Are you looking for a summer program or activity for your K-12th grader? Cobb 4-H summer activities registration is now open. Planned activities include a trip to the movies, the Sloomoo Institute, a Food Network Extravaganza Day, Cloverbuds Gardening Day and more.
You can also call 770-528-4070 to register or stop by the Cobb Extension office 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. The office is located at 678 South Cobb Drive, Marietta.
Get jazzy again in Mableton
The Mable House Amphitheatre will host another Evening of Jazz, this time with performers Brian Culbertson and Eric Darius, 8 p.m. Friday, May 31.
Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre is located at 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. Bring your own food, drinks, small coolers, chairs, or blankets. Tables are available for purchase. Get your tickets and more information here.
Summer reading kickoff party this Saturday
The first chapter of the Cobb County Library Summer Reading Challenge is on. Kids and adults can participate in the gamified reading challenge, happening now though July 31. You can earn a chance to win prizes through reading and activities.
Come by Switzer Library for a big reveal at the summer reading program kickoff party 4 - 6 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Find out who will be the library's new mascot and what name was chosen. Enjoy activities, crafts, music and more fun for all ages. The Switzer library is located at 266 Roswell Street NE, Marietta.
Roll the dice for adventure
Interested in joining a Dungeons and Dragons game but unsure how to play? The West Cobb Library will have an all-ages (recommended 8 and older) introductory workshop 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 4. Get a crash-course on the rules and character creation, and play a short sample adventure. Bring the whole family!
There will be an informational meeting for children and teen D&D groups on Tuesday, June 11. Come by at either 4 p.m. (elementary school) or 5 p.m. (middle and high school) to sign up for a campaign, form a group, and meet the other players. The West Cobb Library is located at 1750 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw.
Save money and water throughout the season
As you get ready to water your lawn, Cobb County Water System encourages you to take four simple steps before turning on the irrigation system:
• Inspect. Check for clogged, broken, or missing sprinkler heads, or contact an irrigation professional certified through a WaterSense labeled program to help. A damaged head can waste thousands of gallons of water during irrigation season.
• Connect. Examine the connection points of sprinkler heads and pipes and hoses. If water pools in your landscape, it may indicate a leak in your system.
• Direct. Redirect sprinklers to only water the landscape.
• Select. Update your watering schedule with the seasons or select a WaterSense labeled controller.
Sprucing up irrigation systems can help homeowners save water and money. Join Cobb Water for a lunch and learn on Friday, May 31, to learn how to maintain your irrigation system.
A chance to see Bluey through Cobb library contest
Cobb families have the chance in the Adventures with Bluey and Dewey Trivia Contest June 1 -30, presented by Cobb County Public Library and sponsored by Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre's ArtsBridge Foundation.
Uncover trivia questions hidden with Dewey's and Bluey's paw prints across all 15 library locations and the Cobb Library Bookmobile. Children can answer trivia, earn stamps from library staff, and enter for a chance to win four free tickets to Bluey’s Big Play show at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on July 13 or 14.
Pick up a "library trivia passport" from any library location, hunt for paw prints, fill the passport with trivia answers, and collect three stamps to submit for a chance to win. Open to children and teens up to age 17, this is an opportunity for family fun and learning.
Vendors and entertainers welcome at festival
Cobb's International Festival is a highlight each year, bringing together sights, sounds, and tastes from around the world. This spectacular showcase is your opportunity to show off your handmade goods and imports, talents, food, art, and share your culture with the community. The event will be held 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Jim R. Miller Park and Event Center.
Bring the kids to Family Fun Safety Days starting Tuesday, June 11, at the Cobb County Safety Village. The event, which runs 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., is the first of three this summer. They'll be able to wear a firefighter hat, hop in a squad car and see other emergency vehicles up close. There will be puppet shows, a tour learning fire hazards at Sparky's house, and a variety of safety games. Admission is $5 per person up a maximum cost of $20 per family. No registration is required. The event is rain or shine. The next dates are scheduled for June 18 and July 15.
