Cobb County Health Department 2026: Phone, Clinics, WIC, Records & Inspections

🏥 Cobb County, Georgia public health guide · 2026

Cobb public health phone numbers, clinics, WIC, records, vaccines, inspections and official service help

The Cobb County Health Department is operated by Cobb & Douglas Public Health, Georgia Public Health District 3-1. Users usually need one specific route: Marietta clinic services, WIC, Vital Records, Environmental Health, immunizations, STI/HIV testing, TB/refugee services, Express Clinic, pharmacy, or inspection scores.

This guide is built for quick action. It shows which Cobb office to call, which building to visit, what documents to prepare, which official link to use, and what to do if your issue belongs to another agency.

☎️ Main Cobb clinic: 770-514-2300 🥗 WIC: 770-514-2389 🧾 Vital Records: 770-514-2337 🍽️ Environmental Health: 770-435-7815 🚨 Emergency: 911
🔎 Service finder

Choose the Cobb public health service you need

Select the task below. This tool does not book appointments, but it helps you avoid calling the wrong desk or visiting the wrong building.

☎️ General clinic help, appointment or routing

Call 770-514-2300 for general Cobb public health clinic routing. Say your location, service needed, and whether you need an appointment, records, or same-day clinic guidance.

✅ Quick answer

Quick answer for Cobb County public health services

For most Cobb public health clinic questions, start with 770-514-2300. For WIC, call 770-514-2389. For birth or death certificates, call 770-514-2337. For Cobb Environmental Health, call 770-435-7815.

Marietta Building A at 1650 County Services Parkway is the main clinic hub and Vital Records location. Marietta Building B at 1738 County Services Parkway is tied to Environmental Health and some service routes, but 2026 notices say WIC at 1738 has moved next door to 1650.

Do not mix Cobb and Douglas routes. Cobb & Douglas Public Health serves both counties, but environmental health, vital records, property complaints, and local clinic details can be county-specific.

Best general startCall 770-514-2300 for clinic routing, immunizations, Express Clinic, pharmacy questions, and service appointment help.
Best records startCall Vital Records at 770-514-2337 for Georgia birth and death certificate guidance through Cobb.
Best permit/complaint startCall Cobb Environmental Health at 770-435-7815 for food service, septic, pools, tourist accommodations, body art, and nuisance complaints.
🔎 Source check

Official verification before using this Cobb guide

Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.

This page was rebuilt using official Cobb & Douglas Public Health pages for locations, WIC, Vital Records, appointments, immunizations, STI services, Environmental Health, open records, inspection scores, pharmacy, and payment links.

Always verify live hours, appointment availability, payment rules, required documents, entrance changes, WIC location updates, certificate eligibility, and inspection/permit rules on official pages before visiting or paying.

🧭 Contents

What this Cobb public health guide covers

☎️ Phone help

Phone numbers by Cobb service need

Use this table before calling. The best first sentence is specific: “I live in Cobb County and need help with WIC,” or “I need a Cobb County birth certificate,” or “I need Environmental Health help for a restaurant complaint.”

NeedCorrect number or routeWhat to say first
General Cobb clinic help770-514-2300Say your Cobb location, service needed, appointment question, and whether you need records or same-day guidance.
WIC appointment770-514-2389Say whether you are pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding, calling for an infant, or calling for a child under age five.
Birth or death certificate770-514-2337Say whether you need a birth or death certificate, whether the event occurred in Georgia, and how you want to order.
Environmental Health770-435-7815Mention food service, septic, swimming pool, body art, tourist accommodation, trailer park, environmental assessment, or nuisance complaint.
Environmental Health recordsThea Pettaway, thea.pettaway@dph.ga.gov, 770-438-5113Ask for records related to food service, sewage, pools, accommodations, trailer parks, body art, assessments, or nuisance complaints.
HIV testing information770-514-2380Ask about Adult Health Clinic HIV testing, hours, documents, privacy, and current appointment or walk-in rules.
HIV outreach or testing events770-514-2815Ask about prevention outreach, community testing events, and special HIV testing locations.
Birth/death correctionGeorgia Office of Vital Records: 404-679-4702Say whether you need a birth correction, death correction, or out-of-institution birth guidance.
Marriage license copyCobb Probate Court: 770-528-1931Do not call Cobb Public Health for marriage records. Ask Probate Court for marriage license records.
Divorce papersCobb Superior Court Clerk: 770-528-1300Do not ask Vital Records for divorce papers. Use the Superior Court Clerk’s Office.
📍 Locations

Marietta, Acworth-Kennesaw, Smyrna and South Cobb location guide

Cobb County has several public health access points. The right office depends on service, location, appointment type, and current notices.

