Cobb County Government

Join us for the swearing-in of Cobb's newest Magistrate Court Judges.

The Silver Comet Trail will be closed at the East/West Connector overpass bridge, from Jan. 4 to Feb. 5, for bridge decking replacement by Cobb Department of Transportation crews. Closure notification signs have been placed on the trail and at all restroom buildings. We thank you for your patience during this time.

Cobb & Douglas Public Health’s Director issues a COVID-19 surge alert the week before Christmas. Dr. Janet Memark outlines the reasons for this latest surge, the actions residents should take to stay safe during the upcoming holidays. The alert: https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com//2020/COVID%2012-15.pdf

The Atlanta Hawks and Cobb County PARKS hosted a Holiday Giving Pop-Up at Ron Anderson Recreation Center today, blessing 100 families in our community with holiday gifts! The event celebrates the grand opening of the new co-branded basketball court and new multi-function game room in the rec center.

Cobb County Board of Commissioners Meeting - 12/15/20

Cobb Senior Services will hold this year's final food distribution for Cobb residents age 60 or older 11 a.m. until noon Friday, Dec. 18, or while supplies last. An ID showing Cobb home address and birthdate is required upon arrival for each senior being served. The address is 1150 Powder Springs St, Marietta.

WorkSource Cobb staff offers a wide variety of services to job seekers in our community. Upcoming webinars will cover an introduction to all of the options available to you, including job search resources, job placement assistance, education and training opportunities, partner resources and the youth program. These introductory webinars will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15 and Dec. 29. Registration is required. To register, call 770-528-4300, email [email protected] or visit worksourcecobb.org.

The next drive-through pantry at Stratton Library will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16. One package of up to 20 pounds will be distributed per family on a first-come, first-served basis. The donated packages include produce and shelf-stable items. Supported by the Atlanta Community Food Bank, these pantries are made possible by the teamwork of Cobb Public Library staff along with colleagues from Cobb PARKS, Cobb Water, Cobb State Court and Cobb Sheriff’s Office.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you look... @paulbickfordphotography on Instagram

Cobb County Board of Commissioners Work Session/C.A.R.E.S. Meeting - 10/26/20

Cobb's Board will consider adding more federal CARES funding to rental and food assistance at tonight's board meeting. For details visit: https://www.cobbcounty.org//boc-consider-additional-cares-... Meeting tonight at 6 p.m. is on cobbcounty.org/CobbTV

Don't forget to vote for the Best Gingerbread House in Cobb County 2020! You have until noon on December 18th to cast your vote. Adult: https://www.facebook.com.../mablehouseartcenter/posts/10157483545636389 Teen: https://www.facebook.com/mablehouseartcenter/posts/10157483542376389 Youth: https://www.facebook.com/mablehouseartcenter/posts/10157483539781389 We love all the participants, and highly encourage sharing! Please remember this is a fun, lighthearted, and festive contest to engage the community.

Cobb County Board of Commissioners Zoning Hearing - 12/15/20

Cobb County election maps are now available online for early voting that starts Monday, Dec. 14, for the 2021 runoff election. The advance voting wait time map features the updated and added locations is located here: https://cobbcountyga.maps.arcgis.com//webappvi/index.html. Times will be reported starting Monday. Ballot drop-box locations showing all 16 open locations where voters can leave their absentee ballots is here: https://cobbcountyga.maps.arcgis.com//Directio/index.html.

FLASH FLOOD WATCH (Starting Wednesday) Cobb County will be under a Flash Flood Watch later this week as the remnants from Tropical Storm Zeta could drench us. Make plans now to keep things dry and safe.

UPDATE - 6,786 voted during the first day of advance voting. This is only 943 fewer voters on day 1 from the general election. 35K absentee ballots have been returned for counting. --- ADVANCE VOTING - Day 2 The wait times map shows short or no waiting times at several of the Cobb Advance Voting sites this morning. Make your plan to vote early for the January 5 General Election Runoff.... IMPORTANT LINKS: Sample Ballot: https://bit.ly/3a2cXVP Advance Voting Locations: https://bit.ly/3qQiyV5 Advance Voting Wait Times: https://bit.ly/2ZeJxhJ Absentee Voting Info: https://bit.ly/343HoHe Drop-Box Locations: https://bit.ly/2W8WmHx

# 9 The last item on the November ballot in Cobb (and the longest) concerns renewing the SPLOST for another six years. This one percent tax allows the county to build projects and make capital improvements involving parks, transportation, public safety, libraries, senior centers and other Cobb and city facilities. This is NOT a new tax! Visit www.CobbSPLOST2022.org to learn more about it. We're counting down the "Top 10" projects SPLOST has left in Cobb County.

