Cobb County public meetings in 2024
31 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Called Meeting
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a discussion on HB 581 during this special called meeting. No other agenda items are listed.
- Discussion of HB 581
BOC Zoning Hearing
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning hearing on December 17, 2024. It will consider consent‑agenda rezoning requests, temporary land‑use permits, and other business items. Key items include a rezoning for an event center, a storage facility, and several permit and frontage adjustments.
- Z‑67: Rezoning MSC Naples, LLC from PSC to CRC for an event center at 2745 Sandy Plains Road
- Z‑69: Rezoning EDM Holdings, LLC from GC to NRC for a climate‑controlled storage facility at 4939 Canton Road
- LUP‑42: Temporary land‑use permit for a group home (six patients) at 2432 Powder Springs Road
- OB‑75: Site‑plan approval for Hammocks at East Cobb Propco, LLC at 1551 Johnson Ferry Road
- OB‑76: Reduce minimum public road frontage from 75 ft to 24 ft for Timothy Hagan at 3901 Adams Place
Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing
The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider held and continued variance cases (V-129 through V-148) and new business variance cases (V-149 through V-159) for properties in Districts 1‑4. The hearings are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in the Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Room at the Cobb County Building, 100 Cherokee Street, Marietta. Property descriptions are available for public inspection at the Zoning Division office, 1150 Powder Springs Street, Marietta.
- V-129-2024 – variance request for 979 Brickleberry Lane (District 2)
- V-130-2024 – variance request for 4540 Bishop Lake Road (District 3)
- V-149-2024 – variance request for 4732 Webster Way (District 1)
- V-150-2024 – variance request for 1400 Mitchell Falls Court (District 3)
- V-158-2024 – variance request for 7268, 7266, and 7264 Crestside Drive (District 4)
BOC Regular Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will consider a new schedule of rates, charges, and fees for the Cobb County Water System effective April 1, 2025, including annual increases through 2029. The meeting also includes various infrastructure contracts for roads, parks, and water services.
- Approval of Water System rates and annual increases through January 1, 2029
- Contracts with Glosson Enterprises, LLC for ADA improvements at Cumberland Parkway and Busbee Drive
- Purchase of outdoor wireless technology exceeding $100,000 for Broadband/Wi-Fi expansion
- Contract with Capital Sports Construction, Inc. for synthetic turf at Wallace and Lost Mountain Parks
- Resolution for Student Housing Revenue Bonds for Kennesaw State University Foundation, Inc.
Special Called Meeting
The Cobb County board will hold a special called meeting on December 5, 2024. The agenda includes welcome remarks, a delegation overview, comments from elected officials, an open discussion period, and a conclusion. No specific resolutions, contracts, or policy items are listed for decision at this meeting.
BOC Regular Meeting
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments, approve construction contracts for roads and parks, and hold a public hearing on proposed zoning and administrative code amendments.
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to zoning and administrative chapters
- Approve $100,000.00 for consulting firm Master Task Order Contracts
- Approve contract with Excellere Construction for Terrell Mill Road deceleration lane
- Approve contract with Crown Retail Services for Wild Horse Creek Park pavilion
- Approve two-part design/build contract for Fair Oaks Park improvements using SLRF funds
BOC Zoning Hearing
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will review several zoning cases on the consent agenda, including rezoning requests and a deletion. Items include Z-55 (CF to R-12), Z-59 (deletion to NRC), Z-60 (UVC to R-20), and Z-61 (CF to NRC). Many other cases are listed as held, continued, or not heard and will not be acted on at this meeting.
- Z-55: rezoning from CF to R-12 for a single‑family residence at South Cobb Drive & Waldrep Circle
- Z-59: deletion of rezoning request, change to NRC for office/warehouse at Austell Road & Brackett Street
- Z-60: approval of rezoning from UVC to R-20 for a single‑family home on Bells Ferry Road
- Z-61: approval of rezoning from CF to NRC for a professional office at Austell Road
- Numerous other cases are held, continued, or not heard and will not be decided today
Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing
The Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing several requests for variances regarding property setbacks and land use. The meeting includes regular cases, a consent agenda, and cases held from previous hearings.
