Cobb County, GA

1:30 Work Session

BOC Regular Meeting

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission will hold a regular zoning hearing to consider 12 cases, including rezonings, land-use plan amendments, and special land-use permits across multiple districts. The agenda lists items by case number and address but provides no details on the requests or recommendations.

• Z-46-2026, 41 Osborne Road, District 2
• Z-47-2026, 1100 Cobb Place Drive, District 1
• Z-48-2026, 3261 Ernest Barrett Parkway, District 1
• Z-49-2026, 277 Pat Mell Road, District 2
• Z-50-2026, 683 Tarpley Road, District 1

Board of Elections & Registration

Board of Elections & Registration

Board of Elections & Registration

BOC Regular Meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a variance hearing on November 12, 2026, to consider 13 new variance requests and one continued case. The board will decide whether to grant property owners relief from zoning requirements at specific addresses across Districts 1, 3, and 4. Property details are available for public inspection at the Cobb County Zoning Division office.

• Continued case V-120-2026: 866 Fairfield Dr, District 3
• New cases include V-135-2026 (682 Verney Dr), V-136-2026 (1634 Carrie Farm Ln), V-137-2026 (5103 Chipping Dr)
• Other new cases: V-138-2026 (1295 Little Willeo Rd), V-139-2026 (3235 Brookview Rd), V-140-2026 (978 Hidden Hollow Dr)
• V-141-2026 has no address given
• Remaining cases: V-142-2026 (4451 Ewing Rd), V-143-2026 (2450/2454 Sewell Mill Rd), V-144-2026 (3204 Fint Lock Way), V-145-2026 (1828 Greenfinch Ct), V-146-2026 (2991 Mountain Breeze Rd), V-147-2026 (121 Old Hickory Ln)

Special Called Meeting

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Board of Commission is meeting to discuss several zoning cases. The agenda includes both regular business and preliminary reviews for specific properties.

• OB-49-2026: 5310 Pickens Road
• OB-50-2026: 1972 Atlanta Road
• OB-55-2026: Friendship Church Road (Preliminary)
• OB-56-2026: 1909 Tynemoore Court (Preliminary)
• OB-57-2026: 2727 Old Villa Rica Road (Preliminary)

BOC Regular Meeting

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider several new business cases regarding zoning and land use permits. The agenda lists specific property addresses across four districts for review.

• Zoning case Z-54-2026: 618 Acworth Due West Road
• Zoning case Z-55-2026: 3700 Canton Road
• Zoning case Z-58-2026: 1449 North Cobb Parkway
• Land Use Permit LUP-39-2026: 76 Windy Hill Road
• Land Use Permit LUP-44-2026: 3450 Stilesboro Road

Board of Elections & Registration

BOC Regular Meeting

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to consider 15 new variance petitions. The board will review requests for specific properties across Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.

• V-148-2026: 1524 Wood Valley Dr
• V-154-2026: 840 Ernest Barrett Pkwy
• V-159-2026: 1312 Johnson Ferry Rd
• V-160-2026: 76 Windy Hill Rd
• V-162-2026: 2952 Cobb Pkwy

BOC Zoning Hearing

BOC Regular Meeting

BOC Zoning Hearing

BOC Regular Meeting

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Board of Commission will hear several zoning cases. The agenda includes two final decisions and four preliminary cases regarding various properties.

• Final decision on OB-49-2026 (District 1-5310 Pickens Road)
• Final decision on OB-50-2026 (District 2-1972 Atlanta Road)
• Preliminary discussion on OB-51-2026 (District 2- 308 Wallace Road)
• Preliminary discussion on OB-52-2026 (District 4-Ewing Road)
• Preliminary discussion on OB-53-2026 (District 3-2165 Canton Road) and OB-54-2026 (District 3- 1 Heartwood Drive)

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a variance hearing on October 14, 2026, to consider 14 new variance cases across multiple districts. The agenda lists each case by ID, district, and address, but does not specify the nature of the variances. Property descriptions are available for public inspection at the Cobb County Zoning Division office.

• V-121-2026, District 3, 657 Glenmar Ct
• V-122-2026, District 1, Casteel Rd
• V-123-2026, District 1, 6296 Sayre Dr
• V-125-2026, District 4, 571 Norton Cir
• V-130-2026, District 2, 2041 Cobb Pkwy

BOC Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to 12 different county code chapters, including zoning and environment. The board is also considering several infrastructure contracts and a presentation on the impacts of data centers.

