Cobb County government offices will be closed for Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28. We hope all will enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday with their loved ones.
Should you need information about services or departments while county facilities are closed, go to cobbcounty.gov for assistance. Normal services will resume Monday, Dec. 1.
Automated bus system slated for Cumberland
The Cumberland Community Improvement District and Cobb County Government will receive a $6.6 million grant through the Federal Transit Administration’s Low or No Emission Vehicle Program to launch a new autonomous shuttle system – the Cumberland Autonomous Mobility Network. This initiative is expected to connect people, jobs, and destinations across Metro Atlanta’s Cumberland district. The award distinguishes Cumberland as the first and only autonomous vehicle project in the country to receive the Low-No grant award.
The CAM Network will connect major destinations in Cumberland including Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta, the Cobb Convention Center, the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Cumberland Mall, and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, creating seamless first- and last-mile links between the district’s workplaces, residential centers, and cultural attractions.
The CAM Network will be part of the CobbLinc public transit system operated by Cobb County and is expected to launch in 2027. Go here for more information.
Provide your thoughts on new county site
Cobb County Government unveiled its redesigned website at cobbcounty.gov last week. These changes, which can be viewed on any personal computing device, are designed to improve searchability, readability, and access for the public.
The work is ongoing. As staff continues updating links across the site, you may occasionally see a “Page Not Found” message. If that happens, please use the site’s search feature or navigation bar to find the information you’re looking for.
The Cobb County Water System has a special offer for residents. Grab the biggest deal of the year Nov. 24 - Dec. 5 on the Flume Smart Home Water Monitor and Leak Detector. Cobb Water customers will pay just $79 after a $100 water bill credit.
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.
The Board of Commissioners approved the majority of the 2025 Code Amendment package at their Nov. 20 regular meeting.
The board did not approve the following parts of the code package below:
Chapter 86 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions (this was withdrawn before the vote)
Chapter 122-126 Wastewater Lift Stations (withdrawn), except for Chapter 122-126 (a)(3), which was adopted
Each year, Cobb County reviews and updates its codes to ensure they remain effective, clear, and compliant with applicable laws and regulations. Go here for further code details.
Providing meals and services to those in need
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.
Celebrate the magic of the season Nov. 30 - Dec. 4 with a festive High Tea in the decorated Mable House Art Center gallery. Gather your friends and family for a cozy, holiday-inspired gathering amidst the glittering décor, featuring intricately adorned trees, seasonal music, and wreaths. This experience begins at 3:30 p.m. and is open to guests ages 6 and up. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Your registration covers tea and small bites. Upon arrival, please check in at the front table, where our staff will guide you to your reserved seating. This is a ticketed event ($21 per person). The Mable House Arts Center is located at 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton.
The special senate election will go to a runoff Tuesday, Dec. 16, between a former Cobb Board of Education member and a retired Georgia House member. Roger Bruce and Jaha V. Howard, both democrats, will face each other in the election for State Senate District 35.
Howard, a former school board member, received the most ballots with about 33 percent of the vote. Bruce, a former state representative, came in second with about 25 percent of the vote. The runoff resulted because neither received more than 50 percent in the recent Nov. 18 election. State Senate District 35 includes parts of Smyrna, Vinings, and Mableton.
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.
Chairwoman Cupid sat down with longtime Cobb County realtor Donna Middlebrooks to discuss housing stability and the challenges many face in the current economy. They talked about the many actions residents can take to stay in their homes.
Why were Cobb DOT trucks criss-crossing the county the other day? They were getting ready for any snow and ice that might fall in Cobb this winter, as part of the department's annual Inclement Weather Exercise.
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