LocationAddress and phoneImportant local notes
Acworth-Kennesaw Public Health Center3810 Old 41 Highway NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Phone: 770-514-2300.Hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; 3rd Wednesday opens at 9 a.m. WIC call center: 770-514-2389.
Marietta Public Health Center Building A1650 County Services Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30008. Phone: 770-514-2300.Main Cobb clinic hub, Vital Records, Express Clinic and pharmacy. Tuesday extended clinic hours; 3rd Wednesday 9 a.m. opening.
Marietta Public Health Center Building B1738 County Services Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30008. Phone: 770-514-2300.Environmental Health is listed at Building B, 2nd floor. Official 2026 notice says entrance changes June 29 and WIC at this location moved next door to 1650.
Smyrna Public Health Center3001 South Cobb Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080. Phone: 770-514-2300.Hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; 3rd Wednesday opens at 9 a.m.; closed daily 12-1 p.m. WIC call center: 770-514-2389.
South Cobb Public Health Center875 Riverside Parkway, Building 1, Mableton, GA 30168. Phone: 770-514-2300.Hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. WIC call center: 770-514-2389.
Cobb County Environmental Health1738 County Services Pkwy, Building B, 2nd Floor, Marietta, GA 30008. Phone: 770-435-7815.Use for food service, septic, pools, tourist accommodations, trailer parks, body art, environmental assessments and nuisance complaints.
Wrong-building warning: Building A and Building B are close, but they are not interchangeable. Vital Records is tied to Building A. Environmental Health is tied to Building B. WIC location details changed in 2026 notices, so call 770-514-2389 before going.
🧾 Checklist

Before you call or visit a Cobb clinic

A short checklist can prevent a wrong trip, rejected certificate request, missed WIC appointment, or delayed inspection question.

Confirm the exact serviceSay WIC, birth certificate, immunization, STI, TB, Environmental Health, travel vaccines, Express Clinic, or pharmacy.
Confirm the buildingAsk whether you need Building A, Building B, Kennesaw, Smyrna, South Cobb, or an online appointment route.
Ask appointment vs walk-inSome services use appointment links. HIV testing and clinic services may have changing walk-in or appointment rules.
Bring documentsBring ID, insurance/payment info, vaccine records, certificate eligibility proof, WIC documents, or property/business details.
Check holiday/meeting closuresSeveral locations open late on 3rd Wednesday monthly. Vital Records also notes the 3rd Wednesday delay.
Use official payment linksUse official Environmental Health payment links and verify the county before paying Cobb or Douglas fees.
🧾 Vital Records

Cobb birth and death certificate help

Cobb & Douglas Public Health provides certified copies of birth and death certificates through the Vital Records Office. For Cobb County in-person service, use 1650 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008.

Vital Records hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and the office opens at 9 a.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Visitors should arrive more than 15 minutes before closing.

Vital Records phone770-514-2337.
Birth certificate availabilityBirth certificates from 1919 to present are listed as available through the official route.
Newborn timingFor a newborn certificate, the official page says to wait at least two weeks after birth before ordering.
Basic search feeGeorgia law requires payment before service. The listed search fee is $25 and includes one certified copy if found.
Additional copiesAdditional copies of the same record ordered at the same time are listed at $5 each.
CorrectionsBirth or death corrections route to Georgia Office of Vital Records at 404-679-4702.

What to prepare for a certificate request

  • Completed and signed request form or required written information.
  • Valid photo ID.
  • Full legal name on the record.
  • Birth or death date and Georgia county if known.
  • Relationship or legal-authority proof when required.
  • Payment method accepted for your order route.
  • Mailing address if ordering by mail or online.
🧮 Planning tool

Cobb certificate copy fee reminder

This estimates only the listed search/copy pattern. It does not include online vendor, shipping, correction, card, or special processing fees.

Estimated listed certificate fee: $25

One search/certified-copy fee using the published base pattern.

🥗 WIC

Cobb WIC appointment, hybrid services and document help

Cobb & Douglas Public Health WIC is a Georgia WIC provider. The official WIC page says WIC services are open across Acworth, Douglasville, Marietta, South Cobb and Smyrna, and that all five WIC clinics offer hybrid services as of September 1, 2025.