• Public hearing on amendments to 12 code chapters including Zoning, Environment, and Animals
• Construction contract with Smith Pipeline, Inc. for Sewell Mill Heights Water Main Replacement
• Drainage system repair contract with D&H Construction Company, Inc. on Kenwood Road
• Sidewalk contract with Tetrabuild Infracon, LLC for Schaffer Road Sidewalk, Phase 2
• Property donation agreement with Pulte Home Company, Inc. for 0.5 acres at 4394 West Atlanta Road SE

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will meet to review election office reports and updates. The agenda includes a Director's Update and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• September 14, 2026, Regular Meeting Election Office Reports & Updates
• Director's Update

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission will hold a regular zoning hearing to consider 12 rezoning applications (Z-33 through Z-44), 7 land-use permit requests (LUP-29 through LUP-35), and 2 special land-use permits (SLUP-8 and SLUP-9). The agenda lists only case numbers and addresses; no details on the nature of each request are provided.

• Z-33-2026: 1714 Atlanta Road and 781 Taylor Drive, District 2
• Z-34-2026: 3595 Canton Road, District 3
• Z-35-2026: 4651 Sandy Plains Road, District 3
• Z-36-2026: 175 Ernest Barrett Parkway, District 2
• SLUP-8-2026: 2967 Olympic Industrial Drive, District 2

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and a regular agenda. Key items include approving contracts for CobbLinc transit operations and microtransit services, several road and drainage projects, and a countywide generative AI platform. The board will also consider compensation adjustments for sheriff's deputies and various SPLOST-funded facility improvements.

• Approve Renewal No. 1 of Transit Operations and Maintenance Contract with Transdev Services, Inc. for CobbLinc (Cobb DOT Contract No. 002595)
• Approve two-year Microtransit Pilot Program Services contract with Via Mobility, LLC for Acworth/Kennesaw area (Cobb DOT Contract No. 002592)
• Approve contract with Backbone Infrastructure, LLC for Collins Road over Little Allatoona Creek (Project No. B2102, Cobb DOT Contract No. 002312)
• Approve Design-Build Agreement with CMES, Inc. for Johnson Ferry Road at Shallowford Road Intersection Improvements (State P.I. No. 0020001, Cobb County Project No. B2437)
• Approve Purchase Instrument with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for GovAI countywide generative AI platform, partially funded by 2022 SPLOST

The Board approved several transportation projects, including a $32.9M transit operations contract and various road and bridge repairs. The Board also authorized a new countywide generative AI platform and updated the Information Technology Policy.

• Approved $32.9M transit operations contract with Transdev Services, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $4.75M water reclamation facility contract with IHC Construction Companies, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $2.07M bridge contract for Collins Road with Backbone Infrastructure, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $1.3M road contract for Lost Mountain Road with Tetrabuild Infracon, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $747,127.95 for GovAI generative AI platform via Insight Public Sector, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $2.3M design-build agreement for Johnson Ferry Road with CMES, Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized $215,000 and $210,000 compensation adjustments for Sheriff's Office leadership (4-1)
• Approved appointment of Marlon Longacre to Behavioral Health Planning Board (5-0)

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with a single agenda item: a presentation of information regarding recommended amendments to the Cobb County Code. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda; it is a discussion item only.

• Presentation on recommended amendments to the Cobb County Code

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to receive presentations from staff regarding recommended amendments to various chapters of the Cobb County Code. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during this session. The meeting was procedural in nature, focusing on information sharing across multiple county departments.

• No substantive decisions or votes were recorded

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning hearing to consider four preliminary cases, each listed as 'Other Business Cases' on the agenda. These cases are at the preliminary stage, meaning the board is reviewing them for initial approval or discussion, and no final decisions are indicated in the agenda text.

• OB-47-2026 (District 2 - Circle 75 Parkway) - Preliminary
• OB-48-2026 (District 1 - 183 Cathy Ann Lane) - Preliminary
• OB-49-2026 (District 1 - 5310 Pickens Road) - Preliminary
• OB-50-2026 (District 2 - 1972 Atlanta Road) - Preliminary

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held its September 15, 2026 zoning hearing, approving a consent agenda of 10 items and several regular agenda cases. The most consequential decision was approving a rezoning from HI to RRC for a mixed-use development at 2840 Plant Atkinson Road, passed 3-2 with Commissioners Birrell and Gambrill opposed. The board also approved a residential subdivision rezoning, denied two group home capacity increases without prejudice, denied one with prejudice, and continued several other cases.

• Approved Z-21 mixed-use rezoning at 2840 Plant Atkinson Rd (3-2)
• Approved Z-17 residential subdivision rezoning at Old Canton Rd (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda of 10 zoning and land use items (5-0)
• Denied LUP-14 group home capacity increase without prejudice (5-0)
• Denied LUP-18 group home capacity increase without prejudice (5-0)
• Denied LUP-27 group home capacity increase with prejudice (5-0)
• Approved LUP-23 group home capacity increase to 6 residents (5-0)
• Continued O.B. 49 road frontage reduction to Oct 20 (5-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will consider temporary polling location changes for Dobbins 02 and Elizabeth 03. Members will also review an amended in-person voting schedule and drop box locations for the November 3, 2026, election. Additionally, the Board will discuss using a third-party service for mailing absentee ballots instead of the USPS.

