Cobb County Government Announces Website Transition to .GOV Domain for Enhanced Security and Public Trust

Cobb County Government is transitioning its official website from cobbcounty.org to cobbcounty.gov to improve security, credibility, and accessibility for residents.

The transition will officially take place on June 2, 2025.  Pages on the cobbcounty.gov site will redirect to the cobbcounty.gov site automatically.

This change aligns with federal and state best practices for government agencies, ensuring that county services remain secure, transparent, and easily accessible to the public.  The county’s Information Technology Services Department has been working for more than a year to make this transition as seamless as possible for those who use our website.  cobbcounty.gov attracted more than 8 million visits last year, as residents count on it to pay bills, look up information on county government services, or provide feedback.

“By adopting a .GOV domain, we are taking an important step to strengthen cybersecurity and enhance public confidence in our online services,” said Dr. Jackie McMorris, County Manager. “Residents can trust that when they visit our website, they are accessing official government information and services.”

Key Benefits of the Transition:

• Enhanced Security – .GOV domains are reserved for verified government entities, reducing the risk of fraud and phishing attacks.
• Greater Public Trust – Residents can be confident they are using an official county website for government resources and services.
• Improved Searchability – .GOV websites are prioritized in search engine results, making it easier for residents to find important information.
• Stronger Email Security – Official county government email addresses will now use @cobbcounty.gov, improving protection against phishing and spoofing.

What Residents Need to Know:

• The new official website will be: cobbcounty.gov
• The old address will remain accessible for a limited time, but residents should update their bookmarks.
• Emails sent to @cobbcounty.gov addresses will continue to work for a limited time; however, contact information should be transitioned to @cobbcounty.gov as soon as possible.

For more information, visit cobbcounty.gov or contact us at 770-528-1000 or information@cobbcounty.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Cobb County’s .GOV Transition

Why is Cobb County moving to a .GOV domain?

This transition enhances security, improves public trust, and ensures that residents can easily identify official county government resources online.

When will the transition take place?

The transition is expected to be completed by June 2, 2025. To ensure a smooth transition, our old address will remain accessible for a limited time.

Will the website look different?

No, the website’s design and functionality will remain the same. Only the domain name will change. 
We are working on an upgrade to the website, which is planned for later in the year.  Additionally, a new mobile app will provide more opportunities to receive alerts and information from Cobb County Government directly on your phone.

Do I need to do anything?

If you have our website bookmarked, please update it to cobbcounty.gov. If you communicate with county departments via email, please note that their email addresses will change to @cobbcounty.gov.

Will my county services be affected?

No, all online services will remain available during and after the transition.

Is this change related to a recent cybersecurity incident?

No, the federal government contacted us more than a year ago about making this change. Since then, the county has been working to transition the behind-the-scenes web infrastructure to the new domain. The final step, the public rollout of cobbcounty.gov, will take place on June 2.

Will this impact any of my bill pay accounts?

No, any accounts for paying bills are through external vendors and will not be impacted by this change.

Who can I contact with questions?

For any concerns or assistance, please contact us at 770-528-1000 or information@cobbcounty.gov.