Mableton, GA

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review requests for a 98-unit residential community and an automotive repair shop. The body will also discuss a telecommunications tower permit and text amendments to the city code.

• REZ2026-010: Rezoning 15.58 acres at 922 Veterans Memorial Hwy, 0 Queen Mill Road, and 6170 Queen Mill Road for 98 residential units
• SLUP2026-005: Special Land Use Permit for a 142' monopole tower at 7377 Cityview Drive SW
• REZ2026-011: Rezoning 5837 Powell Drive from General Commercial to Neighborhood Retail Commercial for automotive repair
• TEXT-2026-001: Municode Adoption
• TEXT-2026-002: Proposed Text Amendments

City Council

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Board of Zoning Appeals

Mableton Development Authority

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Planning Commission

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Board of Zoning Appeals

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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss several rezoning requests and special land use permits. The body will also consider text amendments and the adoption of the 2027 meeting calendar.

• REZ2026-010: Request to rezone 15.58 acres at 922 Veterans Memorial Hwy, 0 Queen Mill Road, and 6170 Queen Mill Road for 98 residential units
• SLUP2026-005: Special Land Use Permit request for a 142' monopole tower at 7377 Cityview Drive SW
• REZ2026-011: Request to rezone 5837 Powell Drive from General Commercial to Neighborhood Retail Commercial for automotive repair
• TEXT-2026-001: Municode Adoption
• TEXT-2026-002: Proposed Text Amendments

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on zoning modifications and a special land use permit. The body is also considering ordinances to establish a Veterans Affairs Commission and update the city's classification and pay plan.

• Public hearing for Eleven 12 Properties LLC to modify zoning conditions at 1151 South Gordon Road
• Ordinance to establish a Veterans Affairs Commission
• Ordinance updating the City of Mableton's Classification and Pay Plan
• Resolution to apply for a Local Food System Planning Grant
• Ratification of stormwater maintenance agreement for Oak Ridge Commercial at Bowden Rd/Industrial Commerce Way

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a new Code of Ordinances and proposed zoning text amendments. The meeting includes a rezoning request for an automotive repair shop and updates to city personnel and benefits programs.

• REZ2026-011: Rezoning request from General Commercial to Neighborhood Retail Commercial for 5837 Powell Drive
• TEXT-2026-001: Briefing on an ordinance adopting and enacting a new Code for the City of Mableton
• TEXT-2026-002: Proposed zoning amendments regarding gas stations, habitable accessory dwelling units, and outdoor storage
• GMEBS Life and Health Program addendum for health, dental, and vision benefits
• First read of an ordinance updating the City of Mableton's Classification and Pay Plan

The City Council conducted a work session to discuss several proposed rezoning requests and text amendments to the City Code. No final votes were taken on the zoning or code items, as they are scheduled for future readings and Planning Commission reviews.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Keep Mableton Beautiful Commission

The Keep Mableton Beautiful Commission will meet to discuss its mission, vision, and board officers. The body is considering the approval of a recurring monthly meeting schedule.

• Consideration and approval of a recurring monthly meeting schedule
• Presentation on Board Officers, Subcommittees, Mission, and Vision
• Upcoming event: Smashing Pumpkins on November 7

General

The Mableton Development Authority holds its regular meeting on October 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the South Cobb Regional Library, 805 Clay Rd. The board is set to approve its September 14, 2026 minutes and the September 2026 Treasurer's Report, and to take up old business on the MDA Budget, Financial Policy, and Mandatory Annual Board Training. The agenda also includes public comment, an Executive Director report, and updates from federal, state, and local officials and economic development partners. An executive session may be held for litigation, real estate, personnel, and other exemptions under O.C.G.A. 50-14-3.

• Approval of September 14, 2026 minutes
• Approval of September 2026 Treasurer's Report
• Old business: MDA Budget
• Old business: Financial Policy
• Old business: Mandatory Annual Board Training

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)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a master lease supplement for vehicles and equipment. The body will also review a contract for HSA employee accounts.

• Proposed Master Lease Supplement with Georgia Municipal Association for vehicles and equipment: $5,138,737.58
• Health Equity HSA Contract for HSA Employee Accounts

The City Council held a work session to discuss a proposed $5.1 million lease for police vehicles and equipment and a new Health Savings Account (HSA) contract for employees. No substantive votes were taken on these items as they are listed on the Regular Meeting Consent Agenda.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the 'Elevating Tomorrow Mableton 2045' Comprehensive Plan. The body will also vote on several contracts, board appointments, and updates to the City Code of Ordinances.

