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 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, at David Hankerson Building, 100 Cherokee Street, 2nd floor, Marietta.
Congratulations to Cobb PARKS Director Michael Brantley for receiving the Georgia Recreation and Park Association’s 2024 Distinguished Professional Award. Brantley was honored during the GRPA’s annual meeting in Columbus, Ga. GRPA is a statewide organization that supports and promotes recreation and park agencies in Georgia while encouraging healthy lifestyles for its residents.
“Michael’s advocacy for parks and recreation continues to drive progress, capital improvements, and land acquisitions for Cobb PARKS,” said Cobb County Manager Dr. Jackie McMorris, who attended the awards ceremony. “His dedication is reflected in the enhanced safety of facilities, the expansion of parks, and the addition of state-of-the-art amenities that have bolstered community engagement. His respect for his staff, unwavering commitment to securing necessary resources, and deep belief in the value of parks and recreation define him as a leader in the field.”
The public is invited to open house events this month to learn more about two projects being studied by the Cobb County Department of Transportation.
The first is 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, to discuss the Cobb Parkway at McCollum Parkway Realignment Study at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw. Attendees can review proposed plans to improve mobility along this vital corridor. Residents are encouraged to review the concepts and provide feedback. County staff will be on hand to answer questions and gather input.
DOT has also started an initial scoping study for the Allatoona Creek Greenway Trail, one of the eight priority projects in the county’s Greenways and Trails Master Plan. The open house for this study will be 6 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the West Cobb Regional Library, 1750 Dennis Kemp Lane NW, Kennesaw. There will be no formal presentation. Attendees are encouraged to provide feedback and talk with study team members. To learn more, visit the project website at CobbCounty.org/ACGStudy.
County opens a new chapter for library
To celebrate the opening of the new Gritters Library, there will be a public ribbon cutting ceremony 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14. The library is located at 880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta, off Canton Road, one mile north of the Piedmont Road intersection.
For more information, visit cobbcat.org or call 770-528-2326.
Helping hands offer healthy eating
The UGA Cobb Extension Green Box 4-H fundraiser is here, bringing you a colorful selection of seasonal veggies from Moultrie, Ga. Grab your 20-pound box filled with a mix of bell peppers, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, green beans, corn, cabbage, and sweet satsuma for just $30. Order until Nov. 14. Click here to grab your box.
The pick-up spot will be the Cobb County Extension Office, 678 South Cobb Drive, Suite 200, Marietta, on Nov. 19.
Plus, you can spread the love. Choose to donate a box to help those in need—each donation will be distributed by the County Extension Office.
Companionship up for grabs
Cobb County Animal Services is offering a special "Thank You" special for the public during November. All pet adoptions are free this month. Stop by and find a companion for life. The shelter is located at 1050 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta. The shelter is closed on Mondays and holidays. Appointments are preferred for adoptions.
Cobb County Water System encourages you to prevent sewer problems at home during the holidays! Fats, oils, and grease not managed properly can cause blockages in your plumbing and the sewer system. Once in the pipes, FOG cools and builds up causing blocked pipes and sewage to back up into homes, streets, or creeks. What can you do?
Scrape and wipe leftovers off plates/pans into the trash.
Pour FOG into an empty can/container & toss it in the trash.
Use a sink strainer and empty the collected debris into the trash so it doesn’t become part of the FOG clog.
Never put frying oil/grease or leftovers down the garbage disposal!
In Cobb, about 85% of sewer blockages are grease-related and occur in residential areas. Help protect the environment and reduce costs by properly disposing of FOG. Learn more at cobbcounty.org/FOG.
Learn more about Medicare changes
There will be a Medicare Expo and Briefing hosted by the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Switzer Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta. Attendees will learn about upcoming Medicare changes and potential disruptions that may impact their healthcare budgets. This free event offers essential updates and insights. Registration is required.
Experience America's heritage
November is Native American Heritage Month — a time to honor the culture's rich ancestry and traditions. Celebrate with Cobb County Public Library's booklist for all ages, featuring works by and about Native Americans.
Thanksgiving Holiday - Cobb County Government Offices closed Thursday-Friday, Nov. 28 - 29.
Tree Lighting at The Battery Atlanta, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, Tree lighting at 7 pm followed by How the Grinch Stole Christmas free movie.
Smyrna tree lighting, 5 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Market Village.
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.
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Cobb's Solicitor General hosts conversations with community leaders about issues that effect law and justice in the county. This week Ms. Metzger sits down with state senator Michael "Doc" Rhett.
Cobb held a ceremony to honor the veterans who currently work for the county. As in Cobb itself, the military is well represented in our workforce. Here from a few of them!
Board of Commissioners zoning hearing, 9 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19
Board of Commissioners regular meeting, 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21
Board of Commissioners zoning hearing, 9 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10
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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