► Hope House Cooling Center is open in anticipation of the elevated temperature over the next several days. The center will be open noon - 6:30 p.m. daily through Wednesday, July 10. Clients will receive lunch and dinner before their departure. The Hope House shelter is at 1297 Bells Ferry Road, Marietta.
► The Family Life Cooling Shelter will be open every day this summer when temperatures are 90 degrees and higher. Doors are open to a space with comfortable chairs 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 6105 Mableton Parkway, Mableton.
Cobb County has received reports of text messages claiming to be from Cobb Elections and Voter Registration. The messages direct recipients to apply for an absentee ballot via a link to the Georgia Secretary of State's office. While the link is legitimate, the text messages are NOT from Cobb Elections, and the phone number is a spoof.
Important safety tips:
• Never click on links in emails or texts unless you know the sender's identity.
• Spoof websites can look identical to the real ones. Always verify by typing the URL directly into your browser.
• Read more about spoofing, scams, and cyber security here.
County water makes the grade
Excellent quality drinking water is essential to human and environmental health. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requires every local water supplier to provide a Consumer Confidence Report to its customers each year. Cobb County Water System is pleased to report that our drinking water meets or exceeds federal and state quality requirements.
The annual Water Quality Report, also known as the CCR, provides important information about the sources of our drinking water, regulated contaminants found in local drinking water, unregulated contaminant monitoring in your drinking water, the potential health effects of contaminants on certain populations, and your role in water quality.
Shakespeare at Sewell Mill Library
Hear ye, hear ye! Presenteth thine younglings unto the wondrous world of Shakespearian tongue and merry personages! Come, hither, and witness "Tempest, Junior!" A jolly, puppet-filled rendition of The Tempest, trimmed to a sprightly 45 minutes. Suitable for bairns as tender as four summers old.
Hasteth to the Black Box Theatre at Sewell Mill Library, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, at the stroke of 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10. Appropriate for ages 4-7.
Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre
July 13 - An Evening of R&B - Dru Hill and Montell Jordan July 17 - Wine Down Wednesday - An Evening of Mexican and Latin - Luis Coronel with support from Willie Ziavino and The COT Band July 20 - Black Violin
Grant to help put a charge in environmental efforts
Cobb County residents will have more recycling opportunities after the US Department of Energy awarded the county a more than $500,000 grant to support clean energy projects. Cobb County will use the money to construct a Center for Hard to Recycle Materials facility, to be known as CHaRM, upgrade electric vehicle charging facilities, and develop a Sustainability Action Plan for the county.
See if you can reel in the big one at this year's fishing rodeos. Catch the biggest fish and earn bragging rights. Winners will be awarded at each event. Parents - just register the kids who are fishing, $5 per child. Bring your own gear, bait, water, and snacks.
All events are 9 - 11 a.m., rain or shine.
🐟 Lost Mountain Park (registration code #38597) Saturday, July 13
🐟 Ebenezer Downs Park (registration code #38599) Saturday, July 20
🐟 Furr Family Park (registration code #38600) Saturday, July 27
Get free products, food, resources and services at Cobb and Douglas Public Health Farmers Market and Resource Fairs in July and August. There will be fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs.
• Markets are open to the entire community.
• WIC participants: bring a WIC ID to receive $30 free per eligible WIC participant per season.
• Events run 8 a.m. - noon at two locations:
• July 10 and 24 and Aug. 7 and 21
1738 County Services Parkway, Marietta
• July 16 and 30 and Aug. 13 and 27
875 Riverside Parkway, Austell
Back to school event for kids and teachers
The Cobb Sheriff's Office is getting Cobb kids ready to go back to school with a fun event 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Fair Oaks Recreation Center, 1465 West Booth Road Extension Southwest, Marietta. There will be resources for families, games, crafts, inflatables, and interactive activities for all ages. They will also provide backpacks, school supplies and resources for parents and educators.
