Cobb County public meetings in 2025

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration met on December 22, 2025. The board approved its agenda, heard the Director’s election report, and certified the results of the December 16, 2025 special election runoff for Senate District 35. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 12 at 3:00 PM.

• Approval of agenda
• Director's Election Report
• Certification of the December 16, 2025 Special Election Runoff – Senate District 35
• Notice of upcoming regular meeting on Monday, January 12 at 3:00 PM

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will review several zoning and land‑use cases, including rezoning of a hair salon site (Z‑26), a lot split on Wildwood Road (Z‑30), and a senior‑living project (Z‑33). It will also vote on temporary land‑use permits for a dance studio (LUP‑47) and a personal‑care home (LUP‑50). Additionally, the board will consider installing six electric‑vehicle charging stations at 3900 Paces Walk for Envirospark Energy Solutions.

• Z‑26: Rezoning from NS to LRC for a hair salon at 4205 Jim Owens Road
• Z‑30: Rezoning from R‑20 to R‑15 for a lot split at 1638 Wildwood Road
• Z‑33: Rezoning from R‑20 to RSL for senior housing at 2260/2845 West Sandtown Road
• LUP‑47: Temporary land‑use permit renewal for a dance studio at 1483 Kennesaw Due West Road
• OB‑64: Approval of six EV charging stations on a multi‑family property at 3900 Paces Walk

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration is meeting to oversee the Special Election Runoff for Senate District 35. The body will receive an election update and recess until results are complete.

• Special Election Runoff for Senate District 35
• Certification Meeting scheduled for December 22

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review several requests for variances regarding setbacks, impervious coverage, and signage. The body will also adopt a resolution for the 2026 hearing schedule.

• V-153: Regency Centers Corporation request to reduce parking from 591 to 351 spaces at 2900 Delk Rd
• V-146: Braves Development Company, LLC request for an electronic wall sign at 360 Interstate North Pkwy
• V-143: North Atlanta Installation request to increase wall sign square footage to 282.2 sq ft at 1690 Powder Springs Rd
• V-116: Request to increase retaining wall height from 6 feet to 12 feet at 4031 River Ridge Chase
• OB-1-2025: Resolution to set the 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals hearing dates and times

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals approved multiple variance requests, including setbacks, wall signs, and impervious‑coverage changes. Several items were approved subject to departmental comments. The Board also adopted a resolution establishing the dates, times, and locations for variance hearings in 2026.

• Approved V-113 sign variance (4-0, one recusal)
• Approved V-151 church setback and buffer variance (5-0)
• Approved V-154 rear‑setback variance (5-0)
• Approved V-116 front‑setback and retaining‑wall variance (no vote recorded)
• Approved V-140 rear‑setback variance (no vote recorded)
• Approved V-142 impervious‑coverage variance (no vote recorded)
• Approved V-143 wall‑sign size variance (no vote recorded)
• Adopted 2026 variance‑hearing schedule (resolution, vote not specified)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of consent‑agenda items, including contracts for probation services, water system upgrades, and transportation agreements. The meeting also includes approvals for land acquisitions, grant applications, and a resolution adopting budget amendments. A key item is the Economic Incentive Commitment Agreement with Home Depot.

• Approve a contract with Georgia Probation Management, Inc. to provide misdemeanor probation services for the Superior Court.
• Approve a construction contract with Capital City Electrical Services, LLC for Proctor Creek Lift Station FY26 Variable Frequency Drive Replacement.
• Approve a three‑year license agreement with 6-4-3 DP Athletics, LLC for use of the CobbLinc Marietta Transfer Center Park and Ride Lot.
• Approve an Economic Incentive Commitment Agreement with Home Depot.
• Adopt a resolution adopting all budget amendments set forth in agenda items on this date.

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners adopted a series of contracts and agreements, including a $885,221 contract with G.S. Construction for FY26 Zone 2 interceptor sewer replacements and a $524,840 contract with Capital City Electrical Services for the Proctor Creek lift‑station variable‑frequency‑drive replacement. The Board also accepted a $191,649.60 Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) grant, approved a three‑year license agreement for the Marietta Transfer Center park‑and‑ride, and accepted five parcels of land totaling about 26.13 acres. Additional actions included joining the Georgia Mutual Aid Resource Pact, donating decommissioned public‑safety equipment, and renewing the medical‑director contract for Fire and Emergency Services.

• Approved $885,221 G.S. Construction contract for FY26 Zone 2 interceptor sewer replacements (adopted)
• Approved $524,840 Capital City Electrical Services contract for Proctor Creek lift‑station VFD replacement (adopted)
• Accepted $191,649.60 Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic (H.E.A.T.) grant (adopted)
• Approved three‑year license agreement with 6‑4‑3 DP Athletics for Marietta Transfer Center park‑and‑ride (adopted)
• Accepted five parcels of land (~26.13 acres) from Southeast Fontaine and Southeast Easlan (adopted)
• Authorized donation of decommissioned public‑safety equipment (adopted)
• Approved resolution to join the Georgia Mutual Aid Resource Pact (adopted)
• Renewed Dr. Marvin Eric Nix contract as Medical Director for Fire & Emergency Services ($138,000) (adopted)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections is meeting to certify the results of the December 2, 2025, Municipal General Election Runoff for Marietta Ward 3 and Ward 5. The board will also consider authorizing advertisements for boundary changes for Marietta precincts.

• Certification of December 2, 2025, Municipal General Election Runoff – Marietta Ward 3 and Ward 5
• Motion to authorize advertisement of boundary changes for City of Marietta Precincts (Exhibits A - M)
• Approval of November 4, 2025, Election Meeting minutes
• Approval of November 7, 2025, Pre-Certification Meeting minutes
• Approval of November 10, 2025, Regular/Certification Meeting minutes

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the corrected minutes of prior meetings, each by a 4‑0 vote. It certified the December 2, 2025 municipal runoff election for Marietta City Council Ward 3 and Ward 5. It also authorized a 30‑day public advertisement period for the new Marietta precinct boundaries, allowing the Board of Commissioners to approve the changes.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved corrected minutes for Nov. 4, 7, 10, 18, 24 (4-0)
• Certified Dec. 2, 2025 Marietta City Council runoff election (4-0)
• Authorized advertisement of Marietta precinct boundary changes (4-0)

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners and elected officials are meeting for a 2026 Legislative Breakfast to discuss a proposed state agenda. The body is identifying specific policy changes and funding requests they want the Georgia General Assembly to address.

• Request to increase the minimum motor fuel sales funding for Local Maintenance and Improvement Grants from 10% to 15%
• Proposed restrictions on city annexations and new authorizations for property owner deannexation
• Opposition to legislation that would eliminate or restrict speed detection cameras in school zones
• Request for state reimbursement of all expenses incurred for special elections
• Proposal to allow counties to receive a portion of electric franchise fees for users in unincorporated areas

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners and city officials will meet to review general annexation procedures. The session includes a review of conflicts between state law and Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA).

• Review of general annexation procedures
• Review of state law and IGA conflicts
• Discussion of text amendments
• Discussion of exhibit updates

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners met on December 3, 2025 at the Jim R. Miller Park Event Center to receive information and discuss the HB489 Intergovernmental Agreement. Present commissioners were Chairwoman Lisa Cupid, Keli Gambrill, JoAnn Birrell, and Monique Sheffield; Commissioner Erick Allen was absent. Presentations covered annexation procedures and conflicts between state law and the agreement, and Ms. Blair agreed to send a clarified recommendation within two weeks and revisit the issue at the end of January 2026. No official action was taken by the Board.

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission will review several regular zoning cases, including a rezoning from R-20 to RSL for a residential senior living project at the southwest intersection of West Sandtown Road and Macland Road. It will also consider renewal requests for a hair salon, a dance studio, and a personal care home, each for 24 months. Additionally, the commission will adopt a resolution setting dates and times for the 2026 Planning Commission zoning hearings.

• Z-33 (2025) Romusa Properties, LLC – rezoning from R-20 to RSL for senior living at 2260/2845 West Sandtown Road
• LUP-46 (2025) Karen Gooden – renewal of a temporary land use permit for a hair salon at 1910 Foxcroft Court
• LUP-47 (2025) West Cobb Office Investors, LLC – renewal of a temporary land use permit for a dance studio at 1483 Kennesaw Due West Road
• LUP-50 (2025) Marlene Graham – renewal of a temporary land use permit for a personal care home at 1371 Piedmont Road
• OB-1-2025 – resolution to adopt dates and times for Planning Commission zoning hearings for calendar year 2026

The Commission adopted a 5‑0 vote to hold the Z-2 multifamily rezoning until the February 3, 2026 hearing. It also approved several rezoning and temporary land‑use permits and denied others, with votes ranging from 4‑0 to 5‑0.

• Held Z-2 rezoning case until Feb 3 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Z-26 rezoning to LRC (4-0, Beloin recused)
• Approved Z-33 rezoning to RSL (5-0 consent agenda)
• Approved LUP-37 temporary land use permit (4-0, Beloin abstained)
• Approved LUP-38 temporary land use permit (5-0)
• Denied LUP-42 temporary land use permit (5-0)
• Deleted Z-30 to R-20 zoning district (5-0)
• Denied Z-32 rezoning (5-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration will meet to receive an election update and recess until results are finalized for the Municipal General Election Runoff in Marietta Ward 3 and Ward 5.

• Approval of agenda
• Director's election update
• Motion to recess until results complete
• Upcoming certification meeting on Dec 8
• Upcoming special election runoff meeting on Dec 16

The Board of Elections and Registration approved the meeting agenda by a 4‑0 vote. It then voted 4‑0 to recess the meeting until the municipal runoff results were complete. After the results were reported, the Board voted 5‑0 to end the recess.

• Agenda approved (4-0)
• Recess until election results complete approved (4-0)
• Recess ended approved (5-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will certify the November 18, 2025 special election for Senate District 35. A public hearing will consider a request to change the temporary polling location for a possible December 16, 2025 special election runoff in Smyrna 2A. The meeting also includes routine reports and announcements of upcoming election meetings.

• Certification of the November 18, 2025 Special Election – Senate District 35
• Public hearing on request to change temporary polling location for potential Dec. 16, 2025 Special Election Runoff in Smyrna 2A (Exhibit A)
• Announcement of upcoming municipal runoff and special election meetings in December 2025

The board approved the meeting agenda unanimously (3‑0). It then certified the November 18, 2025 special election for Senate District 35 with a 3‑0 vote. Finally, the board approved moving the Smyrna 2A temporary polling site to the Smyrna Community Center for the Dec 16 runoff, also by 3‑0.

• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Certified the Nov 18, 2025 Special Election for Senate District 35 (3-0)
• Approved temporary relocation of Smyrna 2A polling site to Smyrna Community Center for Dec 16 runoff (3-0)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on amendments to 14 different county code chapters. The board is also deciding on the establishment of a Stormwater Service Fee and a new schedule of rates effective June 1, 2026.

• Proposed amendments to 14 county code chapters including Animals, Environment, and Taxation
• Establishment of Stormwater Service Fee and rates effective June 1, 2026
• Economic Incentive Commitment Agreement with Home Depot
• Annexation of 5.76 acres at the southside of Flint Hill Road, west of Sanders Road
• Contract for ADA Ramp Upgrades (West) with Advanced Sports Construction, LLC

The Board approved a series of amendments to Part I of the Cobb County Code covering administration, animals, building regulations, cable services, environment, fire protection, streets, taxation, solid waste, stormwater, nuisances, subdivisions, and utilities. Most amendments passed unanimously, while two items – additional environment provisions and a stormwater management article – were approved by a 3‑2 vote. The Board also withdrew one utilities amendment except for a specific section. All adopted changes are attached to the minutes.

• Adopted amendments to Part I Chapters 2,10,18,22,50,54,106,114 (5-0)
• Adopted amendment to Part I Chapter 102 Solid Waste definition (5-0)
• Adopted withdrawal of proposed amendment to Part I Chapter 122 Utilities Article II, except Section 122-126(a)(3) (5-0)
• Adopted remaining amendment to Part I Chapter 122 Utilities Article II (5-0)
• Adopted amendment to Part I Chapters 50 (Sections 50-111, 50-112) and Chapter 83 Nuisances (5-0)
• Adopted amendment prohibiting county ownership of detention ponds in residential subdivisions (Part I Chapter 50-130 and Chapter 110) (5-0)
• Adopted additional environment amendment to Part I Chapter 50 (including Sections 102, 106.1, 110) (3-2)
• Adopted amendment to Part I Chapter 122 Article III Stormwater Management with revisions (3-2)

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will review several zoning and land‑use items at its November 18, 2025 meeting. Items include a rezoning request for President Business, LLC at 4445 Winfred Drive, a rezoning request for Roswell Lodge No. 165 at 4672 Sandy Plains Road, and a 12‑month temporary land‑use permit renewal for L. Frank Shirley at 4521 Wade Green Road. Additional agenda items cover site‑plan amendments and lot‑size changes for various applicants.

• Z‑23: Rezoning President Business, LLC from GC to LI for medical equipment repair at 4445 Winfred Drive
• Z‑28: Rezoning Roswell Lodge No. 165 from NRC to O&I for a charitable club at 4672 Sandy Plains Road
• LUP‑45: 12‑month temporary land‑use permit renewal for equipment storage for Frank Shirley at 4521 Wade Green Road
• OB‑55: Amendment to rezoning application Z‑55 for Irma V. Palacios at 1883 Waldrep Circle
• OB‑58: Lot‑size reduction for Sotto Properties, LLC at 2351 Honeysuckle Lane

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners withdrew four pending rezoning requests, including Z‑24 and Z‑29, and adopted a motion to withdraw Z‑18 with a 5‑0 vote. The board also adopted a motion to continue O.B. 51 until Dec 16 2025 (5‑0). On the consent agenda, the board approved rezoning and site‑plan amendments for Z‑23, Z‑28, O.B. 55, and O.B. 59.

• Z‑24 Crawford Creek Acquisitions withdrawn without prejudice
• Z‑29 Jorge A. Bueno chiropractic withdrawn without prejudice
• Z‑18 Racetrac, Inc. withdrawn without prejudice (vote 5‑0)
• Motion to continue O.B. 51 (BRKI) until Dec 16 2025 adopted (vote 5‑0)
• Approved Z‑23 President Business rezoning to LI (consent agenda)
• Approved Z‑28 Roswell Lodge rezoning to NRC (consent agenda)
• Approved O.B. 55 stipulation amendment for Irma V. Palacios (consent agenda)
• Approved O.B. 59 site‑plan amendment for Cedarcrest Church (consent agenda)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration is meeting to receive a Director's update and monitor election results. The body will recess until results are complete and has scheduled a special election certification meeting for November 24.

• Director's Update
• Special Election Certification meeting scheduled for November 24

The Board approved the meeting agenda with a 3-0 vote. It then voted 3-0 to recess until the special election results were complete. Later, the Board voted 3-0 to come out of recess. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved motion to recess until election results are complete (3-0)
• Approved motion to come out of recess (3-0)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a first public hearing on proposed amendments to 14 different chapters of the county code, including regulations on animals, fire prevention, and taxation. The board will also consider several transportation contracts and ARPA fund reallocations.

