Cobb County Board of Commissioners

Government & Politics December 4, 2025

Cobb Leaders Host Legislative Breakfast Ahead of 2026 Session

Cobb County reported in a news release that county leaders convened with members of the county’s legislative delegation Tuesday morning for their annual Legislative Breakfast, aiming to align priorities ahead…

Cobb County government building sign, a vertical rectangular sign with the words "Board of Commissioners," "County Clerk," "County Manager," "County Office," "Employment," and a wheelchair entrance icon

Cobb County November 27, 2025

Cobb County Launches Business License Amnesty Period Through January

Cobb County announced on its website that it is offering a limited-time amnesty period for obtaining required business licenses. From Dec. 1 through Jan. 30, individuals and businesses operating in…

Cobb County November 23, 2025

Cobb BOC passes controversial stormwater fee

By Mark Woolsey Thursday night, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners passed a new stormwater fee that had been pulled from consideration last year after public outcry. County officials recently…

Cobb elections board Vice Chair Stacy Efrat

Elections November 13, 2025

Cobb election board Vice Chair urges BOC to support virtual comments for election board meetings

During the public comment portion of this morning’s Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting, Stacy Efrat, the Vice Chair of the Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration, made two…

Mike Boyce -- photo of him seated at a table at the beginning of his first term.

Cobb County September 8, 2025

Former Cobb BOC Chairman Mike Boyce inducted into Military Hall of Fame

Mike Boyce, seated at a table at the beginning of his first term (Photo: Larry Felton Johnson/Cobb County Courier) By Mark Woolsey A former top Cobb County official has been…

Cobb County July 24, 2025

Cobb’s 2026 budget approved

By Mark Woolsey In a pair of divided votes, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners Tuesday night approved the 2026 fiscal year budget while also voting to keep the millage…

Land Use & Zoning July 17, 2025

Cobb BOC approves 300-unit apartment complex in Cumberland area

By Mark Woolsey A divided Cobb County Board of Commissioners this week approved plans for a 300-unit apartment complex on Cobb Parkway, despite stated concerns from the Cobb County School…

Sign for the Cobb County Adult Detention Center facility

Government & Politics June 12, 2025

Cobb BOC approves emergency funds for Cobb jail HVAC

By Mark Woolsey An agenda item related to keeping a portion of the Cobb County Adult Detention Center cooled sparked some pointed words at this week’s Board of Commissioners meeting….

Cobb County June 11, 2025

Responding to breach, Cobb BOC creates network security position

By Mark Woolsey Responding to a breach in Cobb County’s computer servers earlier this year, the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the creation of a network security administrator position…

Mableton May 30, 2025

UPDATE: Mableton rejects service agreement with the county

[UPDATE: During the Wednesday Mableton City Council meeting, which lasted past 1 a.m., the Mableton City Council voted 4-3 to reject the temporary agreement with Cobb County for service delivery….

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Community, Engagement December 6, 2025

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