In-person advance voting for the March 12 Presidential Preference Primary begins today, 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.
Senior Services annual report available for review
In Cobb County Senior Services’ first Impact Report, discover how the department's programs empowered, nourished, and connected older adults across our community. It covers the progress, projects and details of the work done during the past year, including assistance programs, transportation improvements and classes held for seniors.
Experience the wonders of African culture and enjoy captivating performances by the talented Switzer Library Teens noon - 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22. All are welcome to enjoy the celebration. This highly anticipated annual event will take place at Switzer Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta.
Cobb seeks help with cemetery preservation
The county has submitted a grant application to the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund for assistance with four of Cobb’s historic sites – Sardis Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Old Ebenezer Cemetery, Noonday Extension Cemetery and Little Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.
The grant would pay a consultant to perform archaeology surveys for the cemeteries and write a maintenance manual for African American cemeteries in Cobb. The surveys will help define the cemetery boundaries and identify locations of unknown graves. The maintenance manual will be available to property owners, cemetery preservation specialists and volunteers to provide directions on restoring and maintaining our historic cemeteries properly.
Volunteers are always needed to assist with the maintenance of Cobb cemeteries. To get involved, contact Cobb County Historic Preservation Planner Mandy Elliott, at mandy.elliott@cobbcounty.org.
Input needed for traffic improvements
Cobb Department of Transportation will hold an open house 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, in Marietta to learn more about the plans to improve safety and traffic operations on Holly Springs Road between Sandy Plains Road and Post Oak Tritt Road. This event will be held at The Art Place - Mountain View, 3330 Sandy Plains Road in Marietta.
During this open house, the county will have concept boards on display and will be seeking input from the public and nearby residents regarding the options for these proposed improvements along the Holly Springs corridor. Residents will have the opportunity to view concept boards showing the options for improvements as well as share input and provide feedback.
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.
Book sale deals fun in volumes
The spring library book sale will be open for business at the Cobb Civic Center the weekend of March 8 - 10. Materials for sale will include books for all ages in both hardcover and paperback, DVDs, blu-rays, books on CD and audiocassette, magazines and more. The civic center is located at 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta.
All profits from this sale go directly to buying more items for Cobb County Public Library’s 15 branches and bookmobile. For more information, please visit cobbcat.org.
Deadline approaches to buy your plants
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.
Tax exemption available to homeowners
It's time to apply for homestead exemptions! Use the online form at CobbTax.org to submit a 2023 homestead exemption application. Applications must be received or USPS postmarked by April 1 to be accepted for this tax year.
Homestead exemptions are deducted from the assessed value of the qualifying property (40% of the fair market value). Exemptions only apply to homestead property you own and occupy as your legal residence. You can have a homestead exemption on only one property. If you are married, by law you can only have one homestead exemption between you and your spouse.
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Cobb's Historic Preservation Commission is seeking a grant to help identify graves in old African American cemeteries. They've identified four cemeteries that need help and a plan for long-term care.
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Board of Commissioners Zoning Hearing, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27
Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 12
Board of Commissioners Zoning Hearing, 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 19
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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