Two Cobb County Commission seats will soon be officially filled following the results of last week’s special election. In District 2, a majority of voters elected Democrat Erick Allen to fill the seat vacated earlier this year. Allen will be sworn in at a public ceremony on Monday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre. The event is open to the public.
In District 4, incumbent Commissioner Monique Sheffield, also a Democrat, won reelection and will begin her second term. Sheffield will be sworn in at a private ceremony scheduled for Friday, May 9.
The next election is the statewide Georgia Public Service Commissioner Special Primary Election on June 17.
Rerouting starting tomorrow
Cobb commuters will be checking for alternate routes around the Kennesaw Mountain area beginning 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 is phase one of a project continuing into the fall.
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.
Brewing up small business success
Build your business on a strong foundation. Hear from successful businesses at Coffee & Conversations 7:30 - 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, at the Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. Have your morning cup while connecting with fellow entrepreneurs and Cobb County Economic Development staff.
Open house meetings:
• Tuesday, May 6, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Dunwoody City Hall, 4800 Ashford Dunwoody Road NE, Dunwoody
• Wednesday, May 7, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center, 3201 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta
• Thursday, May 8, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Clarkston Community Center, 3701 College Avenue, Clarkston
Translators will be available in Spanish and Arabic at each meeting.
Community invited to State of the County Address
Cobb County residents are invited to the 2025 Community State of the County Address with Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at the Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Parkway, Austell.
Cupid will highlight Cobb’s progress and share her vision for the county’s future. The event will include light refreshments and offer opportunities to connect with local leaders and fellow community members.
This annual address brings residents together to reflect on the county’s achievements and discuss what’s ahead. All are welcome to attend and be part of Cobb’s continued growth and success.
Cobb County Chief Magistrate Brendan F. Murphy was named the statewide Council of Magistrate Court Judges “2025 Magistrate of the Year” at its recent spring meeting in Jekyll Island, Georgia. He was selected from among over 500 judges across Georgia. The Council previously recognized Judge Murphy as the “Workhorse of the Year” in 2021.
“It is deeply humbling to be recognized by our dedicated colleagues across Georgia,” said Judge Murphy. “This honor is a testament to the excellence of our entire Cobb Magistrate team that works hard each day to increase access to justice and ensure each case is heard fairly and efficiently at the people’s court.” Magistrate Court is often called the people’s court because it helps regular citizens represent themselves, without an attorney, in cases against others.
Ever wonder what it takes to keep Cobb County safe? Now’s your chance to find out from the inside.
Sign up for the 2025 Citizens Public Safety Academy and get a behind-the-scenes look at how our police, fire, 911, and animal services teams work together like a well-oiled machine.
Over 16 weeks, you will meet the heroes behind the badges, explore how each department operates, and discover the critical roles they play in protecting our community.
Sessions begin 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, at Cobb County Public Safety Police Training Academy in Austell.
Applicants must be adults living in Cobb County or work for the county or Cobb schools.
Outdoor concerts are one of the great summer happenings in Cobb. Grab your friends and your comfiest lawn chair for these events at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre in May:
Step out with the kids and celebrate Mother's Day at the Mother-son Dance: Dancing Through the Decades, 7 - 9 p.m. Friday, May 9 at Fair Oaks Recreation Center, 1465 W. Booth Road Extension SW, Marietta. From the groovy 70s to the blingin’ 2000s – come dressed in your favorite decade’s attire and make memories that never go out of style. The event is $25 per couple and $10 per additional child. Register here with code #46626
Summer boredom busters
Not to alarm you, but school is out soon. It's time to get the kiddos signed up for summer camps. Cobb has you covered for summertime fun with more than 400 summer camp sessions!!
History Camp at Green Meadows Preserve, June 2 - 5
Recreation Center Camps run for one week each, June 2 - Aug. 1
Nature Camp at Hyde Farm Park, June 23 - 27
Mountain Biking Camp, July 7 - 10 at Allatoona Creek Park
Art and theatre camps are offered at Cobb's four art centers, June 2 - Aug. 1
Theater camps at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre and arts centers, June 2 - July 18
Cobb Therapeutics Camp Horizon - for ages 7-21 with developmental, mental, and physical disabilities, June 2 - July 25
Happy Mother's Day to ALL the moms.
To all the stepmoms, significant other moms,
To all the moms who have left us,
To all the mothers-in-law,
To all the adopted moms and foster moms,
To all the single fathers and grandparents who stepped up,
To all the moms of our four-legged and winged children,
To ALL the moms - you are amazing and appreciated.
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