Bring new, unwrapped gifts for children to our Stuff-A-Bus locations Tuesday - Thursday, Dec. 12 - 14. Cobb Christmas will distribute presents to kids who otherwise wouldn't receive any.
A CobbLinc bus will be traveling around the county, picking up toys. Drop off donations before the bus picks them up at any of the Stuff-A-Bus stops listed.
Cobb Christmas provides a minimum of three age-appropriate toys to each child, ages 3 - 13, with the 9 to 13 age group having the greatest need.
Cobb residents asked to report storm damage
Cobb's first responders dealt with multiple home and building damage reports due to the Dec. 10 overnight storms. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Many who had damage from the storm did not call 911. Anyone with damage is asked to report it to Cobb Emergency Management by using this online form.
Cobb EMA will share this data with state authorities so they can assess damage statewide.
NOTE:
This form is for structural damage only.
Select “public” under the “Team Number/Name” field.
Have pictures of the damage available on your phone or computer so you can easily upload them.
MUST provides the county's main shelter when overnight temperatures dip below 35. The county recently provided funding to help transport needy individuals from various parts of Cobb to the main Marietta facility. Learn how Cobb is partnering with MUST to provide this service to all corners of the county in this video:
Attention small business owners! Grab a cup with us at Coffee & Conversations, 7:30 - 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Morning Shift, 745 Chastain Road, Suite 1000, Kennesaw.
Connect with County staff, network with neighboring businesses and learn how Cobb is available to support your business growth.
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 noon on Tuesday, Jan. 9. During these public communication 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.
The Road Maintenance Division of the Cobb County Department of Transportation received the “Special Appreciation Award 2023” at the Keep Cobb Beautiful volunteer appreciation gala last Thursday. It was one of a dozen recognitions noted during the awards ceremony.
“Winning this award for recognition is a tremendous honor for our team. This serves as a validation of our hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. This achievement not only celebrates our past accomplishments but also motivates us to continue striving for greatness in the future.” said Dallas Cain, Road Maintenance Division Manager of the Cobb County Department of Transportation.
The Road Maintenance Team has completed over 1,000 work orders this calendar year, resulting in the removal of 120 tons of litter from the county right-of-way.
Keep Cobb Beautiful is a non-profit public education organization dedicated to improving waste-handling practices in the community. KCB is also a member of the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation.
Get your pooch's picture taken with Santa Paws, and if your cat will sit for it.... well go for it. And if you don't have a pet.... you can adopt your forever friend for free at this feel-good event, 12 - 3 p.m. Dec. 23 - 24, at Cobb County Animal Services, 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta. Sip on some hot cocoa, coffee, lattes and espressos, enjoy cookies and pies, and soft-serve ice cream. All animals are spayed/neutered, up to date on shots and microchipped. A furry companion could be the best present ever!
Light up the night at 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 Jan 7, including holidays, rain or shine.
Shadrack's is offering $10 OFF when you sign up for their VIP Text Line! On your phone*, click https://slktxt.io/Z3Kr and reply with the short code COBB. *The link does not work from a computer.
This weekend is your final chance to visit Santa's Village after the light show. It will be open from 6 - 10 p.m. Dec. 15 - 17 for games, activities, and pics with the man in red. The theme is "Home for the Holidays" -- bring the whole family wearing your best ugly Christmas outfits, and be ready for family photo opportunities!
Santa's Village is $10 per child at the door. Adults accompanying children are free. No pets allowed. For questions about the Santa Village, please call 770-528-8875.
We want your input on the proposed Cobb Unified Development Code. The project will create a one-stop document that will tear down obstacles and encourage development and redevelopment in identified centers while preserving the unique character of the county’s rural areas. The project will also protect existing neighborhoods, conserve natural and historic resources, support economic development and provide an opportunity for various housing types.
Come to one of our public meetings to learn more about the UDC and provide feedback:
10 a.m. - noon, Tuesday, Dec. 12, West Cobb Senior Center, 4915 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs
6 - 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 12, Thompson Park Community Center, 555 Nickajack Road, Mableton
6 - 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 14, Mountain View Community Center, 3400 Sandy Plains Road, 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's TOP 5 gives you a 60-second tour of what's been happening in Cobb County. Subscribe to our YouTube page to get the latest editions as they are published. Check out this week's version here!
Various legal topics are presented on CobbTV thanks to the county's Law Library. This week's seminar featured the basics of the food stamp program, including how to apply, the screening process, and reporting.
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