- V-135: Proposed 1,200-square-foot basketball court at 2476 Octavia Lane
- V-140: Proposed inground pool and decking encroaching on 75-foot impervious buffer at 841 Poplar Springs
- V-141: Proposed 576-square-foot garage at 411 Wild Iris Lane
- V-143: Existing 2,054-square-foot barn and gravel drive at 2095 Acworth Due West Road
- V-144: Existing 1,170-square-foot barn/stable and chicken coop at 3430 Velma Drive
BOC Regular Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings on proposed amendments to multiple county code chapters, including zoning and alcoholic beverages. The body will also consider various transportation contracts, public safety appropriations, and alcoholic beverage license applications.
- Public hearing for consultant services exceeding $100,000 for FY26 Ultraviolet Disinfection Systems Rehabilitation
- Proposed amendments to county code chapters including Zoning, Alcoholic Beverages, and Environment
- Application for Library Digital Connectivity Grant in the amount of $84,911.61
- Contracts for sidewalks on Barnes Mill Road and Ewing Road
- Alcoholic beverage license hearings for Taco Prado, Inc. and Jasdaya Enterprise, LLC
Planning Commission Zoning Hearing
The Planning Commission will review several rezoning applications and land use permits. The body is also considering a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners regarding November 2024 Code Amendments for Section 134 of the Cobb County Code.
- Recommendation for November 2024 Code Amendments for Section 134 of the Cobb County Code
- Z-60-2024: Rezoning from UVC to R-20 for single-family residential on Bells Ferry Road
- Z-61-2024: Rezoning from CF to NRC for professional and contractor offices at 3065 Austell Road
- LUP-38-2024: Temporary Land Use Permit renewal for garden/crafts at 2917 Missy Drive
- OSC-1-2024: Case involving Poston Properties, Inc.
1:30 Work Session
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to hear a presentation about recommended amendments to the Cobb County Code. No specific actions or votes are listed in the agenda.
- Presentation on recommended amendments to the Cobb County Code
BOC Regular Meeting
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hear a public hearing on the proposed closure and abandonment of a segment of Waterfront Drive in Land Lots 470 and 471. The meeting also includes presentations of a Meals on Wheels donation and a proclamation for Filipino American History Month, and the Board will consider multiple contracts and resolutions covering airport upgrades, grant acceptances, annexation of land, and a civil lawsuit settlement.
- Public hearing on closure and abandonment of a portion of Waterfront Drive (Land Lots 470 and 471)
- Approval of contract with Wolen, LLC for Air Traffic Control Tower Equipment Renovations at Cobb County International Airport – McCollum Field
- Authorization to accept grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice COPS Technology and Equipment Program
- Approval of annexation notice for 29.887 acres at 5535 and 5525 Elliott Road
- Authorization of settlement for Iyanna Williams v. Cobb County civil action
BOC Zoning Hearing
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda containing several rezoning applications, including O'Dwyer Properties' townhome community (Z‑33), Mills Veterinary Property's veterinary clinic (Z‑53), Cameron LR Development's warehouse (Z‑57), and Artemis Hotel Group's multifamily project (Z‑56). The agenda also lists withdrawn cases and numerous applications that are being held or continued and will not be heard at this meeting. Additionally, a regular zoning case for Fortunella International Company (Z‑52) will be heard.
- Rezoning Z‑33 for O'Dwyer Properties townhome community (NS/R‑20 to RM‑8) on Old Bankhead Highway, Land Lots 1296‑1297, 19th District
- Rezoning Z‑53 for Mills Veterinary Property veterinary clinic (R‑30/TS to NRC) on Cobb Parkway, Land Lots 1‑2, 20th District
- Rezoning Z‑57 for Cameron LR Development warehouse (CS/LI to LI) at Hartman Road and Lake Careca Road, Land Lots 686, 687, 699, 700, 18th District
- Rezoning Z‑56 for Artemis Hotel Group multifamily residential (O&I to RRC) on South Cobb Parkway, Land Lots 949, 978, 979, 17th District
- Regular case Z‑52 for Fortunella International Company (district 3) to be heard
Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing
The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear a series of variance requests on October 9, 2024. Items include setbacks for accessory structures, increases to allowable impervious coverage, and a request to raise a McDonald’s sign height. Staff recommendations are noted for each case, and some items are continued from earlier hearings.