• Public hearing on amendments to 14 code chapters, including Animals, Fire Prevention, and Taxation
• Reallocation of $2,750,890.00 in ARPA funds from bridge projects to the South Cobb Public Health Center
• Sale of 0.73 acres at 4691 Lindsey Drive to Georgia Power
• Contracts for drainage repairs on Ling Drive, Coventry Point, and Banister Place
• Additional ARPA appropriation not to exceed $206,000.00 for healthcare support services

The Board adopted two ARPA fund reallocations, moving $2,750,890 to the South Cobb Public Health Center project and approving up to $206,000 for additional health support services, both by unanimous 5‑0 votes. It also approved the sale of approximately 0.73 acres at 4691 Lindsey Drive to Georgia Power for $37,000 and authorized several water‑system contracts, a library furniture purchase, and a speed‑zone update. All actions were recorded as adopted by the Board.

• Reallocated $2,750,890 ARPA funds to CDPH South Cobb Public Health Center (adopted 5‑0)
• Approved additional ARPA appropriation up to $206,000 for health support services (adopted 5‑0)
• Approved sale of ~0.73 acres at 4691 Lindsey Drive to Georgia Power for $37,000
• Approved Restatement Agreement with Pure Technologies for water‑valve inspections (FY23)
• Approved final funding for Oglesby Road Water Main Relocation, saving $15,226.50
• Approved purchase of replacement office furniture for three libraries, $42,097.76
• Approved updated List of Roadways to establish speed zones and speed‑detection devices
• Approved Amendment to Service Agreement for Astro25 Radio Network, up to $193,231.42

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a series of variance requests for properties in districts 16‑20. Staff recommends approval for each request, often with conditions such as traffic or storm‑water comments. The agenda includes banner size extensions, setback reductions, and accessory‑structure adjustments.

• V-133 – Atlanta Area Council, Inc.: allow multiple temporary banners up to 1,200 sq ft year‑round at 1800 Circle 75 Pkwy.
• V-134 – Eddie Jesus Reyes: reduce front setback to 25 ft and side setback to 25 ft at 1700 Kennesaw Due West Rd.
• V-135 – Nicole Bracy: reduce rear setback to 4 ft at 2126 Caneridge Dr, with 10‑ft building enclosure.
• V-136 – Jefferson Lee Glenny: reduce accessory‑structure setbacks and permit barn placement at 2800 Davis Rd / 3115 Holly Springs Rd.
• V-138 – Cristina Hernandez: reduce greenhouse setbacks to 10 ft and raise impervious surface limit to 37 % at 2513 Sawmill Rd.

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals adopted six variances on the consent agenda, including signage and setback changes, with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved a seventh variance (V‑137) on the regular agenda, again 5‑0. The board voted to postpone variance V‑113 until the December 10 hearing. Finally, the meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved V-133 (temporary banner signage variance) (5-0)
• Approved V-134 (front and side setback reduction) (5-0)
• Approved V-135 (rear setback reduction) (5-0)
• Approved V-136 (accessory structure setback reduction) (5-0)
• Approved V-138 (greenhouse setback and impervious surface increase) (5-0)
• Approved V-139 (shed setback reduction) (5-0)
• Approved V-137 (side setback reduction with conditions) (5-0)
• Held V-113 (signage variance) until Dec 10, 2025 (5-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration will certify the November 4, 2025 municipal general and special election results. A public hearing will consider a request to change a temporary polling location for the potential December 16, 2025 special election runoff in Senate District 35. The board will also consider advancing in‑person voting schedules for the potential December 2, 2025 municipal runoff and the December 16, 2025 Senate District 35 runoff, and will approve the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Certification of the November 4, 2025 municipal general and special election
• Public hearing on temporary polling location change for Dec 16, 2025 special election runoff (Senate District 35)
• Advance in‑person voting schedule for potential Dec 2, 2025 municipal runoff
• Advance in‑person voting schedule for potential Dec 16, 2025 Senate District 35 runoff
• Approval of the 2026 Board of Elections and Registration meeting calendar

The board certified the November 4, 2025 Municipal General Election and the Special Election for Public Service Commissioner, each by a 5‑0 vote. It approved the updated 2025 Board of Elections & Registration calendar with a 4‑1 vote, allowing possible cancellation of remaining pre‑certification meetings pending a waiver. The board also approved advance in‑person voting schedules for the December 2 municipal runoff and the December 16 special runoff, both by 5‑0 votes, and adopted the proposed public‑comment procedures.

• Agenda approved (5-0)
• October 6 & 13 minutes approved (5-0)
• Certified November 4 Municipal General Election (5-0)
• Certified November 4 Special Election for Public Service Commissioner (5-0)
• Adopted public‑comment policy (5-0)
• Approved advance voting schedule Dec 2 municipal runoff (5-0)
• Approved advance voting schedule Dec 16 special runoff with extended hours (5-0)
• Approved updated 2025 calendar with conditional meeting cancellations (4-1)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration is meeting to review election materials. This session serves as a precursor to the regular certification meeting scheduled for November 10.

• Review of election materials
• Scheduling of Certification Meeting for November 10

Chairwoman Mosbacher called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and the agenda was approved by a 5‑0 vote. The board reviewed provisional ballots (182 ready, 14 pending) and discussed result discrepancies for the municipal general/special election. Director D’Itri explained recount eligibility and the next certification meeting was scheduled for November 10, 2025.

• Approved agenda (5-0)

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission will consider a rezoning application for Roswell Lodge No. 165 at 4672 Sandy Plains Road, seeking to change the land from Neighborhood Residential Commercial (NRC) to Office & Institutional (O&I) for a charitable club. The commission will also review a temporary land use permit renewal for equipment storage at 4521 Wade Green Road. Several cases were withdrawn or continued, and a consent agenda includes the rezoning and permit items.

• Z-28(2025) rezoning of 4672 Sandy Plains Road from NRC to O&I for Roswell Lodge No. 165
• LUP-45(2025) 12‑month temporary land use permit renewal for equipment storage at 4521 Wade Green Road
• Withdrawn without prejudice: Z-24-2025 (Crawford Creek Acquisitions, LLC) and Z-29-2025 (Jorge A. Bueno Chiropractic LLC)
• Continued cases: Z-2-2024 (Flournoy Development Group, LLC) and Z-27-2025 (Knight Partners, LLC) postponed to Dec 2, 2025
• Consent agenda includes Z-28 and LUP-45 items

The Planning Commission adopted the consent agenda with a 3‑0 vote, approving LUP‑45, a 12‑month temporary land‑use permit renewal for equipment storage at 4521 Wade Green Road, subject to conditions. It also adopted 3‑0 motions to hold rezoning case Z‑26 and temporary permits LUP‑42, LUP‑44 until the December 2 hearing, and to recommend denial of LUP‑43 pending compliance. The minutes of prior meetings were approved, and the hearing adjourned at 10:23 a.m.

• Approved LUP‑45 temporary permit renewal (3‑0)
• Held Z‑26 rezoning case until Dec 2 (3‑0)
• Held LUP‑42 temporary permit case until Dec 2 (3‑0)
• Held LUP‑44 temporary permit case until Dec 2 (3‑0)
• Recommended denial of LUP‑43 with compliance conditions (3‑0)
• Adopted consent agenda (3‑0)
• Approved minutes of prior meetings (3‑0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration is meeting to receive a Director's Election Update. The body intends to recess until election results are complete.

• Director's Election Update
• Pre-Certification Meeting scheduled for November 7
• Regular/Certification Meeting scheduled for November 10

The Board approved the meeting agenda with a 5-0 vote. It then recessed the meeting until election results were complete, also passing 5-0. After the results, the Board resumed the meeting with another 5-0 vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Recessed meeting until election results complete (5-0)
• Resumed meeting from recess (5-0)

1:30 Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review information on proposed changes to the county code. The board will also discuss establishing a stormwater utility to change how stormwater services are charged.

• Recommended amendments to the Cobb County Code
• Proposal to change stormwater service fees from water/sewer consumption to impervious surface area

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a work session where staff presented recommended amendments to numerous chapters of the County Code and a proposal to establish a stormwater utility. No official action, vote, or decision was taken on any of the items. The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will meet on Oct. 28, 2025 to consider several actions. Key decisions include recommending the appointment of the Chief of Police, adopting budget amendments, and approving multiple contracts for water, HVAC, and transportation projects. The board will also address proclamations, public safety memoranda, and an annexation notice for a 10.92‑acre parcel on Powder Springs Road.

• Approve construction contract with Crown Retail Services, Inc. for Noonday Creek Water Reclamation Facility prefabricated building replacement (Program No. T1034)
• Approve purchase of five HVAC rooftop units for East Cobb Government Service Center, 4400 Lower Roswell Road
• Approve annexation notice of intent to object for a 10.92‑acre tract on the northwest side of Powder Springs Road, south of Murray Circle
• Adopt resolution adopting all budget amendments set forth in agenda items
• Approve Purchasing Instrument with Computacenter United States, Inc. for Advanced Transportation Management Systems – 2025 Transportation Management Center Infrastructure Technology (Project No. B2515)

The Board approved the appointment of James D. Ferrell as Chief of Police by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved multiple capital projects, including a $55,552 water‑system contract, a $672,041 stormwater work order, an airport improvement plan update, and equipment and HVAC contracts. A $108,000 memorandum of understanding was adopted to provide warming shelters for the homeless.

• Appointed James D. Ferrell as Chief of Police (vote 5‑0)
• Approved $55,552 contract with Crown Retail Services for Noonday Creek water‑reclamation building replacement
• Approved $672,041.37 work order with D & H Construction for stormwater at 3651 Tanglewood Drive
• Approved Airport Capital Improvement Plan annual update for Cobb County International Airport – McCollum Field
• Approved Equipment Lease Agreement with Novatech for up to $271,914.05 for 23 copiers
• Approved contract with Trane Technologies for up to $106,421.66 for five HVAC rooftop units at East Cobb Government Service Center
• Approved $131,936 contract with MaxAir Mechanical to replace five HVAC rooftop units at East Cobb Government Service Center
• Approved $108,000 Memorandum of Understanding with Must Ministries for warming shelter services on cold‑weather days

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Board will consider a consent agenda rezoning of a property at the southwest corner of Joyner Avenue and Cochran Road from CF to HI for a light automotive repair shop. The Planning Commission recommends the rezoning with specific use and site requirements. Additional consent agenda items include a rezoning for medical equipment repair at 4445 Winfred Drive, a temporary land use permit at 230 Rocky Top Court, and two variance requests for lot size and road frontage reductions.

• Z-21 rezoning of 1650 Joyner Road to HI district with use conditions
• Z-23 rezoning of 4445 Winfred Drive to LI district for medical equipment repair
• LUP-33 temporary land use permit for 230 Rocky Top Court, 24‑month term
• OB-48 reduction of minimum lot size to 13,045 sq ft at 2242 Happy Hollow Road
• OB-50 reduction of road frontage to 50 ft at 4781 Old Stilesboro Road

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved several zoning items. The regular agenda approved Z‑68’24 for Sakss Austell, LLC, rezoning the property to the NRC district. The consent agenda approved rezoning and variance requests for Z‑22, O.B. 48, O.B. 50, O.B. 54, and O.B. 52. Motions to continue Z‑23 and O.B. 51 were also adopted.

• Approved Z‑68’24 (Sakss Austell, LLC) to NRC district (5‑0)
• Approved Z‑22 (K&J RE Brokerage Group) to R‑20 district (5‑0)
• Approved O.B. 48 (Ana E. Cordova) lot‑size reduction (5‑0)
• Approved O.B. 50 (Willman Contracting) road‑frontage reduction (5‑0)
• Approved O.B. 54 (Charles Zakem) site‑plan amendment (5‑0)
• Approved O.B. 52 (Justin K. Willis) shed variances (5‑0)
• Continued Z‑23 to November 18, 2025 hearing (5‑0)
• Continued O.B. 51 to November 18, 2025 hearing (5‑0)

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider various variance requests regarding setbacks, impervious coverage, and signage. The agenda includes a consent agenda of 15 cases and a regular agenda for two additional cases.

• V-118: Chick-fil-A request for increased impervious coverage and two freestanding canopies at 2105 Roswell Rd
• V-122 through V-125: Four requests from North Atlanta Installation to increase wall sign square footage at various locations
• V-129: Request to increase retaining wall height from 6 feet to 16.5 feet at 627 Mistflower Dr
• V-114: Request to reduce front setback from 50 feet to 26 feet at 4300 Valley Trial Dr
• V-121: Request to reduce rear setback for a 576 square foot garage at 2506 Greenes Ln

The Board of Zoning Appeals adopted the Consent Agenda, approving thirteen variance applications with unanimous 5‑0 votes. On the Regular Agenda, variances V‑106 and V‑109 were also approved, each by a 5‑0 vote, while V‑119 was held for the November 12 hearing. All approvals were recorded with the stated conditions and subject‑to comments where noted.

• Approved V-114 (front setback reduction) – 5-0
• Approved V-115 (front and rear setback reductions) – 5-0
• Approved V-117 (two additional electrical meters) – 5-0
• Approved V-118 (impervious coverage increase and accessory structures) – 5-0
• Approved V-120 (side setbacks and accessory use) – 5-0
• Approved V-106 (garage setbacks, tree planting, color, no business use) – 5-0
• Approved V-109 (pool equipment placement with height and elevation limits) – 5-0
• Postponed V-119 until November 12, 2025 – 5-0

BOC Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider the appointment of the Chief of Police and review various infrastructure and public safety contracts. The meeting includes approvals for water system repairs, park improvements, and grant applications for criminal justice and library services.

• Recommendation for the appointment of the Chief of Police
• Contract with Batson-Cook Construction for replacement of the Animal Services Facility
• Authorization for technology hardware and services over $100,000 for the Disaster Recovery Data Center
• Sale of approximately .5 acres at 2250 Lewis Street, Kennesaw, to the City of Kennesaw
• Appeal hearing for James Boice regarding a denied Alcohol Permit

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a $23,061,240 contract with SAK Construction for interceptor sewer rehabilitation and several related change orders. It also approved additional change orders for water‑reclamation and water‑main projects, settled three workers’‑compensation claims, and authorized a water‑main asset transfer with the Marietta Water Authority. Grant funds for crime‑victim assistance and delinquency prevention were accepted, and authority was given to procure vehicles and equipment up to $1.845 million.

• Approved SAK Construction contract for FY25 Interceptor Sewer Rehabilitation ($23,061,240) and Change Order No. 1 ($7,697,710)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Heavy Constructors, Inc. for South Cobb Water Reclamation Headworks ($235,230.12) and 314‑day extension
• Approved agreement to transfer water main assets with Cobb County‑Marietta Water Authority (Church Street Extension & Stilesboro Road)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 (final) with D & H Construction, saving $88,451.30 on Olympic Industrial Drive Water Main Replacement
• Approved Change Order No. 1 (final) with Ray Campbell Contracting, saving $104,867.50 on White View Drive Water Main Replacement
• Adopted settlement of workers’ compensation claim for Dawn Quimby Sepulveda (5‑0 vote)
• Adopted settlement of workers’ compensation claim for Sevell Graham (5‑0 vote)
• Adopted settlement of Cobb County Board of Commissioners v. Travelers Property Casualty Company case (5‑0 vote)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will hold public hearings on temporary polling location changes for the November 18, 2025, Special Election. The body will also discuss the advance in-person voting schedule and a proposed public comment policy.

