Seven Cobb County libraries will serve as polling sites and will be closed on Election Day: Switzer, Mountain View, South Cobb, West Cobb, Sewell Mill, Vinings, and Gritters (which continues to be closed). All other library branches will remain open.
Cobb Elections and Registration office is now on social media. Visit their pages on Facebook and Instagram.
Learn the facts about MSPLOST
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.
🎃 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.
🎃 Pumpkin SMASH! 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at Ward Recreation Center.
🧚♂️ Fairy Pumpkin Habitat workshop for 5 - 9 years old at the Wildlife and Rain Garden, 662 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, 10 a.m. - noon Tuesday, Nov. 5. Use natural materials you collect to create a shelter for fairies and other small creatures.
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.
Residents can still join Cobb's Community Emergency Response Team, a vital part of our county's safety network. To become a CERT member, you must complete three training sessions on consecutive Saturdays. 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.
Daylight Savings Time comes to an end the morning of Sunday, Nov. 3. Residents should make sure their clocks that require setting are turned back an hour before going to bed Saturday night.
The public should also use this weekend to replace the batteries in their smoke and carbon dioxide detectors. These safety measures won't protect your family if they can't sound the alarm.
Lessons in county government
Congratulations to this year's graduates of the Cobb 101 Citizens Government Academy. Each received their diplomas last Thursday. The 11-week course provides an in-depth look at county government departments such as emergency services, law enforcement, planning, zoning, finance, court systems, public works, as well as parks and recreation.
Make room in your garage and closet in November when you recycle your junk at the Community Recycling Event 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road SW, Marietta.
Bring your electronics, metals, and textiles. Clean clothing, shoes, and accessories will be donated to America’s Thrift Stores, supporting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. You can also drop off hard-to-recycle plastics in the orange Hefty ReNew™ bags—available at Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Publix.
Geographic Awareness Week is just around the corner, which means Cobb County Geographic Information System will once again host a free GIS Day Celebration 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. Attendees can meet with staff members to learn about maps and GIS. There will be games, door prizes, presentations and refreshments.
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
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.
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.
The fun, artsy 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.
Food drive to help the community
The Center for Family Resources is collecting non-perishable food during its 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's 911 employees find themselves thrust into stressful situations. Watch one incident where a dispatcher had to help bring a new life into the world! Her professionalism and calm demeanor was crucial, especially when the umbilical cord was wrapped around the baby’s neck.
There are many CobbTV programs that don't win awards or gain many accolades. But they provide a valuable public service. So today is your chance to view one of our Procurement Services bid openings programs to get an insight on how the county operates.
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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