• Temporary polling location for Dobbins 02
• Temporary polling location change for Elizabeth 03
• Amended Advance In-Person Voting Schedule for November 3, 2026, election
• Updated drop box locations for the November 3, 2026, election
• Discussion of third-party absentee ballot mailing services

The Board approved temporary polling locations for two precincts and voted to move a ballot drop box to improve geographic coverage. Members also discussed using third-party vendors for absentee ballot mailing as a contingency to the USPS.

• Approved continued temporary polling location for Dobbins 02 at Windy Hill Community Center (5-0)
• Approved temporary polling location change for Elizabeth 03 to Sandy Plains Baptist Church (5-0)
• Approved moving a ballot drop box from Milford Recreation Center to Gritters Library (4-1)
• Approved August 4 and August 10, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider variance petitions for 10 different properties. These cases are distributed across District 1 and District 3.

• V-111-2026: 3825 Echols Cv
• V-112-2026: 4532 High Rock Ter
• V-113-2026: 2569 Bryan Cir
• V-114-2026: 4460 Old Grogan Rd
• V-115-2026: 5000 Township Cove Rd

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals approved several variance requests on September 9, 2026, including items on the consent and regular agendas addressing setbacks, impervious coverage, and accessory structures. The Board approved applications for properties such as Mars Hill Road, Battlefield Creek Drive, and Old Grogan Road with specific conditions and stipulations, while holding other cases to later hearing dates.

• Approved V-80 for Timothy M. Strickland subject to stormwater comments (4-0)
• Approved V-111 for Mark Poore with conditions (4-0)
• Approved V-112 for Sonia Torretto with stormwater conditions (4-0)
• Approved V-113 for Matthew A. Burgess with stormwater conditions (4-0)
• Approved V-116 for Lorna Handy with stormwater conditions (4-0)
• Approved V-117 for Chandler Owens with stormwater conditions (4-0)
• Approved V-118 for Luis and Olivia Uranga with stormwater conditions (4-0)
• Approved V-119 for Jerry Wooley with stormwater conditions (4-0)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering contracts, grants, and fee changes, plus a regular agenda with items on detention center funding, sheriff compensation, and transportation projects. Public comment is scheduled at the beginning and end of the meeting.

• Approve two-year microtransit contract with Via Mobility for Acworth/Kennesaw area (Cobb DOT Contract No. 002592)
• Approve contract for Fire Station 20 design and construction with John W. Spratlin & Son, LLC (sealed bid 26-6982)
• Authorize fund balance appropriation for FY2026 Adult Detention Center expenditures
• Approve technology fee and appeal/expedite fees for Fire Marshal's Office
• Adopt resolution for Economic Development Strategic Plan

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a revised consent agenda 4-0, including a $9,681,601.80 supplemental agreement with Jacobs Project Management Company to extend construction management services through FY27 and a six-year, up to $1,699,468-per-year contract with Tyler Technologies for commercial/industrial property assessment. The Board also approved several transportation contracts, including $1,934,733.13 with Azimuth Contractors for Barrett Parkway at Burnt Hickory Road, and a $4,500,000 fund balance appropriation for the Adult Detention Center. Four microtransit items and the Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution were withdrawn; Commissioner Allen was absent and Commissioner Gambrill opposed item #26, the Economic Development Strategic Plan.

• Approved consent agenda as revised, 4-0 (Allen absent; Gambrill opposed item #26)
• Approved $9,681,601.80 Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Jacobs Project Management for construction management through FY27
• Approved six-year Tyler Technologies contract for commercial/industrial property assessment, up to $1,699,468 per year
• Approved $1,934,733.13 contract with Azimuth Contractors for Barrett Parkway at Burnt Hickory Road
• Approved $4,500,000 fund balance appropriation for Cobb County Adult Detention Center, 4-0
• Approved $2,802,509.50 purchase of LIFEPAK 35 monitors from Stryker Sales
• Approved $673,000 contract with John W. Spratlin & Son for Fire Station 20 design and construction
• Upheld License Review Board denial of Skylar Whitener's alcohol permit application, 4-0

Special Called Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on September 2, 2026, featuring a presentation to discuss economic development, industry, innovation, and international collaboration with a delegation visiting from Jinju City, South Korea.

