District 14 congressional seat up for grabs Tuesday
Voters will make their selection for the District 14 U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday, March 10. This election will fill a vacancy due to the resignation of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and is only for voters who live in the district. Residents must cast their ballots at their assigned polling place 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Check the My Voter Page to confirm your House district. A special runoff election, if needed, will be held April 7.
In addition, Cobb County Elections and Registration is looking for new sites to act as polling locations for upcoming elections. To ensure voters have convenient and accessible places to cast ballots, the department is identifying both primary and backup polling locations. Voters, community organizations, faith-based institutions, schools, and other facilities are encouraged to participate by suggesting locations that may be suitable. Suggest a polling location here.
Find the stories you're looking for this weekend
Get there early and be ready to browse. The Cobb Library Book Sale takes over the Cobb Civic Center March 13 - 15. The public will be able to choose from thousands of books, DVDs, puzzles, and more. Items will be priced from 10 cents to $4.
Hours will be 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 - 5 p.m. Sunday. The Civic Center, located at 548 South Marietta Parkway, will feature free parking. The special "Bring Your Own Box" flat-rate sale will take place on Sunday. All proceeds directly support the Cobb County Public Library’s 15 branches and bookmobile.
Residents have another chance 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, to ask questions, give feedback, and view plans regarding the upcoming renewal of Cobb County’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. This latest open house meeting will take place at the Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Drive, Kennesaw.
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.
Cobb and Mableton officials celebrated the activation of a new traffic light at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Highway and Buckner Road on March 4. The Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax project, welcomed by area residents, is expected to reduce the high number of vehicle collisions reported at the intersection. The signaled crosswalks also provide safety for pedestrians attempting to cross the busy state route from Buckner Road.
Get the facts about Alzheimer's
The Senior Citizens Council of Cobb will host a special educational seminar, The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday, March 13, at the Piedmont Church Conference Center in Marietta. This informative session is designed to help families recognize the early signs of Alzheimer's Disease and know when to seek support. The center is at 570 Piedmont Road NE, Marietta. Get more information and register for the event here.
Meal program offers a lifeline to seniors
Every day, Cobb County Senior Services’ Meals on Wheels program delivers nutritious meals and friendly visits to seniors in need, allowing them to remain healthy and independent in their own homes. As the need grows, many eligible seniors must wait for months or years for space in the program to open. Senior Services delivers to 200-plus older adults each week, but 185 seniors remain on our waitlist.
Senior Services is asking the community to help end the wait for these seniors in need. Every dollar donated moves more seniors off the waitlist and on to better health and well-being. Just $35 will provide meals for a week for an older adult.
Maker Madness, a week-long celebration of creativity in honor of National Maker’s Month, will be observed with hands-on maker programs at Cobb County library locations March 23 - 28. The inaugural Maker Madness main event will be 2 - 4 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at North Cobb Regional Library, 3535 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw. The family-friendly event is for crafters, tinkerers, hobbyists and makers ages 10 and older.
The main event will feature a Crafters Showcase, a Craft Supply Swap, and Digital Fabrication displays, including the laser cutter, 3D printer, and Cricut smart cutting machines. Light refreshments will be served. The first 50 attendees will receive a free custom print tote. To support the Maker Madness Craft Swap, donations of craft supplies are accepted at North Cobb Library through Monday, March 16.
Registration for the March 28 program is required only for participants who wish to reserve a table to display their crafts. All Maker Madness displays must be appropriate for a public library environment. Register for a display table here.
Talking about writing with your favorite authors
A milestone literary event, the Together We Read: Cobb Library Book Festival, will take place 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at North Cobb Regional Library in Kennesaw. It will include engaging author panels, book signings, local food vendors, and a dedicated kids’ area.
The festival features a growing lineup of authors, headlined by an opening highlight from New York Times bestselling writer Nic Stone. The group also includes Breanna McDaniel, Wanda Morris, Terry J. Benton-Walker, Tanisia Moore, Karen Good-Marable, H.D. Hunter, Kelly Young-Silverman, Kimberly Brock, Julian Winters, Valerie Burns, Andy Runton, and Delali Adjoa.
The Cobb County Public Library and the Book Worm Bookstore in Powder Springs are co-sponsors of the festival.
Step away from the demands of everyday life and reconnect with yourself at FED: Focus, Energy, Direction, a two-day wellness weekend taking place 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. March 21 - 22, at the Mable House Arts Center in Mableton. Designed for adults ages 18 and older, FED offers a welcoming, restorative space to explore holistic wellness through movement, creativity, and mindful experiences rooted in arts and nature. Admission is $30 per day.
Registration is now open. For more information or to register, contact the Mable House Arts Center at 770-819-7635, or use the links below.
Cobb County is currently looking for vendors to join the Spring Arts Festival on Saturday, April 18, at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. The free event offers entertainment and more. Vendors will include those selling food and merchandise such as spring-themed handmade goods, artwork, and creative essentials. The festival will run 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Contact SEUParks@cobbcounty.gov or fill out an interest form here to become a vendor.
Apply now for your property tax break
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.
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