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Land Use and Zoning August 23, 2021

BOC approves controversial distribution center parking lot on Chastain Meadows Parkway

In the face of opposition from the Bells Ferry Civic Association and other nearby community groups the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved rezoning for a parking lot for a…

Cobb Commissioners at the podium. Lisa Cupid absent.

Cobb County August 18, 2021

North Point Ministries rezoning decision delayed by the Cobb Board of Commissioners

By Mark Woolsey It will be at least one more month before the fate of a controversial proposed mixed-use complex in East Cobb is decided. North Point Ministries seeks to…

Map centered on Chastain Meadows Parkway running north to south, south of Chastain Road.

Cobb County August 9, 2021

Bells Ferry Civic Association voices opposition to Chastain Road rezoning for distribution center parking lot

The Bells Ferry Civic Association issued a press release with a demand that a rezoning petition for a parking lot be withdrawn and combined with a hearing on a large…

Sprayberry Crossing redevelopment site plan

Cobb County June 15, 2021

Cobb Commissioners approve much-debated Sprayberry Crossing zoning

By Rebecca Gaunt Three years after a community meeting to draw attention to the blighted Sprayberry Crossing shopping center, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved zoning Tuesday for the…

Cobb County May 19, 2021

Cobb staff considering changes to Pete Shaw Road after serious injury accident

By Rebecca Gaunt In the wake of a head on collision that left at least one person seriously injured, Cobb County is reviewing potential changes to Pete Shaw Road. Residents…

Education April 19, 2021

Parents say ‘it’s our turn” at rally for Sprayberry rebuild

By Rebecca Gaunt Supporters turned out with enthusiasm, flashy signs and bright pink shirts to rally for Sprayberry High School’s much-desired modernization. Parents say they are sick of the attitude…

(From l-r) Nikkie Grzelka, John Huey, Ron Gaynor, Michael Thornton, Brad Grzelka, Eugene Williams and Diane Downs hope the most recent accident at this curve will bring much needed safety improvements to Pete Shaw Road.

Cobb County April 16, 2021

Serious injury crash the last straw for Pete Shaw Road residents

By Rebecca Gaunt When Brad and Nikkie Grzelka bought their house on Pete Shaw Road five years ago, a friend asked how they would ever meet their neighbors now that…

Cobb County April 2, 2021

Sprayberry Crossing redevelopment to go before planning commission

After months of delays, the Cobb County Planning Commission will finally hold a public hearing on the proposed plans for Sprayberry Crossing shopping center. The site plan has been through…

Cobb Public Services Agency Director Bill Tanks presents to the authority

Environment March 18, 2021

Cobb Solid Waste Management Authority hears reports on recycling, waste disposal

The Cobb County Solid Waste Management Authority heard reports from Green For Life, WestRock, TAG Grinding Services and Keep Cobb Beautiful at its annual meeting last Tuesday, March 9. The…

Cobb County government building in article about rental assistance

Cobb County February 14, 2021

Deborah Dance appointed to Cobb Planning Commission

Former Cobb County Attorney Deborah Dance was appointed to the Planning Commission to replace Judy Williams, who died of COVID-19 recently. JoAnn Birrell made the nomination, and the appointment was…

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