• Public hearing on temporary polling location change for Dobbins 01
• Public hearing on temporary polling location change for Smyrna 3B
• Approval of Advance In-Person Voting Schedule for Senate District 35 Special Election
• Proposed amendment to Board of Elections and Registration Bylaws regarding Officer Elections
• Proposed Public Comment Policy

The Board approved temporary polling locations for Dobbins 01 and Smyrna 3B (5‑0). It adopted advance voting schedules for the November 4 and November 18 elections, adding the Taylor‑Brawner House as a site and a drop‑box at the Main Office (5‑0). A communication plan and a revised meeting calendar were also approved (5‑0 each). The Board elected Reginald Turner as Secretary (5‑0) and rejected the proposed officer‑elections bylaws amendment (2‑3).

• Approved temporary polling location changes for Dobbins 01 and Smyrna 3B (5‑0)
• Approved advance voting schedule for Nov 18 Senate District 35 Special Election and use of Taylor‑Brawner House as drop‑off site (5‑0)
• Approved additional advance voting site at Taylor‑Brawner House for third week of Nov 4 Election (5‑0)
• Approved Main Office drop‑box for Nov 18 Special Election and flyer wording “Drop Box Only; No In‑Person Voting” (5‑0)
• Approved communication recommendations for Senate District 35 Special Election and formed a two‑member committee (5‑0)
• Approved amended Board meeting calendar and moved pre‑certification/certification meetings to 4 p.m. (5‑0)
• Tabled approval of the Public Comment Policy pending review (5‑0)
• Elected Reginald Turner as Secretary (5‑0)

Special Called Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on entering an executive session. The agenda contains only procedural items.

• Vote to enter executive session

The board adopted a motion to conduct an executive session, with a 4-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned into the executive session. No other substantive matters were decided.

• Approved motion to hold executive session (4-0)

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission will hold a zoning hearing on October 7, 2025. Withdrawn applications will be noted but not heard. The commission will review regular cases Z-22-2025, Z-23-2025, Z-25-2025, and LUP-36-2025 through LUP-40-2025. Two cases that were previously held or continued will also be heard.

• Z-22-2025 – K & J RE Brokerage Group, LLC (regular case)
• Z-23-2025 – President Business, LLC (regular case)
• Z-25-2025 – A Building Development, LLC; Herbert Bush, Jasper Proctor (regular case)
• LUP-36-2025 – William Mazariegos (regular case)
• Z-18-2025 – Racetrac, Inc. (held and continued case to be heard)

The Cobb County Planning Commission approved the rezoning of the RaceTrac, Inc. site (Z-18) to the NRC district, adding prohibitions on fuel sales, drive‑thrus, car washes, pawnshops, vape shops, liquor and tobacco sales. The commission also added Z-23 to the consent agenda, recommended deletion of Z-21 to the CRC district, and approved rezoning for Z-19, Z-22, and Z-25. It denied the temporary land‑use permit for William Mazariegos (LUP-36) and postponed the permit for Eddy Ramos (LUP-37) to the December 2 hearing.

• Added Z-23 to Consent Agenda (adopted 4-0, Massey not present)
• Approved Z-18 rezoning to NRC district with multiple use prohibitions (adopted 4-1, Anderson opposed)
• Recommended deletion of Z-21 to CRC district (adopted 5-0)
• Approved Z-19 rezoning to R-20 district (adopted 5-0)
• Approved Z-22 rezoning to R-20 district (adopted 4-0, Anderson not present)
• Approved Z-25 rezoning to RM-8 district (adopted 4-0, Anderson not present)
• Denied LUP-36 temporary land‑use permit (adopted 4-0, Anderson not present)
• Held LUP-37 temporary land‑use permit until Dec 2, 2025 (adopted 4-0, Anderson not present)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration will hold a special called meeting for board member orientation and discussion of priorities. No motions or votes will be taken. The agenda includes a dinner, introductions, a tour, a legal framework overview, and a priorities discussion. An upcoming regular meeting is scheduled for October 13.

• Board Dinner (Sponsored by Haynie, Litchfield, & White)
• Division Manager introductions and tour of the Elections and Registration Department
• Overview of the legal and policy framework for the Board
• Board priorities discussion
• Upcoming regular meeting on Oct 13 at 3:00 PM, 100 Cherokee Street

The special‑called Board of Elections and Registration meeting featured departmental orientations and a legal‑policy overview. Members discussed four priority categories for 2026: voter engagement, operations, staffing, and compliance. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive two presentations. The first will cover information from the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia about the various local option sales taxes available in Georgia. The second will provide a credit rating update, a financial update, and the upcoming schedule for the county.

• Presentation on different types of local option sales taxes in Georgia (ACCG)
• Credit rating update for Cobb County
• Financial update and schedule presentation

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a work session on September 22, 2025. No official actions were taken except for a motion to conduct an executive session, which was adopted unanimously (5-0). The meeting adjourned at 9:17 a.m.

• Approved motion to hold executive session (5-0)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will consider several budget and contract items, including the settlement of the Cobb County v. Walz Capital Kennesaw civil action. The board will also allocate contingency funds for various departments and approve contracts for infrastructure and water projects. Additional items include grant approvals for local businesses and a resolution extending a moratorium on student housing permits.

• Authorize settlement of Cobb County v. Walz Capital Kennesaw, LLC civil action (Civil Action File No. 21-1-07635-52, Parcel 16).
• Approve a contract with Chatfield Contracting, Inc. for drainage repairs on Woodland Brook Drive at Farmington Drive (Project No. B2266, Cobb DOT Contract No. 002078).
• Approve work orders under FY25‑FY26 Stormwater Management contracts for 1513 Downington Run (Program No. SW2340), 4072 Brantley Drive (Program No. SW2355), and 2970 Wendy Lane (Program No. SW2356).
• Approve Business Investment Grants for Agile Developer Studios LLC and Mail in the Box, LLC from the Cobb County Entrepreneurship and Innovation Incentive Program.
• Allocate contingency funding to support the Senior Services Financial Assistance Program and the Cobb County Police Athletic League.

The Board approved a $4,858,435 amendment to the Cobb Framework Agreement for right‑of‑way acquisition on the Cumberland Sweep project. It also adopted a 180‑day moratorium on special land‑use permits for purpose‑built student housing. Additional approvals included funding for ADA renovations, senior services, police athletics, tax extinguishment, and two business investment grants.

• Approved Amendment No.1 to Cobb Framework Agreement for up to $4,858,435 right‑of‑way acquisition (Cumberland Sweep)
• Adopted resolution extending 180‑day moratorium on special land‑use permits for purpose‑built student housing
• Approved $100,000 District 2 contingency funding for ADA‑related renovations in the State Court Clerk’s Office
• Approved $10,000 for Senior Services Financial Assistance Program and $10,000 for Police Athletic League
• Approved extinguishment of $1,188.13 uncollectable property taxes on Parcel ID 19079701000
• Approved $10,000 Business Investment Grant to Agile Developer Studios LLC
• Approved $8,800 Business Investment Grant to Mail in the Box, LLC
• Adopted consent‑agenda items (office‑furniture funding and settlement of Cobb County v. Walz Capital) by 5‑0 vote

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Board of Commissioners will consider several zoning amendments and variances. The meeting includes a consent agenda for specific property stipulations and road frontage reductions, as well as various other business and regular land use cases.

• OB-41-2025: Amending rezoning stipulations for Landstar Builders, Inc at 910 Liberty Hill Road
• OB-44-2025: Reducing public road frontage from 75-feet to zero-feet for Branden Tubo at 2795 Cheatham Road
• OB-46-2025: Reducing public road frontage from 75-feet to 53-feet for John R. Hooker on Hiram Acworth Highway
• LUP-34-2025: Regular land use case for Jose Orellana
• LUP-26-2025: Land use case for Reynaldo Valdez

The board elected Commissioner Gambrill as temporary Vice Chair (3‑0). It approved the withdrawal of O.B. 45 without prejudice and adopted the Consent Agenda (both 3‑0). The board approved O.B. 44 and O.B. 46 road‑frontage reductions with conditions, and granted temporary land‑use permits for LUP‑34 and LUP‑26, each by a 3‑0 vote. Several rezoning and permit applications were withdrawn without prejudice.

• Appointed Commissioner Gambrill as temporary Vice Chair (3‑0)
• Approved withdrawal of O.B. 45 without prejudice (3‑0)
• Adopted the Consent Agenda (3‑0)
• Approved O.B. 44 road‑frontage reduction for Branden Tubo, subject to conditions (3‑0)
• Approved O.B. 46 road‑frontage reduction for John R. Hooker, subject to conditions (3‑0)
• Approved LUP‑34 temporary land‑use permit for 12 months with parking limit condition (3‑0)
• Approved LUP‑26 temporary land‑use permit for 24 months with garage cleanup and parking conditions (3‑0)
• Recorded multiple applications withdrawn without prejudice (e.g., Z‑9 Whataburger, Z‑20 Traton, LUP‑32 Fowler, SLUP‑5 Genao, O.B. 22)

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals will review and vote on a series of variance applications for properties in the 16th‑20th districts. Most cases request changes to setbacks, impervious‑surface limits, or accessory‑structure locations. Staff recommendations are included for each case, often subject to stormwater‑management comments.

• V-75: increase impervious surface to 41% and reduce side and rear setbacks at 1679 Miller Ave
• V-90: raise impervious coverage to 47.2% and increase retaining‑wall height at 331 Pine Valley Dr
• V-104: reduce accessory‑structure setbacks and allow a second electric meter at 1245 Red Rock Rd
• V-111: increase impervious coverage to 41.1% at 2025 Lee Rd
• V-112: reduce setbacks for a gazebo and move it closer to the road at 1429 Logan Cir

The Board withdrew two cases, V‑101 and V‑112, with V‑112 withdrawn without prejudice by a 4‑0 vote. All six cases on the consent agenda (V‑75, V‑90, V‑102, V‑103, V‑104, V‑105) were approved subject to conditions by a 4‑0 vote. On the regular agenda the board approved V‑94, modifying impervious‑coverage limits, also by a 4‑0 vote.

• Withdraw V‑112 without prejudice (4‑0)
• Approve V‑75, subject to stormwater and transportation conditions (4‑0)
• Approve V‑90, subject to stormwater and transportation conditions (4‑0)
• Approve V‑102, subject to stormwater comments (4‑0)
• Approve V‑103, subject to stormwater comments (4‑0)
• Approve V‑104, subject to transportation comments (4‑0)
• Approve V‑105, subject to stormwater comments and site‑plan approval (4‑0)
• Approve V‑94, increase impervious coverage to 50% with mitigation (4‑0)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will vote on three resolutions to settle the county's claims against Sandoz, Purdue Pharma and eight other opioid manufacturers in the National Prescription Opiate Litigation. The meeting also includes approvals for contracts, grant acceptances, and a hearing on an alcoholic beverage license application. Additional items cover transportation projects, library improvements, and public safety equipment purchases.

• Resolution to settle claims against Sandoz, Inc. (MDL No. 2804) and create a segregated settlement fund
• Resolution to settle claims against Purdue Pharma L.P. and the Sackler family (MDL No. 2804) with a designated settlement fund
• Resolution to settle claims against eight opioid manufacturers (Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, Zydus) (MDL No. 2804) and establish a settlement fund
• Sole source contract amendment with OpenGov, Inc. for a five‑year renewal of the Budget Management System
• Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Southern Road & Bridge, LLC for the Cobb Parkway Pedestrian Bridge (Project No. B2443)

The Board approved three resolutions authorizing Cobb County to settle its claims in the National Prescription Opiate Litigation against Sandoz, Purdue Pharma (and affiliates), and eight other opioid manufacturers, each adopted 4‑0 with Commissioner Allen absent. The consent agenda approved a replacement paratransit bus, a sewer connection at Sewell Park, a library grant, a budget amendment for OpenGov, police radar signs, and fire department contracts. Additional actions included approving an annexation notice, two Technical College System of Georgia grant awards for CobbWorks, and setting the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Adopted resolution to settle claims against Sandoz Inc. (4‑0)
• Adopted resolution to settle claims against Purdue Pharma L.P. and affiliates (4‑0)
• Adopted resolution to settle claims against eight opioid manufacturers (4‑0)
• Approved procurement of one replacement paratransit bus ($199,567) on consent agenda
• Approved sewer connection contract at Sewell Park ($94,671.50) on consent agenda
• Approved $500 Flight Path Grant from Tangled Bank Studios for Library System
• Approved OpenGov five‑year budget management system renewal ($1,972,070.19)
• Approved purchase of three Evolution radar feedback signs for Police Department ($10,124)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration will hold a public hearing on requests to change temporary polling locations for Fair Oaks 04, Palmer 01, Oakdale 01, Smyrna 7A, and Vinings 04. The board will also advance the in‑person voting schedule for the November 4, 2025 municipal elections and consider a proposed amendment to its bylaws concerning officer elections. Additional agenda items include swearing in two newly appointed board members, approving the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes, and receiving a director update.

• Swearing‑in of newly appointed board members Kendall Watkins and Reginald Turner
• Public hearing on temporary polling location changes for six precincts
• Advance In‑Person Voting Schedule for November 4, 2025 municipal elections
• Proposed amendment to Board of Elections and Registration bylaws concerning officer elections
• Approval of August 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board removed a proposed bylaws amendment from the agenda and approved the amended agenda. It voted 5-0 to adopt temporary polling locations for Fair Oaks, Oakdale, Palmer, Bells Ferry, and Vinings precincts. The Board also approved the advance in‑person voting schedule for the November 4 municipal election and entered then exited an executive session on pending litigation.

• Motion to remove the proposed amendment to the bylaws from the agenda passed 4-1
• Motion to approve the agenda as amended passed 5-0
• Motion to approve temporary polling location changes for five precincts passed 5-0
• Motion to approve the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes passed 5-0
• Motion to approve the advance voting schedule for the Nov 4, 2025 municipal election passed 5-0
• Motion to enter executive session for pending litigation passed 5-0
• Motion to exit executive session passed 3-0

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Planning Commission will hold hearings on several continued and new zoning and land use permit applications. The body is reviewing requests for specific properties across four districts.

• Z-68-2024: 2096 and 2106 Austell Road
• Z-2-2024: 4600 Atlanta Road
• Z-17-2025: 3090 Trickum Road and 3061 Sandy Plains Road
• Z-19-2025: 1245 Villa Rica Road
• SLUP-5-2025: 1650 Joyner Road

The commission adopted continuances for four rezoning cases (Z-17, Z-21, Z-18, Z-19) until the October 7, 2025 hearing. It recommended approval of LUP-26, LUP-33, and LUP-34 with specific conditions, and denied LUP-31 and LUP-35. All motions were adopted with recorded vote tallies.

• Continued Z-17 until Oct 7, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued Z-21 until Oct 7, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued Z-18 until Oct 7, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued Z-19 until Oct 7, 2025 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of LUP-26 with conditions (5-0)
• Recommended denial of LUP-31 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of LUP-33 for 24 months (5-0)
• Recommended approval of LUP-34 for 12 months with conditions (4-1)

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session at 1:30 PM on August 26, 2025. The agenda consists of a single presentation providing an update on the county’s Economic Development Strategic Plan. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Presentation: update on the Economic Development Strategic Plan

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners met for a work session to receive an update on the Economic Development Strategic Plan. Presenters from KB Advisory Group and county staff provided information and answered questions. No official actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

BOC Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several transportation contracts, budget amendments, and public safety procurement. Key decisions include the acquisition of land for a fire station and the allocation of contingency funds for senior and community services.

