris

This is my VERY concerned face lol

The establishment thinks that @shawnharrisforga can't flip "ruby red" GA district 14. Me and my contemporaries highly disagree. We ALL will play an important roll in this VITAL election.

Mark your calendar:
Election day - March 10
Early voting starts - February 16
Absentee ballot application cut off - February 27
Last day to register to vote - February 9

Learn more at ShawnForGeorgia.com

A little light reading for the day, lol. A little pitstop on my way of learning more about keeping democracy in the hands of the people.

Maybe, just maybe, we can work together the reverse the damaging affects of the Citizen United ruling of 2010. Did you know that $2.6 billion (yes, BILLION!) in billionaire funding was spent on federal elections in 2024?

"While the 2024 election cycle set new records for billionaire spending, it did so in step with a broader trend. As Figure 1 shows, presidential elections have seen steadily rising spending from the ultra-wealthy for more than a decade. At the same time, the interests of the most affluent citizens and special interest groups have come to dominate policymaking, while the preferences of the average citizen have comparatively little discernible impact on policy outcomes (Gilens and Page 2014)."
https://rooseveltinstitute.org/publications/citizens-united-15-years-later/

Learn more and sign the petition at MoveToAmend.org.

Like mother, like daughter.
Portland State Student Ambassador 1997-1999 -> Kennesaw State University Honors Ambassador 2025. 😍
@portlandstate @go2psu @kennesawstateuniversity @honorsksu
#GoViks #GoOwls

Took copious notes while learning about authentic ways to bridge our divides with KSU polysci professor Eric Castater and Michael Beach of Fair Districts GA. Also heard from Cobb County District 2 Commissioner Erik Allen. Living out my civic engagement duty in a constitutional democracy!

Tick tock.... early voting ends on Friday. Democracy depends on participation! Do your civic duty! No election is too small or inconsequential. Come on Georgia! WE CAN DO IT!

EARLY VOTING STARTS TODAY! 🗳

Listen up Georgia... We have a massive onslaught of data centers either already here or on their way. They are GUZZLING up power (and water!) to operate with very little positive economic impact. Georgia Power is giving them our power at ONE FIFTH the price that regular consumer like you and I are paying. The Public Service Commission is tasked with regulating this monopoly... and for the past several decades it has been the same voices continuing the same policies. We NEED to address FAIR and EQUITABLE power distribution, pricing and generation.

Cast your vote for PETER HUBBARD to bring an educated, experienced industry voice to this critical conversation. VOTE NOW!

From @georgiaipl:

Since 2023, Georgians have experienced an average annual increase of $500 in their electric bills. Despite promised “rate freezes” from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), additional costs, including rising fuel prices and recovery from Hurricane Helene, are expected to push bills even higher. At the same time, Georgia Power and its parent company, Southern Company, continue to report record profits.

The stakes have never been greater. Decisions made at the PSC directly affect the cost of our electricity and the future of Georgia’s energy mix.

This fall, voters across Georgia will elect two PSC commissioners (Districts 2 and 3). Each seat is contested:
District 2: Alicia Johnson (D) vs. incumbent Tim Echols (R)
District 3: Peter Hubbard (D) vs. incumbent Fitz Johnson (R)

These races will shape where our energy comes from and how much we pay for decades to come.

🎼"God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy, compassion and peace"🎼

@kirkwoodpcgeorgia reminding me that God calls us to be brave and persevere, to practice trust daily, look for the mana provided to us, name our fear but not be ruled by it, and that we are cared for by a loving God for whom no problem is too big.

A reminder to always be a peacemaker while not allowing the unending stress and negatively to affect my actions and reactions. Choosing peace is just.... well... peaceful! 🕊☮❤

Peace be with you, friends. xo

Estrella, one of the Castro crews, says, "Meow, y'all!"

