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Cobb County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Plain-English weekly recaps written from official meeting records. 4 weeks available.

Weeks

Week of 2026-08-17

Cobb County boards weigh data center moratorium, transit expansions, and zoning cases

Cobb County's Board of Commissioners and other boards met over the past two weeks to consider a range of items, including a possible extension of a moratorium on new data centers, expansions of CobbLinc microtransit service, and several zoning and variance requests. No decisions have been published yet; minutes for these meetings are not yet available.

Board of Commissioners

At its Aug. 11 regular meeting, the Board of Commissioners was scheduled to hold public hearings on service equity analyses for two proposed CobbLinc microtransit expansions: one in South Cobb County and one for an Acworth-Kennesaw pilot project. The board also had on its agenda a resolution to extend the temporary moratorium on rezoning applications and permits for new data centers in unincorporated Cobb County. Additionally, the board was set to consider a contract with HDR Engineering for preliminary engineering of the South Cobb Transit Center (Project B2452) and a contract with Dentons US LLP for federal legislative consulting services. No dollar amounts were listed in the agenda.

Elections Board

The Board of Elections & Registration met twice in the past two weeks. On Aug. 4, the board discussed calling two special elections for Nov. 3, 2026: one in the City of Mableton on a referendum for the "Redevelopment Powers Law" (Ga. 2026 Act 551) and one for a Cobb County SPLOST referendum. The board also considered a new policy for the pre-certification review of precinct returns per SEB Rule 183-1-12-.12(f).

On Aug. 10, the board held a public hearing on a permanent polling location change for Bells Ferry 02 and considered approval of the advance in-person voting schedule for the Nov. 3 General/Special Election. The agenda also included approval of the July 13 regular meeting minutes.

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Commission met Aug. 4 to consider four items: two zoning applications (Z-29-2026 at 1665 Joyner Avenue and Z-30-2026 at 2214 Roswell Road) and two land use plan amendments (LUP-16-2026 at 1096 Allgood Road and LUP-17-2026 at 1665 Joyner Avenue). No details on the nature of the requests or recommendations were provided in the agenda.

The Board of Zoning Appeals held a variance hearing Aug. 12 to consider 10 new variance petitions across Districts 1, 2, and 3. Among the properties listed were 2505 Chastain Meadows Pkwy, 450 Mars Hill Rd, 2380 Tayside Xing, 3935 Orchard Rd, and 5900 Pavillion Dr. Detailed property descriptions are on file at the Zoning Division office.

Dobbins Stakeholders Meeting

A special called meeting on Aug. 12 hosted the annual Dobbins Stakeholders Meeting, featuring updates from military, congressional, and county officials. Presentations included a Dobbins Air Reserve Base update by Col. Diane E. Patton, a congressional update by U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath, a GTRI update by Keith McBride, and a Cobb County DOT update by Andrew Raessler, followed by a community Q&A session.

Coming up

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

Week of 2026-08-03

Cobb County approves student housing rezoning; budget and tax hearings continue

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved rezoning and a special land use permit for student housing at 100 and 300 Chastain Center Blvd in a 3-2 vote on July 21, making it the most consequential land-use decision of the past two weeks. The same meeting saw a townhome rezoning request denied and several other site plan and temporary permit items decided.

Zoning Hearing: Student Housing Approved, Townhomes Denied

At the July 21 BOC Zoning Hearing, the Board voted 3-2 to approve rezoning to RRC and a Special Land Use Permit for student housing at 100 and 300 Chastain Center Blvd. A separate request to rezone 1471 Bells Ferry Road from R-20 to RM-12 for townhomes was denied 4-1.

The Board also approved a lot size reduction and variances for William Munji at 2071 Old Dallas Road (5-0) and two temporary land use permits: an 18-month vehicle parking permit at 5760 Pearson Road (5-0) and a 24-month flower sales permit at 2796 County Line Road (5-0).

Two site plan amendments were denied unanimously: Casey Bowers at 2517 Woolwich Court (5-0) and Michael Heck at 3808 Due West Road (5-0).

Property Tax and Budget Hearings Continue

A second public hearing on the proposed 2026 property tax increase, as defined by Georgia law, was held July 21. A second hearing on the FY 2027 proposed budget also took place. No decisions were recorded from these hearings; they were for public input. Minutes have not yet been published.

Work Session: ARPA, Housing, and Data Centers

On July 28, the Board held a work session to receive presentations on three topics: an update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), information and updates regarding housing in Cobb County, and information regarding data centers. The session was focused on information gathering, not final decisions. Minutes are not yet published.

Regular Meeting: FY 2027 Budget and Millage Rates on Agenda

The July 28 BOC Regular Meeting agenda included adoption of the FY 2027 Budget and 2026 millage rates for the General Fund, Fire Fund, and CSSD II Fund. Also listed: a construction contract with Reynolds Construction, LLC for FY26 Ultraviolet Disinfection Systems Rehabilitation; a proposed abandonment of right-of-way on Old Horseshoe Bend Road and Horseshoe Bend Road; an agreement with Cumberland Community Improvement District for the Cumberland Autonomous Vehicle Circulator Pilot Project; and construction design services for South Gordon Road at Pisgah Road via Barge Design Solutions, Inc. Minutes are not yet published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Coming Up

Week of 2026-07-27

Cobb County set to adopt FY 2027 budget and millage rates as zoning and tax hearings fill recent agendas

Cobb County's Board of Commissioners is scheduled to adopt the FY 2027 Budget and set 2026 millage rates on July 28, capping two weeks of public hearings on a proposed property tax increase. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the county's recent meetings, so outcomes from those sessions are not yet confirmed in the official record.