• Discussion on economic development and international collaboration with a delegation from Jinju City, South Korea

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on September 2, 2026, to host a delegation from Jinju City, South Korea. Four of five commissioners attended, comprising a quorum; Commissioner Erick Allen was not present. After opening remarks and presentations on Cobb County Economic Development, the Cobb Chamber, Lockheed Martin, Cobb Travel and Tourism, and an aerospace industry presentation by the Jinju City delegation, the meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m. No official action was taken by the Board.

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss new business regarding zoning and land use permits. The agenda consists of 13 specific property cases across four districts.

• Z-31-2026: 2041 Austell Road
• Z-32-2026: 1718 Atlanta Road
• LUP-18-2026: 1768 Rustic Drive
• LUP-25-2026: 5280 Hiram Lithia Springs Road
• LUP-28-2026: 1901 Pair Road

The Planning Commission recommended denying rezoning requests for a senior living facility and a mixed-use development. Several temporary land use permits for group homes were denied or dismissed, while other rezoning and permit requests were recommended for approval.

• Recommended denial of Z-22 senior living rezoning (4-0)
• Recommended denial of Z-21 mixed-use development rezoning (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Z-17 residential subdivision rezoning (4-0)
• Recommended dismissal of LUP-27 group home capacity increase with prejudice (4-0)
• Recommended denial of LUP-14 and LUP-18 group home capacity increases (4-0)
• Recommended approval of LUP-21 and LUP-22 vehicle/adult occupancy permits (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Z-30, Z-31, Z-32, LUP-24, LUP-25, LUP-28, and Z-13 (4-0)
• Allowed Z-1 tree service rezoning to be withdrawn without prejudice (4-0)

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is holding a work session with two presentations: an update on the Economic Development Strategic Plan and an update on the 2026 employee survey. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for information and discussion.

• Update on the Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Update on the 2026 employee survey

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a work session with presentations on the Economic Development Strategic Plan and the 2026 employee survey. No official action was taken on either item; the meeting was informational only.

• No official action taken on Economic Development Strategic Plan update
• No official action taken on 2026 employee survey update

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The board will consider a purchase and sale agreement for a warehouse/office building at 550 Commerce Park Drive for a future police department multiuse facility, along with several contracts for road and airport improvements, and other routine items. A public hearing is scheduled for the proposed abandonment of right-of-way along Old Horseshoe Bend Road and Horseshoe Bend Road.

• Purchase of 15,000 sq ft warehouse/office at 550 Commerce Park Drive for police facility
• Contract with C.W. Matthews for Taxiway Alpha Pavement Rehabilitation at Cobb County International Airport
• Contracts with Glosson Enterprises for ADA ramp upgrades (two projects) and drainage repairs on Old Powder Springs Road
• Contract with Advanced Sports Construction for Concord Road Covered Bridge
• $450,000 contribution for playground equipment at Riverlands Gateway Park

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved two microtransit service expansions on 3-2 votes, with Commissioners Gambrill and Birrell opposed to both. The board also approved a $2,555,000 purchase of a warehouse/office building at 550 Commerce Park Drive in Marietta for a future police department multiuse facility, and a $120,000 contract with Dogwood Public Affairs, LLC for state legislative consulting services. The consent agenda was adopted 5-0, with Gambrill and Birrell opposed to the consulting contract item. The meeting also included a public hearing on a right-of-way abandonment, which was adopted 5-0.

• Approved South Cobb microtransit expansion (3-2, Gambrill and Birrell opposed)
• Approved Acworth-Kennesaw microtransit pilot project (3-2, Gambrill and Birrell opposed)
• Approved $2,555,000 purchase of 550 Commerce Park Drive for future police multiuse facility (consent agenda, 5-0)
• Approved $120,000 contract with Dogwood Public Affairs, LLC for state legislative consulting (consent agenda, 5-0, Gambrill and Birrell opposed to this item)
• Approved abandonment of right-of-way along Old Horseshoe Bend Road and Horseshoe Bend Road (5-0)
• Approved $1,184,166.17 GDOT supplemental agreement for Taxiway Alpha Pavement Rehabilitation at Cobb County International Airport (consent agenda, 5-0)
• Approved $2,656,895.90 contract with C.W. Matthews Contracting for Taxiway Alpha Pavement Rehabilitation (consent agenda, 5-0)
• Approved $450,000 contribution for playground equipment at Riverlands Gateway Park (consent agenda, 5-0)

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning hearing on August 18, 2026. Commissioners will discuss three preliminary zoning cases: OB-44-2026 for 4479 Atlanta Road (District 2), OB-45-2026 for 440 Interstate North Parkway (District 2), and OB-46-2026 for 1185 Ernest Barrett Parkway (District 1). They will also consider a notice of intent to amend a previously adopted item. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• OB-44-2026 – Preliminary zoning for 4479 Atlanta Road, District 2
• OB-45-2026 – Preliminary zoning for 440 Interstate North Parkway, District 2
• OB-46-2026 – Preliminary zoning for 1185 Ernest Barrett Parkway, District 1
• Notice of Intent to Amend Something Previously Adopted

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning for RaceTrac at 2595 Bells Ferry Road, reversing its earlier denial from May 2026. The board also approved a consent agenda including several land use permits and site plan amendments, and denied a site plan amendment for Creative World Schools before approving a modified version. One special land use permit was continued to October 20, 2026.