• Purchase of 1.55 +/- acres at 3030 Jim Owens Road, Kennesaw, for a future fire station
• Purchase of firefighting turnout gear from Sourcewell LION First Responder Firefighter exceeding $100,000.00
• Increase to 2022 SPLOST budgets for approved County projects and City distributions
• Contracts for 2026 Resurfacing ADA Ramp Upgrades with Glosson Enterprises, LLC and Advanced Road Construction, LLC
• Allocation of District 2 and District 4 contingency funds for Senior Services programs

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved eight items on the consent agenda, including funding allocations, contracts, and a land purchase. Highlights include a $5,307,964 Section 5307 transit grant application, a $9.68 M construction‑management agreement, and the purchase of land for a future fire station. All approvals were authorized by motion and second without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved $10,000 District 2 contingency allocation for The Basics Cobb County initiative
• Approved construction‑management services agreement with Jacobs Project Management Company up to $9,681,601.80
• Approved easement agreement with Atlanta Gas Light Company for Land Lots 789 and 796
• Approved Change Order 1 with Skyline Construction Services for $452,120 and $11,600 inspection services
• Approved one‑year contract with Claims Management Resources, Inc. for property‑damage recovery services
• Approved resolution to submit FY25 Section 5307 grant application for up to $5,307,964
• Approved amendment to Cubic Transportation Systems agreement for $111,171 Breeze Fare Collection System support
• Approved purchase of vacant land at 3030 Jim Owens Road for future fire station, $745,000

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Board of Commissioners will consider several rezoning requests and temporary land use permits. The meeting includes a consent agenda for specific property changes and a series of cases that were previously held or continued.

• Rezoning of 3808 Due West Road to NRC for neighborhood retail and a contractor's office
• Rezoning of 106 Rebecca Drive to RA-4 for single-family residences
• Temporary land use permit for dog grooming at 4504 Lexford Court
• Temporary land use permit for a health and fitness business at 3331 Acorn Falls Drive
• Site plan amendments for Costco Wholesale Corporation at 645 Barrett Parkway

The Board of Commissioners approved the revised Z-14 rezoning for the Mike Heck property with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the Z-16 rezoning to the RA‑4 district for Bentley Residential Properties. Temporary land‑use permits were granted: LUP‑25 for a dog‑grooming business (24 months) and LUP‑30 for a health‑and‑fitness business (12 months). All other listed cases were continued or not considered at this hearing.

• Approved Z-14 rezoning (GC and NS to NRC) for Mike Heck property – vote 5‑0
• Approved Z-16 rezoning (CF and R‑20 to RA‑4) for Bentley Residential Properties
• Approved LUP-25 temporary permit for dog grooming at 4504 Lexford Court – 24‑month term with usage limits
• Approved LUP-30 temporary permit for health and fitness at 3331 Acorn Falls Drive – 12‑month term with client limits

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will discuss the upcoming in-person voting schedule for the November 4, 2025 municipal and special general elections. It will consider a proposed amendment to its bylaws concerning officer elections. The board will also appoint an acting director to cover the director's planned continuing absence.

• Advance In-Person Voting Schedule for November 4, 2025 municipal and special general elections
• Proposed amendment to Board of Elections and Registration bylaws concerning officer elections
• Appointment of an acting director per Bylaws Article VII, Section 1(a)(iv) due to director's planned absence

The board approved the agenda and the July meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to table the advance in‑person voting schedule and a proposed amendment to the officer elections bylaws until the September 8 meeting. The board also appointed Michael D’Itri as Acting Director while the current director is absent. An executive session was opened and later closed, both unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved July 15, 18, 21 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled Advance In‑Person Voting Schedule until Sept. 8 (5-0)
• Tabled proposed officer elections bylaws amendment until Sept. 8 (5-0)
• Approved Michael D’Itri as Acting Director (5-0)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss litigation and personnel matter (5-0)
• Exited Executive Session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:32 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider variance requests regarding property setbacks, fence heights, and impervious coverage. Several cases are listed on a consent agenda with staff recommendations for approval.

• V-89: Request to reduce side setback from 10 feet to 4 feet at 2539 Hunton Ct
• V-91: Request to increase impervious coverage from 35% to 49% and reduce setbacks for tennis courts and a pavilion at 4350 Lake Chimney Ct
• V-93: Request to reduce setbacks for a proposed 1,680 sq ft garage and an existing 1,253 sq ft garage at 416 Mayes Rd
• V-95 & V-98: Requests to increase rear fence height from 8 feet to 12 feet at 3710, 3712, and 3714 Paces Park Cir
• V-100: Request to reduce setback for a proposed 320 sq ft shed from 30 feet to 19 feet at 581 Farmbrook Trl

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals adopted the Consent Agenda by a 5‑0 vote, approving variances V‑89, V‑91 (subject to stormwater and sewer comments), V‑92, V‑93 (subject to stormwater comments), V‑95, V‑98, and V‑100. The Board also approved regular‑agenda variances V‑65 and V‑85, each by a 5‑0 vote, and held variances V‑94, V‑97, and V‑99 until the September 10, 2025 hearing. An amendment to the previously adopted V‑70 stipulation was adopted 5‑0, and the meeting minutes were approved and the hearing adjourned.

• Approved V‑89 (5‑0)
• Approved V‑91 with conditions (stormwater and sewer comments) (5‑0)
• Approved V‑92 (5‑0)
• Approved V‑93 with condition (stormwater comments) (5‑0)
• Approved V‑95 (5‑0)
• Approved V‑98 (5‑0)
• Approved V‑100 (5‑0)
• Approved V‑65 (5‑0)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of contracts, grant applications, and policy updates, with a key decision to initiate condemnation proceedings for a parcel on Due West Road at Antioch Road. Additional items include approvals of several water and transportation contracts, allocation of contingency funds, and adoption of policy revisions.

• Approve condemnation proceeding by Declaration of Taking on parcel on Due West Road at Antioch Road (Project No. B2302).
• Approve contracts for water services: Duke’s Root Control, Inc.; RWRS‑EAST, LLC; K. M. Davis Contracting; NaturChem, Inc.
• Approve three‑year video surveillance contract for CobbLinc transit facilities (Contract No. 002442).
• Allocate $850,000 contingency to Oregon Park capital project.
• Approve $0.85 million contingency for acquisition and training of a K9 service animal for the Fire Department.

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners adopted resolutions to submit and accept FY25 Section 5339 and Section 5337 Federal Transit Administration grant funding for transit capital and operating projects. It also approved the acceptance of Bureau of Justice Assistance grant funds, a senior magistrate appointment, and several supplemental water‑system and transit contracts. Additional approvals included pavement‑marking contracts for the county and an amendment for the Bob Callan Trunk Trail project.

• Approved resolution to submit and accept FY25 Section 5339 Grant Program funding up to $937,788 for transit capital projects
• Approved resolution to submit and accept FY25 Section 5337 Grant Program funding up to $907,405 for transit operating project
• Approved acceptance and appropriation of BJA grant funds: $84,162 and $61,737 for State Criminal Alien Assistance Programs
• Approved appointment of Judge Donald R. Hickst as Senior Magistrate (term through Dec 31, 2028)
• Approved supplemental agreements extending unit‑price contracts for sewer root control, large water‑meter testing, new water‑meter installations, and easement maintenance through FY26
• Approved three‑year video surveillance contract with Controlled Access, Inc. up to $249,580 for CobbLinc transit facilities
• Approved 2025 countywide pavement‑marking contracts: North $532,785.45 with $102,325.49 change order; South $577,203.52 with $112,229.41 change order
• Approved Amendment No. 4 to Cobb Framework Agreement for Bob Callan Trunk Trail Phase 2 Segment B, adding $150,000 revenue

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission will hold a zoning hearing on August 5, 2025. Commissioners will consider a mix of continued, held, and regular cases listed on the agenda, including applications from Flournoy Development Group, Whataburger Restaurants, and various individual landowners. No new decisions are noted; the agenda primarily continues review of previously scheduled items.

• Z-2-2024 – Flournoy Development Group, LLC (continued from Feb 6 2024 to Sep 2 2025)
• Z-9-2025 – Whataburger Restaurants, LLC (continued from May 6 2025 to Sep 2 2025)
• Z-14-2025 – Mike Heck (continued from June 3 2025 to Aug 5 2025)
• LUP-19-2025 – Iannel Salas (held and continued through Aug 5 2025)
• SLUP-2-2025 – Free Bird Communications LLC (multiple continuations through Aug 5 2025)

The Cobb County Planning Commission adopted a recommendation to rezone the Z‑14 parcel to the Neighborhood Retail Commercial (NRC) district, with several condition letters and design requirements. It tabled the Z‑15 rezoning request and approved multiple Temporary Land Use Permits with specific limits. The commission also moved a Special Land Use Permit to the Board of Commissioners. All votes were unanimous (5‑0) except the SLUP‑2 motion, which passed 4‑0 after a recusal.

• Recommended approval of Z-14 rezoning to NRC (5-0)
• Tabled Z-15 rezoning request (5-0)
• Approved LUP-19 for 6 months with conditions (5-0)
• Approved LUP-24 for 12 months with conditions (5-0)
• Approved LUP-25 for 24 months with conditions (5-0)
• Continued LUP-26 case to Sept. 2, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued LUP-33 case to Sept. 2, 2025 (5-0)
• Moved SLUP-2 to Board of Commissioners with no recommendation (4-0, 1 recused)

Special Called Meeting

The Cobb County Board will hold a special stakeholder meeting at Jim R. Miller Park to receive briefings from the Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Lockheed Martin, Georgia Tech Research Institute, and several county agencies. Attendees will also hear updates from city officials, the school district, and the Chamber of Commerce, followed by a public Q&A. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled for this session.

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners met on August 5, 2025 at Jim R. Miller Park for a Dobbins Air Reserve Base stakeholder session. Chairwoman Lisa Cupid and three commissioners were present; Commissioner Erick Allen was absent. Representatives from the military, local agencies, schools, and elected officials spoke. The Board took no official action.

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to watch a demonstration of the County Strategic Plan Management System. No formal decisions or votes are listed for this item. The session appears to be informational only.

• Demonstration of the County Strategic Plan Management System

The Board of Commissioners met for a work session and listened to a demonstration of the County Strategic Plan Management System presented by the CIO, Technology Services Manager, and CFO. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 2:01 p.m.

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold the third public hearing on the 2025 proposed property tax increase, adopt the 2025 millage rates for several county funds, and adopt the FY 2026 budget. They will also adopt a resolution establishing the 2025 tax levy for school construction bonds and school maintenance. Additional items include contract approvals for water infrastructure and police vehicle purchases.

• Adopt resolution setting 2025 millage rates for the General Fund, Fire Fund, Cumberland Special Services District II Fund, and Six Flags Special Services District Fund (Item 4).
• Adopt the FY 2026 Budget (Item 6).
• Adopt resolution establishing the 2025 Cobb County Tax Levy for school construction bonds and school maintenance (Item 7).
• Approve Change Order No. 1 to the construction contract with Ray Campbell Contracting Co., Inc. for Kinridge Road Area Water Main Replacement (Item 10).
• Approve Cobb County Police Department purchase of three law‑enforcement patrol vehicles using federal, state, or cooperative pricing agreements (Item 18).

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners adopted the 2025 millage rates for the General Fund, Fire Fund, and two special services districts, and approved the FY 2026 budget, each by a 3‑2 vote with Commissioners Birrell and Gambrill opposing. The Board also adopted a 5‑0 resolution establishing the 2025 countywide school tax levy for maintenance and operations. Additional items on the consent agenda, including grant appropriations, water‑main savings, and a police vehicle purchase, were approved.

• Adopted 2025 millage rates (General Fund 8.460, Fire Fund 2.970, CSSD II 2.450, SFSSD 0.000) – vote 3‑2
• Adopted FY 2026 Budget – vote 3‑2
• Adopted 2025 school tax levy (18.700 mills for maintenance, 0.000 for construction) – vote 5‑0
• Approved $500,000 Juvenile Justice Incentive grant for Juvenile Court (consent agenda)
• Approved $363,214.74 grant for Juvenile Court CASA program (consent agenda)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 saving $84,465.96 on Kinridge Road water main replacement (consent agenda)
• Approved purchase of three police patrol vehicles up to $237,280.56 (consent agenda)
• Approved Federal Transit Administration grant for one replacement paratransit bus up to $199,567.00 (consent agenda)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will meet to certify the results of the July 15, 2025 Special Primary Election Runoff. The board will also review the Director's Election Report and approve minutes from four previous June meetings.

• Certification of July 15, 2025 Special Primary Election Runoff
• Director's Election Report

The board amended the agenda to add officer elections and approved the June meeting minutes. It certified the results of the July 17 special primary runoff. In the officer elections, Jennifer Mosbacher was elected chair and Stacy Efrat was elected vice chair, while the secretary position remained vacant. The board also entered and exited an executive session to discuss litigation.

• Amended agenda to include officer elections (passed 3-2)
• Approved June 17, 20, 23, and 30 meeting minutes (passed 5-0)
• Certified July 17 special primary runoff results (passed 5-0)
• Elected Jennifer Mosbacher as Board Chair (3-1-1)
• Elected Stacy Efrat as Vice Chair (3-1-1)
• Secretary position remained vacant after nominations declined (motion failed)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss litigation (passed 5-0)
• Exited Executive Session (passed 5-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration met to review and adjudicate absentee by mail and provisional ballots. The board also examined election materials and heard member comments before entering an executive session. The meeting set the date for the next regular certification meeting on July 21.

• Approval of Agenda
• Ballot Adjudication – Absentee by Mail Ballots
• Ballot Adjudication – Provisional Ballots
• Election Materials Review
• Executive Session

The Board voted to approve the meeting agenda with a 4‑0 vote. No provisional ballots were presented for adjudication. The Board reviewed election material updates, including the upcoming risk‑limiting audit on July 24. An executive session was not called, and the next regular meeting is set for July 21, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Special Called Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a second public hearing on the proposed 2025 property tax increase required by Georgia law. They will also hold a second public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; the meeting is for public input.

• Second public hearing on the 2025 proposed property tax increase
• Second public hearing on the FY 2026 proposed budget

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners conducted a second public hearing on the FY 2025 proposed property tax increase and a second public hearing on the FY 2026 proposed budget. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled at this meeting. Adoption of both items is scheduled for the third public hearing on July 22, 2025.

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will consider several zoning matters at its July 15, 2025 meeting. Items include two temporary land‑use permit requests—one for an additional unrelated occupant at 4501 Timrose Road and a daycare renewal at 2330 Burnt Hickory Road. The board will also vote on a rezoning stipulation amendment for a property on Killarney Drive and a road‑frontage reduction variance for 1440 Woodhill Drive. All items are presented on the consent agenda.

