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Nominate those dedicated to a better Cobb
Get your nominations in today, April 24, for Chairwoman Lisa Cupid's ALL IN awards. The deadline is today to nominate someone inspiring for the awards that recognize those demonstrating integrity, inclusiveness, investment in others, innovation and Intelligent decision-making for the county. You can nominate a person, business, or organization for the honors.
Those selected will be announced at next week's State of the County event at the at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre in Marietta.
Cupid will present the 2023 Cobb County State of the County, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Cobb Civic Center foyer. A community reception will run from 6:15 to 7 p.m. The program begins at 7 p.m. in the Jennie T Anderson Theatre.
Check out your library events, resources this week
Celebrate National Library Week, which runs through April 29, by recognizing the invaluable contributions of libraries and their workers, as well as encouraging library use and support.
This year's theme, "There's More to the Story," emphasizes that libraries offer much more than just books including family passes to various attractions, recording studios, accessibility services, passport services and more.
In celebration of County Government Month, Chairwoman Cupid would like to invite residents to participate in a simulation game developed by iCivics and the National Association of Counties. The game begins at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, at 100 Cherokee Street, Marietta, before the Board of Commissioners meeting.
• You can take the helm of your county government in the simulation game "Counties Work." As you build up the neighborhood, you'll need to decide on crucial matters of finance and deal with unexpected emergencies. Remember to keep an ear to the ground for what the residents want.
• To participate, please email AllIn@CobbCounty.org and include your name and phone number.
Recognizing crime victims' rights and the need to support them
Earlier this month, the Board of Commissioners presented a proclamation to the District Attorney's Office designating April 23-29 as Crime Victim's Week in Cobb County. National Crime Victims’ Rights Week provides an opportunity for us to recommit to providing accessible, appropriate, and trauma-informed services to all victims of crime. This year’s theme – “Survivor Voices: Elevate. Engage. Effect Change.” – calls upon communities to amplify the voices of survivors and create environments where survivors have the confidence that they will be heard, believed, and supported.
Victims of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse are encouraged to seek assistance through liveSAFE Resources, Inc., by calling 770-427-3390 or visiting livesaferesources.org.
SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center offers assistance to victims of child sexual and physical abuse. SafePath’s telephone is 770-801-3465 or can be reached at safepath.org.
Surviving family members of homicide victims may contact the Crime Victims’ Advocacy Council at 770-333-9254 for assistance or visit cvaconline.org.
Careers available for community helpers
Find your calling with Cobb County Public Safety 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, April 29, during a career fair at Cobb County Police Headquarters in Marietta. Cobb is hiring multiple positions, including E-911 Operators, GCIC technicians, police officers and more, with up to $8,000 in sign-on incentives.
This is an open event. Recruiters will be present to assist and answer any questions. This career fair is a partnership with the Cobb County chapter of NAACP and the Cobb County SCLC. The headquarters is located at 545 South Fairground Street.
Join Boots Ward Recreation Center for free workshops in May. Preschool Motor Development creates a safe and fun environment for children to learn a variety of sports. Parents of children 2-3 years old must participate. Classes will take place 11 a.m. May 3, 10 and 17.
There are a few more spots open for this year's Cobb 101 Citizens Government Academy class. This ten-week course provides an in-depth look at how county government works. It will be held throughout Cobb, allowing participants to experience what the county government does for our residents.
Applications will close soon. The class will be limited to 30 participants. You must be 18 years of age or older and either a Cobb resident or business owner.
Idols reunion kicks off concert season in Mableton
On Saturday, May 6, the Mable House Barnes Amphitheater will kick off its newest performance season with a joint concert by American Idol stars Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken. The event will kick off at 8 p.m.
The concert is the TWENTY concert, marking two decades since these two singers appeared on the American Idol show. This year is also the amphitheater's 20th anniversary of bringing top-quality entertainment to Cobb. The venue will bring in a variety of acts, including jazz, R&B, soul, and hip-hop stars such as Brian McKnight, Ashanti, Goodie Mob, 8 Ball, Mjg, Peabo Bryson, and Big Daddy Kane.
Cobb County Department of Transportation is conducting a scoping study for the area of Cobb Parkway at McCollum Parkway/Kennesaw Due West Road and Old 41 Highway. The county is seeking input on existing conditions in the corridor.
The first public meeting is scheduled between 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at the Kennesaw Community Center located at 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw. This will be in an open house format with a looping presentation, so members of the public are invited to drop by at any point to learn more about the project and to ask questions of project team staff.
Through the study, the county and its consultants will work to better understand the traffic patterns and the issues and needs of users of the corridor to develop solutions to improve mobility. The process will result in a selected alternative for further study.
The county Economic Development team is hosting Coffee and Conversations with Cobb 7:30 - 9 a.m. Monday, May 15, in District 1, Marietta. The goal of this event is to foster meaningful relationships between Cobb County Economic Development and the small business community to help our local economy thrive. It also provides an opportunity for business owners, entrepreneurs, and startups to connect with county staff, network with neighboring businesses and learn how Cobb is available to support their business growth.
County representatives in attendance will include, but are not limited to, the Economic Development Office, Code Enforcement, Department of Transportation, Business License and Public Safety. This is a quarterly event held in a different commission district each quarter.
Senior Services Expo to offer services, screenings
The Cobb Senior Services Expo and Marketplace will take place 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, at the Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta. Admission and parking are free. There will be more than 100 vendors at the event covering such topics as senior living, travel, hearing, safety, Medicare and more. Northside Hospital is holding a health screenings on site. Seminars will include topics such as scam prevention and dementia. For the seminar schedule and list of health screenings planned, go to www.CobbSeniors.org.
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Keep Cobb Beautiful held their first Community Recycling Day at Jim R. Miller Park. Check out the action as residents brought in their hard-to-recycle materials, electronics, and took advantage of document shredding.
Upcoming public meetings