Mableton, GA

Special Called City Council Meeting

General

The Mableton License Review Board will hold its regular meeting to review procedural items, approve past minutes, and hear presentations on two pending license denials for Adira LLC DBA Mableton Food Mart and Mableton 1127 DBA Food Mart. No substantive decisions on licenses are scheduled until public hearings later in the agenda.

• Consideration of License Denial - Adira LLC DBA Mableton Food Mart
• Consideration of License Denial - Mableton 1127 DBA Food Mart

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review requests for a large-scale residential development, a home-based dog training business permit, and a new telecommunications tower. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the approval of minutes.

• Rezoning 15.58 acres at 922 Veterans Memorial Hwy, 0 Queen Mill Road, and 6170 Queen Mill Road to RM-8 for a 98-unit residential community
• Temporary Land Use Permit for a home-based dog training business at 5480 and 5486 Burdett Road SE
• Request for a 142' monopole telecommunications tower at 7377 Cityview Drive SW

City Council

City Council

City Council

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Mableton Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. One is a continued request to encroach into a required stream buffer setback on Interstate Parkway, and the other is a new request to reduce a setback for an accessory dwelling unit on Center Street. The board will also handle routine organizational items.

• VAR-2026-004: Request to encroach into required Stream Buffer Setback at 0 Interstate Parkway (Tax Parcel 1805830040), continued from September 10, 2026
• VAR-2026-012: Request to reduce required setback for existing 1,000 sq ft Habitable Accessory Dwelling Unit at 1083 Center Street (Tax Parcel 19122300780)

General

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

Board of Zoning Appeals

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to review several land use applications. Items include a request to rezone 15.58 acres for residential development and a permit for a home-based dog training business.

• Rezoning 15.58 acres at 922 Veterans Memorial Hwy, 0 Queen Mill Road, and 6170 Queen Mill Road to RM-8 District
• Temporary Land Use Permit for a home-based dog training business at 5480 and 5486 Burdett Road SE
• Request for a 142' monopole telecommunications tower at 7377 Cityview Drive SW

City Council

The Mableton City Council meets September 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Riverside EpiCenter for a regular meeting with five public hearings on rezoning requests. The most prominent is REZ-2026-004, a second read and public hearing on David Pearson Communities, Inc.'s request to rezone about 23.119 acres along Old Alabama Rd, Cardell Rd and Maxham Rd from R-20 and R-20/OSC to RA-5 for a single-family detached subdivision. Other hearings include a request to rezone 630 Riverside Pkwy from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a truck/equipment storage building, and a Cobb County request tied to a proposed South Cobb Public Health Building on Riverside Parkway. The council will also consider appointments, a Mableton Road resurfacing agreement with Cobb County, and several ordinances.

• REZ-2026-004: David Pearson Communities, Inc. seeks rezoning of ~23.119 acres along Old Alabama Rd, Cardell Rd and Maxham Rd from R-20 and R-20/OSC to RA-5 for a single-family detached subdivision (District 1)
• REZ-2026-005: SDP Acquisitions, LLC seeks rezoning of 630 Riverside Pkwy from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for an ~10,800 sq ft building for truck/equipment storage and outdoor storage yard (District 1)
• REZ-2026-007: J Star Trust seeks rezoning of 1.6 acres at 5520 Glore Drive from General Commercial to R-20 Single-Family Residential to build a single-family home (District 4)
• OZAI-2026-007: Thomas Orok requests amendment of zoning stipulations of Z-30 of 2014 to allow a church and child daycare facility at 4511 Austell Road (District 5)
• OZAI-2026-008: Cobb County requests adoption of a site plan, reduction of the 10-acre minimum development size, and access through an RM-12 district for a proposed South Cobb Public Health Building on Riverside Parkway (District 2)

City Council

The Mableton City Council holds a work session on September 28, 2026 to discuss agenda items ahead of its regular meeting. Topics include a request to rezone 15.58 acres at 922 Veterans Memorial Hwy and Queen Mill Road for a 98-unit residential community, a proposed 142-foot telecommunications tower at 7377 Cityview Drive SW, and several administrative items. The council will also hear a Retail Strategies presentation on business attraction and first reads of ordinances on the city pay plan and the Six Flags Area Special Services District. No final votes are listed on this work session agenda.