• LUP-27: Temporary Land Use Permit for 4501 Timrose Road to allow one extra unrelated occupant (12‑month term).
• LUP-28: Temporary Land Use Permit renewal for 2330 Burnt Hickory Road to permit a daycare/preschool (24‑month term).
• OB-30: Amendment to stipulations and site plan for rezoning application #56 on the east side of Killarney Drive, Land Lot 783, 19th District.
• OB-31: Road‑frontage reduction from 75 ft to 0 ft and related variances for 1440 Woodhill Drive.
• Withdrawn without prejudice: LUP-29-2025 (Haydelis Perche) and OB-32-2025 (Kristen Morse).

The Board adopted the consent agenda items—including temporary land‑use permits LUP‑27 and LUP‑28 and site‑plan amendments O.B.30 and O.B.31—by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved rezoning of the Z‑7 parcel to the FST district with conditions by a 3‑2 vote, with two commissioners opposing. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved LUP-27 temporary land use permit – vote 5-0
• Approved LUP-28 temporary land use permit renewal – vote 5-0
• Approved O.B.30 site‑plan and stipulation amendment – vote 5-0
• Approved O.B.31 road frontage reduction and variances – vote 5-0
• Approved Z-7 rezoning to FST district with conditions – vote 3-2

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration will approve its agenda, receive a director's update, hear board member comments, and hold an executive session. A motion will be considered to recess the meeting until election results are complete. The agenda also lists upcoming pre‑certification and regular certification meetings in July.

• Motion to recess the meeting until election results are complete
• Director's update on election night operations
• Executive session for confidential matters
• Upcoming Pre‑Certification Meeting on July 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM (995 Roswell Street)
• Upcoming Regular/Certification Meeting on July 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM (BOC Room, 100 Cherokee Street)

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. A motion to recess the meeting until election results were complete passed 5-0. The same Board later unanimously moved to end the recess.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Recessed meeting until election results are complete (5-0)
• Ended recess (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a consent agenda of twelve variance applications. Most requests seek reduced setbacks for accessory structures, increased impervious‑surface limits, or sign placement, and staff has recommended approval for each, often with storm‑water, traffic, or use‑type conditions. One application (V‑84) asks to allow two monument signs on the Piedmont Lube Center property at 3928 Cobb Pkwy NW.

• V-76: Reduce setbacks for a 1,500‑sq‑ft garage at 3365 Joseph Dr; staff recommends approval with storm‑water comments and no commercial/residential use.
• V-77: Reduce setbacks for a 1,200‑sq‑ft garage at 3365 Kenmont Ct; staff recommends approval with storm‑water comments and no dwelling/commercial use.
• V-84: Allow two monument signs closer than 150 ft on the Piedmont Lube Center site at 3928 Cobb Pkwy NW; staff recommends approval subject to traffic comments.
• V-86: Increase allowable impervious surface to 36.57 % on 2858 Rhonda Dale Dr; staff recommends approval with storm‑water comments.
• V-88: Increase fence height from 6 ft to 8 ft on properties at 2250‑2258 Shadetree Ct; staff recommends approval subject to traffic comments.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a series of variances on the consent agenda, many with conditions from the Stormwater Management Division or Department of Transportation. It withdrew application V-78 without prejudice. It denied variance V-74 and postponed V-75 and V-85 to later hearings.

• V-78 withdrawn without prejudice (adopted 5-0)
• Approved V-76 variance, subject to stormwater comments and no dwelling/commercial use
• Approved V-77 variance, subject to stormwater comments and no dwelling/commercial use
• Approved V-79 variance, subject to Development & Inspections comments and no dwelling/commercial use
• Approved V-80 variance (no conditions)
• Approved V-82 variance, subject to stormwater comments
• Approved V-84 variance, subject to Department of Transportation comments
• Denied V-74 variance, requiring sport court removal within 60 days (adopted 5-0)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will present a leadership award and a proclamation for Park and Recreation Month. It will conduct the first public hearings on the 2025 proposed property tax increase and the FY 2026 proposed budget. The meeting also includes votes on several contracts, a land annexation, and other resolutions.

• Public hearing on the 2025 proposed property tax increase (Item 3).
• Public hearing on the FY 2026 Proposed Budget (Item 4).
• Approval of a contract with UKG Kronos Systems LLC for human‑resource information systems (Item 11).
• Approval of an annexation notice for a 21.62‑acre tract near C H James Parkway (Item 12).
• Approval of a five‑year network modernization contract with CenturyLink Communications (Lumen) (Item 29).

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing the Galleria Centre 2025 bond issuance and a series of budget, procurement, and annexation actions. They also adopted a non‑agenda motion to settle a workers’ compensation claim (4‑0). Public hearings on the FY2025 property‑tax increase and FY2026 budget were scheduled for July 22.

• Approved Galleria Centre 2025 bond authority (Resolution 17)
• Adopted settlement of workers’ compensation claim of Khon Cosby (4‑0 vote)
• Approved $299,109 carry‑forward funding for five District Attorney vehicles
• Approved $56,274.40 FTA grant to replace two CobbLinc support vehicles
• Authorized purchase of mobile data computers up to $269,729.75 for the Sheriff’s Office
• Approved underground easement with Georgia Power for Police Training Academy Firing Range at 2435 East West Connector, Austell
• Approved annexation notice of non‑objection for 21.62 acres in Powder Springs
• Approved $12,000,000 tax‑exempt note for a 143‑unit senior multifamily housing project

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission will review several zoning matters, including one withdrawn application (LUP-29-2025 by Haydelis Perche) and multiple cases that have been continued from prior hearings. The commission will also consider a consent agenda item requesting a Temporary Land Use Permit renewal for a daycare and preschool at 2330 Burnt Hickory Road, owned by Burnt Hickory Church of Christ, Inc. All other listed cases will remain held or continued for future hearings.

• LUP-29-2025 – Haydelis Perche: withdrawn without prejudice
• Z-2-2024 – FlourNoy Development Group, LLC: continued to Aug. 5, 2025
• Z-9-2025 – Whataburger Restaurants, LLC: continued to Aug. 5, 2025
• SLUP-2-2025 – Free Bird Communications LLC: continued to Aug. 5, 2025
• LUP-28 – Burnt Hickory Church of Christ, Inc.: request for Temporary Land Use Permit renewal for daycare at 2330 Burnt Hickory Road

The commission adopted the consent agenda, which includes approval of a 24‑month renewal for LUP‑28 daycare. It also voted to continue several temporary land‑use permits and hold two rezoning cases until the August 5, 2025 hearing. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Consent Agenda (including LUP‑28 daycare renewal) – vote 5‑0
• Continued LUP‑19 (Salas) until Aug 5, 2025 – vote 5‑0
• Continued LUP‑26 (Valdez) until Aug 5, 2025 – vote 5‑0
• Continued LUP‑24 (Lorenzo) until Aug 5, 2025 – vote 5‑0
• Continued LUP‑25 (Aoyama) until Aug 5, 2025 – vote 5‑0
• Recommended approval of LUP‑27 (Nguyen) for 12 months – vote 5‑0
• Held Z‑14 (Heck) case until Aug 5, 2025 – vote 5‑0
• Held Z‑15 (Silva) case until Aug 5, 2025 – vote 5‑0

Board of Elections & Registration

The meeting consists of procedural items and the scheduling of upcoming election-related meetings. No substantive decisions or policy changes are listed on the agenda.

• Election Night Meeting scheduled for July 15
• Pre-Certification Meeting scheduled for July 18
• Regular/Certification Meeting scheduled for July 21

The board voted to go into executive session at 4:08 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The board later voted to end the executive session at 6:10 p.m., also passing 4‑0.

• Moved to executive session to discuss personnel matter (4-0)
• Ended executive session and resumed open meeting (4-0)

Special Called Meeting

The joint city and county body is meeting to discuss the timeline and estimated allocations for the 2028 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). The discussion includes possible project categories for the tax funding.

• Discussion of 2028 SPLOST estimated allocation
• Review of possible project categories
• Establishment of planning timeline

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners met with municipal mayors to review possible projects for inclusion in the 2028 SPLOST referendum. Deputy County Manager Jimmy Gisi presented the SPLOST timeline that the Board approved in February. CFO Bill Volckmann projected the county will collect $950 million for the 2028 SPLOST based on the July 1 2025 census. No actions, approvals, or votes were taken during the meeting.

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session at 1:30 PM on June 24, 2025. Commissioners will hear an annual update on Truist Park and The Battery. They will also be presented with the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

The Board met on June 24, 2025 and heard presentations on Truist Park, The Battery, and the proposed FY 2026 budget. Public hearings on the budget are scheduled for July 8, 16, and 22. The budget adoption is set for the July 22 regular Board meeting. No official actions were recorded during this work session.

BOC Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several infrastructure projects, including condemnation proceedings for sidewalks and road work. The meeting also covers various water system contracts, transit grants, and police and fire equipment purchases.

• Condemnation proceedings for parcels on Pete Shaw Road Sidewalk and Piedmont Road at Canton Road
• Purchase of Mobile Data Computers for Police and Fire Departments exceeding $100,000 each
• Progressive Design-Build Agreement with Crowder Construction Company for R.L. Sutton Water Reclamation Facility
• Public hearing for landfill post-closure analyses with fees likely exceeding $200,000
• Annexation notices for 1.65 acres at 660 Church Road and 2.42 acres at 1990 Watkins Rd SE

The Board adopted a motion (5‑0) to add a public‑hearing agenda item for landfill post‑closure analyses. It approved multiple water‑system funding contracts, including a Trimble software purchase up to $454,500 and a Woolpert contract up to $956,980 for a computerized maintenance management system. Additional approvals covered stormwater and sewer projects with specified funding amounts.

• Adopted motion to add public‑hearing agenda item for landfill post‑closure analyses (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of Trimble Unity Maintain Elite software, up to $454,500
• Approved Woolpert, Inc. contract for CMMS implementation, up to $956,980
• Approved final funding for 5605 Waldens Farm Drive stormwater work, $20,074.80
• Approved additional funding for Sewell Mill Creek streambank stabilization, $40,032.88
• Approved work order for 1195 Mountainside Trace, $79,445.50
• Approved work order for 2969 Valley View Drive, $83,710.43
• Approved construction contract with CGS, LLC for stream stabilization at River Heights Crossing, $390,625

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration will meet on June 23, 2025 at 100 Cherokee Street in Marietta. The agenda includes swearing in re‑appointed member Jennifer Mosbacher, certifying the June 17 special primary election, and reviewing the advance in‑person voting schedule for a possible July 15 runoff. The Board will also hear the Director’s election report and set dates for upcoming meetings related to a runoff.

• Swearing‑in of re‑appointed Board Member Jennifer Mosbacher (effective July 1, 2025)
• Certification of the June 17, 2025 Special Primary Election
• Advance In‑Person Voting Schedule for a potential July 15, 2025 Special Primary Election Runoff (see Exhibit A)
• Director’s Election Report
• Scheduled upcoming meetings for potential runoff (July 14, 15, 18, 21, 2025)

The Board certified the June 15 Special Primary Election results. It approved the advance‑voting schedule for the July 15 Democratic runoff for Public Service Commissioner. The Board also voted to request higher monthly stipends from the County Commissioners. Several motions moved the meeting into and out of Executive Session and authorized special legal counsel.

• Amended agenda to add Board Member Stipend to New Business – Passed 4-0
• Approved April‑May 2025 meeting minutes – Passed 4-0
• Certified June 15, 2025 Special Primary Election results – Passed 4-0
• Approved Advance Voting Schedule for July 15, 2025 runoff (7 a.m.–7 p.m.) – Passed 3-1 (Fisher opposed)
• Submitted request for $600 Chair and $500 Member stipends to County Commissioners – Passed 3-0-1 (Chair abstained)
• Moved into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation – Passed 4-0
• Authorized engagement of special legal counsel – Passed 4-0
• Exited Executive Session – Passed 4-0

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration will meet to review ballot adjudication materials and conduct a pre-certification meeting for the upcoming election cycle. The agenda includes a review of provisional and absentee by mail ballots, followed by a closed executive session.

• Review of provisional ballots
• Review of absentee by mail ballots
• Executive session
• Upcoming certification meeting on June 23

The Board of Elections and Registration approved the meeting agenda by a 4‑0 vote. No ballots were presented for adjudication. Director Fall briefed the board on provisional ballots, the upcoming risk‑limiting audit on June 26, and scanner security updates that will be applied for the July 15 runoff. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a zoning hearing on June 17, 2025. The agenda includes continued cases from the Planning Commission and a series of regular rezoning and land‑use proposals for properties across several districts. The board will also address a set of other business items identified by case numbers. All items are listed for discussion and possible approval.

• Z-10-2025 (District 4) – rezoning of 2495 Hopkins Road, 3455 Macland Road, 3445 Macland Road, 2505 Hopkins Road, 2531 Hopkins Road, 2445 Hopkins Road, 2427 Hopkins Road
• Z-13-2025 (District 2) – rezoning of 3200 South Cobb Parkway
• Z-68-2024 (District 2) – rezoning of 2096 and 2106 Austell Road
• LUP-8-2025 (District 2) – land‑use proposal for 1478 Chamirey Drive (BOC Only)
• OB-22-2025 (District 2) – other business case for 4448 Atlanta Road

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners adopted several consent‑agenda items and motions. They approved rezoning applications, temporary land‑use permits, and a gate and private road for the Allatoona Heights subdivision. Two motions to continue pending cases were also adopted.

• Continued Z-13 rezoning case to July 15, 2025 (adopted 4-0)
• Approved Z-12 Belmont Century rezoning to NRC (adopted 4-0)
• Approved LUP-18 temporary land‑use permit (adopted 4-0; Birrell opposed)
• Approved O.B. 14 gate and private road for Allatoona Heights (adopted 4-0)
• Approved O.B. 23 lot‑size reduction to 13,397 sf (adopted 4-0)
• Approved O.B. 26 amendment for Marietta Central Hispanic SDA Church (adopted 4-0)
• Approved O.B. 27 site‑plan amendment for Home Depot at 2410 Paces Ferry Rd (adopted 4-0)
• Continued Z-68 rezoning case to August 19, 2025 (adopted 4-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board is meeting to receive a Director's update and will recess until election results are complete. The meeting includes an executive session and the scheduling of upcoming certification meetings.

• Motion to recess until election results are complete
• Pre-Certification Meeting scheduled for June 20
• Regular/Certification Meeting scheduled for June 23

The Board of Elections and Registration approved the meeting agenda by a 4‑0 vote. It then voted 4‑0 to recess until election results were complete, and later voted 4‑0 to come out of recess. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Moved to recess until election results are complete (4-0)
• Returned from recess (4-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing requests to deviate from standard zoning requirements for several properties. Decisions will be made on setbacks, impervious surface limits, and parking requirements.

• V-72: Request to reduce required parking spaces from 165 to 42 at 2015 Vaughn Road
• V-69: Request for a 1,800 square foot sports court with reduced setbacks at 4376 Blackland Dr
• V-71: Request to increase impervious surface from 35% to 49.89% at 2591 Weddington Rdg
• V-66: Request to increase fence height from 6 feet to 8 feet at 5599 Karingway Ct
• V-64-2025: Case for KAP MEDIA GROUP, LLC withdrawn without prejudice

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals approved nine variances on the consent agenda, several of which are subject to Stormwater Management (and other) comments. It voted to hold variance V‑65 until the August 13, 2025 hearing and approved variance V‑68. All votes were 4‑0, and the board also approved the meeting minutes.

