January 6, 2009
Chairman to present State of the County address
Cobb County Commission Chairman Sam Olens will deliver his annual "State of the County" address during the Cobb Chamber of Commerce's First Monday Breakfast on Jan. 12.
Review Cobb County's progress during the past year
Cobb County's 2008 Annual Report is available online.
Meet the Author Luncheon featuring Joe Kirby next Monday
The Cobb Library Foundation will host Marietta Daily Journal editor and local author Joe Kirby Monday, Jan. 12, at 11:30 a.m. at the Georgian Club.
Bicycle and pedestrian improvement plan workshops this month
Cobb County Department of Transportation is conducting a 15-month planning project to identify where Cobb County can improve conditions for bicycling and walking.
Take time to learn about the dangers of radon poisoning
The Environmental Protection Agency has designated Janauary as National Radon Action Month.
County Line Road public meeting provides information
Cobb County Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting concerning safety and operational improvements on County Line Road 7p.m., Thursday, Jan. 22.
Purchasing Department receives re-accreditation for excellence
The Cobb County Purchasing Department recently attained its re-accreditation of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing's Outstanding Agency Accreditation Award.
Recreation news delivered with a click
The January edition of Recreation Cobb eNews is now available with valuable information for the public, including a simple method for nominating properties to be considered for future park land under the $40 million bond referendum approved by voters in November.
Road closure alert for Rockbridge Road
Rockbridge Road will be closed to thru traffic between Bells Ferry Road and Cedarbrook Drive Jan. 15-June 4.
Save the date for Cumberland Galleria event
The inaugural Cumberland Galleria Showcase and breakfast will be held Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
What else is happening in Cobb County . . .
Jan. 5 and 7 – AARP Driver Safety.
Jan. 6 – Planning Commission public hearing on comprehensive plan amendments.
Jan. 13 – Board of Commissioners regular meeting.
Jan. 14 – Educational seminar: "Get on the Bus, Gus, Part I."
Jan. 14 – Planning Commission variance hearing.
Jan. 15 – Wellness seminar: New Year, new perspectives.
Jan. 15-16 – AARP Driver Safety.
Jan. 19 – All Cobb County Government offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Jan. 19 – 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.
Jan. 20 – River Line Master Plan public meeting.
Feb. 14 – Save the Date: Humane Society of Cobb County Benefit Gala.