• Approved rezoning Z-10 for RaceTrac to NRC district (5-0), amending prior denial
• Approved consent agenda (5-0): LUP-7 wellness studio, LUP-16 daycare renewal, O.B. 44, O.B. 45, O.B. 46
• Denied O.B. 13 site plan amendment for Creative World Schools (2-3)
• Approved O.B. 13 with conditions (3-2)
• Continued SLUP-3 for Joe Dirt Development to October 20, 2026 (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a variance hearing on August 12, 2026, to consider 10 new variance petitions for properties across Districts 1, 2, and 3. The board will decide whether to grant variances from zoning requirements for each property. Detailed property descriptions are on file at the Zoning Division office.

• 2505 Chastain Meadows Pkwy (District 2)
• 450 Mars Hill Rd (District 1)
• 2380 Tayside Xing (District 1)
• 3935 Orchard Rd (District 2)
• 5900 Pavillion Dr (District 1)

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals approved six variance requests on its consent and regular agendas, denied two, and continued five cases to its September 9, 2026 hearing. All votes were 4-0, with member Alice Summerour not present. Several cases were held or continued by staff and were not considered at this hearing.

• Approved consent agenda variances V-105, V-106, V-107, V-108, V-110 (4-0)
• Approved V-70 pergola setback and impervious coverage variance (4-0)
• Approved V-87 accessory structure setback variance (4-0)
• Approved V-103 pool equipment variance (4-0)
• Approved V-104 inground pool variance (4-0)
• Denied V-97 covered patio and deck setback variance (4-0)
• Denied V-101 window sign coverage variance (4-0)
• Continued V-102, V-67, V-109 to September 9, 2026; V-36, V-62, V-80 continued by staff

Special Called Meeting

This is a special called meeting for the 2026 Annual Dobbins Stakeholders Meeting, featuring updates from military, congressional, and county officials. The agenda includes presentations on Dobbins Air Reserve Base, congressional affairs, GTRI, the Georgia National Guard, and county departments, followed by a community Q&A.

• Dobbins Air Reserve Base update by Col. Diane E. Patton
• Congressional update by U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath
• GTRI update by Keith McBride
• Cobb County DOT update by Andrew Raessler
• Community Q&A session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on August 12, 2026, to hear updates from Dobbins stakeholders. No official action was taken by the Board; the meeting was informational only.

• No official action taken by the Board

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on service equity analyses for two proposed CobbLinc microtransit expansions in South Cobb and Acworth-Kennesaw. They will also vote on extending a temporary moratorium on rezoning and permits for new data centers in unincorporated areas. Other items include approving contracts for stormwater repairs, water system maintenance, and a consultant for preliminary engineering of the South Cobb Transit Center.

• Public hearing on service equity analysis for CobbLinc Microtransit expansion in South Cobb County
• Public hearing on service equity analysis for CobbLinc Acworth-Kennesaw Microtransit Pilot Project
• Adoption of resolution extending temporary moratorium on rezoning applications and permits for new data centers in unincorporated Cobb County
• Approval of contract with HDR Engineering for preliminary engineering of South Cobb Transit Center (Project B2452, $ amount not specified)
• Approval of contract with Dentons US LLP for federal legislative consulting services

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved various consent and regular agenda items, including stormwater work orders, water system contracts, and a contract for federal legislative consulting services. The Board also extended a temporary moratorium on new data center rezoning applications and permits for 180 days, while rejecting a proposal to create a Deputy Director of Elections and Registration position in a 3-2 vote.

• Approved surplus vehicle donation to Georgia Public Safety Training Center (5-0)
• Approved Chatfield Contracting Inc. stormwater work order for $75,284.87 (5-0)
• Approved C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. change order for $296,863.25 (5-0)
• Accepted PARKS sponsorships totaling $3,900.00 and $3,150.00 in-kind (5-0)
• Approved Yancey Bros. Co. three-year generator maintenance contract at $94,302.64 year-one cost (5-0)
• Adopted resolution extending temporary data center moratorium (5-0)
• Denied creation of Deputy Director of Elections and Registration position (2-3)
• Approved Advanced Sports Construction, LLC drainage contract for $348,022.40 (5-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration will hold a regular meeting to consider a permanent polling location change for Bells Ferry 02 and approve the advance in-person voting schedule for the November 3, 2026 General/Special Election. The agenda also includes a director's update, public comment, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on permanent polling location change for Bells Ferry 02 (Exhibit A)
• Approval of Advance In-Person voting schedule for November 3, 2026 General/Special Election (Exhibit B)
• Approval of July 13, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes

The Board of Elections and Registration approved a permanent polling location change for Bells Ferry 02 to Legacy Church. The Board also adopted the Advance In-Person voting schedule and authorized the acceptance of hand-delivered absentee ballots at the Elections Office on specific days before Election Day.

