The Riverside EpiCenter will start this year's Lunch-n-Learn series with "Coffee with a Cop" noon - 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at its Loft Cafe in Austell. This event will feature the Cobb County Police Department Community Affairs Unit.
Participants will have the opportunity to have their questions answered and gain safety insights. Come enjoy a cup of coffee and conversations with your local law enforcement. The Riverside EpiCenter is located at 135 Riverside Parkway, Austell.
Water pipes need to be loved too. During this month of love Cobb County Water System encourages you to consider these tips to keep your water pipes flowing free:
Properly manage fats, oil, and grease (FOG) in your kitchen – FOG, like ice cream, cheese, peanut butter, gravy, ketchup, and oil sticks to the walls of sewer pipes building up over time, restricting flow of wastewater, which causes backups. Before doing the dishes, scrape leftovers into the trash. Use a sink strainer and avoid using the garbage disposal.
Only flush bodily wastes and toilet paper – Items like pads, towelettes, cloth, and wipes should never be flushed, even if the products are marked as “flushable.” They do not break down like toilet paper and cause blockages in pipes, resulting in sewer backups.
Throughout February, your adoption fee is waived when you donate six cans or more of pet food or 10 or more pounds of bagged, unopened, and unexpired pet food to the pet food pantry. This will help pet parents facing challenges with feeding their animals. View adoptable pets at cobbcounty.org/pets.
Cobb Animal Services is located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta.
Advance voting starts next Monday
In-person advance voting for the March 12 Presidential Preference Primary begins Monday, Feb. 19 at several locations around the county. Some locations also have drop boxes where absentee voters may turn in completed ballots. The last day of advance voting is March 8.
On Election Day, March 12, voters MUST go to their assigned polling location, which will be open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
For more information, including the Vote By Mail application, please go to CobbElections.org or call 770-528-2581.
Public meeting to help funding recommendations
A public review meeting will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, to receive comments on funding recommendations for Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Community Services Block Grant additional allocation in the amount of $98,307 awarded to Cobb by the Georgia Department of Human Services. The meeting will take place at the Cobb County Community Development Block Grant Program Office, 192 Anderson Street, Suite 150, Marietta.
The county’s total FFY 2024 CSBG grant award total is $902,655. A 30-day public comment period began in February and concludes on Friday, March 8.
Comments may be directed in person to the Cobb County CDBG Program Office, 192 Anderson Street, Suite 150, Marietta, or via email at publiccomments@cobbcountycdbg.com.
Order your plants by the end of the month
The Cobb 4-H pre-order deadline for its annual plant sale fundraiser is Friday, March 1. There are limited quantities of all varieties, and they do sell out, so order soon. Plants are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Plant sale pick-up day is 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Jim Miller Park covered pavilion.
To pre-order plants, stop by the Cobb County Extension Office 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, and place your order in person with a credit card, cash, check or money order. You can also mail your order form with a check or money order to 678 South Cobb Drive, Suite 200, Marietta, GA 30060. Make all checks payable to Cobb Extension/4-H. Money raised goes to 4-H youth development and Agriculture Natural Resources Programming.
Gala evening for our libraries
On March 9, join the Cobb Library Foundation for a night of elegance and fun at the stunning Atlanta Country Club. Author of the Year Carmen Agra Deedy and the honorary chair, former Governor Nathan Deal, will be featured at this exclusive event. Formal attire required. By purchasing a ticket, you'll be supporting crucial library programs, unique spaces, equipment, and more.
Vendor registration is open for the 2024 Senior Services' Expo and Marketplace with the deadline set for Friday, March 1. Requests for an application should be sent to expo@cobbcounty.org with “Expo & Marketplace” in the subject line. Space is limited. Payment must be included with the completed application to secure your spot.
The event will be held Wednesday, April 24, at Cobb County Civic Center and is sure to be a great way for your organization to connect with adults in the area and other businesses.
Vendor opportunities for festival
The Cobb County PARKS Spring Arts Festival is looking for artists and vendors. The event will take place 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, April 6, at the Jim R. Miller Park and Event Center. Sign up today to showcase your hand-made items, food and other festival booths or activities. The application deadline for vendors is March 6.
Celebrate Black History Month with the Cobb County Library System! This month, learn more about Black history, celebrate Black authors and illustrators and explore Black history through the arts. Log your reading and activities on the online tracker Beanstack throughout the month to earn fun badges.
CobbTV's YouTube channel highlights the latest county meetings, informational videos and live events. Subscribe to the channel so you don't miss an update.
The entire Cobb Police K-9 Unit came to see District 3 Commissioner JoAnn Birrell and others cut the ribbon on a new K-9 Annex. The complex facility will house police K-9s when their handlers need to work without their partners. Meet the entire K-9 unit in this video!
Hundreds gathered at a Celebration of Life for former Cobb County Manager David Hankerson. Some of Hankerson's former county colleagues remembered him as someone who was a firm boss, but "compassionate and passionate. A man who had a deep sense of love for Cobb."
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13
Board of Commissioners Zoning Hearing, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27
Meetings take place at 100 Cherokee Street, 2nd floor unless otherwise noted. Many public meetings and hearings are broadcast live on CobbTV and YouTube and are available on demand on YouTube.
Events are subject to change.
Stay connected to Cobb
A lot happens during the seven days between newsletters. Keep up with the most up-to-date Cobb County news on social media. You'll be informed of new events and programs, cancellations/delays, emergencies, disruptions to services and more.
