Cobb District Attorney Flynn Broady Jr. will hold a town hall meeting about the Family Advocacy Center, 6:30 - 8 p.m. today, Nov. 13, at Ron Anderson Community Center, 3820 Macedonia Road, Powder Springs. Broady will discuss the opening of the Family Advocacy Center as well as share insights into its opening and role in our community. All community members are invited to participate, ask questions and engage in the conversation. Leaders from South Cobb are expected to join and provide brief updates.
The District Attorney’s Office will also host a Homicide Candlelight Vigil on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Cobb County Superior Courthouse in the Jury Assembly Room. The vigil will recognize and support the families and friends who have been impacted by homicides in Cobb. Doors open at 6 p.m. Program begins 7 p.m. This will be the first in-person homicide vigil since 2020. Please RSVP by emailing victimassistance@cobbcounty.org. The Cobb County Superior Courthouse is located at 70 Haynes Street in Marietta.
Historical lessons about the Sioux
West Cobb Regional Library invites you to join guest speaker James Camp to learn the complex history of the Sioux Tribe 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14. The program will include the impact of westward expansion and government policies as well as the ongoing struggles and successes of the Sioux people in maintaining their identity and heritage. Camp is a retired library staff member and historian of Native American descent. The West Cobb Regional Library is located at 1750 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw.
Avoid online criminals this shopping season
You can help reduce crime this holiday shopping season by following a few simple prevention tips from the Cobb County Police Department.
Always be suspicious of unsolicited emails. Never respond to bulk emails, even to ask to be unsubscribed (when you unsubscribe, that tells them they have reached a valid email address).
The safest way to make a purchase online is with a credit card. You can dispute the charge if necessary. If your credit card number is stolen and used by someone else, you are only liable for the first $50 charges (provided you inform the credit card issuer immediately). Many banks will even cover the $50. ATM cards are safe ONLY if your card limits your liability to $50. Even then, a thief can empty your bank account quickly, which is a major inconvenience even if you ARE covered. A credit card for online purchases is better.
Be careful of stores asking for a lot of personal information. An online transaction with a credit card should not require giving a merchant more information than is needed to verify your card and ship you the product. If they do, they may be collecting information they can sell elsewhere.
Jury duty scam bilking residents
Some Cobb residents have received scam phone calls or texts stating that they were scheduled for jury duty but failed to show up. The person is then asked to pay a fine or go to jail. The caller/texter then requests the resident purchase gift cards to pay for the fine to avoid arrest. This is a scam.
If you receive this phone call or text, do not fall for it. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of jury duty, contact the Cobb County State Court System directly at 770-528-2628.
Transportation looking for your feedback
Use your voice to make a difference and help shape transportation in Cobb County. Visit an upcoming Mobility Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax open house near you to learn more about future possible projects and complete surveys to provide your feedback. The next open house meetings are:
Come to a very spatial celebration on Cobb GIS day Friday, Nov. 17. GIS stands for Geographic Information Systems, and Cobb's team has a cool-geeky fun day planned for our geo-minded folks and the people who love them. They'll show you what's cool about mappy things, you'll see student and staff presentations and meet the Cobb GIS staff. Come for the snacks and door prizes. Stay for the education. Drop in any time, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta.
Gather the family for an amazing holiday display starting this weekend at Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland, Cobb's County's new drive-through light show, open Nov. 17 - Jan. 7 at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta.
Take a magical journey through a mesmerizing light display synced to holiday music you can hear on your car radio. It features a kaleidoscope tunnel, 50-foot sparkling Christmas trees, towering lights, toy-making elves, reindeer flight school, and Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole. The park is located at 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta.
Visits to Santa's village will be available inside the park's event center for wintery fun on select weekends (Nov. 25 - 26 and Dec. 1 - 3, 8 - 10, 15 - 17). There will be an additional charge of $10 per child. Accompanying adults are free. The village will include bounce houses, arts and crafts, themed activities and the opportunity to take your own photos with the man in red himself.
During November, Cobb County Animal Services is waiving adoption fees when you donate six or more cans or 10-pound bags of pet food to the department's Pet Food Pantry. Your generosity will help pet parents who are facing difficulties.
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NOTE: Although CobbTV does not monetize its YouTube content, some may notice ads playing before the videos on certain browsers. This is a YouTube policy which we are currently looking into.
Cobb's American Rescue Plan Act funds are heading into the community to help parts of our economy recover from the effects of the pandemic. Watch the ceremony about distributing money allocated to childcare centers and hear why it is needed.
Cobb's innovative Drug Treatment Court has been saving lives and improving the county for 20 years. During this ceremony at Cobb County Superior Court, leaders recounted how the court started and graduates explained how it impacted their lives.
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