All Cobb County Government offices will be closed Friday, April 18, in observance of the Good Friday holiday. We hope you enjoy a fun and safe weekend with your family, friends and loved ones.
Cobb public facilities will also be closed Sunday, April 20, in observance of the Easter holiday. Open areas at Cobb parks will still be available for your enjoyment. Plus, our digital library is always open. Find resources available every day of the year at cobbcat.org/downloads. Dive into eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, comics, and more.
Police chief retiring after decades with county
Cobb County recently celebrated Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer and his remarkable 35 years of service with the Cobb County Police Department. VanHoozer is retiring after more than three decades as a steady presence and respected leader. His commitment to public safety, innovation, and the people of Cobb County has made a lasting difference.
Find your next career at Tuesday job fair
Get your resume in order and dress for success for a county-wide job fair 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, at the Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta.
Meet representatives from Kennesaw, Smyrna, Acworth, Town Center Community, Powder Springs, Marietta, Austell, Mableton, and Cobb County. No pre-registration is needed. Just show up and be interview-ready.
Cobbworks/WorkSource Cobb offers reemployment and retraining services for those transitioning from federal or other employment with federally-funded programs. Go to worksourcegaportal.com for more information.
Master Gardener plant sale this weekend
The Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County will hold its 25th annual Plant Sale and Expo 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 18 - 19, at the Jim R. Miller Park Equestrian Arena in Marietta.
Learn about locally grown plants, browse through gently-used goods at a yard sale and shop from over 90 artisans at Jim Miller Park’s covered arena. Plants, gardening supplies, bird and bee products, yard art, personal and home goods, crafts, pottery, food, and more will be available. The event will be held rain or shine. Free admission and free parking.
Advance voting for the Cobb County special election for two commission seats begins Saturday, April 19. In District 2, Democrat Erick Allen faces Republican Alicia Adams. Candidates in the District 4 race are Democratic incumbent Monique Sheffield and Republican Matthew Hardwick. Only registered voters residing in Districts 2 and 4 are eligible to cast their ballots in this special election.
• Advance voting continues Monday - Friday, April 21 - 25. There is no voting April 26 - 28.
• Election day is April 29 and voters must vote only at their precinct.
Cobb County Purchasing staff will host the next "How to Do Business with Cobb County Government" webinar at noon, Monday, April 21. This free informational series features a single Cobb County department sharing details about the department, current/future procurement needs and specific points of contact. The April webinar will highlight the Cobb County Department of Transportation (Road Maintenance Division) and available business opportunities.
The upcoming Senior Services Annual Expo will be a day filled with resources, connections, and valuable information. Mark your calendar for 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at the Cobb Civic Center in Marietta. Admission and parking are free and the first 400 households will receive a bag of free produce.
Discover a variety of vendors offering services in life enrichment, transportation, nutrition, senior living, Medicare, wellness, safety, and much more. Plus, Northside Hospital will be providing free health screenings, and we’ll have informative seminars on important topics throughout the day.
The Cobb PARKS Spring Arts Festival is your gateway to fun. Take a stroll along the artist's way, see a variety of handmade goods, fine arts and crafts, soak in the energy of performing artists and groups, and play at creative demos and activities 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, April 26, at Jim R. Miller Park and Events Center, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta.
Adventure awaits at Camp Puzzle, a fun-filled, energy-packed, half-day experience for children and adults on the Autism spectrum. The free event will be held at the Cobb Safety Village, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26. There will be fire trucks, police cars, crafts and activities. Find more information and register here.
Fishing offers family fun
Grab your fishing gear and try to reel in the big one at the Kids Fishing Rodeo at Hyde Farm Park 9 a.m - 11 a.m Saturday, April 26. Kids aged 3 - 16, along with their parent or guardian, can partake in a thrilling fishing adventure. The event will happen rain or shine. Register for $5 via here.🐟
Medication disposal made easy for public
Medication Disposal event
Don't flush them. Keep medications out of the water supply and safely dispose of unused and expired medications by bringing them to any one of these three locations on Medication Take-back Day, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26:
• Police Precinct 1: 2380 Cobb Parkway NW, Kennesaw
• Freeman Poole Senior Center: 4025 S. Hurt Road NW, Smyrna
• Tim D. Lee Senior Center: 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta.
There are so many ways to celebrate Earth Day from recycling to upcycling, cleanups and gardening. Check out some of Cobb's Earth focused events:
🌎 Teen Thrift Flip, 5 - 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 16,at Switzer Library. Turn old clothing into a new favorite outfit. Register here for Teen Thrift Flip.
🌎 Plant Sale and Expo, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday - Saturday, April 18 - 19,at Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road. Find locally grown plants, gardening supplies, bird and bee products, yard art, personal and home goods, crafts, and pottery. Hosted by the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County.
🌎 Community Art Supply Swap, 2 - 4 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at Vinings Library, 4290 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta. More Art Swap info here.
🌳 Earth Day Forest Bathing, 9 a.m. - noon Tuesday, April 22, at Heritage Property, 60 Fontaine Road, Mableton. Register for Forest Bathing here.
🌎 Create unique upcycled beads out of magazines and newspaper, 6 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, with Keep Cobb Beautiful at Switzer Library, 266 Roswell Street. Register for Upcycled Beads here.
🌎 Waterway Cleanup 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24,at Fair Oaks Park, 1465 West Booth Road Extension Southwest, Marietta. Register for the cleanup here.
🌎 Sustainability Forum and Expo. Learn what's new in sustainability. Attend sessions, demonstrations, and interactive exhibits and hear guest speakers discuss green initiatives and how they affect you 4 - 8 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at Jim R. Miller Park and Event Center, 2245 Callaway Road SW, Marietta. Read more and register here.
Get help for yourself or loved ones
Findhelp.cobbcounty.gov is the county's new resource making it easier to find local, vetted assistance programs. Cobb residents can get assistance and a leg up with many of the county's nonprofit partners.
On the site, you can search for free or reduced-cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more. Access this new portal at findhelp.cobbcounty.gov. The initiative is funded through an allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act.
This week on CobbTV
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Cobb's District Attorney unveiled new name and mural at the county's Family Justice Center. The name and mural were designed to make the facility more welcoming to those going through a rough situation in their lives.
Check out the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Cobb County Police Precinct 6. See how the $8.2 million SPLOST project will fit into the community and help provide more law enforcement services for the NE portion of Cobb and the entire county.
A lot happens around the county that just doesn't fit into one weekly newsletter. Get more news and information from the Cobb departments you want to hear from.
