Cobb County Water System

05/30/2026

We're launching our Naturalist Club and we want you to be a part of it!

Join us and learn how to identify local amphibians by their habitats, physical features, and unique calls. Discover how frogs, toads, and salamanders play a vital role in healthy ecosystems, and why protecting them helps protect our local waterways.

We will meet at various Cobb libraries. More dates and topics to come.

Tuesday, June 2
2:30pm - 4:00pm
East Cobb Library

Wednesday, June 3
2:30pm - 4:00pm
South Cobb Regional Library

Thursday, June 4
3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Cobb Regional Library

No registration required. We look forward to seeing you!

05/29/2026

Today is National Learn About Composting Day!

Composting turns everyday food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil, reducing landfill waste and helping plants thrive naturally.

Want to get your hands dirty for a good cause?

Join us for a compost workday at Cobb Water's Wildlife & Rain Garden! You’ll learn composting basics, help improve a local green space, and see firsthand how healthy soil supports clean water.

For dates and info, visit www.cobbcounty.gov/water

05/28/2026

Get outside and explore local history with our Summer Stewardship Series in partnership with Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park! These family-friendly walks are a fun way to connect with nature, discover the stories behind Kennesaw Mountain, and learn about environmental conservation along the way.

June 7th - Invading Species & Invading Armies: observe how forest fires, soil type, soil moisture, and invasive plant species shape plant ecosystems.

July 12th - Toads and Technology: explore the importance of ephemeral pools as critical breeding habitats for amphibians and identify local toads through calls and visual cues.

August 2nd - Scarcity and the High Ground: explore how water begins its journey in headwaters and moves through a watershed.

Register at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=urWTBhhLe02TQfMvQApUlNqiEufyKmtBjx0tXAUziSVUNlE5N1QyRldUV1FYR1VWOE5PRTFUVVlLSy4u&origin=QRCode

05/27/2026

Rich Wittman retires this week after 35 years of service to Cobb Water!
Congrats, Rich! Enjoy your retirement!

Thinking about joining the Cobb Water team? View job postings and apply at www.cobbcounty.gov/waterjobs

05/26/2026

A Flood Watch remains in effect for Cobb County.

Remember that no matter where you live or work, some risk of flooding may exist. Search for your FEMA flood zone and learn about your flood risk at www.cobbcounty.gov/water/your-water/stormwater/flood-risk

The wet pattern continues with "rinse and repeat" showers and thunderstorms expanding across the area this afternoon and evening. A flood watch is in effect for much of north and central Georgia. Rain rates may exceed 2-3" per hour.

05/25/2026

Join us for a compost workday on Thursday, May 28, 10:30 - 11:30am at the Wildlife & Rain Garden!

Learn about the three composting techniques we use to convert waste into nutritious soil amendments. No experience required.

Cobb Water's Wildlife & Rain Garden is located at 662 South Cobb Dr, Marietta.

More information in our comments.

05/25/2026

Cobb County offices will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

For information on our services and events, please visit www.cobbcounty.gov/water

05/24/2026

Cobb County is under a Flood Watch.

Avoid walking or driving through flood water. Remember, turn around, and stay safe!

Learn more about flood risk at www.cobbcounty.gov/water/your-water/stormwater/flood-risk

Multiple rounds of rainfall are expected to move across the area this afternoon through Monday evening. An anomalously moist environment over north Georgia will support high rain rates (1-2"+/hour) which will lead to increased chances for localized flash flooding. Please be mindful of the weather conditions especially if you have any outdoor plans.

05/22/2026

Happy International Day for Biological Diversity!

Cobb County and Marietta City School 3rd-graders learn about biodiversity and how their everyday actions connect to watershed stewardship in the Brooke and Branch Puppet Show. This program introduces the unique plants and animals living right here in our community and why protecting them matters.

In this clip, Brooke is discovering native frogs like the American bullfrog and the Spring peeper, just a few of the many species that call our local ecosystems home! 🐸

Cobb County’s biodiversity is something special, and it starts with understanding and protecting our watersheds. When we take care of our water, we take care of everything that depends on it.

Want to learn more about Cobb County's unique biodiversity? Join us for our next Frog and Salamander Stroll.

05/21/2026

A big congratulations to Madeline Ambery, the winner of the 2026 Volunteer T-Shirt Design Contest. Her work was chosen from 16 designs in a vote by the Water System volunteers.

This year’s inspiration was a solid reminder from author Chris d'Lacey: “What you take from the earth, you must give back. That's nature's way”.

Madeline takes home a cash prize, and her original art will be featured on the shirts for all the utility’s volunteers this year. It is great to see the annual partnership between the Cobb County Water System and Kennesaw State University’s Graphic Design class continuing to showcase local talent.