Unemployment Rate Steady In Marietta Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Cobb County is lower than the Georgia average.

Cobb County Government: Cobb To Serve As Plaintiff In Bellwether Opioid Trial

Cobb County Selected as a Venue for Multidistrict Opioid Trial Bellwether trial involving pharmacies will determine the direction of la ...

Cobb County Government: Budget & Millage Rate Public Hearings Planned

The Cobb Board of Commissioners will host public hearings for the 2021 millage and Fiscal Year 2022 budget:

Cobb County Government: Fireworks Usage In Cobb County - EXPLAINED!

FIREWORKS USE IN COBB COUNTY Cobb County Code bans the use of fireworks from 9 p.m. to 10 a.m. This is spelled out in the county's code ...

Cobb County Government: Fireworks Usage In Cobb County UPDATE!

We receive a lot of questions about the use of fireworks around each holiday, including the Fourth of July. Many call 911 to report what ...

Cobb County Government: Tornado Siren Testing To Resume In Cobb On July 7th

Cobb County temporarily stopped testing tornado sirens during the recent pandemic, worried people were already on edge and because many ...

Cobb County Government: Fireworks Safety DEMO And News Conference

Did you know using hand sanitizer before handling fireworks can make for a dangerous and tragic situation? Cobb County Fire and Emerg ...

Cobb County Government: Cobb Seeks Nonprofits To Help Distribute ARP Food Assistance

On June 22, 2021, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners (BOC) authorized $1,500,000.00 in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to support ...

Offices Closed In Observance Of Independence Day In City Of Marietta

Marietta Power and Water administrative offices will also be closed in observance of the holiday. City offices will reopen On July 6, 2021.

City Of Marietta: July Is Smart Irrigation Month

See the latest announcement from the City of Marietta.

Cobb Recovers Legal Fees In Trump Election Fraud Lawsuit

The Cobb Board of Elections received a check for its legal fees in the lawsuit last week, but Trump's attorney would not say who paid them.

Cobb County Government: Evictions Moratorium Extended Again - COVID Public Health Emergency To End

Governor Kemp has announced the state Public Health Emergency regarding the COVID-19 pandemic will be allowed to expire at the end of th ...

Abortion Clinic Gets New Trial In Marietta 'Nuisance' Lawsuit

The Georgia Court of Appeals overturned a ruling that said a Marietta doctor offering abortions caused a nuisance by attracting protesters.

Cobb County Government: Cobb's Innovative "2nd Chance Desk" Now Open To Public!

Cobb County's innovative "Second Chance Desk" is now up and running! It will be located inside the Cobb County Circuit Defender's Off ...

Cobb County Government: Final Shot Given At Cobb's Mass Vaccination Site

And that's a wrap!

Cobb County Government: Board Of Elections Resumes "In Person" Meetings

The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration will transition back to in-person meetings, starting with the June 21, 2021, regular ...

Sprayberry Crossing Redevelopment Approved By Cobb Commissioners

Cobb County commissioners approved plans for redeveloping Sprayberry Crossing Tuesday, amid a crowd of residents opposed to the project.

Cobb County Government: Commissioners OK Redevelopment For Long-Blighted Sprayberry Crossing

The Board of Commissioners approved a redevelopment of the Sprayberry Crossing complex during the zoning hearing on June 15th.. Despite ...

Tourism Grants, 1-Way Streets, New Subdivision: Marietta Council

One-way street cancellations, tourism grants and a new subdivision were on the agenda at last week's Marietta City Council meeting.

Cobb County Government: Commissioners Add To Election, Transit Boards, Marietta

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners announced two board appointments during its regular meeting Tuesday, June 8.

Cobb County Government: Chairwoman Holds Eviction Relief Meeting With Residents, Marietta

It follows complaints in recent Board of Commissioners meetings, that the county's eviction relief assistance programs were moving too slow.

Cobb Small Business Relief Eligibility Grant Requirements Announced

Cobb County Government is partnering with SelectCobb to provide relief to small businesses that have been devastated by COVID impacts.

Cobb County Government: All The Tools You Need For Back To School, Marietta

Cobb County is here to help students succeed this school year.

Marietta Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Cobb County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Cobb County Government: Cobb's Fleet Services Moves Into A New Facility, Marietta

Cobb's Fleet Services has moved out of a decades-old facility into new digs.

Sprayberry Crossing Advances, But Without Recommendation

The Sprayberry Crossing project will advance to Cobb commissioners, but without approval or denial from the Cobb County Planning Commission.

Cobb County Government: Summer Construction Season Closes (Some) Cobb Roads! Marietta

Welcome to June! School is out and that means the summer @CobbDOT construction season is underway.

Cobb County Government: New Protocols Effective June 1st, Marietta

Effective June 1, 2021 the following protocols will be in place:

Broadband Speed In Marietta Area: See Local Data

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Cobb County Government: Keep Cobb Beautiful Recycling Drop Spot Locations, Marietta

In order to best serve our residents and provide increased recycling options, a recycling drop spot location is located in each district.

Cobb County Government: New 911 Emergency Communications Director Selected, Marietta

May 11, the Cobb Board of Commissioners unanimously selected the head of the Roswell 911 Center as its new director.

Cobb County Government: Town Halls Scheduled Across Cobb!

Spring is Town Hall season in Cobb County, with multiple community meetings scheduled on a variety of topics. Issues will range.

Cobb County Government: COVID In Cobb UPDATE - May 10, 2021, Marietta

More Cobb County residents have received COVID vaccinations than the state average.

Cobb County Government: Special Election Called For House District 34 Seat

Cobb County Elections and Registration is preparing for a Special-Called Election for the open House District 34 seat.

Cobb County Government: Cobb Seeks Public Input On Update To Its Hazard Mitigation Plan

Cobb County's Emergency Management Agency, in partnership, is in the process of updating our Hazards Mitigation Plan, Marietta.

Cobb County Government: Cobb's Chairwoman Receives COVID Vaccination - Urges Others To Follow, Marietta

Cobb Chairwoman Lisa Cupid is now fully vaccinated. The Chairwoman visited Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services vaccination operation.

White Powder Mailed To Cobb Superior Court Not Hazardous

The white powder was tested and deemed non-hazardous. The Cobb sheriff's office said it turned out to be powdered toothpaste.

Cobb County Government: COVID Update - Rates Fall But Vaccinations Lag - April 27, 2021, Marietta

Cobb and Douglas Public Health briefed Cobb Commissioners on the status of the pandemic in the county. Among the highlights:

Cobb Planning Commission Chairman To Resign

Cobb Board of Commissioners Chair Lisa Cupid made the announcement at Tuesday's board meeting, but did not know why he chose to resign.

Raising Backyard Chickens In Marietta: 5 Things To Know

Before you commit to your first flock, here’s what you should know about ordinances, breeds, salmonella, and more.