• Approved V‑62 (setback reductions) – 4‑0
• Approved V‑63 (setback reductions) – 4‑0
• Approved V‑66 (fence height increase) – 4‑0
• Approved V‑67 (accessory pool use) subject to Stormwater Management comments – 4‑0
• Approved V‑68 (rear‑setback reduction) – 4‑0
• Approved V‑69 (sports‑court setbacks) subject to Stormwater, DOT, and Sewer comments – 4‑0
• Approved V‑70 (impervious‑surface increase) subject to Stormwater comments – 4‑0
• Approved V‑71 (impervious‑surface increase and side‑setback reduction) subject to Stormwater comments – 4‑0

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will vote on a contract with American Traffic Solutions to operate a School Bus Stop Safety Camera Enforcement System. The meeting also includes approvals for a design‑build contract to renovate the Fire & Emergency Services Headquarters, two Federal Lands Access Program grant submissions for road and trail projects, and a contract for drainage repairs on Yancy Drive. Additional items cover IT staffing, park turf conversion, and budget amendments.

• Approve contract with American Traffic Solutions (Verra Mobility) for a School Bus Stop Safety Camera Enforcement System
• Approve two‑part design/build contract with John W. Spratlin & Son, LLC for design phase of Fire & Emergency Services Headquarters renovations
• Adopt resolution to submit two Federal Lands Access Program grant applications for Powder Springs Road Trail and Stilesboro Road safety improvements
• Approve contract with Advanced Sports Construction, LLC for drainage system repairs on Yancy Drive (Project No. B2291)
• Approve creation of a Network Security Administrator position in the Information Technology Services Department

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a series of contracts and grant acceptances, including a $1,943,930 state library grant and a $1,004,056 child support services contract with supplemental funding. It also authorized $986,000 for two opioid‑abatement positions, several Criminal Justice Coordinating Council grants totaling $598,774, and a $207,482 donation for Fullers Park. Additional actions included approving prequalified water system contractors, creating a Network Security Administrator position, creating a Senior Associate County Attorney position, and approving a purchasing instrument with CDW‑Government up to $838,567.38.

• Approved Child Support Services contract $1,004,056 with $699,269 supplemental contribution
• Approved $986,000 funding for two opioid‑abatement positions
• Accepted $1,943,930 state library grant for FY2026
• Accepted $207,482 donation from Eastside Baseball Association for Fullers Park
• Approved prequalified contractors list for water and sewer projects (June 2025‑2027)
• Created Network Security Administrator position (budget $44,662)
• Created Senior Associate County Attorney position (budget transfer $66,154)
• Approved CDW‑Government purchasing instrument up to $838,567.38 for Varonis MDDR system

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss continued and new zoning and land use permit cases. The body will review requests for specific properties across four districts.

• Zoning case Z-2-2024: 4600 Atlanta Road
• Zoning case Z-68-2024: 2096 and 2106 Austell Road
• Zoning case Z-10-2025: Multiple properties on Hopkins Road and Macland Road
• Zoning case Z-13-2025: 3200 South Cobb Parkway
• Land Use Permit LUP-24-2025: 4943 Janet Way

The Cobb County Planning Commission adopted a series of rezoning motions, approving projects for SAKS Austell, Fort & Cole Street, The Revive Land Group, and Alliance Residential Company. It also continued a special land‑use permit for Freebird Communications and appointed a temporary chair and vice‑chair for the remainder of the hearing. Two temporary land‑use permits (LUP‑11 and LUP‑12) were denied.

• Adopted Consent Agenda 4-0 (Beloin not present)
• Approved Z‑68 SAKS Austell rezoning to NRC, vote 5-0
• Approved Z‑7 Fort & Cole Street rezoning to FST, vote 5-0
• Approved Z‑10 The Revive Land Group rezoning to RSL, vote 5-0
• Continued SLUP‑2 Freebird Communications permit to July 1, vote 4-0 (Beloin recused)
• Approved Z‑13 Alliance Residential Company rezoning to RRC, vote 5-0
• Appointed Fred Beloin temporary Chair and Nadia Faucette temporary Vice‑Chair, vote 4-1
• Denied LUP‑11 (Richard Gonzalez) temporary permit, vote 4-0

Special Called Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will consider two amendments to intergovernmental agreements. The first amendment updates the Service Delivery Strategy that began on June 1, 2025 and involves the County and the seven Cobb cities under O.C.G.A. § 36‑70‑20 et seq. The second amendment revises the stormwater services agreement with the City of Mableton, also part of the Service Delivery Strategy effective June 1, 2025.

• Amend intergovernmental agreement and resolution for Service Delivery Strategy with the seven Cobb cities (effective June 1, 2025)
• Amend stormwater services intergovernmental agreements with the City of Mableton (effective June 1, 2025)

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to the intergovernmental agreement with the City of Mableton to implement a revised Service Delivery Strategy, effective June 1, 2025. The board also approved an amendment to the storm‑water services agreement with Mableton, authorizing the chairwoman to execute the necessary documents. Both amendments were adopted by a 4‑0 vote, with Commissioner Gambrill absent. An executive session was convened earlier in the meeting by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved amendment to Service Delivery Strategy agreement with Mableton (4-0, Gambrill absent)
• Approved amendment to stormwater services agreement with Mableton (4-0, Gambrill absent)
• Approved motion to hold executive session (5-0)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will adopt a resolution for all budget amendments on the agenda. It will also approve several contracts and work orders for water, sewer, and transportation projects. Additionally, the Board will terminate the Cobb County Six Flags Special Services District effective June 1, 2025.

• Adopt resolution adopting all budget amendments (Item 30)
• Approve Bank of America Master Depository Banking Services Agreement (Item 31)
• Approve work order for 1800 Belshire Court sewer repair and streambank stabilization (Item 9)
• Approve 2025 Master Task Order Contracts with 16 firms for transportation planning and design services (Item 19)
• Terminate Cobb County Six Flags Special Services District effective June 1, 2025 (Item 51)

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved several grant appropriations and contract actions. Major items included a $94,780 grant for the Family Treatment Court, a $95,541 grant for the Juvenile Drug Treatment Court, a $71,137 grant for the DUI Court surveillance officer, and a $1,109,075 contract for Zone 1 miscellaneous sewer replacements. They also approved a $83,038 work order for Belshire Court sewer repair, a $43,218 change order saving for Old Concord Road water main, created a new street‑light district for Kettle Creek, and established no‑parking zones on Miller Drive.

• Approved $94,780 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council grant for Family Treatment Court
• Approved $95,541 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council grant for Juvenile Drug Treatment Court
• Approved $71,137 grant for DUI Court surveillance officer position
• Approved $83,038 work order for 1800 Belshire Court sewer repair & streambank stabilization
• Approved $1,109,075 construction contract with HD Excavations & Utilities for Zone 1 sewer replacements
• Approved $43,218 change order saving for Old Concord Road Phase 1 water main replacement
• Authorized creation of a new Street Light District for Kettle Creek
• Authorized "No Parking" zones on both sides of Miller Drive

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration held a special called meeting on May 27, 2025. The agenda included a call to order, an executive session, board member comments, and the scheduling of upcoming meetings. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings were listed.

• June 17, 2025 – Election Night Meeting at Elections Office, 995 Roswell St.
• June 20, 2025 – Pre‑Certification Meeting at Elections Office, 995 Roswell St.
• June 23, 2025 – Regular/Certification Meeting at BOC Room, 100 Cherokee St.

The board moved to an executive session at 5:05 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The board later moved to return to the open session at 7:49 p.m.; that motion also passed unanimously 5‑0.

• Moved to executive session (5-0)
• Returned to open session (5-0)

1:30 Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive two presentations. The meeting focuses on information sharing rather than legislative decisions.

• Update from the County's Unhoused Taskforce
• Information on garbage and recyclable collection services provided by permitted haulers

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a work session on May 27, 2025. Presentations were given on the County’s Unhoused Taskforce and on garbage and recyclable collection services. No official action or vote was taken on either topic.

Special Called Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners met on May 21, 2025 to hear stakeholder concerns about multifamily housing and student transiency. Chairwoman Lisa Cupid led the discussion with commissioners and staff. No official action was taken by the Board. The meeting adjourned at 3:58 p.m.

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes several rezoning and temporary land‑use permits, such as the rezoning of Harmony Wellness & Beauty Supplies from R‑20 to NRC at 4186 Austell Powder Springs Road. It will also review temporary permits for accessory structures, musical instrument repair, and an automotive storage club. Additionally, two other business items will amend stipulations for existing rezoning applications Z‑34 and Z‑25.

• Z‑11: Rezoning Harmony Wellness & Beauty Supplies from R‑20 to NRC (Land Lots 946 & 979, 4186 Austell Powder Springs Road)
• LUP‑9: Temporary Land Use Permit for an accessory structure at 3404 King Arthur Drive
• LUP‑16: Temporary Land Use Permit for musical instrument repair at 340 Pie dmont Road
• SLUP‑4: Special Land Use Permit for automotive storage club and light repair at 440 Interstate North Parkway
• OB‑24: Amend stipulations for Chris Bryant’s rezoning application Z‑34 at 4946 Cobb Parkway

The Board of Commissioners adopted the consent agenda, approving rezoning of Harmony Wellness & Beauty Supplies, LLC to the NRC district. It also approved temporary land‑use permits for Jose A. Escarena (12 months), Kevin T. Bowen (24 months), Raesita Allen (24 months renewal), and Roger Alexander (24 months). The motion to approve these items was moved by Chairwoman Cupid and seconded by Commissioner Birrell.

• Approved Z-11 rezoning to NRC for Harmony Wellness & Beauty Supplies, LLC (consent agenda)
• Approved LUP-9 temporary land‑use permit for 12 months for Jose A. Escarena
• Approved LUP-16 temporary land‑use permit for 24 months for Kevin T. Bowen
• Approved LUP-17 temporary land‑use permit renewal for 24 months for Raesita Allen
• Approved LUP-23 temporary land‑use permit for 24 months for Roger Alexander

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration held a special called meeting on May 16, 2025. The agenda includes a public hearing to request a temporary polling location change for Shallowford Falls 01 for the June 17, 2025 Special Primary Election and a possible July 15, 2025 runoff. The board will consider that request during the meeting and also noted upcoming election‑related meetings.

• Public hearing on request to change temporary polling location for Shallowford Falls 01 for June 17, 2025 Special Primary Election and potential July 15, 2025 runoff
• Executive session (no agenda details provided)
• Upcoming Election Night Meeting on June 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• Upcoming Pre‑Certification Meeting on June 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• Upcoming Regular/Certification Meeting on June 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM

The board voted to approve the temporary co-location of Shallowford Falls Precinct 01 with Hightower Precinct 01 at Shallowford Church for the June 17, 2025 Special Primary Election and the July 15, 2025 runoff. The motion passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved co-location of Shallowford Falls 01 with Hightower 01 at Shallowford Church for June 17, 2025 Special Primary Election and July 15, 2025 runoff (3-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing several requests for variances regarding property setbacks, structure heights, and impervious surface limits. Staff has recommended approval for most cases on the consent agenda.

• V-38: Setback reductions for two sheds and a pergola at 3495 Liberty Ridge Trl
• V-54: Setback reduction for a proposed 720 square foot building at 169 West Station Dr
• V-55: Rear setback reduction from 30 feet to 23 feet at 5377 Swan Ln
• V-56: Fence height increase to 8 feet and rear setback reduction at 4844 Chapelle Ct
• V-60: Increase of maximum allowable impervious surface to 36.83% at 3785 Creekview Dr

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals approved several variance requests on the consent and regular agendas, each with a 5‑0 vote. Approvals included setbacks for accessory structures, fence height, rear setbacks, and increased impervious surface, some subject to Stormwater Management or Department of Transportation comments. The board also amended the previously approved V‑35 pool variance with new stormwater and removal requirements. Minutes of the meeting were adopted and the hearing adjourned.

• Approved V‑54 variance for accessory‑structure setbacks (5‑0)
• Approved V‑55 variance to reduce rear setback (5‑0)
• Approved V‑56 variance for fence height and rear setback (5‑0)
• Approved V‑60 variance to increase impervious surface, subject to stormwater comments (5‑0)
• Approved V‑61 setback variance, subject to stormwater comments (5‑0)
• Approved V‑38 variance for accessory‑structure setbacks (5‑0)
• Approved V‑59 variance for rear and shed setbacks (5‑0)
• Approved V‑58 setback variance, subject to DOT comments (5‑0)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will discuss various infrastructure repairs, public transit modifications, and facility upgrades. Key decisions include the initial phase of a contract to replace the Animal Services Facility and the procurement of 18 replacement buses for CobbLinc.

• Pre-construction services contract with Batson-Cook Construction for the Animal Services Facility replacement
• Grant request for 18 Compressed Natural Gas replacement buses for CobbLinc
• Technology purchase over $100,000.00 from Mythics, Inc. for Cobb County Sheriff’s Office software
• Drainage system repair contracts for Willeo Ridge Court, Regents Park Lane, and Honeysuckle Lane
• Annexation notice of Non-Objection for 5.19 acres at 4337 Dallas Acworth Highway

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners adopted all budget amendments for the day and approved a resolution to partially redeem Mableton Development Authority revenue bonds. The board also authorized several contracts and purchases, including a fire pump for the Superior Court Building, an Oracle software update for the Sheriff’s Office, and a $158,510 storm‑water work order. Additional actions included authorizing the sale of surplus radio equipment, a $1,000 annual stipend for the Drug Treatment Court, and an annexation of 5.19 acres on Dallas Acworth Highway.

• Adopted all budget amendments (resolution) – approved
• Approved optional redemption of Mableton Development Authority revenue bonds – approved
• Authorized purchase of fire pump (up to $118,500) for Superior Court Building – approved
• Authorized Oracle Software Update License & Support (up to $203,183.78) for Sheriff’s Office – approved
• Approved $158,510 storm‑water work order for 1701 Ashebark Lane – approved
• Authorized sale of surplus 800 MHz radio equipment to City of Euharlee for $2,000 – approved
• Authorized $1,000 annual stipend for Drug Treatment Court for FY25‑FY27 – approved
• Approved annexation notice of non‑objection for 5.19 acres at 4337 Dallas Acworth Highway – approved

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission will consider a rezoning application by Harmony Wellness & Beauty Supplies, LLC to change land from R‑20 to NRC at 4186 Austell Powder Springs Road. The commission will also review several temporary land‑use permits, including a musical‑instrument repair shop (LUP‑16) and a speech‑coaching business renewal (LUP‑17). A special land‑use permit for an automotive storage club and light repair (SLUP‑4) will be discussed, and other regular cases will be heard.

• Z‑11: Harmony Wellness & Beauty Supplies, LLC rezoning request from R‑20 to NRC at 4186 Austell Powder Springs Road
• LUP‑16: Temporary land‑use permit for musical instrument repair at 340 Piedmont Road
• LUP‑17: Renewal of temporary land‑use permit for speech coaching at 4415 King Valley Drive
• SLUP‑4: Special land‑use permit for automotive storage club and light repair at 440 Interstate North Parkway
• Z‑10: The Revive Land Group, LLC regular zoning case

The four‑member commission adopted the consent agenda 4‑0, approving items such as the Z‑11 wellness‑business rezoning and temporary land‑use permits LUP‑16, LUP‑17, and LUP‑23. It added LUP‑21 to the agenda by a 4‑0 vote. The commission voted 4‑0 to hold the Z‑68 convenience‑store rezoning and the Z‑7 townhome rezoning until the June 3, 2025 hearing. Additional motions approved a mixed recommendation for LUP‑8 (approval for six adults, denial of extra vehicles) and approved LUP‑9 for 12 months with conditions, both 4‑0; SLUP‑2 was postponed to June 3 by a 3‑0 vote with one recusal.

