Public Safety Advisory: Inclement Weather Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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January 23, 2026
Public Safety Advisory: Inclement Weather Update
Marietta, Ga. - As we prepare for the incoming winter weather system projected to impact our region this weekend and into Monday, my primary concern remains the safety and well-being of every resident in Cobb County. Our team is working closely with the National Weather Service and Cobb DOT to monitor road conditions and ensure we are ready to respond wherever needed.
Facility Updates & Inmate Visitation
To ensure the safety of both our staff and the public, please be advised of the following change to our operations:
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No Public Visitation: There will be no visitors permitted at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center on Monday, January 26, 2026.
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We understand the importance of staying connected with loved ones, but the safety of our roadways and facility access is our top priority during this weather event. We will resume normal visitation schedules as soon as it is safe to do so.
How to Track Closures & Updates
Conditions can change rapidly. For the most up-to-the-minute information on facility closures, administrative delays, or emergency updates, please utilize the following resources:
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Official Website: www.cobbsheriff.org
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Mobile App: Download the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office GA app (available on the App Store and Google Play) for push notifications and real-time alerts.
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Social media: Follow us @cobbsheriff on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).
Contact Information
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Emergency: 911 (For immediate threats to life or safety)
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Non-Emergency Dispatch: (770) 499-3911
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General Information: (770) 499-4600
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Detention Facility Inquiry: (770) 499-4200
Please stay off the roads, if possible, keep your pets indoors, and check on your neighbors. We are here for you, and we will get through this storm together.
Stay safe, Cobb County.
Sheriff Craig Owens
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office
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About the Cobb County Sheriff's Office: The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is a law enforcement agency that executes a broad range of services which include but are not limited to Jail Operations, Court Security, Criminal Warrant Execution, Civil Process Service, Mental Health Transports, Forgery/Fraud Investigation, and Fugitive Investigation and Apprehension. Sheriff Craig Owens took over the office on Jan. 1, 2021, and leads a staff of more than 800 deputies and civilians. Under his leadership, the Sheriff’s Office has the most diverse command staff in its nearly 200-year history and is on the path to becoming the best law enforcement agency in the State of Georgia. To learn more about the Cobb County Sheriff's Office, visit https://www.cobbsheriff.org/. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Download the Cobb County Sheriff's Office App!