THE COBB 101 CLASS IS RESUMING FROM ITS PANDEMIC DELAY

The 2020 class will resume sessions in September.

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Cobb County staff is excited to announce the Cobb 101 Citizens Government Academy. This academy is a ten-week course designed to provide an in-depth look at the many functions of county government. It will be held at various government buildings throughout Cobb County, allowing participants to experience all Cobb has to offer fully. Participants are allowed to miss only one class during the 10-week course.

The 2020 class will be limited to 30 participants, who must be 18 years old and Cobb residents or business owners. Those who are running for office are ineligible to participate.

Thank you for your interest in attending Cobb 101.

The application window is now closed. Interested parties can apply for the next Cobb 101 class later this year.  Please return to this page for updates.

Download course schedule (The schedule/locations are subject to change)

• Give residents an opportunity to learn how to access their government
• Familiarize residents with government services, functions and activities in Cobb County
• Help residents gain a better understanding about how to become involved in local government
• Enhance residents’ ability to communicate effectively with local officials

Program details:

Through a combination of presentations and hands-on projects, participants will learn about vital community services including emergency services, law enforcement, planning, zoning, finance, court systems, public works, special projects, parks and recreation. Most importantly, participants will have the opportunity to connect with their local officials and county staff who provide these services. Weekly instructors will vary depending upon the county service or department being covered that week.

The program is structured around six strategic commitments:

• Informed and engaged community
• Financial health and economic prosperity
• Healthy, livable and sustainable Cobb County
• Transportation, mobility and connectivity
• Safe and prepared community
• Accountable and responsive government

Participants will gain a better understanding of:

• The relationships between residents, the county manager and Board of Commissioners and governmental departments
• The process of deciding why and how government projects are implemented and services are provided
• The ways various projects support county manager and Board of Commissioners’ goals and objectives
• The budgeting process
• Roles and functions of county departments

Video: Hear from previous Cobb 101 participants

All sessions begin promptly at 6:00 PM and end at 9:00 PM.

Locations are yet to be determined. Final class order may change.

Questions?

Contact the Cobb 101 team at Cobb101@cobbcounty.org or (770) 528-2324 for more information.