Learn more about Cobb County Government in Cobb 101, The Citizen's Government Academy. Apply now to enroll in the 11-week course offering an in-depth look at the many facets of county government. Sessions will be held at different government buildings, offering participants a firsthand look at how the county serves its residents.
The class is limited to 32 Cobb residents or business owners who are at least 18 years old. Applications are available online through July 24. The first class is Aug. 8.
Volunteer, recycle and create at Keep Cobb Beautiful events this summer
• Litter Survey - Ride around with Keep Cobb Beautiful and help identify areas in communities that can benefit from beautification and restoration using the Litter Index Survey. Join them 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on July 11 at Jim R. Miller Event Center, 2245 Callaway Road SW, Marietta. Breakfast will be provided. To volunteer, email KCB at keepcobbbeautiful@cobbcounty.org.
• Recycling pop-up event - Drop off your everyday recyclables - cans, glass and plastic bottles, cardboard boxes, etc. at Al Bishop Softball Complex 1 - 4 p.m. Friday, July 12. More information here.
• Recycled Art Contest - Students in grades 6 - 12 can enter the Keep Cobb Beautiful annual Recycling Craft Contest. Make an art piece out of recycled materials. Bring the art to Switzer Library on Wednesday, July 17, and prepare to tell a panel of judges about your art. There will be prizes! Read more and enter here.
• Volunteer for Keep Cobb Beautiful's Green Team event collecting recyclables at a Braves game between innings and cheering on the team. Upcoming opportunities for adults only are on Aug. 1 and Sept. 5. Space is limited. Information and registration here.
Salsa is on the menu at the next canning workshop with the UGA Cobb Extension, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Thursday, July 18. Register by July 11.
Future workshops: Aug. 21, Pickled Green Beans. Register by Aug. 14 Sept. 25, Pepper Jelly. Register by Sept. 18 Oct. 23, Apple Relish. Register by Oct. 18
Classes are located at UGA Cobb Extension Office, 678 South Cobb Drive, Suite 200, Marietta. Each class is $25. To register, call 770-528-4070 or visit the UGA Cobb Extension office.
Share your culture at International Fest
Cobb's annual International Festival brings together sights, sounds, and tastes from around the world. This 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.
It's the last Family Fun Safety Day of the summer. Come to the Cobb Safety Village for this fun and educational event 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday, July 15. Kids can get in emergency vehicles, hop into a squad car, ring the firetruck bell, watch a puppet show and learn about how to stay safe in the home.
No need to register.
The cost is $5 per person with a maximum of $20 per family. Group rates are available for 20 or more people. For more information, call 770-852-3294 or go to the Safety Village event page here.
Sparks will fly at Swiftie Night
Hang with other Swifties for a night of everything Tay Tay at Swiftie Night at the Jennie T. Anderson Theater 5 - 8 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Sing your faves at karaoke, play trivia and music bingo games. Dress up as your favorite era or rock your Taylor Swift merch. Plus, you'll make friendship bracelets! All ages event.
Register here. Don't shake it off or there may not be any blank space left.
Jennie T. Anderson Theatre is located at 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta, next to the Cobb Civic Center.
This week on CobbTV
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's long-standing partnership with "Vision to Learn" has helped hundreds of kids get much needed glasses (for free) and perform better in school. Watch our profile of this nonprofits partnership with Cobb Libraries!
Cobb County's Solicitor continues her "Smart Justice Works" video podcast series, talking with State Rep. David Wilkerson with how the state legislature intersects with what happens in Cobb's courthouses.
Board of Commissioners regular meeting, 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 9
Board of Commissioners zoning hearing, 9 a.m., Tuesday, July 16
Board of Commissioners regular meeting, 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 23
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.
Budget and millage rate public hearings
Public hearings on the budget and millage rate will be held:
9 a.m. Tuesday, July 9
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16
7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23
All hearings will be in the Board of Commissioners meeting room located at 100 Cherokee Street, Marietta and streaming on CobbTV
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Budget and millage rate public hearings
