Family Fun Safety Days will spice up your summer with entertainment starting this week. Kids can climb up into a fire truck, explore emergency vehicles, legally hop inside a squad car, ring the firetruck bell, watch a puppet show and learn about how to stay safe in the home. All events are 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Cobb County Safety Village, 1220 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, on these dates:
Wednesday, June 4
Tuesday, June 17
Wednesday, July 9
No need to register. Cost is $5 per person with a maximum cost of $20 per family at the door. Group rates available for 20 or more people. More information here or call 770-852-3294.
County website changes address
Cobb County Government has transitioned its official website to cobbcounty.gov so the site has better security, credibility, and accessibility for residents. The old website will remain accessible for a limited time, but residents should update their bookmarks.
Emails to @cobbcounty.org addresses will continue to work for a limited time but contact information should be transitioned to @cobbcounty.gov as soon as possible.
Don’t click unsolicited links! The Georgia Department of Driver Services is warning about a new text message-based scam. If you receive a text that your license has been suspended, it is a fraudulent attempt to get your personal information, officials said. The department notifies people of changes in their license status in writing. Visit the Department of Driver Services here to check the actual status of your driver’s license.
Cobb County Public Library invites the community to its annual Summer Reading Kickoff Party, a free celebration of books, community, and fun, 4 - 6 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at Switzer Library in Marietta.
This year’s event features the theme “Color Our World,” encouraging readers of all ages to explore the world of stories, cultures, and ideas that make our lives richer. Families can anticipate craft stations for all ages, music from an in-house DJ, interactive activities, opportunities to win exciting prizes, and photo opportunities with beloved mascots Rita Book and Dewey.
Register for the summer reading challenge here or sign up at any library branch to begin logging their reading, earning rewards, and participating in the many programs scheduled throughout June and July.
Free meals fill a need for families
Breakfast and lunch meals will be served to children free of charge through July 25 in three Cobb County public libraries. Meals will be offered three days per week on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last at:
South Cobb Regional Library, 805 Clay Road, Mableton
North Cobb Regional Library, 3535 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw
No meals will be served on Friday, July 4. Prepared by a local county-inspected commercial kitchen, the meals are free for children ages 18 and younger. Adults 19 years and older who are enrolled in school programs for persons with disabilities will also receive meals.
Parents and caregivers must remain with the children during the meals.
Get assistance with your tax assessment
Appraisers from the Cobb County Tax Assessor's Office will hold extended office hours at select county libraries to answer your questions. Additionally, the appraiser will be able to accept appeals if the taxpayer wishes to do so.
6 - 8 p.m. June 4, East Cobb Library
6 - 8 p.m. June 10, Mountain View Regional Library
6 - 8 p.m. June 18, Kemp Memorial Library
6 - 8 p.m. June 24, South Cobb Regional Library
The deadline to appeal is printed on the commercial and residential tax assessment recently mailed to the public. Copies of notices are available on the tax assessor website here.
The Tax Commissioner’s Office has a helpful Tax Estimator available here. Officials strongly encourage electronic submission of appeals through the website. Mail-in appeals must be postmarked by the appeal deadline.
Appeals can also be submitted in person at 736 Whitlock Avenue, Suite 200, Marietta.
Learn more about county government
Join the Cobb 101 Class of 2025 for a unique, in-depth look at the functions and departments of Cobb County Government. Cobb 101 is an 11-week course during evenings this fall. The class will visit facilities, talk to leaders, and learn how tax dollars are spent to serve those who call Cobb home.
Early voting is ongoing for the Public Service Commissioner Special Primary Election in June. Visit these links for early voting locations, dates, and times
Effective June 17, several Cobb County polling places have changed for the primary. Affected voters will be mailed new precinct cards. Voters are strongly encouraged to verify their polling place prior to each election, as locations may change.
Cobb County is now accepting applications for opioid abatement funds to support programs focused on prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction. Nonprofits, healthcare providers, government agencies, and community partners in Cobb may apply.
The Cobb County Department of Emergency Communications, Police Department, Public Safety Police Academy, and Sheriff's Office are all independently accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Anyone wanting to provide comments regarding these agencies' compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status may provide comments to CALEA through one of the following public comment portals.
These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns. The overall intent of the accreditation process is to provide our agencies with information to support continuous improvement, as well as foster the pursuit of professional excellence.
Practice your putting with free mini golf through June 28 at the Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta. The 18-hole course is open for all ages 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturdays. The Civic Center is located at 548 South Marietta Parkway. Parking is also free.
Roadwork means you need a new route
Acworth Due West Road between Old Stilesboro Road and Mars Hill Church Road/Jim Owens Road, will be closed through Aug. 1, for a Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority water main replacement project.
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