• REZ 2026-010: rezone 15.58 acres at 922 Veterans Memorial Hwy, 0 Queen Mill Road, and 6170 Queen Mill Road from NRC and R-20 to RM-8 for 98 single-family detached and attached units (District 3)
• SLUP2026-005: request for a 142' monopole telecommunications tower at 7377 Cityview Drive SW (District 2)
• Resolution appointing an Interim Facilities Director
• ServiceNow Enterprise Technology Platform contract consideration
• First Read: ordinance updating the Classification and Pay Plan; First Read: ordinance updating the Six Flags Area Special Services District

Keep Mableton Beautiful Commission

The Keep Mableton Beautiful Commission is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda: call to order, roll call, approval of agenda and minutes, and presentations on board officers, subcommittees, mission, and vision. The only substantive new business is consideration of adopting a recurring monthly meeting schedule. Upcoming events include energy efficiency workshops in October and a Smashing Pumpkins event in November.

• Consideration of a recurring monthly meeting schedule
• Energy Efficiency Workshops - October 17 & 24
• Smashing Pumpkins - November 7
• Presentation: Board Officers, Subcommittees, Mission, and Vision

City Council

The Mableton City Council is holding a two-day fall planning conference to set strategic priorities, review department updates, and prepare for the upcoming budget season. Sessions cover police and public safety, organizational staffing, SPLOST planning, and director reports. The meeting is a planning and discussion session, not a voting meeting.

• Police update and public safety presentation by Director Kerry Stallings and Edward Densmore
• Review of organizational chart and future positions, including Evergreen program update
• Budget season preparation led by Director Karen Ellis
• SPLOST planning update by Roy Acree
• Department director updates from Building Inspections, Code Enforcement, Economic Development, IT, and others

The Mableton City Council held a two-day fall planning conference on September 18-19, 2026, covering police department startup, staffing, budget preparation, SPLOST, and department updates. Staff presented a proposed police department of 70 sworn officers and 10 civilians growing to about 90 officers, with a $72,000 starting salary and an October 1 recruitment portal, targeting a June 1 launch; the feasibility study was not finalized. Council took no votes on the police plan or budget items, instead issuing directives for staff to prepare cost comparisons, reports, and agenda items. The council passed two motions to enter and close executive sessions on September 18 (4-0 and 6-0) and on September 19 (6-0, 6-0), and voted 6-0 to adjourn at 2:06 pm.

• No votes on police department plan; staff presented 70 sworn officers/10 civilians proposal targeting June 1 launch
• Executive session Sept 18 on real estate, personnel, litigation: motion passed 4-0; closed 6-0
• Executive session Sept 19 on personnel, real estate, litigation: motion passed 6-0; closed 6-0
• Motion to adjourn Sept 19 at 2:06 pm carried 6-0
• Directed staff to prepare cost comparison for leased facility vs AT&T building
• Directed staff to place Axon and vehicle lease agreement on agenda for ratification
• Directed staff to prepare IGA for inmate housing and transport
• Directed Community Development to add public contact field to zoning application

City Council

The Mableton City Council is holding a two-day Fall Planning Conference to set strategic priorities for the coming year. Sessions cover a police update and public safety, a review of the organizational chart and future positions, preparation for budget season, SPLOST planning, and department director updates. The meeting is a planning and discussion session rather than a voting meeting, with the goal of establishing priorities and next steps.

• Police update and public safety presentation by Director Kerry Stallings and Edward Densmore
• Review of organizational chart, staffing needs, and proposed future positions
• Budget season preparation including timeline, departmental priorities, and anticipated expenditures
• SPLOST planning update presented by Roy Acree
• Department director updates covering building inspections, code enforcement, economic development, IT, and more

The Mableton City Council met on September 18, 2026, and established a quorum. The provided minutes record only procedural roll call and adjournment, with no attached agenda details or discussions included. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy actions were recorded.

General

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Mableton Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider two variance requests. The board will also handle routine items such as approving minutes and organizational matters. The first request seeks to reduce rear and side yard setbacks for a shed, and the second seeks a stream buffer variance for grading.

• VAR2026-009: Variance for reduced setbacks at 1180 Crestbrook Lane
• VAR2026-010: Stream buffer variance at 0 Interstate West Parkway (Parcel ID#18058300040)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review upcoming agenda items. No specific legislative actions or projects are listed for discussion in this agenda.

• Pre-regular meeting agenda review

City Council

The Mableton City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss three rezoning requests, vote on designating an interim police chief, and consider ordinance updates. The meeting includes public hearings, consent agenda items, and unfinished business such as second readings of ordinances.

