Cut down on your wait time and cast your ballot now. Advance voting for the November General Election is 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon - 5 p.m. Sunday until Nov. 1. You can view the wait times here for dozen of early voting locations across Cobb County. On Election Day, Nov. 5, voters must go to their assigned polling places. There will be no voting Nov. 2 - 4.
Cobb Elections and Registration office is now on social media. Visit their pages on Facebook and Instagram.
Find a frighteningly fun time at fall festivities
👻 Haunted House – 5 - 9 p.m. Oct. 23 - 26 at Jim Miller Park in Marietta. Free admission.
🎃 Trunk or Treat – noon - 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Cobb Police Headquarters in Marietta.
👻 Fall Festival of Fun – 5 - 9 p.m. Oct. 26 at Jim Miller Park in Marietta. Free admission.
🎃 Howl-O-Ween Trunk or Treat at Cobb Animal Services – 3 - 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 28.
👻 Halloween Wedding Ceremony. Free at Cobb Magistrate Court, noon, Thursday, Oct. 31. Bring your boo 👻 and a license.
Learn more about the modern hazards of the internet and how to protect yourself and your business from online scammers 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, at Cobb's cybersecurity education event, 1150 Powder Springs Street, Marietta.
The event is presented by the Cobb Information Technology Services Department and the county commissioner District 2 office in observance of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Dispose of expired and unused medications safely at Keep Cobb Beautiful's Medication Take Back event, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 at three locations:
• Police Precinct 1, 2380 Cobb Parkway, NW, Kennesaw
• Tim Lee Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta
• Freeman Poole Senior Center, 4024 South Hurt Road, Smyrna
Items accepted include prescription medications, over the counter medications, liquid and pills, ointments and creams, as well as pet medications.
The Georgia Recreation and Parks Association 5th district selected Cobb PARKS as its 2024 Agency of the Year last week. The department was recognized for its contributions, community engagement, events and more. Recreation Program Coordinator Debbie Parrish was also named Outstanding Programmer for her contributions to Therapeutic Recreation Services.
The Cobb County Water System announced last week it has complied with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations for all public water systems to inventory and submitted water service line material data.
No lead service lines have been identified in the Cobb County Water System's service area, which includes most of unincorporated Cobb County and the cities of Acworth, Kennesaw, and Powder Springs. The inventory was developed using historical records, physical inspections, and statistical analyses. Per EPA's guidance, the water service line material for both the system-owned side and customer-owned side of the pipes are labeled in the inventory.
Residents can still 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 for upcoming training are Nov. 2, 9, and 16.
During the general election, Cobb voters have an opportunity to vote on a local referendum to expand transit in our community. Learn more about what the Mobility Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax is offering residents.
Veterans, active duty personnel, National Guard members, Reserve service members, caregivers, families, and survivors are all invited to Georgia's largest veteran resource fair. The annual We CARE Vet Fair, presented by United Military Care, will take place Nov. 1 - 2 at the Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta.
Admission and parking are free. Enjoy a complimentary lunch while supplies last. Hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Officials with Veterans Affairs and the state Department of Veteran Services will be present both days. Vendors, organizations and other agencies will only be on site Friday.
Cobb County recently adopted a new district map and some of the district boundaries changed significantly. This means you may be getting a newsletter from a commissioner who is not your commissioner any longer.
It's that time of year again - The Annual Holiday Inspirations program will be presented by Leah Wilson and Terri Carter 10 a.m. - noon Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Cobb County Extension office in Marietta.
Make quick and easy gifts for the holidays as well as sample quick and easy food dishes you can prepare. At this workshop they'll give you everything you need to make the holidays a huge success. The class will be in Suite 200 at 678 South Cobb Drive, Marietta. Registration costs $10. Call 770-528-4070 to register by Nov. 8. Space is limited.
Board considers proposed amendments
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is considering amendments to the county’s code, specifically definitions and these chapters:
Chapter 2 (Administration) - Film Permits
Chapter 2 Part 2 (Administration) - South Cobb Redevelopment Authority
Chapter 50 (Environment) - Soil Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control Ordinance
Chapter 78 (Licenses, Permits, and Businesses) - Door-to-Door Salesperson’s Permit
Chapter 110 (Subdivisions) - Plat Approval
Chapter 122 (Utilities) - Water and Wastewater Systems
Chapter 134 (Zoning) - Accessory Dwelling Units
These amendments will be summarized during a work session at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22. You can watch the work session on CobbTV.
Residents can give feedback about these changes during public hearings at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12, and at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, at David Hankerson Building, 100 Cherokee Street, 2nd floor, Marietta.
The Center for Family Resources is hosting its 38th annual Thanks for Giving food drive. The goal is to provide 1,000 Cobb families with food for the Thanksgiving school break.
The CFR is a nonprofit dedicated to assisting Cobb families facing homelessness and equipping them with resources to achieve self-sufficiency.
For donations of food, drop off your non-perishable food items through Nov. 15 at the Cobb Family Advocacy Center, 277 SE Fairground Street, Marietta.
Donated items will be distributed to families the week before Thanksgiving. Click here to contribute.
Assistance just a click away
Cobb County has partnered with FindHelp to create a new online resource that connects residents with local, vetted assistance programs. On the site, you can search for free or reduced-cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more. Residents can access this new portal by visiting findhelp.cobbcounty.gov. The initiative is funded through an allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act.
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 voters are setting records by participating in Advance Voting for the November General Election. The county has 12 sites open for advance voting through Nov. 1. Check out our elections director's update on how things have been going.
Cobb County has held several events to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The "Cobb Goes Pink" event put on by our PARKS Department featured many emotional speakers and testimony on why this month is so important. Hear from one of the event's participants.
Board of Commissioners regular meeting, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22
Board of Commissioners regular meeting, 9 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12
Board of Commissioners zoning hearing, 9 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19
Board of Commissioners regular meeting, 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21
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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