• Adopted consent agenda (4‑0), approving Z‑11 rezoning and LUP‑16, LUP‑17, LUP‑23 permits
• Added LUP‑21 to consent agenda (4‑0)
• Held Z‑68 rezoning case until June 3 2025 (4‑0)
• Held Z‑7 rezoning case until June 3 2025 (4‑0)
• Postponed SLUP‑2 special permit to June 3 2025 (3‑0, Beloin recused)
• Recommended approval of LUP‑8 for six adults and denial of extra vehicles (4‑0)
• Recommended approval of LUP‑9 for 12 months with conditions (4‑0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board will certify the results of the April 29, 2025 Special General Election. It will also consider several polling‑location changes for 2025 elections and approve the schedule for in‑person voting on November 5, 2025. Additional items include requests to conduct the November 4, 2025 municipal elections and to adjust meeting dates due to a July 15, 2025 runoff.

• Temporary polling location change for Murdock 01 for the July 15, 2025 Special Primary Runoff
• Polling location changes for Bells Ferry 02, Clarkdale 01, Clarkdale 02, Eastside 02, Kemp 02, Kennesaw 4A, Mars Hill 01, North Cobb 01, and Willeo 01
• Certification of the April 29, 2025 Special General Election
• Request to conduct the November 4, 2025 Municipal General Election and any subsequent runoff for Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Mableton, Marietta, and Powder Springs
• Advance in‑person voting schedule for November 5, 2025 Municipal Elections/Public Service Commissioner Special General Election

The Board certified the April 29, 2025 Special General Election results (5‑0). It approved a temporary polling‑location change for Murdock 01 and a permanent change for Clarkdale 01 (both 5‑0). Several precincts were temporarily co‑located at new sites, each motion passing 5‑0. The Board also approved holding the November 4, 2025 municipal elections for six cities and amended the meeting schedule for possible July runoff dates.

• Certified April 29, 2025 Special General Election results (5‑0)
• Temporarily approved Murdock 01 polling‑location change to Dodgen Middle School (5‑0)
• Approved permanent polling‑location change for Clarkdale 01 to Old Clarkdale Community Center (5‑0)
• Temporarily co‑located North Cobb 01 with Acworth 1C at North Cobb Senior Center (5‑0)
• Temporarily co‑located Eastside 02 with Powers Ferry 01 at Sewell Mill Library (5‑0)
• Approved municipal elections on Nov 4, 2025 for Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Mableton, Marietta, and Powder Springs (5‑0)
• Amended board meeting schedule to add July 15, 18, 21, 2025 if a runoff is needed (5‑0)
• Tabled approval of the advance‑voting schedule for the Nov 4, 2025 elections (5‑0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration will approve its agenda and review election materials. It will discuss adjudication of provisional ballots and absentee‑by‑mail ballots. The meeting includes a board member comments period and an executive session. The next regular certification meeting is scheduled for May 5.

• Approval of agenda
• Provisional ballot adjudication
• Absentee‑by‑mail ballot adjudication
• Election materials review
• Executive session

The Board of Elections and Registration voted 5-0 to approve the May 2, 2025 agenda. No provisional ballots were presented for adjudication. The board discussed upcoming polling co‑location proposals to be voted on at the May 5 meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration will meet to discuss proposed polling location changes for 10 precincts. The meeting will also include approval of the April 14, 2025, regular meeting minutes and a director's update. The session will conclude with a motion to recess until election results are complete.

• Discuss 2025 polling location changes for Bells Ferry 02, Clarkdale 01, Clarkdale 02, Eastside 02, Kemp 02, Kennesaw 4A, Mars Hill 01, Murdock 01, North Cobb 01, and Willeo 01
• Approval of April 14, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
• Director's Update
• Motion to Recess Until Election Results are Complete
• Upcoming Pre-Certification Meeting on Friday, May 2 @ 3:00 P.M.

The Board of Elections and Registration approved the meeting agenda with a 4‑0 vote and approved the April 14 minutes, subject to Scrivener’s errors, with a 5‑0 vote. Both motions to enter recess at 7:29 p.m. and to resume at 9:48 p.m. were also passed unanimously. No substantive policy decisions were made; future polling‑place changes will be voted on at the May 5 meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved April 14 meeting minutes subject to Scrivener’s errors (5-0)
• Approved motion to recess at 7:29 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved motion to resume meeting at 9:48 p.m. (5-0)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution that adopts all budget amendment items listed for this meeting. The agenda also includes public hearings on proposed service changes for CobbLinc Green Circulator and commuter routes, and several contract and grant approvals covering water, transportation, public safety, and economic development. Additional items include a proclamation series, a grant application for a strategic planning project, and the appointment of a new planning commission member.

• Adopt resolution adopting all budget amendments (Item 22).
• Approve a contract with Flock Group, Inc. for four ALPR devices (Item 16).
• Approve a Business Investment Grant for SnoDreams, LLC (Item 19).
• Approve an annexation notice for a 9.3‑acre tract near Old Horseshoe Bend Road (Item 18).
• Conduct public hearings on service equity analyses for CobbLinc Green Circulator and commuter routes 100‑102 (Items 6‑7).

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the submission of a FY25 Community Project Funding – Congressionally Directed Spending grant request to the Federal Transit Administration for up to $2,500,000 in transit capital projects and approved the acceptance of that funding. It also approved several contracts and work orders, including a $136,369.12 storm‑water work order, a $4,459,171.00 water‑reclamation HVAC contract, and a $161,600.54 emergency sewer‑repair payment. Additional actions included approving the DOT prequalified engineering‑firm list, a donation of up to $60,000 for license‑plate reader devices, a $213,000 master services agreement with Flock Group, and a 2025 amendment to the contract with the Atlanta Regional Commission.

• Adopted resolution to request up to $2,500,000 transit grant (FY25 CDSP) – approved
• Approved storm‑water work order for 200 Lamplighter Lane, $136,369.12 – approved
• Approved construction contract with Maxair Mechanical, LLC, $4,459,171.00 – approved
• Ratified emergency sewer‑repair payment to HD Excavations & Utilities LLC, $161,600.54 – approved
• Approved DOT Prequalified List of Engineering and Specialty Firms for 2025‑2028 – approved
• Authorized acceptance of donation up to $60,000 from Cobb Travel and Tourism, Inc. – approved
• Approved Master Services Agreement with Flock Group, Inc., not to exceed $213,000 – approved
• Approved 2025 First Amendment Contract AG2503.1 with Atlanta Regional Commission – approved

1:30 Work Session

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive presentations. The session covers updates on the 2016 and 2022 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax Programs and the results of a Government Services Brand Equity Survey.

• Update on 2016 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) Program
• Update on 2022 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) Program
• Results of the Cobb County Government Services Brand Equity Survey

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners met for a work session on April 22, 2025. Commissioners heard updates on the 2016 and 2022 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax programs and a presentation of the Cobb County Government Services Brand Equity Survey. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m.

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda that includes rezoning requests for 107 Dogwood Drive (Z‑6) and 4700 Ecton Drive (Z‑8). It will also consider temporary land‑use permits for 1524 Sir Galahad Drive (LUP‑10), 25 Trail Road (LUP‑13), and 928 Kennesaw Due West Road (LUP‑14). Additional items include road frontage reduction and site‑plan amendments for properties identified as OB‑16 through OB‑19.

• Z‑6: Mashona Council request to rezone 107 Dogwood Drive from GC to R‑12
• Z‑8: Williamson Properties request to rezone 4700 Ecton Drive from NRC to NRC for office use
• LUP‑10: Temporary permit for 1524 Sir Galahad Drive to allow four adults and five vehicles
• LUP‑13: Renewal permit for 25 Trail Road to operate an artist’s studio with storage
• OB‑16: Road frontage reduction request for 707 North River Forest Court

The Board of Commissioners approved rezoning Z‑6 from GC to R‑12 for a single‑family residence and approved rezoning Z‑8 to the NRC district for a real‑estate office, both with conditions. It also approved temporary land‑use permits LUP‑10, LUP‑13, and LUP‑14 for 24‑month periods. Motions to continue O.B. 14 and O.B. 16 to the May 20, 2025 hearing were adopted, and O.B. 19 was approved with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved rezoning Z‑6 to R‑12 (no vote recorded)
• Approved rezoning Z‑8 to NRC (no vote recorded)
• Approved LUP‑10 for 24 months (no vote recorded)
• Approved LUP‑13 for 24 months (no vote recorded)
• Approved LUP‑14 for 24 months (no vote recorded)
• Continued O.B. 14 to May 20, 2025 (adopted 3‑0)
• Continued O.B. 16 to May 20, 2025 (adopted 4‑0)
• Approved O.B. 19 with conditions (adopted 4‑0)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration will review the Amended & Restated Board of Elections and Registration Bylaws attached as Exhibit A. The meeting includes a Director's update on election office operations and a brief executive session. Upcoming election-related meetings for April 29, May 2, and May 5 are also listed.

• Review and possible adoption of Amended & Restated Board of Elections and Registration Bylaws (Exhibit A)
• Director's update on election office reports and updates
• Executive session (topic not specified in agenda)
• Upcoming Election Night Meeting on April 29 at 995 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060
• Upcoming Pre-Certification Meeting on May 2 at 995 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060

The Board of Elections and Registration approved the meeting agenda (5‑0), approved the March meeting minutes (5‑0), and adopted the amended and restated bylaws (5‑0). No new business was taken up. All other items were informational updates.

• Approved meeting agenda (5‑0)
• Approved March 11, 14, and 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Amended and Restated Bylaws (5‑0)

Special Called Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners met with the City of Mableton and received presentations on service delivery strategy, intergovernmental agreements, the Six Flags Special Service District, water and sewer services, and transportation services. No motions, votes, or formal approvals were documented in the minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m.

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals will review a series of variance requests on April 9, 2025. Items include requests for accessory structures, setback reductions, and sign modifications. One request seeks to increase the maximum allowable impervious surface from 40% to 63.2% at 1151 Monte Dr, subject to stormwater management conditions. All cases are listed on the consent agenda for board approval.

• V-44 Manish Puri: increase impervious surface to 63.2% and reduce setbacks at 1151 Monte Dr
• V-52 Glaze Express Car Wash, Inc.: raise sign height to 19'6" and sign area to 78.2 sq ft at 1480 George Busbee Pkwy
• V-37 Joel Terry, Darlene Terry: allow 280 sq ft accessory shed at 289 Holt Rd
• V-38 John Ellis: reduce multiple setbacks for sheds and pergola at 3495 Liberty Ridge Trl
• V-41 Donald T. Carlisle: reduce rear setback to 5 ft for accessory shed at 4903 Charter Oaks Ct

The Board of Zoning Appeals adopted a 4‑0 vote to continue case V‑38 to the May 14 hearing. It approved a slate of variances on the consent agenda, many with conditions, and adopted those approvals by a 4‑0 vote. The Board denied variances V‑28 and V‑49, each by a 4‑0 vote. It also amended the previously approved V‑35, first by a 3‑1 vote and then by a 4‑0 vote adding further stipulations.

• Continued case V-38 until May 14, 2025 (adopted 4-0, Massey not present)
• Approved multiple variances on the consent agenda (adopted 4-0, Massey not present)
• Denied variance V-28 (adopted 4-0, Massey not present)
• Denied variance V-49 (adopted 4-0, Massey not present)
• Amended previously adopted approval of V-35 with new stipulation (adopted 3-1, Beloin opposed)
• Further amended V-35 adding two stipulations (adopted 4-0, Massey not present)

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will adopt a resolution that incorporates all budget amendment items on the agenda. They will also approve several contracts, including a water system trail upgrade, an emergency generator for Police Precinct 6, and an E911 recording system renewal. The meeting includes announcements of multiple board and commission appointments.

• Adopt resolution adopting all budget amendments set forth in agenda items (Item 22).
• Approve construction contract with HD Excavations & Utilities, LLC for Noonday Creek Trail at Cobb Parkway Sewer Upgrade (Item 6).
• Approve contract with Yancey Power Systems for emergency generator installation at Public Safety Police Precinct 6, 3141 Hong Way N.E. Street (Item 16).
• Approve contract renewal with Quality Recording Solutions, LLC for maintenance of the E911 phone and radio recording system (Item 17).
• Approve contract with Tidwell Construction Company for Chastain Meadows Parkway over Noonday Creek, Project No. B2117 (Item 27).

The Board approved a $1,951,264.55 construction contract with HD Excavations & Utilities for the Noonday Creek Trail sewer upgrade. It also accepted a $96,628 Violence‑Against‑Women grant for the District Attorney’s Victim Witness Unit and approved a $237,107 emergency generator contract for Police Precinct 6. Additional actions included authorizing several work orders, adopting budget amendments, and withdrawing a request to revise leave policies.

• Approved $1,951,264.55 construction contract for Noonday Creek Trail sewer upgrade
• Authorized acceptance of $96,628 Violence‑Against‑Women grant for District Attorney’s Victim Witness Unit
• Approved $237,107 contract for emergency generator at Police Precinct 6
• Approved work order $110,270 for 3063 Milford Chase Overlook (Stormwater Unit Price Contract)
• Approved work order $110,350.14 for 1181 West Mill Drive (Stormwater Unit Price Contract)
• Authorized advertisement and 30‑day comment period for CobbLinc Green Circulator service equity analysis
• Adopted resolution adopting all budget amendments for the meeting date
• Withdrew request to revise Annual Leave, Compensatory Leave, and Employment policies

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Planning Commission will hold a zoning hearing on April 1, 2025. It will hear regular cases for several applicants and vote on three consent‑agenda rezoning requests: Mashona Council’s request to change GC to R‑12 at 107 Dogwood Drive, Williamson Properties’ request to keep NRC zoning for a real‑estate office at 4700 Ecton Drive, and a renewal for an artist’s studio at 25 Trail Road. The commission will also note several cases that are continued or held for future hearings.

• Z-6: Mashona Council requesting rezoning from GC to R‑12 for a single‑family residence at 107 Dogwood Drive (east side of Dogwood Drive, east of Nekoma Street).
• Z-8: Williamson Properties, LLC requesting rezoning from NRC to NRC for a real‑estate office with storage at 4700 Ecton Drive (northwest corner of Canton Road and Ecton Drive).
• LUP-13: Sandy Clough requesting renewal of an artist’s studio and art‑print storage at 25 Trail Road (west side of Trail Road, north of Trail Road and Midway Road).
• Several cases (e.g., Z-2, Z-68, LUP-8, SLUP-2) are continued and will not be heard at this meeting.
• Consent agenda includes additional rezoning items Z-6, Z-8, and LUP-13 for commission approval with stipulated conditions.

The commission adopted the consent agenda by a 3‑0 vote. It held the Z‑7 rezoning case until the May 6 hearing. It continued LUP‑9, LUP‑11 and LUP‑12 to the May 6 hearing. It approved LUP‑10 for 24 months and added a stipulation, and approved LUP‑14 for 24 months.