• REZ-2026-004: Rezoning 23.119 acres from R-20 to RA-5 for single-family subdivision along Old Alabama Rd, Cardell Rd, and Maxham Rd
• REZ-2026-005: Rezoning 630 Riverside Pkwy from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for truck/equipment storage
• REZ-2026-007: Rezoning 1.6 acres at 5520 Glore Drive from General Commercial to R-20 for single-family home
• Designation of Dr. Kerry Stallings as Interim Police Chief
• Approval of stormwater maintenance agreement for Morris Mill Townhomes at 32 and 34 Cooper Lake Rd

Planning Commission

Mableton Development Authority

The Mableton Development Authority has scheduled a special called meeting for August 31, 2026. The agenda consists of opening ceremonies, agenda approval, and potential executive sessions regarding litigation, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Potential executive session for litigation
• Potential executive session for real estate
• Potential executive session for personnel

City Council

The Mableton City Council will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests, including a 23-acre subdivision on Old Alabama Rd, a heavy industrial use at 630 Riverside Pkwy, and a residential conversion on Glore Dr. The council will also consider a second-read budget amendment, several consent agenda items, and new business including a delinquent taxes ordinance and a tree planting agreement.

• REZ-2026-004: Rezone 23.119 acres on Old Alabama Rd, Cardell Rd, Maxham Rd from R-20/R-20/OSC to RA-5 for single-family subdivision
• REZ-2026-005: Rezone 630 Riverside Pkwy from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for 10,800 sq ft truck/equipment storage
• REZ-2026-007: Rezone 1.6 acres at 5520 Glore Dr from General Commercial to R-20 for a two-story single-family home
• Second read of FY2025-2026 budget amendment ordinance
• Consent agenda includes CDBG subrecipient agreement, software agreements with Tyler Technologies and SagesGov, and brand identity contract with ID8

City Council

The Mableton City Council work session will discuss adopting municipal court fine and fee schedules, two zoning requests (a daycare accessory use and a health building site plan), a budget amendment, and software service agreements with Tyler Technologies and SagesGov. These are discussion items ahead of the regular meeting; no final votes are scheduled at this work session.

• Resolution adopting Mableton Municipal Court fine and fee schedules
• Zoning request OZAI 2026-007 to allow daycare as accessory use at 4511 Austell Road
• Zoning request OZAI 2026-008 for site plan at 490 Riverside Parkway (South Cobb Public Health Building), seeking reduction of 10-acre minimum and access through RM-12 district
• First read of ordinance amending FY 2025-2026 budget
• Software agreements with Tyler Technologies (financial ERP) and SagesGov (community development/code enforcement)

The Mableton City Council held a work session to discuss several upcoming agenda items, including adopting municipal court fine and fee schedules, two zoning requests, a budget amendment, and two software service agreements. No formal votes were taken during the work session; all items are scheduled for future regular meetings. The council also entered executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Entered executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel (6-0)
• Exited executive session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Mableton Development Authority

The Mableton Development Authority will meet to consider additions to the agenda, approve minutes from April 2026, and review the MDA budget, financial policy, and work plan. The board may also enter executive session for litigation, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Approval of minutes from April 20, 2026
• Approval of May, June, and July 2026 Treasurer's Reports
• Review of MDA budget
• Review of financial policy
• Review of work plan

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals

City Council

The Mableton City Council will hold a regular meeting with one public hearing on a temporary land use permit for a dog-sitting business at 245 Hunnicut Rd. They will also receive presentations on opioid issues and the FY26 fourth quarter financial report, and consider several consent agenda items including stormwater agreements and a permit withdrawal.

• Public hearing: TLUP 2025-004, temporary land use permit for dog-sitting business at 245 Hunnicut Rd (RA-4 zoning)
• Consent: Withdrawal of TLUP2026-001 for parking six cars at 71 Hillcrest Drive, recommended dismissal with prejudice
• Consent: Ratify stormwater maintenance agreement for Rich's Car Wash at 6000 Blackhawk Trail
• Consent: Approve stormwater maintenance agreement for TKHC Ministries at 550 Lions Club Dr
• Appointments to Keep Mableton Beautiful and oath administration for boards/commissions

The Mableton City Council denied a temporary land use permit for a dog-sitting business at 245 Hunnicut Rd, voting 7-0. The council also approved appointments to the Keep Mableton Beautiful board, ratified stormwater agreements, and heard a financial report showing revenues at 125.71% of budget. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Denied TLUP 2025-004 for dog-sitting business at 245 Hunnicut Rd (7-0)
• Approved Keep Mableton Beautiful board appointments (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including stormwater agreements and minutes (7-0)
• Entered executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)

