In-person advance voting for the March 12 Presidential Preference Primary begins 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.
Find Black History Month events at your local libraries
This year, Black History Month's theme is the celebration of the significant contributions African Americans have made in the arts. Cobb County libraries invite you to screen movies spotlighting the contributions of several iconic musicians.
Feb. 6 - Summer of Soul, at North Cobb Library, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents a powerful and transporting documentary — part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture and fashion. For teens and adults. PG-13.
Feb. 6 - Get on Up at Powder Springs Library, 5 - 7 p.m. Based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, this film gives a fearless look inside Brown's music, moves, and moods. For teens and adults. PG-13.
Feb. 13 - Respect, at Powder Springs Library, 5 - 7 p.m., Aretha Franklin's career and the remarkable true story of the music icon's journey to find her voice and become the Queen of Soul. For teens and up. PG-13.
Feb. 20 - I Wanna Dance With Somebody, at Powder Springs Library, 5 - 7 p.m. A joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of Whitney Houston, one of the greatest female R&B pop vocalists of all time. For teens and older. PG-13
Feb. 27 - Ray, at Powder Springs Library, 5 - 7:30 p.m. The story of the life and career of the legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles, from his humble beginnings in the South, where he went blind at age seven, to his meteoric rise to stardom during the 1950s and 1960s. For teens and older. PG-13.
Join the Cobb County Police Department at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6, as officials cut the ribbon for the K-9 Unit's brand-new annex, 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta.
The building is being named in honor of District 3 County Commissioner JoAnn K. Birrell for her constant support of the K-9 program.
Join the discussion of community initiatives
Join Cobb District Attorney Flynn Broady for a community town hall meeting from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Destiny World Church. This event will provide a unique opportunity for insights into the district attorney's office, the Family Advocacy Center, Accountability Courts, and collaborative efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in Cobb County.
Whether you have pressing questions or concerns or simply wish to better understand the workings of the district attorney's office, this town hall promises an informative and interactive session. The Destiny World Church is located at 7400 Factory Shoals Road, Austell.
A Celebration of Life for former County Manager David Hankerson will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, at Turner Chapel Church at 492 N. Marietta Parkway, Marietta. Hankerson, who shepherded Cobb through decades of changes, died Thursday, Jan. 25, after a long illness. He was 77 years old.
The newly-formed Metro Atlanta Chapter of the National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children, Inc. will hold its first meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the Cobb Family Advocacy Center in Marietta. The group will meet monthly on the first Tuesday of each month.
Cobb District Attorney Flynn Broady, Victim Witness Unit Director Kim McCoy, and other advocates have supported the formation of this chapter by providing administrative assistance and a place to host meetings.
“Our job in this community does not end when we prosecute people who commit murders, we continue to support the victims and survivors,” Broady said. “It takes a lot of work and support to help them deal with the grief of their loss and navigate the criminal justice system as survivors.”
The Metro Atlanta chapter is affiliated with the National Parents of Murdered Children, Inc. headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. For additional information, please visit pomc.org. The Cobb Family Advocacy Center is located at 277 Fairground Street, Marietta.
Drop in for an open house about the Silver Comet Trail extension, 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, in Smyrna. Project layouts will be available to view, and staff will be on hand to answer questions. The event will take place at the Smyrna Police Training Facility, 1100 Wilson Way, Suite 400.
The PATH Foundation and the Cobb County Department of Transportation are working to connect the Silver Comet Trail to the BeltLine in Atlanta. The rail-to-trail extension from the East-West Connector to Plant Atkinson is the next section to be built.
Find winter break fun at recreation camps
It's all fun and games at Cobb's winter camps Feb. 19 - 23. Keep your children engaged in these programs while Cobb Schools are out for the week:
► Art Camp for ages 6 - 17 will be held 1 - 4 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday only at The Art Station - Big Shanty, 2050 Kennesaw Due West Road, Kennesaw. Register with code #36126.
► Theatre Camp for ages 7 - 17 will be held 9 a.m. - noon, Monday- Friday at The Art Station - Big Shanty, 2050 Kennesaw Due West Road, Kennesaw. Register with code #36342.
► Musical Theatre Camp: Inspired by Matilda for ages 5 - 12 will be held 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday at Mable House Arts Center, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. Register with code #35212.
► Color Theory Camp for ages 7 - 11 will be held 1 - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday at The Art Place, 3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. Register with code #35201.
► Kidokinetics Sportsplay for ages 6 - 12 will be held 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday - Friday at Fullers Recreation Center, 3499 Robinson Road, Marietta. Register with code #35542.
Vendor registration is open for the 2024 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.
Tax assistance at locations near you
Low to moderate-income taxpayers can get free assistance with preparing their taxes from AARP Tax Aide certified counselors through April 15. Appointments are required. You do not need to be a senior or a member of AARP.
Got a traffic ticket? Look on the backside. You'll see a QR code now. Cobb has made it easier to track your case with the new QR Code system. The little black-and-white checkered square codes will be on citations. The clerk’s office has also added the tracking system at the State Court building, with a “Follow Your Case” QR code visible when users come in for various criminal and civil hearings, interactive screens, and coming soon on some court notices.
While technology streamlines processes, the State Court Clerk is still available by phone 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, as well as in person at its public service counters at 12 E. Park Square, Marietta.
This week on CobbTV
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Cobb teams volunteered to help distribute hundreds of food boxes at our Senior Services center on Powder Springs Road. The event, held in partnership with MUST Ministries, gave out food boxes purchased with a portion of Cobb's federal ARPA allocation.
Cobb Public Safety Director Mike Register holds regular briefings to discuss all things public safety in Cobb. Check out the February 2024 version to see what is happening in the county and how our public safety is dealing with ongoing vacant positions.
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.
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