- V-109: Reduce setbacks for an accessory structure at 4490 Keheley Drive.
- V-114: Reduce setbacks for an accessory structure at 3163 Macedonia Road.
- V-122: Increase maximum impervious coverage from 35% to 39.99% at 2770 Carey Woods Court.
- V-124: Reduce setbacks and allow an accessory structure without a principal building at 4110 Brownsville Road.
- V-132: Increase a freestanding sign height from 19 feet to 20 feet at 4819 Lower Roswell Road.
BOC Regular Meeting
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will consider a condemnation proceeding for two parcels on Old Stilesboro Road. A public hearing will be held before spending $100,000 or more on engineering design services for 2022 SPLOST transportation projects. The board will also approve several drainage contracts, adopt a temporary moratorium on new student‑housing permits, and allocate capital contingency funds to park projects.
- Public hearing before expending $100,000+ for engineering design services for 2022 SPLOST Transportation Improvements
- Condemnation proceedings for two parcels on Old Stilesboro Road at County Line Road (Project No. B2301)
- Approval of drainage repair contracts on Oakdale Road (D & H Construction) and Lake Somerset Crest (Advanced Road Construction)
- Resolution imposing a temporary moratorium on special land‑use permits for new purpose‑built student housing
- Allocation of FY2024/25 Chair Capital Contingency to the 2022 SPLOST PARKS Program for the District 4 Indoor Track and Veterans Memorial Project
Planning Commission Zoning Hearing
The Cobb County Planning Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes rezoning and temporary land‑use permit items. It will vote on a rezoning request by Mills Veterinary Property, LLC to change land from R‑30 and TS to NRC for a veterinary clinic at 4483 North Cobb Parkway. The agenda also contains a rezoning request by Artemis Hotel Group for a multifamily residential project at 3200 South Cobb Parkway and renewals of temporary land‑use permits for a landscape business, a pet dealer, and a daycare facility at various locations.
- Z-53: Mills Veterinary Property, LLC rezoning from R‑30/TS to NRC for a clinic at 4483 North Cobb Parkway
- Z-56: Artemis Hotel Group rezoning from O&I to RRC for a multifamily residential project at 3200 South Cobb Parkway
- LUP-29: Grechell Chavarria temporary land‑use permit renewal for a landscape business at 1487 Milford Church Road
- LUP-32: Dathan Johnson temporary land‑use permit renewal for a pet dealer at 3319 Shadyside Road
- LUP-33: World of Faith Family Worship Center temporary land‑use permit renewal for a daycare at 7680 The Bluffs
1:30 Work Session
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to present the findings and recommendations of the Countywide Disparity Study. No decisions are listed; the agenda item is a presentation only.
- Presentation of Countywide Disparity Study findings and recommendations
BOC Regular Meeting
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of items, including the authorization of FY25 capital procurement exceeding $100,000, adoption of budget amendments, and approval of various contracts and grant awards. They will also adopt resolutions related to the County Review Team’s authority and approve several infrastructure and public safety agreements. The meeting includes proclamations, public comment, and a reappointment announcement.
- Authorize procurement of FY25 capital items exceeding $100,000.00 (Item 15)
- Adopt resolution adopting all budget amendments (Item 33)
- Approve Business Investment Grants for Crystal’s Salon Service, A Better Today Bookstore, and Eryn AI (Items 28‑30)
- Approve contract with North Georgia Concrete, Inc. for 2024 Countywide Bridge Repair/Rehabilitation (Item 37)
- Approve Project Framework Agreement with Georgia Department of Transportation for Cobb Parkway Pedestrian Bridge – North (Item 41)
BOC Zoning Hearing
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several rezoning requests, including proposals for student housing, senior living, and an urgent care clinic. The meeting also includes a consent agenda of various zoning and operational cases and a list of withdrawn or continued items.