• Approved permanent polling location change for Bells Ferry 02 to Legacy Church (5-0)
• Approved July 13, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted Advance In-Person voting schedule as presented (4-0-1)
• Approved accepting hand-delivered absentee ballots at the Elections Office on Oct 31, Nov 1, and Nov 2 (4-1)

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 4, 2026, to consider four items: two zoning applications (Z-29-2026 at 1665 Joyner Avenue and Z-30-2026 at 2214 Roswell Road) and two land use plan amendments (LUP-16-2026 at 1096 Allgood Road and LUP-17-2026 at 1665 Joyner Avenue). No details on the nature of the requests or recommendations are provided in the agenda. The agenda also lists continued or held cases and other business cases without specifics.

• Z-29-2026: zoning case at 1665 Joyner Avenue, District 2
• Z-30-2026: zoning case at 2214 Roswell Road, District 3
• LUP-16-2026: land use plan amendment at 1096 Allgood Road, District 2
• LUP-17-2026: land use plan amendment at 1665 Joyner Avenue, District 2

The Cobb County Planning Commission held a zoning hearing on August 4, 2026, where it approved one consent agenda item (LUP-16, a daycare renewal) and held all regular agenda items (Z-13, Z-17, Z-28) to future hearings. No rezoning or land use permits were approved or denied on the regular agenda.

• Approved LUP-16 (daycare renewal at 1096 Allgood Road) for 24 months, 4-0
• Held Z-13 (senior living rezoning) until September 1, 2026, 3-1
• Held Z-17 (residential subdivision rezoning) until September 1, 2026, 4-0
• Held Z-28 (single-family subdivision rezoning) until October 6, 2026, 4-0
• Approved revised minutes of July 27, 2026, 4-0
• Approved minutes of July 7, 2026, 4-0

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration is meeting to discuss calling two special elections for November 3, 2026. The body is also considering a new policy for the pre-certification review of precinct returns.

• Special Election in City of Mableton for referendum on 'Redevelopment Powers Law' (Ga. 2026 Act 551)
• Special Election for Cobb County SPLOST Referendum
• Policy for Pre-Certification Review of precinct returns per SEB Rule 183-1-12-.12 (f)

The Board of Elections and Registration approved two special elections scheduled for November 3, 2026. The Board also adopted a pre-certification policy for reviewing precinct returns.

• Approved November 3 Special Election for City of Mableton referendum (5-0)
• Adopted Pre-Certification Review of Precinct Returns policy (4-1)
• Approved November 3 Special Election for Cobb County SPLOST Referendum (5-0)

1:30 Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive presentations on three specific topics. The session is focused on information gathering and updates rather than final decisions.

• Update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
• Information and updates regarding housing in Cobb County
• Information regarding data centers

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a work session with presentations on ARPA funds, housing, and data centers. No official action was taken on any item; the meeting was informational only.

• No official action taken on ARPA update
• No official action taken on housing update
• No official action taken on data center update

BOC Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote to adopt the FY 2027 Budget and set 2026 millage rates. The meeting includes decisions on water system rehabilitations, stormwater management work orders, and transportation projects.

• Adoption of the FY 2027 Budget and 2026 millage rates for General Fund, Fire Fund, and CSSD II Fund
• Construction contract with Reynolds Construction, LLC for FY26 Ultraviolet Disinfection Systems Rehabilitation
• Proposed abandonment of right-of-way on Old Horseshoe Bend Road and Horseshoe Bend Road
• Agreement with Cumberland Community Improvement District for the Cumberland Autonomous Vehicle Circulator Pilot Project
• Construction design services for South Gordon Road at Pisgah Road via Barge Design Solutions, Inc.

The Board of Commissioners adopted the FY2027 budget and set the 2026 millage rates for the General Fund, Fire Fund, and Cumberland Special Services District II, both by 3-2 votes. The board also approved a $24.996 million contract for the FY26 Ultraviolet Disinfection Systems Rehabilitation and a memorandum of understanding with the Georgia Transportation Efficiency Authority for a new fare collection system for CobbLinc. Several other contracts, agreements, and appointments were approved as part of the consent and regular agendas.

