Cobb County Board Of Commissioners Issue June 9 Meeting Information

Cobb County’s Board of Commissioners will hold more meetings via teleconference this Monday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 9.

In-Person Advance Voting Begins In Cobb County; Voters Encouraged To Vote By Mail

Advance voting for the June 9 Presidential Preference Primary, General Primary and Nonpartisan General will begin soon.

West Cobb Poll Workers Will Receive Stipend To Work On Election Day

The Board approved agenda item adding the extra stipend to Poll Managers, Assistant Poll Managers and Clerks who work on the election day.

Public Hearing On Chattahoochee River Corridor Development On May 26 In Cobb

The site is within the 100-year and 500-year floodplains. The existing impervious surface is 5,039 SF.

Cobb County Board Of Commissioners Will Meet On May 26

Please note the time has changed for this meeting because this will be another 'virtual' meeting.

Cobb County Announces Reopening County Services And Facilities

These plans could change as the situation develops. Monitor cobbcounty.org and other county information sources for the latest details.

In-Person Advance Voting To Begin Soon Though Voters Encouraged To Vote By Mail In West Cobb

There is NO VOTING on Saturday, May 23, Monday, May 25, Saturday, June 6, or Monday, June 8.

Cobb Appoints New Police Chief: ICYMI

Michael Register is sworn in as Cobb chief of pol​ice, the county announced Tuesday.

6th District Race: Cobb Board Of Commissioners Chairman Endorses Handel

In the 6th District race, Republican Karen Handel scores endorsement from Cobb Board of Commissioners chairman.

GA Lawmaker: Obama's Sexual Misconduct Investigation Policies Unfair to Accused

State Rep. Earl Ehrhart of Powder Springs says the administration's polices toward sexual misconduct investigations are unconstitutional.

New Policy Protects Students' Rights, Lawmaker Says

State Rep. Earl Ehrhart says the new Board of Regents policy will protect the rights of students accused of wrongdoing.

Obama's Iran Deal: Where do Georgia Representatives Stand?

Georgia lawmakers took to social media to share their opinions.

Marriage a Right for Same-Sex Couples in U.S. Supreme Court Decision

Gov. Deal: State will comply. Georgia’s local governments constitutionally required to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Governor Wants Redesign of Confederate License Plate

Several other southern governors are attempting to curb the display of the battle flag in light of the Charleston church shooting.

Mike Huckabee to visit Woodstock

FoxTale Book Shoppe will roll out the red, white and blue carpet for Governor Mike Huckabee on Friday, January 30 at 4pm.

Hot Car Deaths: Should Government Mandate Technology?

After a deadly summer of children left in hot cars, a mother is calling on a government fix. What do you think?

Deal Apologizes for Assuming Student Was Ilegal Alien

During an exchange on immigration between a University of Georgia student and Gov. Nathan Deal he presumed the student was undocumented.

Where Does GA Rank for Women's Equality?

WalletHub looked at life expectancy, wages, the number of male vs. female executives and other factors to rank states for women's equality.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

Cobb Government Leaders Considering New Sales Tax

The HOST, which would be asked of county voters to approve in November 2016, would be a 1 percent sales tax on everything sold in Cobb.

Cobb Young Marine to Participate in United Nations Conference

The participating Young Marines are given an opportunity to learn about real world problems that affect literally half the human population on the planet.

Georgia Lawmakers: Transit Agencies Need Centralized Website

Alpharetta Sen. Brandon Beach wants metro Atlanta's four main transit agencies to develop a website that allows riders to plan and pay for a trip that involves riding one or more of the participating transit systems.

Some Cobb Post Offices Open on Presidents' Day

In an effort make up for missed operational days last week due to the winter storm, the USPS is opening up 27 offices across the metro Atlanta area on Monday.

Free Cobb Workshops Covering New Healthcare Law

Certified navigators will work with individuals to better understand their new health insurance options and assist with enrollment.

What are Metro ATL's Most Critical Transportation Projects?

How is the Regional Transportation Plan, a $59 billion plan for transportation spending in an 18-county metro Atlanta region through the year 2040, stacking up?

Follow Cobb's Communication for Braves Stadium Project

Two public hearings are scheduled this month for county code amendments creating special districts for the stadium project.

Deal Implements Reforms for Winter Storm Warnings

Georgia governor announces members of the Severe Winter Weather Warning and Preparedness Task Force on Monday.

Medical Marijuana Bill to be Filed in GA: You in Favor?

State representative supports children with epilepsy having legal access to a cannabis-based oil that could ease their discomfort and distress.

Cobb, Georgia Caught in Winter Impasse

Schools will be closed on Wednesday; most county government offices will have a delayed start while others, including some courts, will be closed.

Powder Springs Offices Closed Wednesday

Municipal court, city offices to be closed due to weather.

U.S. Postage Rates Rise ... Again

The U.S. Postal Service's increase for the cost of a first-class stamp is the largest hike for consumer postage in more than a decade.

Riverwalk Developers Withdraw Tax Break Requests

The decision came shortly before a scheduled hearing Thursday in Cobb Superior Court.

Transparency Group Fights Against Legitimizing Braves' Financing

Cobb Citizens for Governmental Transparency has blasted the Cobb Board of Commissioners' "reckless railroading" of the stadium deal and the additional burden it could place on public safety and county taxpayers.

Marietta/Cobb Communities in Schools Needs Volunteers

The organization works to reduce the number of dropouts at seven school campuses around the county.

Cobb's Comprehensive Plan Up For Review

Citizens can attend two public hearings and view amendments online.

Lee to Deliver State-of-Cobb Address

Online registration for the Jan. 13 Cobb Chamber of Commerce breakfast continues through next Wednesday.

Special Holiday Hours for Cobb Libraries

All branches will reopen at their regular times on Thursday.

Cobb Schools Protest Developer Tax Break

The proposed tax breaks for a $100 million development in the Cumberland area will go before a Cobb Superior Court judge Tuesday morning.

Tax Commissioner to Resign Dec. 31

Gail Downing's tenure as Cobb County's Tax Commissioner will end on Dec. 31

Cobb County Funds Improved Emergency Preparedness Infrastructure

The county will use $13.3 million dollars of capital funds money to pay for upgrades to the county's emergency response systems.