You can now update social services benefits at self-serve kiosks at public libraries across the state. Georgia Gateway benefits kiosks are in place at all Cobb County libraries providing access to critical resources for individuals and families.
Users may review, change, and renew benefits including Medicaid, PeachCare for Kids, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program known as SNAP, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families known as TANF, Childcare and Parent Services known as CAPS, and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children known as WIC.
The self-service kiosks will also help by reducing wait times and by providing access at the point of need.
Fly your broomstick and chase the quaffle in Teen Muggle Quidditch 10 a.m. - noon Thursday, May 23, at Logan Farm Park, 4405 Cherokee Street, Acworth. Players ages 11 -18 will vie to seek the golden snitch while riding pool noodles. Family may attend to cheer on the keepers, chasers and beaters as they fly about the field scoring points. There will activities, crafts, and scavenger hunts for family members not in the game. No registration is needed.
Big trucks and little trucks are rolling to the Cobb Civic Center for the county Department of Transportation Touch A Truck event, 1 - 4 p.m. Friday, May 24, at 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta. Admission is free.
There will be transportation and construction equipment, sanitation vehicles, and vegetation equipment to highlight Public Works Week and the amazing work they do to keep the county running smoothly.
Pool paradise starts for the season
Start your summer with a splash at Cobb PARKS' two outdoor pools opening Memorial Day weekend. Cool off with the family at Sewell Park Pool and Seven Springs Water Park.
Sewell Park Pool
2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta
Open May 25 - July 27
Hours: 1 - 6 p.m., seven days a week
Holiday hours - 1 - 5 p.m., in effect on these days:
• Memorial Day Monday, May 27
• Juneteenth, Wednesday, June 19
• Independence Day, Thursday, July 4
• Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2
From July 28 - Sept. 2, the pool will be open 1 - 6 p.m. weekends and closed weekdays. Fees are $3.50 for youth, $4.50 for adults and $3 for seniors 55 and older. More information on Sewell Pool can be found at https://bit.ly/3ymUoK9.
Seven Springs Water Park
3820 Macedonia Road, Powder Springs
Dive into the summer season starting May 25. The pool and water park will offer two separate sessions, noon - 3 p.m. and 4 - 7 p.m., seven days a week through July 28, then weekends through Labor Day, Sept. 2. Fees are $6 for adults, $4 for children and $3 for seniors 55 and older. Passes are available. Please here for more details: https://bit.ly/4dFLHL9.
Donations can help you get a perfect pet this month
You can get your adoption fees waived at Cobb County Animal Services through the end of May. Join in the mission by donating either six cans of unopened and unexpired pet food or bags containing the same weighing more than 10 pounds when you're looking to take a pet into your home. The shelter is located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta.
In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day next month, the Cobb County Victim Witness Unit and the Family Advocacy Center will host Elder Abuse Training on June 12. This comprehensive session will provide essential insights and strategies for addressing elder abuse effectively. This training an opportunity for professional development and also offers POST Credits for attendees. Registration is now open.
CobbTV brings you coverage of public meetings, events, and stories of interest to those who live in Cobb. Visit www.cobbcounty.org/CobbTV and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more!
Cobb Public Safety went all out to help Make-A-Wish grant a ten-year-old's wish to become a first responder. Watch as Cobb swore in Arya to become a police officer and later a Cobb firefighter! Hear why he made law enforcing his wish.
Cobb's Magistrate Court celebrated the first graduates of its Housing Stability Court, a program designed to take people out of the evictions process and provide them with the tools to keep their homes and avoid being evicted. Hear from the chief magistrate and some of the graduates.
Board of Commissioners regular meeting, 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 28
Board of Commissioners regular meeting, 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 11
Board of Commissioners zoning hearing, 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 18
Board of Commissioners regular meeting, 7 p.m., Tuesday, June 25
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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