land use and zoning

Cobb County November 24, 2023

Cobb commissioners approve permit for veterans housing near Six Flags

by Caleb Groves At its zoning meeting Tuesday the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a special land use permit for an affordable housing complex for veterans. View Larger Map…

Mableton November 19, 2023

City of Mableton calls public meeting about Cobb zoning case on South Service Road

The City of Mableton has called a public community meeting to discuss a rezoning case that is scheduled to come before the Cobb County Board of Commissioners zoning meeting on…

Cobb County November 10, 2023

Rezoning request for large development off Chastain Road in Cobb County held until next month

by Caleb Groves MARIETTA, Ga.– On Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, the Cobb County Planning Commission delayed the rezoning request until the next meeting for a multi-use plot of land off…

Cobb County October 19, 2023

Cobb BOC zoning hearing approves rezoning on Spring Hill Road to accommodate 4 homes on small lot

by Caleb Groves On Tuesday the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved the rezoning of a property to allow the construction of four detached or attached single-family units. Benchmark International,…

Cobb County October 1, 2023

Controversial QT station rezoning request scheduled for October 3 planning commission hearing

[Photo above: Cobb County Courier/Larry Felton Johnson] The application for rezoning that would allow a QuickTrip gasoline station and convenience store on Canton Road at the intersection with Jamerson Road…

Cobb County September 20, 2023

Residential Senior Living development approved by Cobb BOC near Powder Springs

by Caleb Groves The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning application that will allow a 55 and older residential subdivision at the zoning hearing on Tuesday. Grace of…

Cobb County September 5, 2023

Cobb Planning Commission holds recommendation on Canton Road QuickTrip until the next zoning meeting

The Cobb County Planning Commission held (delayed) making a recommendation on a request that would have allowed the construction of a QuickTrip gas station and convenience store at the intersection…

A site map of the proposed mixed-use development on South Atlanta Road

Chattahoochee RiverLands August 15, 2023

Rezoning application for large mixed-use development on South Atlanta Road withdrawn without prejudice

by Caleb Groves MARIETTA, Ga.- At its zoning hearing Tuesday the Cobb County Board of Commissioners allowed the applicant to withdraw without prejudice an application that would have permitted the…

The exterior of Smyrna City Hall, a red brick building with four large columns

Smyrna August 10, 2023

Smyrna approves development of six single-family homes on Madison Street with stipulations

by Arielle Robinson Monday evening, Smyrna City Council approved 5-2 the development of six single-family detached homes at the intersection of Madison Street and Mildred Place with the stipulation that…

Cobb County July 5, 2023

Recommendation on mixed-use development near Silver Comet Trail extension delayed 30 days by Cobb Planning Commission

In its July meeting Wednesday the Cobb County Planning Commission voted to delay making a recommendation on a rezoning request for the purpose of building a mixed-use development on Plant…

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Climate and Weather December 1, 2023

Weather alert for Cobb and region: widespread thunderstorms with possibility of localized flooding

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Cobb County and other counties in the region for Friday December 1. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected, with a…

Kennesaw November 30, 2023

Probable cause found to charge Kennesaw man in drugs and weapons case

By Caleb Groves On Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, a Cobb County Magistrate Court Judge found probable cause for a Kennesaw to be charged with holding large quantities of marijuana and…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 30, 2023

Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day: “My name is Melvyn, and I’m a sweet 11-pound boy who needs a loving home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male gray tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 30, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m a big girl, and like most retrievers, I have a big loving heart. Please adopt me!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized female black retriever. The following information on this potential family member is…

Opinion November 30, 2023

When College Students Gamble, The Odds Are Stacked Against Them

by John A. Tures, Professor of Political Science, LaGrange College Gambling is a serious addiction. And college kids are more likely to fall prey to it. Schools must get the…