On Thursday, Chairwoman Lisa Cupid signed the Service Delivery Strategy agreement that governs how the county and its six cities manage service duplication.
The agreement came after a two-day mediation last month. The parties negotiated a payment by the county for those services provided by the cities to unincorporated residents, such as parks, libraries, and senior services.
This is your chance to shop around the world, taste amazing foods from exotic lands and celebrate at the Cobb International Festival. Take in global flavors, sights and sounds at this free event 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. It will feature a wide variety of local and international music and art, cultural performances, delicious food, imaginative crafts and more. Kids will receive a passport to get stamps and treats from across the globe.
The event will be held at Jim R. Miller Park and Event Center, 2245 Callaway Road SW, Marietta. Admission is free. Free parking is available at the main parking lot located off Al Bishop Drive.
Tired of fighting the aging process? Learn how to age on purpose. Aging Mastery is a free, interactive ten-session workshop on Tuesdays, Aug. 27 - Oct. 29, designed to prepare you to grow older and understand what you need to live a fulfilling life. The classes at the Senior Wellness Center in Marietta will help you be proactive in setting up your future self for success! With lessons and tools from this workshop, you will learn to masterfully navigate aging. First class attendance is required to remain in the series. The wellness center is located at 1150 Powder Springs Street, Marietta.
UGA Extension Services in Cobb, Douglas, and Paulding Counties are hosting a Master Naturalist Training program that provides comprehensive training. The registration deadline is this Friday, Aug. 23.
This nine-day program consists of weekly field trips with in-depth lectures from regional experts on a wide variety of environmental and ecological topics. The program dates are every Friday in September and every Thursday in October including an overnight on Oct. 24 - 25. The program days are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Transportation is provided to and from all locations.
The board also set election dates for Cobb Board of Commissioners Districts 2 and 4. Earlier this year, a judge ordered a special election in those two districts as part of a challenge over district maps and qualifications.
Cobb 911 will be having a busy day Saturday, Sept. 7, but not for emergencies. It's the 911 Kids Expo at Cobb 911 headquarters. Come by 10 a.m. - noon and learn safety tips such as when to dial 911, see how dispatchers answer calls and you may even get to talk to first responders on the radio. You may also spot Turbo the 911 tortoise. It all happens at 140 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta.
Another chance to meet your solicitor general
Cobb Solicitor General Makia Metzger is hosting another public town hall meeting 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at West Cobb Regional Library, 1750 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw. The town hall meetings will cover a range of initiatives and projects the Office of the Solicitor General is working on.
The next town hall will be held 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, East Cobb Regional Library, 4880 Lower Roswell, Road Marietta
Your map for enjoyment in Cobb
Fall is almost here. The Cobb PARKS department has hundreds of activities where you and the family can learn, stay active, and have fun together!
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!
Help the Cobb Department of Transportation gather information about the Factory Shoals Pedestrian Bridge project. The DOT will hold its first open house 5 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, at the South Cobb Community Center. DOT is conducting a focused study of the Factory Shoals Road and Interstate 20 area to gain insight into mobility and pedestrian safety needs for crossing I-20 and within the surrounding study area along Factory Shoals Road. The study aims to develop equitable transportation access and safer conditions for all travelers in the area.
The Factory Shoals Pedestrian Bridge Study is expected to be completed next spring. It includes three key phases:
Existing conditions and needs assessment report
Alternatives analysis
Recommendations with a preferred plan of action for safer pedestrian conditions in the study area
Public and stakeholder input opportunities will be included in each phase of the study.
'Battle of the Paddles' returns to support seniors
Cobb County employees are dinking and volleying in an epic mixed doubles pickleball competition 1 - 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, to raise funds for Meals on Wheels. Come watch the paddles fly at Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road SW, Marietta. You can help too! Your donation can help ensure our Cobb seniors receive the meals they need.
Cobb Animal Services is offering two free vouchers per household per year as part of its Snip the Bill Spay and Neuter Voucher program. Cobb pet owners can pick up the vouchers 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday, at 1060 Al Bishop Drive. The vouchers can only be used at West Georgia Spay Neuter Clinic in Douglasville or Community Cat Clinic in Woodstock.
Seniority brings benefits next month
Cobb County Senior Services will hold a free Senior Day at the North Georgia State Fair on Friday, Sept. 20. Enjoy a morning of exclusive activities and entertainment just for adults 55 and older.
Start your day with a complimentary breakfast (while supplies last), then explore the fairgrounds. Enjoy pig races, be amazed by the Sea Lion Splash, and cheer on our furry friends at the Ready, Go, Dog Show. There's also a petting zoo, exhibits, and the chance to take a ride in the Skylift. Don’t forget two exciting rounds of bingo for prizes! Admission is free for adults 55 and over.
Mark your calendars for the Fall Book Sale, happening Oct. 4 - 6 at the Cobb Civic Center. Discover an incredible selection of books, DVDs, magazines, and more at unbeatable prices. Proceeds support Cobb County Public Library’s 15 branches and bookmobile.
This week on CobbTV
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Cobb County and Dobbins Air Reserve Base stakeholders recently held a “Tie-On” ceremony to mark a unique relationship involving stormwater. Check out the ceremony and learn how it helps the base and the county.
CobbTV Throwback: Did you know one of our channel’s most popular videos features the Medical Examiner taking us on a tour of his (at the time) new facility? Go along for the tour to see how this vital service is offered.
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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