Board of Commissioners - 2026-03-10
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Meeting Summary
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners appointed Deborah L. Blair as the new County Attorney effective March 15, 2026, following the retirement of William H. Rolling Jr. after 30 years of service. The board approved multiple transportation infrastructure projects including a $4.7M Transportation Management Center upgrade and $808K for Noonday Creek Trail Extension design. Parks improvements totaling over $2.6M were approved for synthetic turf replacement at Mud Creek and Terrell Mill Parks.
Key Decisions (13)
Appointment of Deborah L. Blair as County Attorney
Board approved the appointment of Deborah L. Blair as County Attorney effective March 15, 2026, and approved her employment agreement. Blair has served 20 years in legal practice including 10 years in the Cobb County Attorney's office and 6 years as Deputy County Attorney since 2019.
Bridge Maintenance Engineering Services Contract
Approved project number 2119-TO-1 to the 2025 master task order contract with POND and Company for engineering services for countywide bridge maintenance in amount not to exceed $493,730.50.
Pine Mountain Circle Pedestrian Improvements
Approved contract with Glosin Enterprises LLC for Pine Mountain Circle pedestrian improvements, project number B2716, in amount not to exceed $272,434.07.
Flash Yellow Arrow Upgrade Project
Approved contract with Smart Road Technology, LLC for 2025 flash yellow arrow upgrade project number B2597 in amount not to exceed $422,387.
Shallowford Road Encroachment Agreement
Approved encroachment agreement with Cobb County Marietta Water Authority for Shallowford Road at Grody Parkway West, project number B2306, near Lassiter High School.
Noonday Creek Trail Extension Engineering
Approved project framework agreement with Georgia DOT for preliminary engineering of Noonday Creek Trail Extension (state PI 21199, project B2455) and consultant services agreement with BCC Engineering LLC/Heath and Linebackers Engineering in amount not to exceed $808,114.25.
2016 SPLOST Transportation Program Budget Revision
Approved revised budget and current schedule for the 2016 Transportation Improvements Program funded primarily by 2016 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax.
Transportation Management Center Upgrade Contract
Approved contract with Benning Construction Company for Transportation Management Center upgrade (state PI 19687) in amount not to exceed $4,708,624.01.
South Cobb Aquatic Center Water Play Structure Replacement
Authorized purchase and replacement of water play structure at South Cobb Aquatic Center from collected cell tower ground lease revenues in amount not to exceed $146,836.25. Previous structure removed in late 2024 due to wear and safety issues.
Synthetic Turf Replacement at Mud Creek and Terrell Mill Parks
Approved contract with Sports Turf Company for synthetic turf replacement at Mud Creek and Terrell Mill Parks under 2022 Parks Plus program in amount not to exceed $2,378,614. Fields have reached end of useful life.
Wallace Park Fence Replacement
Approved contract with Malden and Cook Fence Company through master contract agreement for fence replacement at Wallace Park (2022 Parks Plus project) in amount not to exceed $127,097. Replacement to black vinyl fencing.
State Court Building Restroom Renovation
Approved contract with HEC Construction Solutions LLC for renovation of public restrooms in State Court Building at 12 East Park Square, Marietta in amount of $193,428.
Police Headquarters Parking Lot Drainage Emergency Work Ratification
Ratified previous emergency work authorization by County Manager for new parking lot drainage during parking lot repairs at police headquarters, 545 South Fairgrounds Street, Marietta. Payment to WE Contracting Company in amount of $109,311.
Development Activity (6)
Noonday Creek Trail Extension
Preliminary engineering and design for trail extension, state PI number 21199, Cobb County project B2455
Transportation Management Center Upgrade
$4.7M upgrade to transportation management center, state PI 19687
Mud Creek Park Synthetic Turf Replacement
Synthetic turf field replacement under 2022 Parks Plus program
Terrell Mill Park Synthetic Turf Replacement
Synthetic turf field replacement under 2022 Parks Plus program
Wallace Park Improvements
Fence replacement to black vinyl fencing, part of ongoing baseball field synthetic turf additions under 2022 Parks Plus
Chick-fil-A Remodel
Newly remodeled restaurant reopening March 11, 2026
Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
Cobb County continues significant investment in transportation infrastructure with $4.7M Transportation Management Center upgrade and multiple road improvement projects funded by 2016 SPLOST.
Infrastructure
Trail connectivity is a priority with $808K approved for Noonday Creek Trail Extension engineering and upcoming public open house for Allatoona Creek Greenway Trail on March 18.
Infrastructure
Parks facilities receiving substantial reinvestment with over $2.6M for synthetic turf replacement at multiple parks, indicating high utilization of recreational facilities.
Commercial Demand
Chick-fil-A investing in remodeled location at Macklin Crossing in Marietta, with same operator having opened new location on Barrett Parkway and Powder Springs Road in summer 2025.