Property tax and budget hearings

The Board of Commissioners held two public hearings on the 2026 proposed property tax increase, as defined by Georgia law, and the FY 2027 proposed budget. The first hearing took place July 14 as part of a regular BOC meeting; the second was held July 21. Both were scheduled for public input, with no decisions recorded on the agendas.

The July 28 regular meeting agenda calls for adoption of the FY 2027 Budget and 2026 millage rates for the General Fund, Fire Fund, and CSSD II Fund.

SPLOST referendum moves toward November vote

The Board of Elections & Registration met July 13 with an agenda item seeking approval to call a special election on November 3, 2026, for the Cobb County SPLOST Referendum. The board was also scheduled to discuss a policy for pre-certification review of precinct returns per SEB Rule 183-1-12-.12 (f). A discussion of a proposed "I Voted" sticker design contest was listed as withdrawn. Minutes are not yet published.

Zoning and variance hearings

The Board of Zoning Appeals held a variance hearing July 15 with 20 requests on the agenda. The consent agenda included 16 cases, all with staff recommendations for approval, plus two held cases and four regular agenda items. Cases covered property setbacks, accessory structure placement, impervious coverage, and buffer requirements. Among the named cases: V-87, in which Alfredo Lopez Vera sought variances for existing accessory structures including chicken coops, a shed, and a pool at 3279 Harris Rd.; V-91, in which AH Marietta LLC dba Alair Homes Marietta requested increased impervious coverage from 35% to 40% and reduced setbacks at 1688 Donna Lynn Dr.; and V-100, in which V&V Custom Homes requested a waiver of the 40-foot undisturbed construction buffer at 3550 Davis Rd.

The BOC held a zoning hearing July 21 covering rezoning cases including Z-1-2026 for 895 Elnora Drive (District 3), Z-13-2026 for Hickory Grove Road (District 1), and Z-17-2026 for 1795 Old Canton Road, 1785 Old Canton Road, and 1788 Shelley Court (District 3). Land-use permits and other business cases were also listed.

Contracts and projects on July 14 agenda

The July 14 BOC regular agenda included a contract for a new restroom building and renovation at Noonday Creek Park under the 2022 PARKS SPLOST, a mutual aid agreement between Cobb County Police and the City of Marietta Police, and a no-parking zone along the west side of Atlanta Country Club Drive between Paper Mill Road and Winged Foot Circle.

Coming up

Week of 2026-07-20

Cobb County boards weigh property tax hike, SPLOST vote, and dozens of zoning cases

Cobb County residents are facing a packed stretch of government activity centered on money and land use. Four county bodies met between July 7 and July 15, 2026, but minutes have not yet been published for any of them, so no final decisions can be confirmed from the available records. The agendas show the Board of Commissioners moving toward a property tax increase and an FY2027 budget, the Board of Elections preparing to call a SPLOST referendum, and zoning boards reviewing more than two dozen land-use cases.

Property tax increase and FY2027 budget

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a first public hearing on July 14, 2026, on the 2026 proposed property tax increase as defined by Georgia law, alongside a first public hearing on the FY2027 proposed budget. Because minutes are not yet published, the outcome of those hearings is not recorded in the available materials. The consent and regular agendas for the same meeting included several action items: a "No Parking" zone along the west side of Atlanta Country Club Drive between Paper Mill Road and Winged Foot Circle; a Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement between Cobb County Police and the City of Marietta Police; and a contract for a new restroom building and renovation at Noonday Creek Park funded under the 2022 PARKS SPLOST. Whether these items were approved is not yet confirmed.

SPLOST referendum on the November ballot

The Board of Elections & Registration met July 13, 2026, with an agenda seeking approval to call a special election on November 3, 2026, for the Cobb County SPLOST Referendum. The board was also scheduled to discuss a policy for pre-certification review of precinct returns under SEB Rule 183-1-12-.12 (f). A proposed "I Voted" sticker design contest discussion was withdrawn from the agenda. No minutes are available, so the status of the special-election call is not confirmed.

Planning Commission zoning hearing

The Planning Commission held a zoning hearing July 7, 2026, covering five regular cases: Z-25-2026 Elite Engineering (District 1), Z-26-2026 Campus Realty Advisors (District 2), Z-28-2026 Connor Thorpe (District 4), LUP-14-2026 Steven Van Ginkel (District 4), and SLUP-7-2026 Campus Realty Advisors (District 2). The consent agenda included LUP-13-2026, a temporary land use permit for Rebecca Yan for cut flower growing and selling at 2796 County Line Road. Several other cases were continued to later hearings. Decisions are not yet recorded.

Board of Zoning Appeals variances

The Board of Zoning Appeals heard 20 variance requests on July 15, 2026. The consent agenda included 16 cases, all with staff recommendations for approval, plus two held cases and four regular agenda items. Notable requests included V-87, in which Alfredo Lopez Vera sought multiple variances for existing accessory structures including chicken coops, a shed, and a pool at 3279 Harris Rd.; V-91, in which AH Marietta LLC dba Alair Homes Marietta requested increased impervious coverage from 35% to 40% and reduced setbacks at 1688 Donna Lynn Dr.; V-100, in which V&V Custom Homes requested a waiver of the 40-foot undisturbed construction buffer at 3550 Davis Rd.; V-82, in which James O. Nalley sought to reduce an accessory structure setback to 1 foot at 3030 Bakers Meadow; and V-95, in which Farhad Banai requested a reduced front setback and garage placement variance at 390 Dogwood Trl. Outcomes are not yet available.

Coming up

All recent meeting records are agenda-only; minutes have not been published. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes should consult the official county documents once minutes are posted.

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