Please spay and neuter your kitties. We have a MASSIVE cat overpopulation crisis here in Georgia. We will never be able to adopt or rescue our way out of this problem. Humane treatment of animals starts with spay and neuter. Contact a local cat rescue group near you if you need referrals to low-cost vets or assistance with fixing feral cats in your community. Cobb County residents can get free vouchers through Cobb County Animal Services or Good Mews Animal Foundation.

Save a life. Spay and neuter!
🐾

"The law cannot do it for us. We must do it for ourselves. Women in this country must become revolutionaries."
~Shirley Chisholm
1st black woman to be elected to Congress
First woman to run for President

We can do this. 🇺🇸🗳

#RepresentationMatters #SupportWomenInPolitics #PublicService #Vote #CivicEngagement #VoteTheDownBallot

GA RESIDENTS MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Early voting starts October 14. If you're not yet registered to vote, the cutoff for registration to be able to participate in this next election is October 7.

No need to wait until Election Day November 4! Find and vote at any advance poling location in your county... it doesn't even have to be your precinct! https://www.cobbcounty.gov/elections/voting/advance-voting

For the PSC election, you can vote for any candidate regardless of district... this is a statewide race for the open seats! I'm casting my ballot for PETER HUBBARD and ALICIA JOHNSON.

Learn more about Peter and his crucial industry experience and expertise at https://peterforgeorgia.com

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Y'ALL... if you know me, you know that litter, waste management and recycling are near the very top of the list of the things I care about as I am developing my personal platform for public service. So OF COURSE Kimberly White, Chief Sustainability Officer of @Cobb County Government is someone I admire. We met recently through the Cobb 101 Citizens Government Academy and this week I attended her Town Hall event with County Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid. To be surrounded by professional leaders with a heart for service is so affirming. In a chaotic world, I love connecting with others that are doing the work of the people. Bravo and THANK YOU!

That "Getting to hang at the library after hours" glow! Ahhhh, the perks of being in the Cobb Citizens Government Academy. I was meant for this, lol! ❤📚

#LibraryNerd #BookLover #PublicLibrary

(Photo just for funzies. Here's me and the kids in 2015 at an airshow in Massachusetts, standing in front of one of the big mama's - C5 - Juan flew while on active duty. It's actually the same tail number he flew!)

To remember 9/11, please enjoy this article from my archive. I scored an interview with Heather Penney, one of our country's first female fighter pilots who scrambled her jet to intercept highjacked aircraft on 9/11.

https://darcydcastro.wordpress.com/2016/08/17/inspirational-women-in-aviation-heather-penney/

*Artist Credit: Meredith Bergmann is the New York City sculptor, poet and feminist who created this extremely moving and powerful memorial to the September 11th attacks.*

From the Darcy Castro Archive
On remembering 9/11: The apathy of time
September 12, 2014

https://darcydcastro.wordpress.com/2014/09/12/on-remembering-911-the-apathy-of-time/

There are many things I treasure in life: my family, cats, reading, collaborating, service, and TRASH. I have been a litterbug and recycle nut since about birth. It's in my genes, I swear. So when I saw this Town Hall coming up with our Chairwoman of the Board of Commissioners and our Cobb's Chief Sustainability Officer, I immediately cleared my calendar. I'm all in for the betterment of waste management, recycling and sustainability in Cobb. Sign me up!!! Join me for what will surely be an informative and inspiring event.... that is if you love trash as much as I do. 😉

#CobbCountyGovernment #PublicServant #CivicDuty #LitterBusters #RecycleIQ

Check me out in an electric Chevy Silverado, part of Cobb County government's 71 EVs in their fleet! 20% of our county's total fleet is alternative fuel vehicles which equates to lower fuel, operating and maintenance costs. They're even building out charging infrastructure that is publicly accessible, making the move to EVs even more practical for all of Cobb residents. Fiscally conservative AND environmentally conscious decision making for the win. #GoCobb

📣PSA for the day: Download the Cobb County Government app!📣
Today, I passed a raccoon that had been hit and was still in the road. It broke my heart and I wanted the deceased little fella to be properly taken care of. Who to call? The Cobb info line! Opened the app, hit the button to call, asked my question, was routed to non-emergency dispatch, and animal control was out today!

