Give feedback about Cobb County's study regarding the effectiveness of the county's supplier diversity program. The first virtual public communication session will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9. During these public sessions, community members can go on record with comments about doing business with the county or its marketplace.
Register below to attend the public communication sessions:
The 2024 Cobb County Disparity Study, conducted by Griffin & Strong P.C., will look at the past five years of contracts in construction, goods, and services- including architecture and engineering services- and then recommend modifications or adjustments if needed. The study will also examine the use of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.
Mountain View Regional Library will host a Basics Storytime Series for children 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3. Registration is required.
The Basics Storytime Series presented by Cobb Collaborative, are simple interactive workshops. Experience new ways of connecting with your children as you also enjoy music and movement and storytime each week. Intended for ages 3 - 5, with a participating adult caregiver.
Mountain View Regional Library is located at 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. Click here to register.
Last chance to take in the holiday wonderland
This week is the final opportunity to catch Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland, the amazing light show at Jim R. Miller Park. The drive-through spectacle is open every night 6 - 10 p.m. through Sunday, Jan. 7, rain or shine.
Cobb County Senior Services is gearing up for a season bursting with exciting possibilities. Winter registration opens 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8. Classes are available for residents age 55 and older, with activities ranging from dancing to art.
Get moving this year with Cobb Natural Resources' Trail of the Month Club. Make new friends as you explore local trails and learn about native plants and animals.
The free, all-ages hikes will meet 1 - 3 p.m. Saturdays at these locations on the following dates: Jan. 13 - A streamside stroll along Allatoona Creek at Leone Hall Price Park, 4715 Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw. Feb. 10 - Walk around the pond and through the pines at Lost Mountain Park, 4845 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs. March 9 - Hike the boardwalk over the ephemeral wetlands and Nickajack Creek at Heritage Park, 60 Fontaine Road SW, Mableton.
Please register for the program. This ensures you will receive updates such as cancellations due to inclement weather.
Take time to learn to save loved ones in an emergency at Family and Friends CPR. This course will teach you lifesaving CPR for adults, children, and babies and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator, also known as an AED. You will also learn basic techniques for helping someone who is choking.
The next class dates are at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, Tuesday, Feb. 6 and Thursday, March 14.
Note: This course does NOT offer an American Heart Association completion card. There is a $10 non-refundable registration fee per person to reserve your seat. The Cobb County Safety Village is located at 1220 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta.
Sign up for PARKS winter programs, classes and leagues
Cobb PARKS winter programs are starting up soon. You can still get in on the fun! Check out all the programs, leagues, art classes, sports and more in the new Winter Activity Guide. It also is clickable, making registration a breeze.
You'll find adult ultimate frisbee, adult flag football, adult pickleball and adult volleyball leagues, arts classes at all four arts centers, youth athletics, swim, gymnastics and tennis lessons, plus community member highlights and upcoming park projects and closures.
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.
Keep Cobb Beautiful is partnering with several organizations for this year's "Bring One for the Chipper." It is your chance to recycle your Christmas trees and help provide mulch for those who need it. Check out the trees already ready for the chipper!
The Cobb County family provided holiday greetings as folks took time off to be with families and loved ones. Many in our family had to work during the holidays to keep our county safe, the water flowing, and the roads clear! Here's to a great 2024 ahead!
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, 9 a.m. Tuesday Jan. 9
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 23
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.
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