- Z-43(2024): Proposed purpose-built student housing at 500 Chastain Center Boulevard
- Z-35(2024): Proposed senior living with a maximum of 66 units on Powder Springs Road
- Z-48(2024): Proposed urgent care clinic at 1550 Kennesaw Due West Road NW
- Z-32(2024): Proposed retail and warehouse rezoning at 4925 Canton Road
- Z-46(2024): Proposed automobile paint and body repair at 791 and 801 Ledford Street
Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing
The Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing multiple variance requests regarding setbacks, sign sizes, and impervious coverage. The meeting includes a special appeal hearing regarding a code enforcement violation for grass and weeds.
- V-111: Request to increase wall sign area from 200 to 462.27 square feet at 600 South Galleria Parkway
- V-85: Request for setbacks and parking variances for a 1,500 square foot steel garage at 2114 Oland Circle
- V-113: Request to increase impervious coverage from 70% to 82% at 3865 Medical Park Drive
- V-117: Request to reduce rear setback from 35 to 25 feet at 2021 Shallowford Road
- A-02-2024: Appeal of a Notice of Violation for grass and weeds exceeding 12 inches at 1117 Malibu Drive
BOC Regular Meeting
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of items, including approvals for water system contracts, transportation projects, public safety purchases, and library grants. They will vote on authorizing a public hearing before expending $100,000 or more for engineering design services under the 2022 SPLOST Transportation Improvements Program. Additional agenda items cover contract approvals for equipment, a three‑year procurement software contract, and several appointments and recognitions.
- Item 12: Authorize purchase of two replacement excavators for the Water System under a State Contract with Yancy Bros. Co.
- Item 13: Approve unit price contract with Bartow Precast, Inc. for FY25‑FY26 large water meter vaults (Program No. MAPPR).
- Item 17: Authorize advertisement to hold a public hearing on the proposed closure and abandonment of a portion of Waterfront Drive (Land Lots 470 and 471).
- Item 42: Authorize advertisement to hold a public hearing before spending $100,000 or more for engineering design services for 2022 SPLOST Transportation Improvements projects.
- Item 43: Approve a three‑year contract with OpenGov, Inc. for a countywide eProcurement solution (2022 SPLOST project).
Planning Commission Zoning Hearing
The Planning Commission is reviewing several rezoning requests and a special land use permit. Key items include purpose-built student housing and various commercial developments. Some cases have been withdrawn or continued to future dates.
- Z-43(2024): Proposed rezoning for purpose-built student housing at 500 Chastain Center Boulevard
- Z-32(2024): Proposed rezoning for retail and warehouse at 4925 Canton Road
- Z-48(2024): Proposed rezoning for an urgent care clinic at 1550 Kennesaw Due West Road NW
- Z-46(2024): Proposed rezoning for automobile paint and body repair at 791, 801 Ledford Street
- Z-50(2024): Proposed rezoning for automotive repair at 310 Pearl Street
1:30 Work Session
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will review information from subrecipients of American Rescue Plan Act funding and receive an update on the 2016 and 2022 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax programs.
- Review of ARPA funding subrecipients
- Update on 2016 SPLOST program
- Update on 2022 SPLOST program
BOC Regular Meeting
The Board of Commissioners will consider a court finding regarding the Home Rule map and the resulting status of the District 2 Commissioner's office. The body is also deciding on a new microtransit pilot program and various infrastructure repairs.
- Public hearing for the closure and abandonment of Bentley Lake Road
- Two-year contract with Via Mobility, LLC for CobbLinc on-demand microtransit pilot services
- Drainage system repair contracts for Burnt Hickory Road, Rosie Lane, Karls Gate Drive, and Tally Green Drive
- Proposed amendment to Chapter 78 (Licenses, Permits and Businesses)
- Annexation notice of Non-Objection for a 5.56 acre tract at Old Highway 41 and Nance Road
Special Called Meeting
The Cobb County Community Development Department is hosting a special called meeting to discuss the Dobbins Air Reserve Base with stakeholders including Lockheed Martin, Georgia Tech, and the Cobb Chamber.
