Register to vote Tuesday and celebrate National Voter Registration Month with Cobb County! The party happens 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration office, 995 Roswell Street, Marietta.
Stop by to get voter ID cards, make an absentee ballot request, and sign up to be an election worker in 2024.
Oct. 1 is the last day to register for the upcoming Municipal General Election. Watch for more Voter Registration Month events and an election town hall 5-7 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Cobb Senior Wellness Center in Marietta.
Free day for seniors at the state fair Friday
The North Georgia State Fair arrives this week and seniors 55 and older can visit the fairgrounds without the crowds on Senior Day, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22. You'll get to ride the Georgia Mountain Lift, see live acts, play bingo see the frisbee dog show and sea lion show and visit the exhibit hall. Come early at 8 a.m. for breakfast while supplies last. After 4 p.m. when the North Georgia State Fair opens, all seniors 55 and older get in free. The fair will run through Oct. 1 at Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta.
In collaboration with the Cobb & Douglas County Public Health Department, the Mountain View Regional Library will host a free COVID and flu vaccination clinic 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20.
The Cobb County DUI Court will celebrate its 15-year anniversary in conjunction with its 48th Commencement Ceremony and National Recovery Month 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the Strand Theatre on Marietta Square. State Court Judge Eric A. Brewton will preside over the DUI Court commencement ceremony. The event will celebrate the graduates throughout the past 15 years of the program. Alumnus and award-winning author, Melissa Gissy Witherspoon, author of: “I’m Sober… So Now What?” will speak. The theatre is located at 117 North Park Square, Marietta.
Three days of concerts at Mableton amphitheatre
The Legends of Jazz – Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp, Paul Jackson Jr., Jazz Violinist Ken Ford, Mike Tarpley and Ernest Quarrels & Friends – will bring their beat to the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22. Gates open at 6 p.m.
The following night, Sept. 23, will be an Evening of Soul with Leela James and Raheem Devaughn at the amphitheatre. The show will start at 7 p.m. and gates open at 6 p.m.
On Sunday, Sept. 24, the amphitheatre will host another Evening of Jazz, this time with Norman Brown, Najee and Lindsey Webster. The show will start at 7 p.m.
For more information, visit mablehouse.org/amphitheatre or stop by the box office noon - 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Learn more about child custody issues
Cobb Legal and the Law Library will present a free class on the basics of child custody 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Cobb Superior Court conference room 4500 in Marietta. Attendees will learn about child custody, including the legitimation process, modification and the difference between physical and legal custody. The conference room is on the fourth floor of 70 Haynes Street, Marietta. Call the Law Library at 770-528-1884 for more information.
Cobb Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid continues her meetings throughout the county, talking with constituents in a series of town halls. She is sharing her top priorities and taking questions. All events are free and open to the public. No RSVP is needed.
Monday, Sept. 25, 6:30 - 8 p.m. - South Cobb Community Center, 620 Lions Club Drive, Mableton
Thursday, Oct. 5, 6:30 - 8 p.m. - South Cobb Recreation Center, 875 Riverside Parkway, Austell
Monday, Oct. 9, 6:30 - 8 p.m.- Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta
The KSU Center is near the Holocaust Museum. Free parking is located near the museum entrance.
Buy some books and help our libraries
Save the date and get ready to fill your shelves! The Cobb Library Fall Book Sale will be the weekend of Oct. 13 - 15 at the Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta.
Materials for sale include books for all ages in both hardcover and paperback, DVDs, Books on CD and audiocassette, and magazines. Prices range from 10 cents to $4. All profits from this sale go directly to buying more items for Cobb County Public Library’s 15 branches and its bookmobile.
Protect yourself from crime during the holiday break
The Cobb County Police Department have tips to help prevent you being a victim of crime during the upcoming fall break.
Never advertise you are leaving town: Don’t broadcast that you and your family will be away. Wait until after your trip to share updates and photos on social media. Remind your children not to post on social media about your family’s absence from home.
Create the illusion of occupancy: While away, cancel delivery of mail and newspapers or arrange for a neighbor to pick them up.
Lights: Put inside and outside lights on a timer to establish a look of occupancy. A timer on your TV so it’s on when you’d normally be watching TV is also a good idea.
Lock all windows and doors: Keep valuables away from windows. Lower blinds and close curtains so passers-by can’t view these items. Remember, a significant amount of crime can be deterred if homeowners do not create easy opportunities for the criminal element.
Garage: Keep your car locked and the windows up even if it's parked in the garage, and take your keys with you. If your house is broken into, there is no need to provide the thief with a car. You may also want to unplug your garage door opener and lock the garage door while out of town.
Trust a neighbor: Make sure a dependable neighbor watches your house, has a house key, and has your cell number in case of any home emergency. Also, make sure your neighbor has a way to shut off any alarms.
Save the date for end-of-the month recycling event
Keep Cobb Beautiful will hold a community recycling event 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at White Water Six Flags in Marietta. Materials accepted include electronics, metals, textiles and plastics.
They will not accept documents for shredding, sharps, needles, medications, paint, hazardous waste, glass, carpet, mattresses or car seats. The site is located at 250 Cobb Parkway, Marietta.
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.
Cobb Sheriff Craig Owens hosted a demonstration of a new "no harm" restraint system his deputies are now using at the jail and in the field. The "BolaWrap" system can stop a person without putting them in danger. Watch the demo!
Cobb County Director of Public Safety Mike Register appeared in the CobbTV Studio to discuss some of the issues facing the county today. He talked about completing the new Precinct 6 and how the police department is working to beef up staffing.
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.
• Not on social media? Get a daily "quick hit" of what's happening in Cobb County on the NEWCobb Blog here.
Upcoming public meetings