The Cherokee County Development Service Center is located on the ground floor of the Cherokee County Administration Building and Conference Center. The center is the place to go for building permits, land development permits, planning and zoning services, environmental health services, fire marshal services and business licenses.
The Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center offers miles of trails, a historical and cultural museum, a zip line course, and all kinds of educational programs and activities. It is a meeting place for many local groups and organizations, from school groups and summer camps to U.S. citizenship classes. It is a popular location for weddings, races, group activities and community events. The history and culture department features the Lawrenceville Female Seminary, McDaniels Farm, the Chesser-Williams House, Freeman's Mill and the Yellow River Post Office. The exhibits and activities emphasize history, culture and an appreciation of nature and the local environment. Many of the classes are centered around ecology and biology. The Center is also home to its own zip line course, where kids can participate in the Tree Cup Quest.
The Cobb County Board of Public Health, with partnerships with Douglas County, area hospitals and clinics and local physicians, promotes and protects the health of Cobb residents. Located at the Cobb County Health Center, Marietta Branch, it is a clinic that provides services for both children and adults, covering everything from family planning, disease, women's health issues and dental services.
All service fees are income-based. Medicaid and Medicare are also accepted.
The board's Vital Records Office provides access to birth certificates for individuals born in any county in Georgia and death records for individuals who died in Cobb County or were residents at the time of their death.
The Paulding County Water System Administrative Division handles establishment of temporary or permanent water service and installation of new water and sewer taps. Bill payments may be mailed, made in person at the office or online. Residents should consult the department or its website to check for outdoor water use restrictions.