#CobbCounty #PublicService #CitizensGovernmentAcademy #CivicParticipation

Last night, my like-minded girl crew went to go see a screening of Out There: A National Parks Story featuring the filmmaker Brendan Hall (from Connecticut!!). What a great way to support the Friends of Kennesaw Mountain and our local park rangers during these difficult times of drastic funding cuts to the National Parks. This was definitely a "Proud to be an American" moment. The National Parks are a wonderful example of American ingenuity and commitment to the greater good. Peace, friends! ❤

#CivicParticipation #NationalParks #OutThereFilm #CobbProgressives

Let's celebrate a local hero for National Dog Day!

Meet Sherlock, a member of the Cobb County Sheriff's department who makes it his business to sniff out electronics. Think laptops, flash drives and the like that may contain evidence or illegal material. I got to Meet Sherlock and his handler, Deputy Cramer, recently and got lots of puppy pets and snuggles from this very friendly little guy. He's one of only 2 working dogs of his kind in all of Georgia and the only one in metro Atlanta!

Everyone I've met so far through the Cobb 101 Citizens Government Academy has been amazing, but Sherlock has definitely been the sweetest! 🐾❤

#WorkingDogs #CobbCounty #CivicParticipation #DogsOfInstagram

In my former career in PR and events, I've been around a lot of celebs waaaay back in the day. I've been in the room with Troy Aikman, Robin Williams, Muhammad Ali, Mathew McConaughey, and many, many more. I was never one to swoon over celebrity. However, I really get excited about meeting public servants who I admire. That's what inspires me. I once served the President of Mexico and Attorney General Janet Napolitano, and was about 15 feet away from President George W. Bush for an entire private fundraising event. Now THAT was cool. So when I met Chief Deputy Rhonda Anderson at the Cobb 101 Citizens Government Academy, I was again enamored. Here is the first black female deputy in the Cobb County Sheriff's office with over 40 years on the job. She's a MOTHER OF FOUR (standing ovation) while ascending to the #2 spot. Rhonda and her fellow executive officers are the community servants in Cobb we have working hard for us, and we can be proud to call our protectors. #ThankYou 🙏

#CobbCounty #CobbSheriff #PublicServant #Community

Cello cat (aka Nemo!) reminds you to add this phone number and email to your contact list if you live in Cobb County!

✅(770) 528-1000
✅information@cobbcounty.gov

Cobb County Government has a robust call center staffed with service representatives and tools to help answer your questions, get you resources or get you with the right person to meet your needs.

There are a LOT of resources available to all us Cobb residents. Give them a call to see where they can help!

Hey, young friends! Did you know that you are eligible to vote at 18, but eligible to REGISTER at 17 1/2? We ALL need to make sure we are properly registered, and know our voting day AND early voting locations.

Folks in Cobb will be getting an updated precinct and registration mailer soon, so keep an eye out for it in the mail and hold on to it. In the world of county and municipal elections, there can be several a year and these issues and candidates are NOT small potatoes! A lot of times, "smaller" issues have a "bigger" impact on our daily lives! 🇺🇸

https://georgia.gov/register-vote

#Vote #EarlyVoting #VotingRights #FirstTimer #GeorgiaElections

Did you know that you will have the opportunity statewide in Georgia to vote June 17th for 2 new representatives to the Public Service Commission? Their mission is to exercise its authority and influence to ensure that consumers receive safe, reliable and reasonably priced telecommunications, electric and natural gas services from financially viable and technically competent companies.

Want to elect an official who will actually work towards standing up to big business and chip away at corporate welfare? Want to help lower the enormous financial burned we Georgia residents pay for our high energy bills? Check out Daniel Blackman. It doesn't matter what district you live in... everyone gets to vote for the candidates on the ballot. So you too can vote for this dedicated public servant with the leadership and expertise to help work towards lowering utility costs for all Georgians.

