Have a fulfilling fall filled with fitness, arts, and lifelong learning. Registration for classes at Cobb County senior centers began today, Sept. 23. Secure your spot for classes designed to enrich your life. Register in person at your local senior center or online by clicking here.
Visit cobbseniors.org for a complete class listing for each center.
Deadline extended for Youth Commission applications
High school students in grades 9 - 11 can still apply for the 2024-25 Cobb County Youth Commission. Applications and references are now due no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
The program provides an opportunity to learn about the inner workings of local government, engage in civic affairs, and become leaders of change in the community. It is also a prestigious experience to add to resumes and college applications.
In addition to the application, students need to provide a letter of recommendation from a community member such as a teacher, counselor, principal, religious leader, or community leader who has known the applicant for at least one year.
CORRECTED: There is more in store for Cobb seniors during National Senior Month. Join a free reopening celebration 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Freeman Poole Senior Center, 4025 Hurt Rd, Smyrna. Open to all ages.
Residents can bring the whole family, tour the center, check out the Bookmobile, meet adoptable pets, create crafts and more. Seniors can get their wheelchairs and walkers washed and see a phone demo.
Cruise over for family fun at Cool Cars and Cops 9 a.m. - noon Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. This community event presented by the Cobb Police Department to support SWAT Santa and provide holiday gifts to deserving families. This event features a car show and a chance to get up close with police and emergency vehicles. Admission is free.
Vehicle entries for the car show are $30 each. Sign up now for a chance to win a trophy. Click here for the sign-up form. Contact Sgt. Grimstead at 770-499-3984 for more details if you want to become a sponsor.
Race to support children's wishes
Put your money where your feet are and run for a worthy cause, the Make-A-Wish 5K on Oct. 5. Cobb County will host the run to raise money to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses. The race begins at 8 a.m. on Marietta Square. Walk-up registration begins at 7 a.m. It's also a Peachtree Road Race qualifying event. Participants may walk or make an online donation.
Drivers have new directions to get to the North Georgia State Fair at Jim R. Miller Park through Sept. 29. The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office has reconfigured traffic flow around the park to reduce congestion in nearby residential areas.
The most significant change involves Callaway Road, which runs along the park’s western side. It will be limited to local traffic only. Sheriff’s deputies will restrict access from Callaway Road to Al Bishop Drive, and signage will clearly indicate that fair parking is not accessible from Callaway Road.
Traffic from Powder Springs Road and Austell Road will be directed to County Services Parkway for access to the fair parking lots.
Explore SWAT trucks, fire trucks, and other emergency vehicles during Truck-A-Palooza 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Children can climb on trucks and interact with first responders in the back parking lot of the Town Center Mall in Kennesaw. Entry is $5 per person or $20 per family (up to 6 members). Tickets are available at the gate.
Ready for a spooky wildlife adventure? Join UGA Cobb County Extension’s Creepy Critters Fall Wildlife Series starting in October via Zoom at 7 p.m. Click the links below to register and claim your spot.
Residents have another chance in to join Cobb's Community Emergency Response Team, a vital part of our community's safety network. To become a CERT member, you must complete three training sessions on consecutive Saturdays. Cobb County Emergency Management Agency has three opportunities to complete the upcoming training. Each session runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a lunch break.
The dates of upcoming training are: Oct. 5, 12, and 19 Nov. 2, 9, and 16
Applicants must follow up by emailing Bernard.king@Cobbcounty.org with a photo of their driver’s license and indicate which month they want to attend this preparedness training.
Make room for your upcoming purchases
Bring your reading glasses to next week's Fall Book Sale Oct. 4 - 6 at the Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta. As usual, it will offer unbeatable prices with a massive selection of books, DVDs, magazines, and more. Proceeds support Cobb County Public Library’s 15 branches and bookmobile.
With the Nov. 5 General Election approaching, poll worker training is in full swing at the Cobb County Elections and Registration office. An estimated 2,500 Poll Workers will help ensure a smooth Election Day.
The office still needs more dedicated individuals to step up and serve their community. Interested? Apply online today! Staff will provide all the training needed to help voters and ensure a fair process.
Are you a caregiver in need of relief? Cobb County Senior Services can help. The respite care program provides temporary relief to caregivers caring for loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other neurological conditions, physical or intellectual disabilities, or who need assistance with at least three activities of daily living. Click here to discover how you can qualify or call 770-528-5364.
Donations can earn you love in return
This fall, snuggle up with a new furry friend from Cobb Animal Services. Donate a bag of unexpired pet food weighing at least five pounds or more than six cans of wet food, and you can adopt a pet for free through the end of this month. Don’t miss this chance to give a pet a loving home and make a difference.
Ready your costume for spooky season with the Cobb PARKS Fall Festival of Fun 5 - 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Jim R. Miller Park. There will be hayrides, a harvest petting zoo, inflatable rides, food trucks, arts, crafts, and a haunted house. Entry and parking are free. Jim R. Miller Park is located at 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta.
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Cobb DOT has an online informational page covering all aspects of the Mobility SPLOST vote on the ballot this November. Visit www.cobbcounty.org/MSPLOST for all the details.
Cobb's partnership with the UGA Extension offers a ton of services to those who live in the county. Check out this video to learn more about our extension office and what it can do for you!
Board of Commissioners regular meeting, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24
Board of Commissioners regular meeting, 9 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8
Board of Commissioners zoning meeting, 9 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15
Board of Commissioners regular meeting, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22
Meetings take place at 100 Cherokee Street, 2nd floor unless otherwise noted. Many public meetings and hearings are broadcast live on CobbTV and YouTubeand are available on demand on YouTube.
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