Cobb County Government

A five-member Board of Commissioners governs Cobb County. A county manager, who is appointed by and responsible to the Board of Commissioners, directs the daily operation of the county. Services provided to more than 740,000 residents living in the 340.2 square mile area include: public safety (fire, EMS, police, 911 emergency, animal control and corrections), community development, community services, transportation, and other general governmental services. The county also provides water, sewer and solid waste disposal services to the public.