- Stakeholder meeting for Dobbins ARB
- Presentations from Lockheed Martin
- Presentations from Georgia Tech Research Institute
- Presentations from Cobb Chamber/Team Dobbins
- General discussion and Q&A
BOC Zoning Hearing
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will review a series of zoning and land‑use items at its August 20 meeting. Items include rezoning requests for residential and commercial projects, a temporary land‑use permit for a daycare, and a special land‑use permit for a baseball complex. The board will also consider amendments to stipulations for several existing rezoning applications.
- Z-36: Rezoning from GC to RM‑12 for a townhome community at 265 Lodge Road (DRB Group Georgia, LLC)
- Z-41: Rezoning from R‑20 to RSL for senior residential units at 1860 Powder Springs Road (Eastwood Homes of Georgia, LLC)
- Z-42: Rezoning from NS to NRC for an auto spa at 4701 Sandy Plains Road (FH&L Holdings, LLC)
- LUP-24: Temporary land‑use permit renewal for a daycare at 76 Windy Hill Road (Doreas Laboy)
- SLUP-8: Special land‑use permit for a baseball complex at 4775 Lake Drive, Jamerson Road, and 4785 Lee Waters Road (Blake Bondurant)
Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing
The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear requests for variances to reduce setbacks and allow encroachments on properties in the 16th, 17th, 19th, and 20th districts. Several cases were withdrawn or continued to a later date.
- Withdrawn: V-97-2024 Chuck Owuzo
- Withdrawn: V-99-2024 Kerene Hoilett
- Withdrawn: V-106-2024 David Johnson
- Held: V-98-2024 Charles Barnwell (continued to Sept 11)
- Held: V-85-2024 Misael Mondragon (continued from July 10)
BOC Regular Meeting
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will consider closing and abandoning Bentley Lake Road, approve numerous contracts for water, sewer, and transportation projects, and address economic development funding.
- Public hearing for closure of Bentley Lake Road
- Approval of $864,607.13 for economic development projects
- Approval of contract with Deloitte for ARPA consulting services
- Approval of contract with Norfolk Southern for Old Floyd Road construction
- Approval of contract with Glosson Enterprises for Sewell Mill Road sidewalk
Planning Commission Zoning Hearing
The Cobb County Planning Commission will hold a zoning hearing on August 6, 2024. Commissioners will consider several rezoning applications, including changes from GC to NRC at 4925 Canton Road, GC to RM‑12 at 265 Lodge Road, and R‑80 to R‑40 at 101 Atlanta Country Club Drive. The agenda also includes a temporary land‑use permit renewal for a daycare at 76 Windy Hill Road and a special land‑use permit for a baseball complex at 4775 Lake Drive and 4785 Lee Waters Road.
- Z-32-2024: Rezoning from GC to NRC for retail/warehouse at 4925 Canton Road
- Z-36-2024: Rezoning from GC to RM-12 for townhome community at 265 Lodge Road
- Z-38-2024: Rezoning from R-80 to R-40 for single‑family residence at 101 Atlanta Country Club Drive
- LUP-24: Temporary land‑use permit renewal for daycare (max 47 children) at 76 Windy Hill Road
- SLUP-8: Special land‑use permit for baseball complex at 4775 Lake Drive and 4785 Lee Waters Road
Special Called Meeting
The Board of Commissioners is conducting the second public hearing regarding a proposed 2024 property tax increase. The body will also hold the second public hearing on the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025.
- Second public hearing on 2024 proposed property tax increase
- Second public hearing on FY 2025 Proposed Budget
Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing
The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a hearing for several new variance cases on July 10, 2024. These applications involve properties in multiple districts across the county. Full descriptions of each request are available at the Cobb County Zoning Division office.
- Case V-83-2024: 2009 Dorsey Road
- Case V-84-2024: 1651 Powder Springs Road
- Case V-85-2024: 2114 Oland Circle
- Case V-86-2024: 436 Langley Oaks Drive
- Case V-87-2024: 224 Pindos Place