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Week of May 5, 2008
Cobb County clerk named top in the state
Cobb County Clerk Carol D. Granger was named the 2008 Clerk of the Year by the Association County Clerks of Georgia during its conference in Savannah last week.
Granger, who heads the Cobb County Clerk’s Office, has worked with Cobb County for nearly 30 years and was appointed to her current position in 1990.
“We are very proud of the hard work Carol has devoted to Cobb County and its residents,” Board of Commissioners Chairman Sam Olens said. “She clearly deserves this honor and we applaud the Association County Clerks of Georgia for recognizing this.”
Most recently, Granger oversaw the implementation of a paperless process that creates, tracks approval, publishes and provides search capabilities and archives of Board of Commissioner agendas. Twenty-two departments send their agenda items via computer to the clerk. They are then compiled and sent to the printer via computer.
Granger has also led the effort to improve Internet accessibility to official records for use by residents and county employees. Records include board and authority memberships, including terms of office and regulations, as well as all commission meeting minutes. Prior to her being appointed to her present position, she served as deputy clerk to the Board of Commissioners, administrative aide to the county clerk and victim-witness coordinator in the Solicitor General’s Office.
She attended Kennesaw State College and is an active member of the Association County Clerks of Georgia, the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, the Association County Commissioners of Georgia and the EXCEL Alumni Association. She is a past winner of the YMCA Woman of Achievement Award.
County auction offers vehicles, variety of equipment for sale
The Cobb County Surplus Auction will be on Saturday, May 10, at Cobb County Purchasing Department, 1772 County Services Parkway, Marietta. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. The auction will begin at 9 a.m.
Pre-registration/inspection will be held 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Friday, May 9. Items for auction this year includes a police boat with a jet motor, three buses, a fire truck and a number of former law enforcement patrol cars. Items also include other vehicles, heavy equipment, office furniture and miscellaneous equipment.
Revenues from the sale are directed back to participating county departments and are used for future budget year needs. Payment will be accepted in the form of cash, cashiers checks and personal or
company checks made out to Wayne Evans Auction Company Inc. and must be
accompanied by a current bank letter of guarantee. For safety reasons, no children or pets are allowed at the event.
If you should have any questions, call Kecia Bowden at 770-528-8422, Bill Thomas at 770-528-8425 or visit the Purchasing Department web site at: purchasing.cobbcountyga.gov.
Relay for life event this weekend
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life will be held at Jim Miller Park on May 9-10 from 5 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. on Saturday. The Relay For Life is an overnight experience designed to bring together those who have been touched by cancer. At the event, people from within the community gather to celebrate survivors, remember those lost to cancer and to fight back against this disease. Relay participants help raise money and awareness to support the American Cancer Society in its mission to eliminate cancer as a major health issue. Jim R. Miller Park is located at 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. For more information, call 770-429-0089 or visit cobbrelay.org.
Commissioner made chairman of statewide committee
District 3 Commissioner Tim Lee was recently named to head a key Association County Commissioners of Georgia committe. Lee now chairs the General County Government Committee, which will help develop this year's policy platform for the organization. The ACCG is a nonprofit instrumentality of
Cobb County Recreation eNews just a click away
The latest edition of Recreation Cobb enews is now available to the public. It includes information about an international tennis tournament coming to Cobb County, an open house at Wright Environmental Education Center and Heritage Park as well as other events at a variety of county facilities. Go to http://prca.cobbcountyga.gov/newsletter/2008-05.htm for all the information.
Salute to military luncheon scheduled for next month
Those wishing to attend the 56th Annual Military Affairs Luncheon should RSVP by Monday, May 12. The “Salute our Military” event, scheduled for Monday, May 19, at the Cobb Galleria Centre, will feature Admiral Patrick M. Walsh, vice chief of Naval Operations as speaker. It is sponsored by Lockheed Martin in Partnership with the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce. Seats are $40 each. Register online at www.cobbchamber.org.
Prescription card discounts yield results for residents
During the seven months since the introduction of Cobb County’s free prescription drug discount program, county residents filled 1,873 prescriptions with the cards at discounts averaging 18 percent per prescription, officials announced recently. Cobb County launched the program in October to help consumers cope with the high price of prescription drugs. The county is making the free prescription drug discount cards available under a program sponsored by the National Association of Counties that offers average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. There is no cost to county taxpayers to make these money saving cards available to residents. Cards are available at county libraries, government service centers, the Tax Commissioner’s Office, Senior Services and Board of Commissioners administrative offices. County residents can call toll free 877-321-2652 or visit www.caremark.com/naco for assistance with the program.
Saturday tennis event serves up fun for all ages
A free tennis block party is coming to Harrison Tennis Center, 3 until 10 p.m. Saturday, May 10. Hosted by East Cobb Tennis and Harrison Area Community Tennis Association, the party will feature tennis attractions including instruction and interactive games. People of all ages and abilities will have the opportunity to learn and enjoy the benefits of tennis – from fun and competition to lifestyle and fitness. Skilled teaching professionals and special guests will guide attendees through games and skills during this day of fun and learning. Events and attractions include Tennis 101, pick up games and Beat the Pros. Harrison Tennis Center is located at 2653 Shallowford Road NE, Marietta, (770) 591-3151. For updates visit prca.cobbcountyga.gov/HarrisonTennisCenter.htm. For more information call East Cobb Tennis Chairperson Leanne Wood, 404-432-9385.
Free senior health fair set for next week
The West Cobb Senior Center in Powder Springs will host this year's free health fair 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14. The event will feature blind and low vision services, long term care ombudsman, Social Security administration information, hearing and cancer screenings, blood pressure checks, seminars and more. Seniors aged 55 and olds, caregivers and adult children are welcome. Call 770-528-8200 for directions.
What else is happening in Cobb County . . .
Cobb County's Main Calendar of Events
May 6 – Planning Commission zoning hearing. 9 a.m. BOC Room, second floor, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta.
May 8 – Public information open house meeting concerning thoroughfare improvements on
May 9-10 – American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Jim Miller Park, 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta. 7 p.m.-10 a.m. For more information, call 770-429-0089 or visit cobbrelay.org.
May 9-11 - Gem and Mineral Show. Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta. Free admission. For hours, call 770-528-8450.
May 12 – Board of Elections and Registration meeting. 4 p.m. 736 Whitlock Ave, Marietta.
May 12 – Historic Preservation Commission work session/public hearing. 7 p.m. BOC Room, second floor, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta.
May 13 – Board of Commissioners regular meeting. 9 a.m. BOC Room, second floor, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta.
May 14 – Board of Zoning Appeals variance hearing. 1 p.m. BOC Room, second floor, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta.