• Public hearing for the 'Elevating Tomorrow Mableton 2045' Comprehensive Plan
• Master Lease Supplement with Georgia Municipal Association for vehicles and equipment: $5,138,737.58
• Proposed ordinance establishing a Veterans Affairs Commission
• Alcohol license applications and distance waivers for 1195 and 1127 Veterans Memorial Hwy
• Adoption of Mableton Municipal Court fine and fee schedules

The City Council officially adopted the 'Elevating Tomorrow Mableton 2045' Comprehensive Plan following a public hearing. Council members also approved reconsidered ordinances to adjust the city's classification and pay plan and to reorganize the Public Safety department. Additionally, the Council scheduled future public hearings for two alcohol license applications.

• Adopted Mableton 2045 Comprehensive Plan (7-0)
• Appointed Kristen Vaughn and Michael King to Historic Preservation Commission (7-0)
• Approved FY 2027 Mayor and Council meeting schedule (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $5.1M equipment lease (7-0)
• Voted to hold public hearings for two alcohol license applications (7-0 each)
• Reconsidered and approved updated classification and pay plan (7-0)
• Reconsidered and approved ordinance reorganizing Public Safety department (7-0)

City Council

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

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

Special Called City Council Meeting

The Mableton City Council meets in a special called session on October 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Riverside EpiCenter. The main substantive item on the agenda is the appointment of the City of Mableton's inaugural Police Chief. The agenda also lists an executive session, if needed, for litigation, real estate, personnel, and miscellaneous exemptions under O.C.G.A. 50-14-3, plus public comment and council announcements. The remaining items are procedural: call to order, roll call, invocation, pledge, and adjournment.

• Appointment of the City of Mableton Inaugural Police Chief
• Executive session (if needed) for litigation, real estate, personnel, and misc. exemptions under O.C.G.A. 50-14-3
• Public comment period
• Meeting held at Riverside EpiCenter, 135 Riverside Pkwy, Mableton, GA 30168

The Mableton City Council held a special called meeting and unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Anita Allen as the City's inaugural Police Chief. Mayor Michael Owens administered the Oath of Office to Chief Allen following the vote. The council also held an executive session to discuss real estate and personnel matters.

• Entered into Executive Session for real estate and personnel (7-0)
• Exited Executive Session (7-0)
• Appointed Dr. Anita Allen as Inaugural Police Chief (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para revisar varias solicitudes de uso de suelo. Los puntos incluyen una solicitud para rezonificar 15.58 acres para desarrollo residencial y un permiso para un negocio de entrenamiento de perros basado en el hogar.

• Rezonificación de 15.58 acres en 922 Veterans Memorial Hwy, 0 Queen Mill Road y 6170 Queen Mill Road al Distrito RM-8
• Permiso Temporal de Uso de Suelo para un negocio de entrenamiento de perros basado en el hogar en 5480 y 5486 Burdett Road SE
• Solicitud para una torre de telecomunicaciones monopolo de 142 pies en 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

The Council held a work session to discuss several pending rezoning and special land use applications. Members reviewed a proposed perpetual city holiday schedule and received reports on retail strategy and HR operations. No final votes were taken on the zoning or technology contracts discussed.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for litigation, real estate, and personnel (7-0)
• Approved motion to exit Executive Session (7-0)
• Agreed to place Holiday Resolution on the consent agenda
• Adjourned meeting at 11:45 pm (7-0)

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

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una sesión de trabajo para revisar los próximos puntos del orden del día. No se enumeran acciones legislativas o proyectos específicos para discusión en este orden del día.

• Revisión del orden del día previa a la reunión ordinaria

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Mableton llevará a cabo una reunión regular para discutir tres solicitudes de rezonificación, votar la designación de un jefe de policía interino y considerar actualizaciones de ordenanzas. La reunión incluye audiencias públicas, artículos de la agenda de consentimiento y asuntos pendientes, como segundas lecturas de ordenanzas.

