Cobb's calendar highlights: upcoming events in the county
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May-July Free eye exams - Throughout June and July, eight Cobb County Public Library locations will become centers for vision care, hosting Vision To Learn mobile clinics. Children ages 5-18 can undergo comprehensive eye exams and receive prescription glasses at no cost. Reserve a spot for a Vision to Learn appointment now before the schedule fills up. |
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Advance voting through May 17 Advance Voting is underway for the May 21 General Primary/Nonpartisan Election. Click here for more information about in-person advance voting and locations. |
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Tuesday, May 7 Coping with the heartbreaking loss of a child due to violence is a journey that no parent should go through alone. 💔 Receive emotional support and educational resources 6:30 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 at the Cobb Family Advocacy Center, 277 Fairground St. SE, Marietta. More information and resources here. |
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Saturday, May 11 • Trail of the Month Club is meeting 1 - 3 p.m. at Discovery Park, 6653 Discovery Blvd. Take an easy hike with the Natural Resources rangers. • An Evening of Funk: Confunkshun, Atlantic Starr, The Original Lakeside |
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Sunday, May 12 Happy Mother's Day to ALL the moms. |
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Update: All appointments left are for microchipping birds. Microchip Clinic - tag your dogs, cats and birds! 3 - 7 p.m. at the Cobb Animal Shelter,1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta. Only 100 chips are available to Cobb residents only! RSVP for your appointment, contact Jessica.Darrough@cobbcounty.org. |
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Tuesday, May 14 Job seekers can connect with employers and work on resumes at the Job and Resource Expo - 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at the Switzer Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta. Click here for more information. |
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Wednesday, May 15 Wine, dine, and everything will be fine at Wine Down Wednesdays at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Rd, Mableton. On May 15, treat yourself to some fine country tunes starting at 7 p.m. featuring Homegrown - the Zac Brown Band Experience. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Bring your own food or purchase at the venue. General seating is free. Look forward to monthly free concerts June 12, July 17, Aug. 14, Sept. 18 and Oct. 9. Doors open a 6 p.m. |
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Thursday, May 16 Chairwoman Lisa Cupid will highlight Cobb's 2023 accomplishments as she delivers the 2024 Cobb State of the County Address, 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, May 16. Click here to RSVP |
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Friday, May 17 Rain Barrel Make and Take workshop, at Cobb Water education lunch & learn noon - 1 p.m. at 662 South Cobb Drive, Marietta. Workshops take place outside in our Wildlife & Rain Garden. Free. Cobb residents only. Registration is required here. Sneak peek - Yaarab Shrine Circus and Fair May 17 at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta, 2245 Callaway Road. 🎡 Food and rides Friday night. Get tickets here. |
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Saturday, May 18 Learn and be inspired as you visit our six beautiful and unique gardens selected for the Master Gardener Volunteers of Cobb County 2024 Garden Tour, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18. This year, they showcase pollinators and how we can provide for and protect them. Click here to find out more, download the map and brochure, and buy tickets. 🤡 Get your fill of clowns and rides at the 82nd annual Yaarab Shrine Circus and Fair May 18-27 at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta, 2245 Callaway Road. 🎡 See the performance schedule and purchase tickets here. |
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Tuesday, May 21 General Primary/Nonpartisan Election. Vote only at your precinct. |
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Friday, May 24 Big trucks and little trucks are rolling to the Cobb Civic Center parking lot for the Cobb County Department of Transportation Touch A Truck event celebrating American Public Works Week 1 - 4 p.m. at the Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta. |
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Monday, May 27 Cobb County Government offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Many services are available online. Memorial Day is a solemn time when we remember and honor those who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Memorial Day Ceremonies • Pay your respects at noon Monday, May 27 at the Marietta National Cemetery, 500 Washington Ave NE. More information here. • Powder Springs Memorial Day Ceremony: noon at the Veteran's Memorial in front of the Powder Springs Library, 4181 Atlanta St. More information here. • Smyrna Memorial Day Ceremony: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial next to City Hall, 2800 King St SE, Smyrna. More information here. • Acworth Memorial Day Ceremony: 10 a.m.-11 a.m. at Cauble Park at Patriots Point, 4425 Beach St, Acworth. More information here. Image
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Saturday, June 1 Summer Reading Kickoff Party 4 - 6 p.m. at Switzer Library - Celebrate the start of our Summer Reading Program. From thrilling tales to daring adventures, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Bring the whole family and join in on the festivities, including games, crafts, and activities inspired by the theme "Adventure Begins at Your Library." New mascot name will be revealed. See the event page here for more information ,
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Monday, June 3 Mini Golf Fundraiser at Switzer Library - Tee off inside the library at Switzer Library 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday, June 3. The library book stacks will be transformed into a mini golf course, spanning the entire building with 19 unique holes to drop into. There will be prizes for kids. Proceeds go towards enhancing library programs and collections for our community. Admission is $5 per person or $15 per family. Hosted by the Cobb Library Foundation |
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Tuesday, June 4 Cobb Library Foundation Mini Golf Fundraiser at North Cobb Regional Library - Putter around at North Cobb Regional Library 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday, June 4 . The library book stacks will be transformed into a mini golf course, spanning the entire building with 19 unique holes to drop into. There will be prizes for kids. Proceeds go towards enhancing library programs and collections for our community. Admission is $5 per person or $15 per family. Hosted by the Cobb Library Foundation |
Event dates, times, and information are subject to change.
Please send corrections, changes, or additions to comments@cobbcounty.org.