• Consent agenda adopted (3‑0, Hughes not present)
• Z‑7 rezoning case held until May 6, 2025 (3‑0, Hughes not present)
• LUP‑9 continued to May 6, 2025 hearing (3‑0, Hughes not present)
• LUP‑10 approved for 24 months (3‑0, Hughes not present)
• LUP‑10 amended to add consent‑agenda stipulation (3‑0, Hughes not present)
• LUP‑11 continued to May 6, 2025 hearing (3‑0, Hughes not present)
• LUP‑12 continued to May 6, 2025 hearing (3‑0, Hughes not present)
• LUP‑14 approved for 24 months (3‑0, Hughes not present)

1:30 Work Session

The Board of Commissioners heard a presentation of the 2026 Amended Budget Request Summary by CFO Bill Volckmann. No official action or vote was recorded on the budget request. The meeting was adjourned at 2:13 p.m.

BOC Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will vote to raise the Cobb County Water System's wholesale wastewater rates beginning May 1, 2025, with annual increases through January 1, 2029. It will also adopt budget amendments, approve several contracts and work orders, and consider a transportation resurfacing agreement with the City of Powder Springs. Additional items include approvals for technology purchases, fire safety equipment, and a public‑safety building renovation.

• Approve increase to wholesale wastewater rates effective May 1 2025, with annual hikes through Jan 1 2029 (Item 35).
• Approve Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Powder Springs for Carter Road resurfacing (Item 36).
• Approve contract with D&H Construction for drainage repairs on Spencers Trace (Item 37).
• Approve Purchasing Instrument with CDW‑Government for Broadcom VMWare Software (Item 12).
• Authorize purchase of Cisco SmartNet technical support services exceeding $100,000 (Item 14).

The Board adopted a non‑agenda Transfer Agreement with the Mableton Development Authority to fund the South Cobb Public Health Center on Riverside Parkway. It also approved multiple water‑system funding items, library grant applications, and IT purchasing instruments. An advertisement was authorized for a public hearing on the proposed closure of part of Wynn Drive.

• Approved Transfer Agreement for South Cobb Public Health Center (adopted 4‑0)
• Approved final funding for Cobb County Water System utility improvements ($62,150 savings)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 with R2T, Inc. for pump stations ($18,056.13 savings)
• Approved work order for Thompson Creek streambank stabilization ($74,474.92)
• Approved agreement with Engineering Strategies, Inc. for biosolids thickening system replacement ($1,200,265.00)
• Authorized Library Digital Connectivity Grant from Board of Regents ($84,911.61)
• Approved five‑year Purchasing Instrument with CDW‑Government for VMware software (up to $1,501,422.00)
• Authorized advertisement for public hearing on closure of unimproved section of Wynn Drive

Special Called Meeting

This special called meeting consists of introductions and remarks from elected officials. No legislative actions or policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on March 21, 2025. The agenda included opening remarks, introductions, and remarks from the County Manager. No official actions or decisions were taken before adjournment at 9:21 a.m.

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda of zoning and land‑use items. Items include a rezoning of a property at 972 West Atlanta Street, a road‑frontage reduction at 5830 Awtrey Church Road, approvals for EV charging stations, and site‑plan amendments for existing properties. Each item is recommended for approval subject to staff‑specified conditions.

• Z-5: Rezone 972 West Atlanta Street (Land Lot 293, 17th District) from GC to NRC for heating and air contractor.
• OB-5: Reduce road frontage from 75 ft to 0 ft for Tract 2 at 5830 Awtrey Church Road, Land Lot 39, District 20.
• OB-6: Approve installation of eight EV charging stations for Vanderlande Industries at 3054 Chastain Meadows Parkway (Land Lots 498, 499, 510, 511, 16th District).
• OB-11: Approve installation of six EV charging stations for Envirospark Energy Solutions at 3301 Windy Ridge Parkway (Land Lots 1007, 1008, 17th District).
• OB-12: Amend site plan and stipulations for Robert Buehler at 4515 Edgemere Trace (Land Lot 684, 16th District) regarding rezoning application Z‑123 of 1992.

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will meet to certify the results of the March 11, 2025 Special Primary Election Runoff. The board will also discuss the advance in-person voting schedule for the June 17, 2025 Special Primary Election.

• Certification of March 11, 2025 Special Primary Election Runoff
• Advance In-Person Voting Schedule for June 17, 2025 Special Primary Election
• Director's Election Report

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration will hold a pre‑certification meeting to review ballot adjudication, including provisional and absentee‑by‑mail ballots. The board will also examine election materials and hear member comments before entering an executive session. The meeting precedes the regular certification meeting scheduled for March 17, 2025.

• Approval of agenda
• Ballot adjudication – provisional ballots
• Ballot adjudication – absentee by mail ballots
• Election materials review
• Executive session

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a series of variance applications for properties across several districts. Cases include requests to reduce setbacks, increase impervious surface limits, and adjust parking requirements. Staff has recommended approval for each case, often with conditions such as stormwater comments or DOT input. Many of the items were continued from the February 12, 2025 hearing.

• V-15: Heath Lawson seeks reduced setbacks for accessory structures at 5695 McCoy Road.
• V-17: Sandy Braswell requests a gravel driveway variance at 3163 Macedonia Road.
• V-25: Issak Hayut asks to increase impervious coverage to 39.1% at 2180 Bliss Lane.
• V-31: State Permits, Inc. seeks to lower required parking spaces from 130 to 122 at 2014 Powers Ferry Road.
• V-34: Jeffrey Wertz proposes reducing front setback to 25 ft at 3680 Tanglewood Drive.

SWMA Annual Meeting

The Solid Waste Management Authority will meet to approve previous minutes and receive a presentation on privatized solid waste facility operations. The discussion will cover sustainability and environmental initiatives to guide future strategic decisions.

• Update on operation of privatized solid waste facilities
• Status of sustainability and environmental initiatives
• Approval of March 12, 2024 minutes

BOC Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider authorizing the settlement of Cobb County v. Tyler Technologies, Inc., and the related budget transactions. It will also adopt resolutions to issue lease revenue bonds for Mt. Bethel Christian Academy and revenue anticipation certificates for Wellstar Health System. Additional items include approvals of construction contracts, service agreements, and a public hearing on an alcoholic beverage license application. Public comment will be accepted before adjournment.

• Authorize settlement of Cobb County v. Tyler Technologies, Inc. case (Item 24)
• Adopt resolution for Lease Revenue Bonds to assist Mt. Bethel Christian Academy (Item 19)
• Adopt resolution for Revenue Anticipation Certificates for Wellstar Health System (Item 20)
• Approve construction contract with IHC Construction Companies for R.L. Sutton Water Reclamation Facility Clarifier Rehabilitation (Item 5)
• Approve agreement with Cornerstone Sports Group for turf and improvements at Rhyne Park (Item 11)

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration will approve the agenda and minutes from prior meetings. A director update and board member comments will be presented, followed by an executive session. The board will consider a motion to recess the meeting until election results are complete. Upcoming election-related meetings on March 14 and March 17 are announced.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of February 11, 14, and 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Motion to recess until election results are complete
• Pre-Certification Meeting scheduled for March 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• Regular/Certification Meeting scheduled for March 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Planning Commission is reviewing zoning cases, including a request to rezone a property for a specialty contractor. Other cases on the agenda have been withdrawn or continued to future dates.

• Z-5-2025: Request to rezone 972 West Atlanta Street from GC to NRC for a heating and air contractor
• LUP-8-2025: Regular case for Angela Benitez
• SLUP-3-2025: Case for Swarm Football Club, LLC withdrawn without prejudice
• Z-2-2024: Flournoy Development Group, LLC case continued to May 6, 2025
• SLUP-2-2025: Free Bird Communications LLC case continued to April 1, 2025

1:30 Work Session

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on February 25, 2025, to receive updates on the Unified Development Code and the Safety Village Education and Foundation. No formal decisions are scheduled.

• Update on the Unified Development Code
• Updates from Safety Village Education and Foundation

BOC Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on opting out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption. The meeting also includes decisions on a proposed 2028 SPLOST program timeline and various infrastructure contracts.

• Third public hearing and resolution to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption
• Proposed timeline and resolution for a 2028 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) Program
• Purchase of five replacement patrol vehicles for the Police Department
• Contracts for countywide crack sealing with Deep South Industrial Services, Inc. and South Gordon Road at Pisgah Road with Bartow Paving Company, Inc.
• Conversion of Ground Pine Drive at Moss Creek Drive and North Arbor Trail at Arbor Club Drive to all-way stop-controlled intersections

BOC Zoning Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will review a series of zoning and land‑use applications across districts 1, 2, 3, and 4. Items include rezoning requests for specific parcels such as 3067 North Cobb Parkway and 212 Cranfill Road, as well as several planned unit developments and other business cases. The board will vote on or discuss each listed case during the meeting.

• Z-1-2025 District 1 – 3067 North Cobb Parkway
• Z-2-2025 District 2 – 212 Cranfill Road
• Z-3-2025 District 1 – 1949 Lost Mountain Road
• LUP-1-2025 District 4 – 79 Cooper Lake Road, 5288 Waits Drive
• OB-73-2024 District 2 – 4448 Atlanta Road

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will certify the February 11, 2025 Special Primary Election and approve the monthly contingent expense allowance for the office of the Board of Registrars. The agenda also includes an update on the 2025 communications plan and a discussion of the advance in-person voting schedule for the April 29 Special General Election.

• Certification of February 11, 2025 Special Primary Election
• Approval of O.C.G.A. 21-2-213.1 Monthly Contingent Expense Allowance
• Advance In-Person Voting Schedule for April 29, 2025 Special General Election
• 2025 Communications Plan
• Election Office Reports & Updates

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will hold a pre-certification meeting to review election materials. The body will discuss the adjudication of provisional and absentee by mail ballots.

• Adjudication of provisional ballots
• Adjudication of absentee by mail ballots
• Review of election materials

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Cobb County Board of Zoning Appeals will hear 30 variance requests at 1:30 p.m. on February 12, 2025, in the Board of Commissioners' Meeting Room. The agenda includes both continued cases and new business, covering properties across Districts 1, 3, and 4.

• Hearing on 30 variance requests (V-15 through V-30)
• V-130-2024 and V-150-2024 are continued cases
• Held at Cobb County Building, 100 Cherokee Street
• Public records available at Community Development Department
• Special accommodations must be requested 48 hours prior

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will consider final funding for stormwater and water system projects, approve contracts for road and park improvements, and authorize the reallocation of unspent 2011 SPLOST funds. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a water facility consultant contract.

• Final funding for stormwater contracts at 742 Maggie Court and 1564 East Bank Drive
• Approval of water system easement agreement with JMC Development, LLC
• Authorization to reallocate unspent 2011 SPLOST funds for parks
• Contract with Excellere Construction for Cumberland Parkway
• Public hearing on South Cobb Water Reclamation Facility consultant services

Board of Elections & Registration

The Board of Elections & Registration will discuss the schedule for advance in-person voting for the March 11 Special Primary Runoff and approve the January 13 meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a public comment period and the review of new bylaws and a policy statement regarding meetings with political party representatives.

• Advance In-Person Voting Schedule for March 11, 2025 Special Primary Runoff
• Approval of January 13, 2025 Regular Called Meeting Minutes
• Cobb County BOER Bylaws
• Cobb County BOER Policy Statement on Meetings with Political Party Chairs
• Public Comment

Planning Commission Zoning Hearing

The Planning Commission is considering several rezoning requests and temporary land use permit renewals. Decisions include proposed changes for used car sales, a residential subdivision, and a personal care home.

• Rezoning of 3067 North Cobb Parkway to CRC for used car sales and parking
• Rezoning of 1949 Lost Mountain Road for a single-family residential subdivision
• Rezoning of 7310 Elsner Road to R-15 for two single-family houses
• Temporary Land Use Permit renewal for a community garden at 79 Cooper Lake Road and 5288 Waits Drive
• Temporary Land Use Permit renewal for a personal care home at 4549 Stilesboro Road

BOC Regular Meeting

The Board will hold public hearings on opting out of the statewide adjusted base‑year homestead exemption and on spending $100,000 or more for consulting services. Commissioners will vote on a resolution to levy an ad valorem tax to repay the Cobb County School District short‑term construction notes and adopt budget amendments. Several transportation contracts for road resurfacing, bridge design, and pedestrian projects will be approved, along with other contracts and grant authorizations.

• Public hearing on opt‑out of statewide adjusted base‑year homestead exemption (Item 4)
• Public hearing on expending $100,000 or more for Master Task Order consulting contracts (Item 5)
• Resolution to levy an ad valorem tax to repay Cobb County School District Short‑Term Construction Notes, Series 2025 (Item 20)
• Approval of Resurfacing Contract 2025-1 for local roads (Northwest) with Bartow Paving Company, Inc. (Item 25)
• Authorization to purchase one rescue chassis from Frazer for emergency response (Item 12)

Board of Zoning Appeals Variance Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing 16 variance cases involving residential and commercial property setbacks and accessory structures. Most items are on a consent agenda with staff recommending approval.

• V-129: Request for 182-sq-ft shed setbacks, 8-foot privacy fence, and impervious surface increase at 979 Brickleberry Lane
• V-2: Request for a second electrical meter on a residential lot at 300 Cooper Lake Road
• V-8: Request to reduce setbacks for a proposed 1,120-sq-ft garage at 64 Holt Road
• V-13: Request for variances regarding an existing 293-sq-ft shed, 445-sq-ft chicken coop, and 166-sq-ft pole barn at 2099 Mellor Lane
• V-147-2024 and V-150-2024: Continued cases for Kevin Clayton and Koffi Nogbe to be heard

BOC Regular Meeting

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on spending $100,000 or more for engineering design services for the King Springs Road Sidewalk (Project No. B2745). The meeting also includes a consent agenda authorizing the Tax Commissioner to accept checks, money orders and credit cards for ad valorem taxes and to delegate waiver authority. Several contracts and agreements will be approved, including water system consulting, drainage repairs on Riverside Parkway, and a park pavilion at Hyde Farm. Annexation notices for two small parcels into the City of Smyrna will also be considered.

• Public hearing to approve $100,000+ engineering design services for King Springs Road Sidewalk, Project No. B2745
• Authorize Tax Commissioner to accept checks, money orders, and credit cards for ad valorem taxes
• Approve contract with Ardurra Group, Inc. for FY26 Ultraviolet Disinfection Systems Rehabilitation, Program No. T5009
• Approve contract with Excellere Construction, LLC for drainage system repairs on Riverside Parkway, Project No. B2221, Cobb DOT Contract No. 001873
• Approve annexation notice of 0.21 acres east of Dixie Avenue into the City of Smyrna

Board of Elections & Registration

The Cobb County Board of Elections & Registration will consider a vote to move the Oregon 02 polling place, with the change set to take effect on January 14, 2025. The meeting also includes a policy statement on interactions with political party chairs, a schedule for publishing board materials, and updates from the director and board chair. Upcoming February election‑related meetings are announced.

• Polling location change for Oregon 02 (vote required, effective Jan 14, 2025)
• Cobb BOER Policy Statement on Meetings with Political Party Chairs and Representatives
• Schedule for Publication of BOER Meeting Materials
• Director Update
• Board Chair Update