City Council

The Mableton City Council work session will discuss three rezoning requests, including a 23-acre subdivision on Old Alabama Rd, a heavy industrial use on Riverside Pkwy, and a single-family home on Glore Rd. The agenda also includes presentations on economic development, parks and recreation, a hazardous waste event recap, and communications updates, plus discussion of a city seal and brand identity. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• REZ-2026-004: Rezone 23.119 acres on Old Alabama Rd, Cardell Rd, Maxham Rd from R-20/R-20/OSC to RA-5 for single-family subdivision
• REZ-2026-005: Rezone 630 Riverside Pkwy from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for 10,800 sq ft truck/equipment storage
• REZ2026-007: Rezone 1.6 acres at 5520 Glore Rd from General Commercial to R-20 for a two-story single-family home
• Presentations on economic development, parks and recreation, household hazardous waste collection recap, and communications annual update
• Discussion of city official seal, logo, and brand identity system

The Mableton City Council held a work session on August 10, 2026, reviewing three rezoning applications and receiving departmental presentations. No formal votes were taken; the council discussed the items and will consider them at a future regular meeting. The rezoning requests included a residential subdivision, an industrial use, and a single-family home conversion.

• Reviewed rezoning REZ-2026-004 for Old Alabama Rd (R-20 to RA-5/RA-6) — no action taken
• Reviewed rezoning REZ-2026-005 for 630 Riverside Pkwy (LI to HI) — no action taken
• Reviewed rezoning REZ-2026-007 for 5520 Glore Road (GC to R-20) — no action taken
• Discussed economic development, parks, hazardous waste, and communications — no votes
• Agreed to place branding contract (ID8) on consent agenda for Aug 24 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two rezoning requests. One involves changing land use to heavy industrial for truck and equipment storage, while the other proposes converting commercial land for a single family residence.

• Rezoning 630 Riverside Pkwy from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a 10,800 square ft building and outdoor yard
• Rezoning 5520 Glore Road from General Commercial to R-20 Single Family Residential for a two-story home

Planning Commission

The Mableton Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 30, 2026. The agenda includes one unfinished business item: a rezoning from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a truck/equipment storage facility at 630 Riverside Pkwy. Also on the agenda is a new business item: a rezoning from General Commercial to R-20 Single Family Residential for a home at 5520 Glore Road. The commission will vote on these two rezoning applications.

• REZ-2026-005: SDP Acquisitions requests rezoning 10,800 sq ft at 630 Riverside Pkwy from Light Industrial (LI) to Heavy Industrial (HI) for truck/equipment storage and outdoor yard.
• REZ-2026-007: Request to rezone 1.6 acres at 5520 Glore Road from General Commercial (GC) to R-20 Single Family Residential for a two-story home.
• Both items involve public hearings and potential changes to land use designations.
• Meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and organizational items.

General

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review three variance applications. The first request (VAR2026-005) seeks to reduce lot frontage to 64 ft and lot width to 61 ft to subdivide a 2.23‑acre parcel at 0 South Gordon Road into four single‑family homes. The second request (VAR2026-006) asks for a stream‑buffer variance for a pool and outdoor living structures at 4742 Warrior Way, encroaching the 75‑ft non‑impervious buffer. The third request (VAR2026-007) proposes a drive‑through canopy that would encroach the required 30‑ft rear‑yard setback at 1345 East‑West Connector.

• VAR2026-005 – variance to reduce lot frontage to 64 ft and lot width to 61 ft for subdividing 2.23‑acre parcel at 0 South Gordon Road into four single‑family homes.
• VAR2026-006 – stream‑buffer variance for pool and outdoor living structures at 4742 Warrior Way, encroaching the 75‑ft non‑impervious buffer.
• VAR2026-007 – variance to construct a drive‑through canopy that would encroach the required 30‑ft rear‑yard setback at 1345 East‑West Connector.

General

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to set the millage rate for the Public Safety Services District. The meeting also includes discussions on updating city pay plans, retirement plan agreements, and professional services for the Public Safety Department.

• Ordinance setting a millage rate for the Public Safety Services District
• Resolution updating the City of Mableton Classification and Pay Plan
• Review of License Review Board hearing for Citgo Food Mart, Buddy's Market, and Publix Supermarkets, Inc.
• Ordinance updating the Georgia Municipal Employees Benefit System (GMEBS) Defined Benefit Retirement Plan Agreement
• Professional Services Agreement for consulting services for the Public Safety Department

City Council approved a 4.5-millage rate for a Special Service District dedicated exclusively to public safety. The revenue will fund the establishment of a Mableton Police Department and related safety functions. The Council also approved a consulting agreement with IXP Corporation for the public safety department.