• Adopted FY2027 Budget (3-2)
• Set 2026 millage rates for General Fund, Fire Fund, and CSSD II (3-2)
• Adopted 2026 school tax levy (5-0)
• Approved $24.996M UV Disinfection Systems contract (consent)
• Approved CobbLinc fare collection MOU with GTEA (5-0)
• Approved Cumberland Autonomous Vehicle Circulator agreement (4-1)
• Approved traffic calming measures on 18 streets (consent)
• Reappointed Avril Morguarge to Family and Children Services Board (5-0)

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning meeting on July 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Commissioners will consider a series of zoning and land‑use applications, including rezoning cases such as Z-1-2026 (895 Elnora Drive), Z-13-2026 (Hickory Grove Road), and Z-17-2026 (1795 Old Canton Road, 1785 Old Canton Road, 1788 Shelley Court). The agenda also includes land‑use permits (LUP-6-2026, LUP-14-2026, etc.), special land‑use permits (SLUP-6-2026, SLUP-7-2026), and other business items (OB-13-2026 through OB-43-2026). Planning Commission minutes and consent agendas will be approved as part of the meeting.

• Z-1-2026 – rezoning request for 895 Elnora Drive (District 3)
• Z-13-2026 – rezoning request for Hickory Grove Road (District 1)
• Z-17-2026 – rezoning requests for 1795 Old Canton Road, 1785 Old Canton Road, 1788 Shelley Court (District 3)
• LUP-6-2026 – land‑use permit for 2591 Morgan Road (District 3)
• OB-13-2026 – other business case for Stilesboro Road (District 1)

The Board approved rezoning and a special land use permit for purpose-built student housing. Several other site plan amendments and temporary land use permits were approved via the consent agenda, while a townhome rezoning request was denied.

• Approved rezoning to RRC for student housing at 100 and 300 Chastain Center Blvd (3-2)
• Approved Special Land Use Permit for student housing at 100 and 300 Chastain Center Blvd (3-2)
• Denied rezoning from R-20 to RM-12 for townhomes at 1471 Bells Ferry Road (4-1)
• Approved lot size reduction and variances for William Munji at 2071 Old Dallas Road (5-0)
• Denied site plan amendment for Casey Bowers at 2517 Woolwich Court (5-0)
• Denied site plan amendment for Michael Heck at 3808 Due West Road (5-0)
• Approved 18-month temporary land use permit for vehicle parking at 5760 Pearson Road (5-0)
• Approved 24-month temporary land use permit for flower sales at 2796 County Line Road (5-0)

Millage Public Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a second public hearing on the proposed 2026 property tax increase as defined by Georgia law. They will also hold a second public hearing on the FY 2027 proposed budget. No decisions are recorded in this agenda; the meetings are for public input.

• Second public hearing on the 2026 proposed property tax increase
• Second public hearing on the FY 2027 proposed budget

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a special called public hearing on July 21, 2026, to conduct the second public hearing on the 2026 proposed property tax increase and the FY 2027 Proposed Budget. Five speakers addressed the tax increase and 17 speakers addressed the budget. No decisions were made; adoption is scheduled after the third public hearing on July 28, 2026.

• Conducted second public hearing on 2026 proposed property tax increase (no vote)
• Conducted second public hearing on FY 2027 Proposed Budget (no vote)

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear 20 variance requests at its July 15, 2026 hearing. The consent agenda includes 16 cases, all with staff recommendations for approval, plus two held cases from prior meetings and four regular agenda items. Decisions will affect property setbacks, accessory structure placement, impervious coverage, and buffer requirements.

• V-87: Alfredo Lopez Vera seeks multiple variances for existing accessory structures including chicken coops, shed, and pool at 3279 Harris Rd.
• V-91: AH Marietta LLC dba Alair Homes Marietta requests increased impervious coverage (35% to 40%) and reduced setbacks at 1688 Donna Lynn Dr.
• V-100: V&V Custom Homes requests waiver of 40-foot undisturbed construction buffer at 3550 Davis Rd.
• V-82: James O. Nalley seeks to reduce accessory structure setback to 1 foot at 3030 Bakers Meadow.
• V-95: Farhad Banai requests reduced front setback and garage placement variance at 390 Dogwood Trl.

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals approved 15 variance requests, including a 14-item consent agenda, and held three cases for further review. One case (V-84) was partially approved and partially denied, requiring removal of a trailer and gravel. The board also added a non-agenda item (V-65) and approved it with conditions.

