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Nominations Open for 2022-23 Leadership Cobb
Leadership Cobb, the Cobb Chamber’s leadership development program, is seeking nominations for members of its 2022-23 class. Fifty diverse and qualified individuals are selected annually to participate in this leadership development program. Leadership Cobb enhances personal and professional growth, while participants gain awareness of current issues, community resources and the social, political and economic needs of the community. Program days combine lectures and dialogue among speakers as well as audience interaction with leaders in all facets of the community. Nominations are open until Feb. 14, and can be found at https://bit.ly/3GJC4Kn.
WaterSmart Art Contest Seeks Entries
Show off your drawing skills and get published in Cobb’s waterSmart art contest coloring book. For this contest, fourth- and fifth-grade students enrolled in Cobb County and City of Marietta School Districts are asked to draw Cobb Water’s mascot, Tappy Turtle, practicing a water-saving habit. The deadline for submissions is 3 p.m. Feb. 18. The winners will be invited to a virtual reception March 14. Winning entries will be compiled into a coloring book and distributed throughout the county. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3FFVaQm, or email michael. kahle@cobbcounty.org.
Register Now for Spring Sports and Activities It may be cold outside, but it’s time to register for sports and activities for the Cobb PARKS spring season. Registration opened in January for many sports and activities, including baseball, softball, soccer, track, tennis and BMX. For specific information on the activities, visit https://bit.ly/32cKz1y. Many registration deadlines are fast approaching, so don’t miss out. Registration for adult spring sports is open as well. Below is a list of upcoming registration deadlines for adult sports. For more information and to download registration packets, visit https:// bit.ly/3GJHMfo. Softball — Feb. 16 for individuals, Feb. 23 for teams Kickball — March 2 for individuals, March 7 for teams Cornhole — March 29
Upcoming Public Meetings CobbTV makes it easy to stay up-to-date on all of the happenings of Cobb County Government. Many public meetings and hearings are broadcast live and are available on YouTube and Video On Demand. • The Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, 9 a.m. Feb. 8. • The Board of Commissioners Zoning Hearing, 9 a.m. Feb. 15. • The Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, 7 p.m. Feb. 22.
You can livestream meetings on CobbTV’s cable channel, www.cobbcounty.org/CobbTV, or by watching it on the county’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/cobbcountygovt. 8
AROUND KENNESAW | February 2022
