The Cobb County special election for two commission seats will happen Tuesday, April 29. Voters must cast their ballots at their designated precincts. In District 2, Republican Alicia Adams faces Democrat Erick Allen. 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.
Beginning on Tuesday, May 6, contractors will close parts of Stilesboro Road to replace and upgrade an underground water piping system that runs underneath the center of the road. This closure will occur in three phases and will also tie into the pre-construction work affiliated with the new roundabout on Old 41 Highway.
Phase 1 - Road closure from Gilbert Road to Old Mountain Road starting Tuesday, May 6.
Phase 2 - Road closure from Old Mountain Road to Visitor Center Drive with work expected to begin in early August.
Phase 3 - Road closure from Old 41 Highway to Visitor Center Drive with work expected to begin in late September.
For more information regarding lane and road closures in Cobb County, please visit cobbcommute.org.
Make your appointment for free glasses
Vision To Learn is coming back this summer to nine Cobb County Libraries in June and July to provide eye exams and glasses for children ages 5 - 18. This nonprofit has been helping Cobb kids see clearly since 2018. Appointments are required and spots are limited.
Find out about the future of the CobbLinc Green Circulator route. The Cobb County Department of Transportation and CobbLinc will answer questions at an open house 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the Cobb Chamber concerning proposed service changes and service equity analysis findings. The meeting will take place in the Wellstar Community Room A at 1100 Circle 75 Parkway, Atlanta. No formal presentation will be given.
The public can also give feedback by calling the Cobb County Department of Transportation, Transit division at 770-427-4444. All comments concerning the proposed service equity analysis should be in writing and sent to CobbLincComm@cobbcounty.org or dropped off at 463 Commerce Park Drive SE, Marietta, by Friday, May 9.
Learn what local business are helping improve the environment at the Sustainability Forum and Expo 4 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at Jim R. Miller Park and Event Center, 2245 Callaway Road SW, Marietta. Learn about green initiatives, attend sessions, demonstrations, and interactive exhibits.
To celebrate Earth Day, more than 100 employees from the Cobb County Department of Transportation and Bridgestone Americas cleaned up nearly 400 illegally dumped tires in the county. The collected tires will be cleaned and recycled — demonstrating DOT's commitment to protecting the environment and encouraging others to take action in preserving Earth’s natural resources for future generations.
Become informed through citizens academy
Learn about Cobb's public safety entities and how they all work together to keep Cobb safe at the Department of Safety's 2025 session of the Citizens Public Safety Academy. During the 16-week program, you will learn how the police, fire, animal services, and 911 departments are organized and the important role each plays.
Participants must live in Cobb or work for county government or schools, and be at least 18 or older. Sessions start 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, at the Cobb County Public Safety Police Training Academy in Austell.
Rise, shine, and network with purpose! Join Cobb Economic Development for Coffee & Conversations on Tuesday, May 6, from 7:30 - 9 a.m. at the Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, meet Cobb County staff, and get inspired by business leaders who are making an impact in our community.
The theme is, Establish your small business, with speakers Jenn McNeely from Curly Girl Law, Nick Winbush from T. Dallas Smith & Co. LLC, and Ellisia Webb with Cobb Business License. Network and connect with Cobb County staff, meet local businesses, and learn how to establish a strong foundation for success.
Grab your friends, your comfiest lawn chair, and your favorite wine. Cobb’s Wine Down Wednesdays are back with the summer beats. Here’s the lineup:
May 14 – Latin - Flair and spicy rhythms with Jacqie Rivera and The C.O.T. Band
June 11 – Soul
July 9 – Classic rock
Aug 13 – Pop hits
Sept 10 – R&B
Admission is free but must be reserved to snag your spot. Tickets are available for the May 14 show on Ticketmaster and at The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre Box Office on a first-come, first-served basis. Lawn or terrace seats are free, or you may purchase $20 table seats. Gates open at 6 p.m. Shows start at 7 p.m.
Chairwoman Lisa Cupid's office will host a series of meetings to educate residents about Cobb County's strategic plan for the future. The first of the "All In" Cobb Policy Discussions, Effective and Efficient Government, will take place 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, in the Board of Commissioners' meeting room, 2nd floor, 100 Cherokee Street, Marietta. The county finance director and various county leaders will delve into how Cobb government operates and the resources it requires to run smoothly.
Cupid will also present a look ahead to Cobb’s future at the community State of the County Address 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Parkway, Austell.
Get your legal questions answered by lawyers providing free legal services at a legal clinic in Smyrna.
The event will be held Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. - noon (must arrive by 11:15 a.m.) at Smyrna First United Methodist Church, 1315 Concord Road SE, Smyrna. Topics include family law, small claims, bankruptcy, probate, landlord/tenant issues, juvenile law, employment, personal injury, and more.
Presented by Cobb Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan F. Murphy and Clerk of State Court Tahnicia Philips. Ward 2 Councilwoman Latonia P. Hines and Ward 3 Councilman Travis Lindley are event sponsors.
Book Fest to bring out the bookworms
Celebrate literature at The Book Worm Book Fest, a week-long series of special events April 28 - May 3, in downtown Powder Springs. Organized by The Book Worm Bookstore in partnership with the City of Powder Springs and Cobb County Public Library, the event is designed to bring together readers of all ages.
A highlight of the festival is One Book, One City that encourages members of the Powder Springs community to read the same book at the same time prior to the festival. The selection for this year is Can’t We Be Friends: A Novel of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe by Denny S. Bryce and Eliza Knight. The authors will lead the One Book, One City Discussion and Book Signing on May 3 at 6 p.m. at the Thurman Springs Park’s Amphitheater.
Events are scheduled around Powder Springs on the weekdays before the all-day festival on Saturday.
• They're cooking up delicious treats for the Taste of Mableton, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at the Mable House Complex, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton.
• May-retta Daze - Two-day arts, crafts, and music festival May 3 - 4, Saturday - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the Marietta Square.
• Taste of East Cobb - eat, play, and enjoy the tunes Saturday, May 3, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church, 955 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta.
Spike in local fraud cases
The Cobb Sheriff's office urges residents to stay vigilant amid rising sophisticated, aggressive scam activity. From identity theft to phone and computer scams, criminals are finding new ways to exploit residents, and many of the victims are among our most vulnerable citizens.
Recent cases include high-pressure phone calls demanding payment or personal information, fake emails that appear to be from trusted institutions, and schemes targeting seniors with convincing but false claims. The common thread: urgency, fear, and deception.
Here’s what you can do to protect yourself:
Stop and think. Never share personal or financial information with someone who contacts you unexpectedly.
Verify the source. If you receive a suspicious call, email, or message, hang up or close it—and contact the business or agency directly using a trusted number or website.
Report suspicious activity. If something doesn’t feel right, call the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Fraud and Forgery Unit at 770-499-4752.
Stay one step ahead of scammers by learning about the latest tactics. Visit consumer.gov for up-to-date tips and resources, and download the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office App for alerts and community updates.
View this recent video alert to learn more about what the scammers are doing.
Jeans make social statement on Wednesday
Wear Denim on Wednesday, April 30 and join Cobb District Attorney Sonya Allen in support of victims of sexual violence.
Denim Day was established in response to global public outrage following a 1999 ruling by the Italian Supreme Court that overturned a rape conviction. The justices argued that because the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have assisted in removing them, which they considered a sign of consent.
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