The Cobb Department of Transportation invites the public to an in-person open house to provide feedback for the East-West Connector Corridor Improvement Study 5 - 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, in Austell. The meeting will take place at the Connection Pointe Church of God Fellowship Hall, 888 East-West Connector.
Areas being studied are from Powder Springs Road to Cumberland Parkway at the Interstate 285 overpass and a segment of Atlanta Road between I-285 and Cumberland Parkway. Email comments to DOTPlanning@cobbcounty.gov.
Have you ever wanted to start your own seedlings but don’t know where to start? Join Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County at a local library to learn the how and whys of starting seeds.
This week's session is 6:30 p.m. tonight, Jan. 27, at the South Cobb Regional Library in Mableton. You will learn germinating to transplanting tips and participate in a hands-on seed starting activity with all supplies provided.
The library is located at 805 Clay Road, Mableton. Gardener’s Night Out is an evening horticultural education series. The next free class will be Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the West Cobb Regional Library.
Time to network with other business owners and Cobb County Economic Development. The next Coffee and Conversations event will be a taxes eye-opener 7:30 - 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Cobb Civic Center. The guest speaker will be Lewis G. Cox, owner of Lewis G. Cox & Associates LLC, who will discuss business taxes and what they mean for you. The Civic Center is located at 548 S. Marietta Parkway, Marietta.
Community leaders have started the process of renewing Cobb County’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. This one-percent sales tax has been in place for decades, helping to fund major capital projects such as courthouses, community centers, parks, libraries, and large-scale transportation improvements.
As part of the process, officials will host open house engagement meetings with residents to gather feedback on the proposed SPLOST program list. Drop in anytime between 6 - 8 p.m. on the following dates:
An online reservation system is open at a half-dozen Cobb County libraries for people needing help with their income taxes. AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will provide free tax preparation assistance by appointment only. Appointments can be made in-person (but not same day) or online.
Appointments begin Monday, Feb. 2, and run through Wednesday, April 15. For more information, including an accessible list of the libraries and what to bring to a Tax-Aide appointment, visit here.
Cobb libraries will also provide free federal 2025 1040 tax forms and instruction booklets while supplies last and will also offer free printing of federal and state forms (not instructions), up to 10 pages. Contact your library to ensure they have forms available before making a trip.
Business license extension ends Friday
Cobb County is offering a limited-time amnesty period to help businesses operating in unincorporated Cobb come into compliance with county licensing requirements. Through Friday, Jan. 30, individuals and businesses engaged in commerce within unincorporated Cobb County can obtain a 2026 Occupation Tax Certificate — commonly known as a business license — without incurring back taxes, penalties, or interest.
The Board of Commissioners approved the amnesty period to support local businesses and ensure that all entities doing business in the county are properly registered. This applies to both independent businesses and county vendors providing goods or services under county contracts.
In recognition of American Heart Month, Cobb County Senior Services is hosting a series of educational seminars designed to empower you with the tools needed to maintain a healthy heart.
You’ll learn what blood pressure is, why it matters, and how to identify the risks that can lead to heart attack or stroke. Also learn how to check your blood pressure at home and discover the daily habits and medical care necessary to keep your levels in a safe range.
12:45 p.m. Feb. 3, Senior Wellness Center, 770-528-5355
10 a.m. Feb. 4, West Cobb Senior Center, 770-538-8200
10:30 a.m. Feb. 9, C. Freeman Poole Senior Center, 770-801-3400
1 p.m. Feb. 11, North Cobb Senior Center, 770-975-7740
10 a.m. Feb. 26, Tim D. Lee Senior Center, 770-509-4900
Did you know nearly 500 children in Cobb County are in foster care? You can make a difference in a child's life by joining the Cobb Juvenile Court's Court Appointed Special Advocate program.
CASA volunteers advocate for the children by meeting with their families, teachers, therapists, and doctors. The ultimate goal is to help reunite the children with their families when possible or place them in a permanent, loving home.
The 2026 Homestead Exemption application is now open. Apply by April 1 to ensure your exemption goes into effect for your 2026 property tax bill. Visit CobbTax.gov to learn more and submit your application today.
Give your old prom dress or suit a second chance to shine at the Cobb Prom Swap. Please donate gently used dresses, suits, or accessories you no longer need. Cobb County Library locations are also accepting shoes, jewelry, accessories, and new, unused cosmetics.
Bring donations by Saturday, Feb. 7, to any of these locations:
East Cobb Library, 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta
North Cobb Library, 3535 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw
Powder Springs Library, 4181 Atlanta Street, Bldg. 1, Powder Springs
Vinings Library, 4290 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta
West Cobb Library, 1750 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw
Teen Prom Swap Events will be held 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on two Saturdays in February. Teens are invited to shop during the free Prom Swap and find the perfect outfit for prom night. Everything is first-come, first-served.
Saturday, Feb. 21 at South Cobb Library, 805 Clay Road, Mableton
Saturday, Feb. 28 at Switzer Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta
District 2 Commissioner Erick Allen talks about his hopes for 2026 and urges residents to contact his office with requests and suggestions.
County leaders are holding a series of Community Engagement Meetings to gauge residents' views on items to include in the next SPLOST vote. The one percent sales tax has allowed the county to build large projects without issuing bonds, saving money.
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