• Approved Ordinance setting 4.5-millage rate for Public Safety Services District (6-1)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement for consulting with IXP Corporation (7-0)
• Approved Resolution updating City Classification and Pay Plan (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance updating GMEBS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan Agreement (7-0)
• Approved agenda as written (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a temporary land use permit for parking six cars at 71 Hillcrest Drive, with a staff recommendation for dismissal due to lack of public notice. New business includes a rezoning request from David Pearson Communities for a 23-acre single-family subdivision on Old Alabama Road, and another from SDP Acquisitions to change 630 Riverside Parkway from light to heavy industrial for truck/equipment storage. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other procedural items.

• Temporary land use permit (TLUP2026-001) for six cars at 71 Hillcrest Drive; recommendation for dismissal with prejudice.
• Rezoning RZ-2026-004: David Pearson Communities seeks R-20 to RA-5 for a single-family detached subdivision on ~23 acres along Old Alabama, Cardell, and Maxham Roads.
• Rezoning RZ-2026-005: SDP Acquisitions seeks LI to HI for a 10,800 sq ft building and outdoor storage/equipment yard at 630 Riverside Parkway.
• Approval of minutes from May 28 work session and June 4 regular meeting.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two rezoning requests: one for a 23-acre single-family subdivision on Old Alabama Rd, and another for a heavy industrial use at 630 Riverside Pkwy. Also on the agenda is a temporary land use permit at 71 Hillcrest Drive, recommended for dismissal due to lack of applicant public notice.

• RZ-2026-004: David Pearson Communities seeks rezoning from R-20/OSC to RA-5 for a single-family subdivision on Old Alabama, Cardell, and Maxham roads (23.119 acres)
• RZ-2026-005: SDP Acquisitions seeks rezoning from Light Industrial to Heavy Industrial for a 10,800 sq ft building and outdoor storage at 630 Riverside Pkwy
• TLUP2026-001: Arturo Hernandez requests temporary land use permit to park 6 cars at 71 Hillcrest Drive; recommendation for dismissal with prejudice

City Council

The Mableton City Council will hold a public hearing for a temporary land use permit for a dog sitting business, consider approval of the FY 2027 budget deferred from the prior meeting, and take first reads on a retirement plan update and a millage rate for the Public Safety Services District. Consent agenda items include ratification of a site plan for Brookwood Mixed Use, a pole attachment agreement with Georgia Power, and an employee assistance program declaration.

• Public hearing on temporary land use permit for dog sitting business at 245 Hunnicut Rd (RA-4 zoning)
• Ratification of council-approved elevations and site plan for Brookwood Mixed Use at 3753 Austell Rd
• Consideration and approval of FY 2027 Budget Ordinance (deferred from June 10)
• First read of ordinance setting a millage rate for the Public Safety Services District
• Resolution adopting Cobb County Hazard Mitigation Plan

Council denied a request to operate a dog sitting business at 245 Hunnicut Rd due to zoning incompatibility and code violations. The council also approved the consent agenda and heard a presentation from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta.

• Denied TLUP 2025-004 for dog sitting business at 245 Hunnicut Rd (7-0)
• Approved agenda as written (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 10, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
• Ratified elevations and site plan for Brookwood Mixed Use at 3753 Austell Rd
• Approved Governmental Pole Attachment License Agreement with Georgia Power Company
• Approved Georgia Municipal Association 457(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan Amendment
• Approved Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employer Declaration & Application

City Council

The Mableton City Council will hold a work session to review a proposed zoning revision. The council will discuss a request by Jireh Group, LLC to change construction timing conditions for the Trejo Soccer Academy site at 560 Lions Club Drive. The agenda also lists a review of the upcoming regular meeting agenda and a potential executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters.

• OZAI 2026-01: Jireh Group, LLC requests a revision to zoning conditions for construction timing at 560 Lions Club Drive (Trejo Soccer Academy).
• Pre-regular meeting agenda review.
• Potential executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters.

The Council approved a revision to zoning conditions for Trejo Soccer Academy at 560 Lions Club Drive, extending the timeline for construction. The approval requires a formal Certificate of Occupancy within 12 months; failure will revert the property's zoning. The motion passed unanimously 7-0.

• Approved OZAI 2026-01 Trejo Soccer Academy revision to zoning conditions regarding construction timeline (7-0)

General

The Mableton City Council is holding a town hall focused on public safety, featuring a presentation and updates on the County and City Law Enforcement Intergovernmental Agreement. The meeting includes a Q&A session for residents to engage with officials.

• Presentation and updates on the County and City Law Enforcement Intergovernmental Agreement
• Public Q&A session on public safety matters
• Meeting held at Riverside EpiCenter Theater, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Mableton, GA 30168

Board of Zoning Appeals