Registration continues until Feb. 28 for the new Cobb 101 Citizens Government Academy.

Open to Cobb residents and business owners, this free, 10-week course will be held from April to June.

Each week a different topic will be covered through interactive presentations, site visits and class meetings with government officials.

Participants should gain a better understanding of the:

  • Relationships among residents, the county manager, Board of Commissioners and governmental departments.
  • Process of deciding why and how government projects are implemented and services are provided.
  • Ways various projects support goals and objectives of the county manager and Board of Commissioners.
  • Budgeting process.
  • Roles and functions of county departments.

Information/applications: CobbCounty.org/Cobb101.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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