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County manager honored for leadership Cobb County Manager David Hankerson (pictured on right) was recently honored with the 2014 Jerry R. Griffin Excellence in Public Service Award by the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia. This prestigious award recognizes an individual who has worked toward achieving a lasting positive impact on his or her community. “His county government track record is extensive with numerous contributions and achievements that include the implementation of priority-based budgeting system, operating a county budget with seven Triple A rankings, the completion of the East-West Connector, and most recently, the relocation of the Atlanta Braves stadium to Cobb County,” ACCG officials said in a statement. Hankerson has more than 30 years of local government experience, serving as county manager since 1993. Learn how to find your dream job at free workshop Get a great job with help from staff at Cobb public libraries and ReferenceUSA, a database that provides in-depth information on more than 14 million potential employers nationwide. Join the workshop series on Tuesday, April 15, that will guide you in conducting research about industries and companies, find more than 200,000 Human Resource executives and prepare for interviews. Register today for this workshop at one of the following locations:
This event is part of activities to celebrate National Library Week 2014. To see all of the events, click here. County offices closed Friday All Cobb County Government offices will be closed Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday. Cobb’s largest egg hunt upcoming at Jim Miller Park Cobb County’s largest egg hunt will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 19, at Jim Miller Park in Marietta. The 2014 Hunt will feature children’s art activities, live entertainment, inflatables and concessions. The Easter Bunny will be on hand and there will be contests, including the Mad Hatter Contest and Decorated Basket Contest. There will be five egg hunts which will be broken down into age groups. In each hunt, there will be special prize eggs. Schedule of events: 10 a.m. – Park opens Noon – 6 and 7 years hunt Admission for The Hunt is free. For more information please call 770-528-8875. Learn more about identity theft at free seminar Protect Yourself From Identity Theft, a free seminar conducted by the staff of Regions Bank, will be presented 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, at Switzer Library. Learn tips on how to protect your personal and financial information from being stolen and what to do if it happens. Space is limited. To register, call 770-528-2320 or click here. This event is part of activities to celebrate National Library Week 2014. To see all of the events, click here. Watershed program earns honors Cobb County Watershed Stewardship program was recently honored with the 2013 Georgia Adopt-A-Stream Watershed Award. The Cobb program’s mission is to promote respect for the environment by teaching the connection between our behavior and water quality. During the 2012-2013 reporting year, 10,761 Cobb residents participated in programs provided by the Watershed Stewardship Program. Specifically for the Adopt-A-Stream program, staff trained 244 volunteers during 45 chemical, bacterial and macroinvertebrate monitoring workshops. In Cobb, there are more than 50 active monitoring groups who reported more than 500 monitoring events in 2013. The Watershed Stewardship Program brings water quality awareness to the community through rain barrel workshops and storm drain marking, partnering with library departments and the Cobb County Master Gardeners and organizing Cobb’s Anuran Monitoring program and the Children’s Water Festival. Cobb’s environmental programs specialist, Mike Kahle, was recognized as the New Trainer of the Year. He has conducted 55 workshops, certifying 471 volunteers and was praised for going above and beyond to educate and motivate volunteers. Ina Allison was also honored with the 2013 Excellence in Data Collection award. She has been a chemical and macroinvertebrate monitoring volunteer for 10 years. She was praised for the highest quality collection methods and environmental stewardship efforts. Proposed changes to CCT routes 20 and 30 Cobb Community Transit staff will host public hearings on April 16 and 17 to inform CCT patrons and the public of proposed service modifications to Route 20 and Route 30. There will be no formal presentation. Public hearings:
Copies of the proposed service modifications are also available at CCT Customer Service, 431 Commerce Park Drive, Marietta, during business hours 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Still time to register for free Aging by Design Summit Registration is still open for the Aging by Design Summit 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday, April 28, at the Cobb Galleria Centre. This free seminar will share important information on issues that impact older adults. Space is limited and the registration deadline is Monday, April 21. To register, click here. Topics will include “Views about Aging,” “Housing and Transportation Options,” “Elder Abuse,” “Dementia and Caregiving” and a “Health and Wellness Panel of Experts.” Cobb Galleria is located at 2 Galleria Parkway SE, Atlanta. For more information about the summit, click here. Affordable home ownership through Habitat for Humanity NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity offers low-to-moderate income families and individuals the opportunity to achieve the dream of owning their own homes. By building and renovating three and four bedroom homes, and financing them back at no interest and no profit, Habitat homeowners are able to realize significant monthly savings, pride of ownership and a greater sense of security and stability. The monthly mortgage payment on a new Habitat home rages $525-$545, including taxes and insurance. People who live or work in Cobb and are interested in learning more about the Habitat Homeownership Program, should visit nwmetroatlantahabitat.org. Select “Own a Home, Interested in Purchasing a Home,” read the qualification guidelines and then complete the interest form. For more information, call 770-432-7954. Voter registration deadline approaching; sample ballot available The deadline to register to vote in the May 20 general primary and special elections, as well as associated runoffs, is April 21. To be qualified to register, you must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of Cobb County and must be at least 17-and-a-half years old (but you cannot vote until you turn 18). Any mail-in applications must be postmarked by 30 days prior to that election. If you move, you must notify the Board of Elections and Registration 30 days prior to any election. For more information, visit www.cobbelections.org. A sample ballot is also now available online. To view the ballot, visit http://www.cobbelections.org/SampleBallot.php Join the family fun at free block party Residents are invited to enjoy fun, food and music with friends and neighbors at the free Public Safety Education Block Party. It will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, April 26, at the entrance to Parkview Apartments, 360 Six Flags Drive, Austell. Join local fire and police departments, 911, Community Emergency Response Team, Austell Community Task Force, Animal Control and the Neighborhood Safety Commission. For the latest news and information happening around the county including emergency road closures and severe traffic delays, text “follow cobbcountygovt” to 40404 or find Cobb County Government on Facebook. You can also find fun and informative county videos on YouTube. What else is happening in Cobb County . . . April 15 – Board of Commissioners zoning hearing. 9 a.m. BOC Room, second floor, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta. April 16 – Cobb Community Transit public information meeting on changes to Routes 20 and 30. 6-8 p.m. South Cobb Government Center, 4700 Austell Road, Austell. April 17 – Cobb Community Transit public information meeting on changes to Routes 20 and 30. 3-5 p.m. CCT Paratransit Facility, 431 Commerce Park Drive, Marietta. April 17 and 19 – Cobb and Douglas Medical Reserve Corps orientation. 6:30-8 p.m., April 17, and 10:3 a.m.-noon, April 19. Cobb and Douglas Public Health, 1650 County Services Parkway, Marietta. Residents will have the opportunity to join the volunteer organization that prepares and trains how to respond to public health events. For more information, call 678-784-1077. April 19 – The Hunt. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. For more information, click here or call 770-528-8875. April 22 – Board of Commissioners regular meeting. 7 p.m. BOC Room, second floor, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta. April 24 – Purchasing Department formal bid schedule. 2 p.m. BOC Room, second floor, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta. April 24 – CDBG Day. 2 p.m. Roberts School Community Center, 4681 School St., Acworth. Celebration will highlight success of Community Development Block Grant Program and City of Acworth’s infrastructure project. For more information, and to RSVP, call 770-528-1455. April 24 – Neighborhood Safety Commission Community Awareness meeting. 7 p.m. BOC Room, second floor, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta. April 25-26 – Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County garden fair and plant sale. Jim Miller Park, Equestrian Center, 2245 Callaway Road SW, Marietta. Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. April 26 – Medication Disposal Day. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cobb Super Station 8/Police Precinct 1, 2380 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw. Free. Dispose of unwanted and expired medications, prescription and over-the-counter, and medical sharps/needles. For more information call 770-528-1135. April 26 – Public Safety Education Block Party. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Entrance of Parkview Apartments, 360 Six Flags Drive, Austell. Enjoy fun, food and music with friends and neighbors at free event. Local fire and police departments, 911, Community Emergency Response Team, Austell Community Task Force, Animal Control and the Neighborhood Safety Commission. April 26 – 2014 Cobb County Stomp Classic. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. Doors open: 11:30 a.m., event starts: 1 p.m. Elementary, middle and high school step team competition. Tickets are $5-$10 and available on ticketmaster.com. For more information, call 770-509-2737 or 528-4333. April 27 – 21st annual Taste of Marietta. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Historic Marietta Square. Free admission. More than 75 restaurants, all day entertainment, children’s activities, sports corner and a sunset concert with Yacht Rock Schooner. For more information, visit tasteofmarietta.com. |