• REZ-2026-004: Rezonificación de 23.119 acres de R-20 a RA-5 para una subdivisión de viviendas unifamiliares a lo largo de Old Alabama Rd, Cardell Rd y Maxham Rd
• REZ-2026-005: Rezonificación de 630 Riverside Pkwy de Industrial Ligero a Industrial Pesado para almacenamiento de camiones/equipo
• REZ-2026-007: Rezonificación de 1.6 acres en 5520 Glore Drive de Comercial General a R-20 para una vivienda unifamiliar
• Designación de la Dra. Kerry Stallings como Jefa de Policía Interina
• Aprobación del acuerdo de mantenimiento de aguas pluviales para Morris Mill Townhomes en 32 y 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

El Concejo Municipal de Mableton celebrará audiencias públicas sobre cuatro solicitudes de cambio de zonificación, que incluyen una subdivisión de 23 acres en Old Alabama Rd, un uso industrial pesado en 630 Riverside Pkwy y una conversión residencial en Glore Dr. El concejo también considerará una segunda lectura de una enmienda al presupuesto, varios puntos de la agenda de consentimiento y nuevos asuntos, incluida una ordenanza sobre impuestos atrasados y un acuerdo de plantación de árboles.

• REZ-2026-004: Cambio de zonificación de 23.119 acres en Old Alabama Rd, Cardell Rd y Maxham Rd de R-20/R-20/OSC a RA-5 para una subdivisión unifamiliar
• REZ-2026-005: Cambio de zonificación de 630 Riverside Pkwy de Industrial Ligero a Industrial Pesado para almacenamiento de camiones/equipos de 10,800 pies cuadrados
• REZ-2026-007: Cambio de zonificación de 1.6 acres en 5520 Glore Dr de Comercial General a R-20 para una vivienda unifamiliar de dos pisos
• Segunda lectura de la ordenanza de enmienda al presupuesto del año fiscal 2025-2026
• La agenda de consentimiento incluye un acuerdo con subbeneficiarios de CDBG, acuerdos de software con Tyler Technologies y SagesGov, y un contrato de identidad de marca con ID8

City Council

La sesión de trabajo del Concejo Municipal de Mableton discutirá la adopción de los horarios de multas y tarifas del tribunal municipal, dos solicitudes de zonificación (un uso accesorio para guardería y un plano de sitio para un edificio de salud), una enmienda al presupuesto y acuerdos de servicios de software con Tyler Technologies y SagesGov. Estos son temas de discusión previos a la reunión regular; no se programan votaciones finales en esta sesión de trabajo.

• Resolución que adopta los horarios de multas y tarifas del Tribunal Municipal de Mableton
• Solicitud de zonificación OZAI 2026-007 para permitir una guardería como uso accesorio en 4511 Austell Road
• Solicitud de zonificación OZAI 2026-008 para el plano de sitio en 490 Riverside Parkway (Edificio de Salud Pública de South Cobb), buscando la reducción del mínimo de 10 acres y el acceso a través del distrito RM-12
• Primera lectura de la ordenanza que enmienda el presupuesto del año fiscal 2025-2026
• Acuerdos de software con Tyler Technologies (ERP financiero) y SagesGov (desarrollo comunitario/aplicación de códigos)

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

La Mableton Development Authority se reunirá para considerar adiciones a la agenda, aprobar las actas de abril de 2026 y revisar el presupuesto, la política financiera y el plan de trabajo de la MDA. La junta también puede entrar en sesión ejecutiva por asuntos de litigio, bienes raíces o personal.

• Aprobación de las actas del 20 de abril de 2026
• Aprobación de los Informes del Tesorero de mayo, junio y julio de 2026
• Revisión del presupuesto de la MDA
• Revisión de la política financiera
• Revisión del plan de trabajo

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Mableton llevará a cabo una reunión regular con una audiencia pública sobre un permiso temporal de uso de suelo para un negocio de cuidado de perros en 245 Hunnicut Rd. También recibirán presentaciones sobre temas de opioides y el informe financiero del cuarto trimestre del año fiscal 2026, y considerarán varios elementos de la agenda de consentimiento, incluyendo acuerdos de aguas pluviales y la retirada de un permiso.

• Audiencia pública: TLUP 2025-004, permiso temporal de uso de suelo para negocio de cuidado de perros en 245 Hunnicut Rd (zonificación RA-4)
• Consentimiento: Retirada de TLUP2026-001 para estacionar seis autos en 71 Hillcrest Drive, recomendación de desestimación con perjuicio
• Consentimiento: Ratificar el acuerdo de mantenimiento de aguas pluviales para Rich's Car Wash en 6000 Blackhawk Trail
• Consentimiento: Aprobar el acuerdo de mantenimiento de aguas pluviales para TKHC Ministries en 550 Lions Club Dr
• Nombramientos para Keep Mableton Beautiful y administración de juramentos para juntas/comisiones

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)