Daniel's got my vote! 🍑🔌💡

A weekend for the arts in Cobb! The Jazz Legacy Project featuring the music of Billie Holliday at the Strand Marietta, and the world premiere of”Requiem Americano”’with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra. Kids growing up and becoming more independent means a little time for the things I love. Good times, great company! 🙌🏼

#StrandMarietta #JazzLegacyProject #GSO

I’ve read every book by Barbara Kingsolver, some multiple times. A very gracious faculty member of my alma matter Portland State University recommended her to me, when I was a young woman looking for fiction that could be thought provoking and life changing. It took me a while to finally pick up Demon Copperhead. Kingsolver is like the most special treat on Christmas morning that you want to save to make the moment last. Reaching the end, with tears in my eyes, I am more confident than ever that she is a literary master of our lifetime. This is a must read. A painful, dark, ugly-truth must read. Thank you, Barbara. You are a national treasure.

There are days when your heart just wants a time machine so, so bad. Or to stop or slow it down. Happy Veteran’s Day to OUR LtCol Daddy, who is inspiring the next generation to follow in his footsteps of service to country. (Picture from a medal ceremony in Connecticut in 2015. ❤️💙🤍)

Foggy Friday night win for the last game of the season before playoffs! Hoyas end it region champs and 8-1. 💙💚

The big kids are doing their big kid stuff, but JJ was cool as a cucumber dressed as LtCol Juan Castro for Halloween!!

Big win for Friday night lights!!!! Football & Family is my happy place. Go Hoyas!! 💙💚💙💚💙💚

Giiiirrrrrrl, you still got it! So proud to be your pageant sister after all these years. You are a tremendous woman and any pageant director is so very lucky to have you as their titleholder. Bravo on a wonderful year of service!

Civic duty with our first-timer. Prayers for democracy to prevail. ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

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About Darcy

#Integrity #Kindness #Respect

A community servant and leader at heart, Darcy’s professional background includes public relations, journalism and event planning focusing on non-profits. She cares about creating community, building relationships, meeting the needs of others and leaving things better than she found them. Above all she is committed to collaboration for the common good and is always looking for new and creative ways to help others.

Darcy lives in West Cobb County, Georgia and is an Elder at Kirkwood Presbyterian Church. In her free time, you will find her hiking, collecting books, volunteering in church ministry, spending time with her family and dreaming up copious ideas for making her community an even better place for all. She is a proud Air Force wife (retired!) and mother of four thriving children who have attended Cobb County schools.

Darcy cares deeply about and works to promote policy in the following interest areas:

Women, children and families

Reproductive freedom and justice

Interfaith alliances

Sustainability and waste management

Fiscal responsibility

Common sense firearms safety

Cat overpopulation

Social media and AI regulation

Special education access

Voting rights and election access

Bipartisan cooperation

Veteran support

Accomplishments

1999 Graduate with honors from Portland State University

2025 Graduate of the Cobb Citizen Government Academy

We the People: Civic Engagement in a Constitutional Democracy, certification from HarvardX

Led a successful community campaign to save the Rockwall County Library

Served her state as Mrs. Georgia America 2021

Served as the 2019 Elite American Woman of Service

Junior Woman’s Club Provisional Member of the Year

Eric Medeiros Memorial Foundation Volunteer Award

Three-time Presidential Service Award Winner

Led fundraising campaign with the International Rescue Committee to house an Afghan refugee family of six

Special Advocacy

"How I Feel About Dad’s Brain Tumor” by Darcy Castro is a short story coupled with a medical glossary and guided journal to help kids of parents diagnosed with a brain tumor navigate their emotions. Specially written for children ages 8-13, this thoughtful account of a daughter's experience having a parent with a brain tumor aims to help children understand they are not alone in their experience, while giving them the tools they need to build their own emotional intelligence and support network.

The book utilizes the elements of storytelling, education and creativity to address a child’s emotions, anxiety and concern that comes with a parent’s brain tumor diagnosis.

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