Cobb County officials have announced a significant change in their digital presence, the county's official website will be moving from .org to .gov in a bid to enhance security and foster greater public trust among residents. Slated for June 2, this shift aligns with broader federal and state guidelines for government websites. According to statements on the county's news release, the .GOV domain carries with it an array of benefits including heightened security measures and an improved ability to reach residents looking for official information.
Dr. Jackie McMorris, County Manager, underlined the importance of the move, saying, "By adopting a .GOV domain, we are taking an important step to strengthen cybersecurity and enhance public confidence in our online services," and residents can rely on cobbcounty.gov as their portal to authentic government resources – the site notably receiving over 8 million visits last year as people managed bills, sought government services, and even to offer feedback. While the website's overall design and services provided won't be seeing an overhaul yet, users will need to update their bookmarks and should prepare to use the new @cobbcounty.gov email addresses, as detailed by the county's news release.
The changeover comes without relationship to any recent security scare, it's the culmination of a year-long effort by the county following recommendations from the federal government. The current website, along with the associated email addresses, will keep working for a period following the transition to provide residents ample time to adjust to the update, as Cobb County works behind the scenes to transition their web infrastructure to the new domain.
In the meantime, any user inquiries or concerns can be directed to the county's Information Technology Services Department by calling 770-528-1000 or by emailing [email protected], for those seeking more details or needing assistance during this process. And in anticipation of future contact, residents should shift to .gov suffixes when corresponding electronically with county officials. In addition, an upgraded website and mobile app are on the horizon, poised to enhance engagement and bring vital alerts straight to citizens' fingertips.