COMING UP TODAY on CobbTV - The Board will hear from representatives from Cobb's six cities on how they've been spending their allocation of the CARES Act funding. Tune in today at 1:30 - visit www.cobbcounty.org/CobbTV for links.

The Freeman Poole Senior Center is hosting Social Distance Bingo 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17. Registration is required and space is limited to 15 people. Admission cost is a package of socks. Socks will be donated to Must Ministries. Registration for the activity is only available by calling the center at 770-801-3400. The center is located at 4025 S Hurt Rd, Smyrna.

The Mable House Arts Center escape room events will be making a return Saturday, Nov. 7 and Nov. 14, to offer you, your friends and family a fun challenge. Visit the following link to register or for additional information: https://bit.ly/31ioUl1. The center is located at 5239 Floyd Rd., Mableton.

#1 We're counting down the "Top 10" projects SPLOST has left in Cobb County. The last item on the November ballot in Cobb (and the longest) concerns renewing the SPLOST for another six years. This one percent tax allows the county to build projects and make capital improvements involving parks, transportation, public safety, libraries, senior centers and other Cobb and city facilities. This is NOT a new tax! Visit www.CobbSPLOST2022.org to learn more about it.

Advance Voting - Day 1 UPDATE (VIDEO) Check out the video for some scenes from our Elections Main HQ for Advance Voting. Most voters hitting Cobb’s Advance Voting sites for the General Election runoff found shorter waits than they expected. Cobb Elections has increased the number of check-in workers and, along with a short ballot, this has made for a faster process. Remember our important links before heading out.... Sample Ballot: https://bit.ly/3a2cXVP Adv Voting Locations: https://bit.ly/3qQiyV5 Adv Voting Wait Times: https://bit.ly/2ZeJxhJ Absentee Voting Info: https://bit.ly/343HoHe Drop-Box Locations: https://bit.ly/2W8WmHx See more

Cases of the novel coronavirus have now hit levels about what we experienced during the summer peak in Cobb County. Public Health officials say recent holiday travel combined with the cold weather have been factors in this latest surge. Groups are preparing for the arrival of the vaccine in Cobb County, but first doses will go out to healthcare workers and first responders. Hospitalizations for COVID cases continue to increase and critical care beds are low.... Please double down on precautions through the holiday season. Wear a mask, Watch your distance, and Wash your hands. Avoid unnecessary travel in the coming weeks.

Cobb County 4-H will be hosting a live fundraiser on Facebook 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. This event will help the organization raise funds to support local youth programs. All funds raised go to support 4-H club programming, Project Achievement fees, camp scholarships, the Marvin Hansard scholarship, reduce the cost of conferences, club supplies and more. Watch us at 7 p.m. each Thursday night at facebook.com/UGA-Cobb-Extension-174143799295517 to preview items with Ms. Sherri and enter a drawing for a prize. Like and follow the page UGA Cobb Extension.

ADVANCE VOTING UNDERWAY The weather may have helped to keep lines down as Advance Voting for the January 5 General Election Runoff Election got underway this morning. Wait times have been less than expected, you can check our tracking map for details. Dress warmly if you are headed out, the temperatures are dropping this morning! IMPORTANT LINKS Sample Ballot: https://bit.ly/3a2cXVP... Advance Voting Locations: https://bit.ly/3qQiyV5 Advance Voting Wait Times: https://bit.ly/2ZeJxhJ Absentee Voting Info: https://bit.ly/343HoHe Drop-Box Locations: https://bit.ly/2W8WmHx See more

Advance voting for the Jan. 5 runoff begins today, Dec. 14, and will be held at various locations around the county. For more information on voting locations, times and dates, visit cobbelections.org. Please plan to practice safe social distancing when visiting these locations and anticipate lines. To vote in person, you must show one of six types of Photo ID There will be NO VOTING on Thursday, Dec. 24, Friday, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1, Saturday, Jan. 2, or Monday Jan. 4.... Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot for the Jan. 5 election through the State of Georgia's online portal by visiting ballotrequest.sos.ga.gov. You can also download an application and submit it to Cobb Elections. For more information, visit cobbelections.org. After the Elections Office has received, reviewed and verified your absentee ballot application, an absentee ballot will be mailed to your address. You can return your completed ballot by mail or drop it off at one of 16 secure absentee ballot drop boxes located around the county. To find the location nearest you, visit cobbelections.org. For more information on any voting matter, visit cobbelections.org.

