Voting for thespecial election in State Senate District 35, which includes parts of Smyrna, Vinings, and Mableton, will take place 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18. Due to the resignation of State Sen. Jason Estevez, Gov. Brian Kemp called this special election to fill the open seat.
Voters who live in this area should visit the My Voter page to confirm their eligibility to vote and find their correct polling location. Residents must cast their ballots at their assigned polling place. If you don’t have a valid photo identification card to vote, you can get a free Georgia Voter ID at Cobb Elections or any Department of Driver Services location.
During its Nov. 12 meeting, the Board of Commissioners recognized the Cobb County PARKS Department for receiving the 2025 Georgia Recreation and Park Association Agency of the Year award. This recognition is presented to five population sizes in the state and Cobb is in the largest category. It recognized the work the county has done through August of this year, which included systemwide upgrades, organizational improvements, and transformational facilities such as Milford Recreation Center and Rhyne Park. Cobb County previously received this award in 2019, and PARKS Director Michael Brantley was recognized as the Distinguished Professional of the Year in 2024.
Help shape the future of economic development in Cobb. The county is starting its first Economic Development Strategic Plan which will help guide it during the next five years as it continues to attract and foster new investments, jobs, and amenities that will improve the quality of life for all residents. Please stop by the last open house event 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 at Gritters Library to learn more and share your visions for the future economic landscape of Cobb County. The library is located at 880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta
If you or someone you know has been affected by recent furloughs, layoffs, suspension of SNAP benefits, or is struggling to put food on the table — help is available. FindHelp.cobbcounty.gov is here to help you find food resources, housing assistance, and more — all in one easy-to-use place.
In addition, many people in our community will face food insecurity this holiday season. Cobb County Senior Services is hosting a food drive to help ensure our neighbors in need don’t go hungry. The agency is collecting non-perishable items at each senior center through Nov. 26. Drop off donations 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. Visit here for a list of senior centers. Donations will support our community partners, MUST Ministries and Reflections of Trinity.
Make a difference in the life of a local senior. By joining Santa’s Elves for Seniors, a special program from Cobb County Senior Services, you can help make sure every senior feels remembered and cared for this holiday season. Cobb needs volunteers to "adopt" a senior who is age 55 or older, facing limited income or spending the holidays alone.
Here’s how it works:
You'll receive a local senior's wish list containing 3 - 5 small gift ideas.
You're encouraged to shop within a budget of up to $50 — you are not expected to buy everything on the list, just what feels right for you.
We'll send you detailed drop-off instructions, and our staff will ensure all gifts are safely delivered in the first couple of weeks of December.
The next Coffee and Conversations event will take place 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta. Cobb County Economic Development hosts these quarterly small business networking events to help you connect, collaborate, and grow. These gatherings bring together local business owners, entrepreneurs, and Cobb County staff to share ideas, build relationships, and explore new opportunities for success. Register here.
Mable House celebrates the holiday in lights
Kick off the holiday season at Mable House Lights the Night 4 - 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. There will be cookies, candy canes, carolers, hot chocolate, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and everything you need to feel festive. The tree lighting will take place around 7 p.m., so you'll have time to see the Tree Jubilee gallery, shop the Sugar Plum Market, and write letters to Santa beforehand. Entry and parking are free.
Cobb County has two remaining public meetings to learn more about the county’s proposed Unified Development Code — a significant effort to modernize and simplify Cobb’s zoning and development regulations.
The UDC will consolidate and update existing zoning and development codes into one user-friendly document. This modernization aims to make the rules easier to understand and apply, while ensuring they reflect current development trends, best practices, and the community’s long-term vision.
6:30 - 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, Windy Hill Community Center, 1885 Roswell Street, Smyrna
6:30 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, Mountain View Community Center, 3400 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta
At 6 p.m. Nov. 20, the Board of Commissioners will conduct a final public hearing to solicit comments and input on proposed amendments to certain chapters, articles, divisions, and sections of the Official Code of Cobb County, Georgia. This meeting will be held in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room, David Hankerson Building, 100 Cherokee Street, Marietta.
Adoption of the code amendments will be considered at the Nov. 20 meeting, following the public hearing.
Cobb County's next free microchip clinic will be 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Sewell Mill Park in Marietta. Bring your cats and dogs to ensure they can find their way home. There is no charge for the microchips, but you must be a Cobb County resident. No registration is required. The park is located at 2055 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta.
Cobb County’s Community Development's Building and Development Division is making it easier to submit building and development plans. Customers can now submit all required documents including applications, building plans, drawings, and site plan reviews — entirely online through the county’s new Digital Plan Room.
This new service, powered by Accela’s E-Permit Hub, brings modern efficiency and convenience to the plan submittal and review process. The Digital Plan Room allows contractors, architects, engineers, and homeowners to upload plans, monitor review progress, receive comments, and resubmit revisions — all from one secure, cloud-based location.
Make a list and check it twice for the upcoming Holiday Artisan Market, Dec. 5 - 7, at the Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta. The Holiday Artisan Market will include holiday performers, craftmaking and unique gifts from local artisans. There will be a special Merry Marketplace pop-up shop featuring young entrepreneurs ages 10 - 17 showcasing and selling their homemade goods on Saturday, Dec. 6. The Cobb County Civic Center is located at 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta.
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