Public meeting planned with Cobb citizen oversight committee

Cobb residents are invited to a public meeting on May 10 to provide a citizen oversight committee with recommendations on improving government operations.

Input on federal, state or school system operations will not be heard.

The oversight committee was established by commissioners in December to assess the county’s spending, priorities and operations. A presentation to the board is scheduled for June 28.

The meeting runs from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Jenny T. Anderson Theatre, 548 S Marietta Pkwy. SE in Marietta.

Information, call 770-528-1000

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