#10 The last item on the November ballot in Cobb (and the longest) concerns renewing the SPLOST for another six years. This one percent tax allows the county to build projects and make capital improvements involving parks, transportation, public safety, libraries, senior centers and other Cobb and city facilities. This is NOT a new tax! Visit www.CobbSPLOST2022.org to learn more about it. We're counting down the "Top 10" projects SPLOST has left in Cobb County.

Join us for the live stream of the Swearing-In Ceremony for Judge Angela Brown from the Cobb County Superior Court.

The Art Station is looking for photographers to showcase in our upcoming digital gallery, celebrating the lives and journeys of veterans. Photographs displayed will be of veterans, or taken by veterans. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Oct. 30, and the online gallery will run Nov. 2-13. Participants can submit up to four photos. the number of those displayed will depend on acceptance and available space. To receive an application or for more information, email [email protected] or call 770-514-5930.

39% of registered voters in Cobb have already cast ballots. See the breakdown of Advance Voting vs Absentee and where the most popular advance voting sites are at https://buff.ly/34kM4c9

Join us for the Swearing-In Ceremony for Cobb County Superior Court Judge Kellie Hill.

When you are out enjoying Cobb parks and facilities, be sure to bring your camera and capture the fun and memories of your sports activities, the beauty of nature, wildlife in the parks and anything else that shows why you enjoy spending time there. You can enter up to 10 of your best shots in the 16th annual "Fun in the Park" Photo Contest. The contest is open to all photographers. See rules and download the entry form on the photo contest web page at cobbcounty.org/parks/programs/fun-park-photo-contest. The Nov. 4 deadline for entry coming soon, so be sure to take those photos and submit your entries.

Cobb Parks Presents: Quest: Holiday Hunt. Join us for an end of the year Holiday Hunt! Celebrate the holidays and welcome in 2021 with this virtual scavenger hunt. This creative scavenger hunt will test the limits of your ability to be artistic, musical, festive and more. It’s a perfect social distancing activity for your family, a group of friends, or to find new friends! Deadline for registration is Dec. 21. For more information click https://mablehouse.org//eventd/5842/31/quest-holiday-hunt

Advance Voting for the January 5 General Election runoff election starts Monday, December 14. Remember, the longest lines we saw for the General Election came on the first day of Advance Voting. Here are some important links for the next few weeks:... - Sample Ballot https://bit.ly/3a2cXVP - Advance Voting Locations/Info https://bit.ly/3qQiyV5 - Advance Voting Wait Times https://bit.ly/2ZeJxhJ - Absentee Voting Information https://bit.ly/343HoHe - Absentee Voting Drop-Box Locations https://bit.ly/2W8WmHx See more

FLASH FLOOD WARNING for COBB COUNTY A Flash Flood Warning is up for EAST Cobb County until 1:30 a.m. Up to 3 inches of rain has already fallen, we have reports of flooded streets. USE CAUTION while driving in this area.

WEATHER ALERT - The National Weather Service is warning of heavy rain and possibly high winds from a system moving through. We already have some isolated reports of street flooding in Cobb County, including the East-West Connector (pictured). Use caution when driving. Although the system should move through in a few hours, dangerous conditions could persist after dark.

Last week's drive-through pantry at Stratton Library helped more than 370 families by providing food packages. With a line of cars backing far into the road by the library, it took about two hours for the limited food supply to be distributed -- about three families per minute. The next drive-through pantry at Stratton Library will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16. One package of up to 20 pounds will be distributed per family on a first-come, first-served basis. The donated packages include produce and shelf-stable items. Supported by the Atlanta Community Food Bank, these pantries are made possible by the teamwork of Cobb Public Library staff along with colleagues from Cobb PARKS, Cobb Water, Cobb State Court and Cobb Sheriff’s Office.