• Approved consent agenda V-81 through V-100 (14 items) 5-0
• Approved V-65 Hazel Stinson barn variance with conditions 5-0
• Approved V-66 David Campbell shed variance 5-0
• Continued V-80 Timothy Strickland pool variance to Aug 12 5-0
• Approved V-84 #1, denied #2 and #3 (trailer/gravel) 5-0
• Approved V-85 Kim and Jason Barfield accessory buildings 5-0
• Held V-87 Alfredo Lopez Vera to Aug 12 5-0
• Held V-97 Yolanda Carrillo to Aug 12 5-0

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold the first public hearing on the 2026 proposed property tax increase and the FY2027 proposed budget. The consent and regular agendas include stormwater management contracts, a no-parking zone on Atlanta Country Club Drive, a mutual aid agreement with the Marietta Police Department, and multiple SPLOST-funded park and facility projects.

• First public hearing on 2026 proposed property tax increase as defined by Georgia law
• First public hearing on FY2027 Proposed Budget
• Authorize 'No Parking' zone along west side of Atlanta Country Club Drive between Paper Mill Road and Winged Foot Circle
• Approve Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement between Cobb County Police and City of Marietta Police
• Approve contract for new restroom building and renovation at Noonday Creek Park under 2022 PARKS SPLOST

The Board authorized a federal grant for the Cumberland Autonomous Vehicle Circulator Pilot Project and approved several drainage and park infrastructure contracts. Public hearings were held for the proposed FY 2026 property tax increase and FY 2027 Budget, with adoption scheduled for July 28, 2026.

• Approved $7,734,526.00 grant for Cumberland Autonomous Vehicle Circulator Pilot Project (5-0)
• Approved $60,000.00 contingency for executive search firms (3-2)
• Approved $872,148.00 for new and renovated restrooms at Noonday Creek Park (5-0)
• Approved $971,475.18 for program management of New E-911 Emergency Communications Center (5-0)
• Upheld administrative denial of Health Spa License for Relaxing Head Spa Inc./Top Massage (5-0)
• Approved $2,500.00 workers' compensation settlement for April Robinson (5-0)
• Approved annexation non-objection for land into City of Kennesaw and City of Marietta (5-0)
• Approved $400,000.00 right-of-way acquisition for Old 41 Highway (5-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will discuss a policy for the pre-certification review of precinct returns. The board is also seeking approval to call a special election on November 3, 2026, for the Cobb County SPLOST Referendum.

• Approval to call a Special Election on November 3, 2026 for the Cobb County SPLOST Referendum
• Discussion of policy for pre-certification review of precinct returns per SEB Rule 183-1-12-.12 (f)
• Withdrawn discussion of proposed 'I Voted' sticker design contest

The Cobb County Board of Elections adopted a policy for pre-certification review of precinct returns with amendments, and called a special election for November 3, 2026, for the SPLOST referendum. Both motions passed 2-0-1 with one abstention. A motion to table the policy discussion failed for lack of a second. The board also approved meeting minutes and heard public comments on poll worker shifts and other topics.

• Adopted policy for Procedures for Preparing for Certification of Election Returns (2-0-1, Fisher abstained)
• Called special election for November 3, 2026 for SPLOST referendum (2-0-1, Fisher abstained)
• Approved June 16, 22, 23, 26 meeting minutes as amended (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Motion to table policy discussion failed (no second)

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission will hold a zoning hearing on July 7, 2026, to consider five regular cases (including rezoning and special land use permits) and several held or continued cases that are being heard again. A consent agenda includes a temporary land use permit for cut flowers at 2796 County Line Road. Many other cases were continued to later hearings.

• Z-25-2026 Elite Engineering (District 1)
• Z-26-2026 Campus Realty Advisors (District 2)
• Z-28-2026 Connor Thorpe (District 4)
• LUP-14-2026 Steven Van Ginkel (District 4) and SLUP-7-2026 Campus Realty Advisors (District 2)
• Consent: LUP-13-2026 Rebecca Yan for cut flower growing and selling at 2796 County Line Road

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a purpose-built student housing project and a temporary permit for a cut flower business. It also recommended approval for a vehicle parking permit and denied a request to use an RV as a temporary residence.

• Recommended approval of Z-26 and SLUP-7 for student housing at 100 and 300 Chastain Center Boulevard (5-0)
• Approved LUP-13 for growing and selling cut flowers at 2796 County Line Road for 24 months (5-0)
• Recommended approval of LUP-12 for additional vehicle parking at 5760 Pearson Road for 18 months (5-0)
• Recommended denial of LUP-15 for using an RV as a temporary residence at 5600 Karingway Court (5-0)
• Continued LUP-6 group home capacity request until September 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Continued Z-28 single-family subdivision request until August 4, 2026 (5-0)
• Held Z-21 mixed-use development, Z-17 residential subdivision, and Z-25 convenience store until August 4, 2026 (5-0)
• Held LUP-14 group home capacity request until September 1, 2026 (5-0)