For Cobb WIC appointment help, call the CDPH WIC Call Center at 770-514-2389. You may also use the Georgia Gateway Customer Portal so someone can contact you.

Use WIC if you arePregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding, calling for an infant, or calling for a child under age five.
Appointment typeAsk whether your appointment can be completed by phone, hybrid, or in person.
DocumentsPrepare ID, proof of address, income or benefit proof, pregnancy details, infant details, or child information.
Location updateBecause 2026 notices mention WIC movement near 1738/1650 County Services Pkwy, call before visiting Marietta.
Saturday/extended hoursSome locations list extended WIC hours, but always confirm before making a trip.
Wrong-office riskWIC is not the same desk as Vital Records, Environmental Health, pharmacy, or Express Clinic.
💉 Immunizations

School shots, vaccine records and immunization appointments

Immunizations are one of the biggest reasons families search for Cobb public health before school starts. Cobb & Douglas Public Health lists immunizations, school requirements, pediatric vaccines, adult vaccines, travel health, vaccine record transfer, flu, and related vaccine services.

1

Know the deadline

School, child care, college, sports, employment, travel, and adult catch-up vaccine needs can follow different timing rules.

2

Bring all records

Bring vaccine history from doctors, pharmacies, schools, previous health departments, Georgia records, or out-of-state records.

3

Book the right appointment

Use the appointment page or call 770-514-2300 and ask which Cobb location can provide the vaccine or document you need.

4

Ask about cost and eligibility

Cost can depend on age, vaccine type, insurance, Medicaid, program eligibility, and stock.

Back-to-school warning: Do not wait until the school office asks for Form 3231 or Form 3300. Vaccine spacing, missing records, clinic appointment slots, and school registration weeks can create delays.
🏥 Clinic services

Marietta Express Clinic and pharmacy planning

Marietta Building A lists an Express Clinic with Monday-Friday hours from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., opening at 9 a.m. on the 3rd Wednesday. Use it only after confirming your service is eligible.

The Building A pharmacy has its own schedule. Official location details list weekday hours and Saturday hours, with a weekday lunch closure from 12-12:30 p.m.. Confirm prescription eligibility and availability before traveling.

Building A serviceListed scheduleSmart resident note
Clinic hoursMonday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday extended to 7 p.m.; 3rd Wednesday opens at 9 a.m.Verify appointment rules before visiting.
Express ClinicMonday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; 3rd Wednesday opens at 9 a.m.Ask whether your service fits Express Clinic before arriving.
PharmacyWeekday hours vary; Tuesday extended to 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; weekday closure 12-12:30 p.m.Confirm medication, refill, insurance, and pickup rules.
Vital RecordsMonday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; 3rd Wednesday opens at 9 a.m.Arrive more than 15 minutes before closing and bring required documents.
🧪 Testing

STD, HIV, TB and refugee services

Cobb & Douglas Public Health lists sexually transmitted infections, HIV, tuberculosis, and refugee services among its public health programs. If privacy is a concern, ask how results, phone calls, and follow-ups are handled.

Adult Health Clinic HIV testingCall 770-514-2380 for current testing details, hours, documents, and privacy questions.
HIV outreach and eventsCall 770-514-2815 for HIV prevention outreach and special testing events.
TB and refugee servicesMarietta Building B lists TB/refugee service hours, but verify current entrance and location rules before visiting.
Bring detailsBring ID, insurance or payment info if requested, exposure date, symptoms, paperwork, and referral documents.
Do not ignore TB riskIf you have TB exposure, symptoms, or official paperwork, call for instructions before waiting.
Emergency symptomsUse urgent medical care or 911 for severe symptoms or immediate danger.
🍽️ Environmental Health

Food service, septic, pools, body art, complaints and inspection scores

Cobb County Environmental Health is at 1738 County Services Parkway, Building B, 2nd Floor, Marietta, GA 30008. The phone number is 770-435-7815, and listed hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

NeedCorrect routeWhat to prepare
Restaurant inspection scoreOfficial inspection reports and scores databaseBusiness name, address, permit number, county, or date range.
Food service permitCobb Environmental Health / food service applicationsBusiness address, owner info, plan details, opening date, and permit category.
Foodborne illness complaintFoodborne illness complaint formRestaurant name, food eaten, date/time, symptoms, people affected, and medical care if any.
On-site sewage or septicEnvironmental Health / septic systemsProperty address, work type, permit history, contractor info, and deadline.
Pool, body art, tourist accommodationEnvironmental Health program pageFacility name, license/permit info, address, inspection question, or complaint details.
Environmental open recordsThea Pettaway, thea.pettaway@dph.ga.gov, 770-438-5113Exact record category, address, dates, facility name, and requested format.
Mold and rental complaints caution: CDPH explains that many residential mold or landlord-tenant issues fall outside Environmental Health enforcement. Use the official “Other Common Complaints” page for routing before assuming CDPH can investigate.
✈️ Travel

