Cobb County Manager Jackie McMorris has ordered the closure of all county facilities starting at 5 a.m. Friday in anticipation of an approaching winter storm. On Wednesday, she issued an advisory to county staff, emphasizing the priority of ensuring safety and reducing traffic on roadways as Cobb DOT works to clear and treat roads.
Cobb Superior Court Chief Judge Gregory Poole has issued an order closing the courthouse on Friday, with normal court operations scheduled to resume Monday morning. The only exception is Cobb Magistrate Court, which will maintain its 24/7 operations.
The National Weather Service predicts wintry precipitation will begin in Cobb County around sunrise Friday, transitioning between snow and freezing rain throughout the day. Forecasts indicate the area could see 2 to 4 inches of snow along with up to a quarter-inch of ice…