Last week, Chief Judge A. Gregory Poole of the Cobb Judicial Circuit declared a judicial emergency within the Superior Court of Cobb County, due to serious issues in the Superior Court Clerk’s Office.
The Superior Court remains open and conducting business. The judicial emergency only impacts specific deadlines and court procedures. Litigants with questions about the status of their case should get in touch with their attorney or the court to which their case is assigned.
The order does not impact other Cobb courts, including State, Magistrate, Juvenile, and Probate. Those courts are operating normally.
The Superior Court Clerk’s Office has been plagued by many serious issues before and since it undertook a software conversion in late June. The issues most impactful include the inability of court staff and litigants to retrieve information about cases, inaccurate scheduling and notices, and inaccurate or incomplete documents.
Discover the hundreds of activities Cobb PARKS department has waiting for you and the family to enjoy this coming season.
The newly designed PARKS Fall Activity Guide showcases interactive elements, slideshows, videos, and audio to highlight the most exciting programs and events this fall. Dive into aquatics, browse our art gallery exhibits, and catch air at recreation centers. You may find new sports to participate in like pickleball, kickball and cornhole. Programs are added throughout the season so bookmark the activity guide and check back!
Congratulations to District Attorney's Office Investigator Lisa Bishop who was recognized as the Investigator of the Year - Division III. Awarded at the beginning of the 2024 Summer Conference, the Georgia Association of Solicitors-General and the District Attorneys Association of Georgia recognized the outstanding prosecutors and investigators who have gone over and beyond in the fight for justice. Bishop works tirelessly investigating Sexual Assault Kit Initiative cases, many of which are several decades old. When asked what motivates her, she replied, "I do this for the victims of our cold cases."
Volunteer to help the environment
Rain gardens help to slow down runoff, preventing erosion of streambanks. Find out more by volunteering at Cobb County Water System's Rain Garden Workday. Walk-ins are welcome. The next workdays, which take place 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, are scheduled for Aug. 13, 15, 27 and 29. The Cobb County Water System's Wildlife and Rain Garden is located at 662 South Cobb Drive, Marietta.
Cobb Solicitor General Makia Metzger is hosting another public town hall meeting 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at South Cobb Regional Library, 805 Clay Road SW, Mableton. The town hall meetings will cover a range of initiatives and projects the Office of the Solicitor General is working on.
Future town halls, all of which will be held 5 - 7 p.m., are:
Wednesday, Aug. 21, West Cobb Regional Library, 1750 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw
Wednesday, Aug. 28, East Cobb Regional Library, 4880 Lower Roswell, Road Marietta
Taking charge of your care
Become a better advocate for your own medical care at the seminar "Taking Charge of Your Own Healthcare," hosted by the Senior Citizen Council 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at the Ron Anderson Recreation Center in Powder Springs. This seminar will be led by a professional patient advocate who has developed an interactive presentation especially for seniors which will include:
Being charged for services not received or requested
Dealing with doctors who do not really listen to you
Who to call when a hospital stay is not going well
Attendees must register to reserve their seat. The center is located at 3820 Macedonia Road, Powder Springs.
You'll get a peaceful, easy feeling at the free Wine Down Wednesday concert Wednesday, Aug. 14, featuring the ultimate Eagles experience from the tribute band "To the Limit." The show starts at 7 p.m. at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre.Other shows this month include:
Aug. 17 - An Evening of Soul: Musiq Soulchild and Raheem DeVaughn. Aug. 18 - An Evening with Heatwave, Average White Band and WAR. Aug. 31 - An Evening of Classic Soul: Russell Thompkins Jr. and The Stylistics.
The Atlanta Regional Commission is seeking input to inform a major update to the agency’s regional public participation plan. The update, the first since 2019, is designed to ensure that ARC’s transportation planning meets the region’s needs and reflects metro Atlanta’s diverse population. Residents can provide input by taking an online survey, visiting the ARC website, or attending in-person events in August and September that offer an opportunity to review the draft plan and offer comments.
The next event is a virtual focus group at noon, Wednesday, Aug. 14.
Sneaker up to help at Cobb County's First Responder 5K on Saturday, Aug. 17, at The Battery Atlanta. Participants can walk, jog, or run either in-person or virtually. This family-friendly event for all fitness levels will include first responder vehicles and displays, field games with The Atlanta Braves' mascot Blooper, and a performance from the Braves Heavy Hitters drumline. This event is a qualifier for the Peachtree Road Race.
Get free products, food, resources and services at Cobb and Douglas Public Health Farmers Market and Resource Fairs in 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: Aug. 13 and 27 875 Riverside Parkway, Austell Aug. 21
1738 County Services Parkway, Marietta
The world is coming to Cobb
Sample the world through the Cobb International Festival 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Jim R. Miller Park and Event Center in Marietta. The annual event will bring together sights, sounds, and tastes from around the globe.
Grow your family through Cobb Animal Services' adoption special. All dogs and cats are $20 through Aug. 30. Stop by 1060 Al Bishop Drive to meet your new friend.
Apply to show your art at the 2024 Holiday Artisan Market, Friday - Sunday, Dec. 13 - 15, at the Cobb Civic Center. Now accepting applications for handmade goods, fine arts, performing artists, and there is a special Merry Marketplace Youth Market where teens can have a table. Applications are due by Nov. 6.
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!
A proud grandmother has been celebrating her grandson's gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Jean King has followed her grandson Matt's swimming career and is proud of his recent accomplishment!
CobbTV broadcasts more than 150 live meetings each year, bringing local government into the homes of many of our residents. The Board of Elections and Registration is one of those we cover, including Monday's meeting.
Board of Commissioners regular meeting, 9 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13
Board of Commissioners zoning hearing, 9 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20
Board of Commissioners regular meeting, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27
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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