Travel health services and trip vaccine planning

Travel health is different from routine school shots. Recommendations can depend on destination, departure date, vaccine history, medical conditions, rural versus urban travel, length of stay, work or mission activities, and entry rules.

Travel situationBest actionWhy it matters
Trip is 6-8 weeks awayCall 770-514-2300 and ask for Travel Health Services.You may have time for vaccines, records review, and medication planning.
Trip is next weekCall immediately and give the departure date.Some vaccines may not protect in time, and some requirements are time-sensitive.
You already have recordsBring all documentation.Recommendations depend on what you already received.
Group travel or mission tripCall early and ask how appointments should be scheduled.Group scheduling, vaccine stock, and paperwork may need more time.
⚠️ Wrong office check

What Cobb public health does not handle

A helpful local health department article should stop wrong trips. These are common issues that usually belong somewhere else.

If you needDo not useCorrect route
Marriage license copyCobb Public Health Vital RecordsCobb County Probate Court, 770-528-1931.
Divorce papersVital Records or clinic deskCobb Superior Court Clerk’s Office, 770-528-1300.
Emergency medical careRoutine clinic appointment lineCall 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Douglas County Environmental HealthCobb Environmental HealthDouglas County Environmental Health, 4655 Timber Ridge Drive, Douglasville, GA 30135, phone 770-920-7311.
Private doctor or hospital recordsPublic health records unless CDPH created the recordContact the provider, hospital, clinic, or records custodian that created the record.

For general local office-finding help, use our health department near me guide.

🗺️ Map and video

Marietta map and WIC video reference

This map points to the Marietta Public Health Center Building A, where Vital Records and major clinic routing are listed. Always confirm the building before visiting.

Helpful WIC video reference

The video below is included only as a helpful visual reference for WIC users. Use official CDPH WIC pages for current appointments, eligibility, and location rules.

❓ FAQ

Cobb public health FAQ

What is the main Cobb County Health Department phone number?

The main Cobb public health clinic phone number is 770-514-2300. Use it for general clinic routing, immunization questions, appointment help, Express Clinic, pharmacy, and service questions not clearly assigned elsewhere.

Where is the main Cobb public health office in Marietta?

Marietta Public Health Center Building A is at 1650 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008. Marietta Building B is nearby at 1738 County Services Parkway, Marietta, GA 30008.

What is the Cobb WIC phone number?

The Cobb & Douglas Public Health WIC Call Center number is 770-514-2389. Call before visiting because WIC location and appointment rules can change.

Does Cobb public health issue birth certificates?

Yes. Cobb & Douglas Public Health provides eligible Georgia birth and death certificate services through the Vital Records Office at 1650 County Services Parkway in Marietta. Call 770-514-2337.

How much is a Cobb birth certificate copy?

The official birth certificate page lists a $25 search fee that includes one certified copy if found, and $5 for each additional certificate of the same record ordered at the same time. Verify current fees before paying.

Where is Cobb Environmental Health?

Cobb County Environmental Health is listed at 1738 County Services Parkway, Building B, 2nd Floor, Marietta, GA 30008. The phone number is 770-435-7815.

Where do I check Cobb restaurant inspection scores?

Use the official Cobb & Douglas Public Health inspection scores page, which links to Georgia inspection reports and scores for restaurants, tourist accommodations, and swimming pools.

Which Cobb clinic serves Smyrna?

The Smyrna Public Health Center is at 3001 South Cobb Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080. The phone number is 770-514-2300, and WIC routing uses 770-514-2389.

Which Cobb clinic serves South Cobb or Mableton?

The South Cobb Public Health Center is at 875 Riverside Parkway, Building 1, Mableton, GA 30168. The phone number is 770-514-2300.

Can I get a marriage license or divorce record from Cobb public health?

No. Marriage license copies route to Cobb County Probate Court at 770-528-1931. Divorce papers route to the Cobb Superior Court Clerk’s Office at 770-528-1300.