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An elaborate quilt with bas relief images sewn in

Cobb County March 2, 2024

East Cobb Quilters’ Guild, Cobb libraries, Cobb PARKS display countywide quilt exhibits

Photo above, Canyon Melody by Janice Chiaffredo, provided courtesy of the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild The following article was submitted by the East Cobb Quilters’ Guild: East Cobb Quilters’ Guild…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Cobb County December 4, 2023

Cobb PARKS releases the Winter 2023 Activity Guide

Cobb PARKS released their Winter 2023 Activity Guide. The guide covers activities in Cobb’s recreation centers, art centers, tennis centers, the county’s trail system, and more. According to the county’s…

Eddie Canon and Jimmy Gisi in suits, smiling, flanked by two women

Cobb County November 11, 2023

Former Cobb parks directors Eddie Canon and Jimmy Gisi inducted into GRPA Hall of Fame

[Photo from Cobb County website: Eddie Canon (second from left) and Jimmy Gisi (third from left)] Eddie Canon and Jimmy Gisi are well-known among advocates for Cobb County’s parks. As…

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Cobb County Parks February 23, 2023

Meeting with Cobb PARKS and Commissioner JoAnn Birrell to discuss the renovation of Shaw Park with SPLOST funds

Cobb PARKS and Cobb County District 3 Commissioner JoAnn Birrell will host a public meeting on Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m. to discuss and gather input…

Art October 10, 2022

Cobb County’s Fun in the Park photo contest deadline: Nov 3, 2022

Cobb PARKS is hosting its annual Fun in the Park photo contest, where contestants photograph scenes in parks across Cobb County. You can submit up to 10 photos, and the…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County August 9, 2022

Cobb PARKS offers women’s self-defense courses

Cobb PARKS offers a course in women’s self-defense on the second Friday of each month. For information on the session upcoming this Friday, refer to the notice posted on the…

Annoucement of the Old Clarkdale Park ribboncutting on 5000 Austell-Powder Springs Road, Austell, at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6

Cobb County August 4, 2022

Old Clarkdale Park ribbon-cutting celebration Saturday August 6

There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Old Clarkdale Park at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. Cobb County distributed the following description of the event in their weekly newsletter: Renewing Old Clarkdale…

Recreation July 17, 2022

Cobb PARKS offers 6-week beginner Tai Chi class

Cobb PARKS will hold a 6-week Tai Chi class each Tuesday evening from August 2 – September 6 at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Ward Recreation Center, 4845 Dallas Highway,…

Climate and Weather September 10, 2021

Cobb continues clean up after unexpected flooding

Cobb PARKS is continuing to clean up in the aftermath of the storms and flooding that hit the county Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. The Marietta area was hard-hit, with…

Group of kids and adults gathered in front of building

Education July 21, 2021

KIDS CARE and Cobb police partner on a school supply donation drive this Friday

KIDS CARE and the Cobb County Police Department are the sponsors of a school supply donation drive at the Cobb County Civic Center this Friday, July 23 2021, from 8…

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