Gritters Library to get new building
Cobb County’s Gritters Library branch was built in 1973, and the building is showing its age. But according to a news release from the county, the Cobb County Board of…
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‘Welcome to South Cobb’ festival announces activities for children
The “Welcome to South Cobb” festival has announced the children’s activities for the event. Welcome to South Cobb will be held on October 9, 2021, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m….
According to the 2020 Census, Cobb has second highest Diversity Index in Georgia
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Cobb County has the second highest Diversity Index in Georgia, with Gwinnett County at the top of the index. The Diversity Index is measured…
Cobb Sheriff’s Office releases informational video on its role in evictions
The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office released an informational video about its role in the evictions process. The 2 minute and 44 second video is narrated by Col. Nathanial “Nat” Nation….
Cobb Water Billing system down
Cobb County government announced on its Facebook page that the water billing system is down. The county posted the following notice: WATER BILLING SYSTEM DOWNA server hardware issue has caused…
North Point Ministries rezoning decision delayed by the Cobb Board of Commissioners
By Mark Woolsey It will be at least one more month before the fate of a controversial proposed mixed-use complex in East Cobb is decided. North Point Ministries seeks to…
It’s that time everyone loves to hate: Cobb tax bills have been mailed
Cobb County posted the following information to their website announcing that property tax bills have been mailed: Marietta, GA – Tax Commissioner Carla Jackson announced today that 2021 property tax…
NBA legend Dominique Wilkins becomes Cobb sheriff’s special deputy
By Arielle Robinson Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens swore in Atlanta Hawks legend and NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins as a special deputy sheriff Wednesday evening at the sheriff’s…
Drew Raessler named new director of Cobb DOT
At Tuesday morning’s meeting of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners the commissioners approved Andrew “Drew” Raessler as the director of the Cobb Department of Transportation. Raessler has served as…
Cobb RISING gang prevention program honored at Chicago conference
Cobb County’s RISING gang prevention program, founded by Juvenile Court Judge Wayne Grannis in 2019, was honored with “Spirit” awards at the annual National Gang Specialist Training Conference (NGCRC) in…