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Board of Commissioners, January 27, 2026

Approves Resurfacing Contract 2026-4 Countywide Major Thoroughfares, 5-0

1h 42m10,953 words
Cobb County, GA
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What happened

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting on January 27, 2026 focused primarily on infrastructure and transportation approvals, with no zoning changes or major development decisions.

Meeting key facts
Jurisdiction
Cobb County, GA
Governing body
Final authority
Date
January 27, 2026
Decisions
11 zoning decisions
Outcome
Approved, 5-0

Free sample: decision 1 of 11

Appointment of Water System Director

Alicia Giddens appointed as Water System Director effective February 2, 2026. She has 30 years of experience with Cobb County Water System, previously serving as Deputy Director since 2023.

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Meeting Summary

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners meeting on January 27, 2026 focused primarily on infrastructure and transportation approvals, with no zoning changes or major development decisions.

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Key Decisions (11)

Approved

Appointment of Water System Director

Vote: 5-0
Approved

BUILD Grant Application for Cobb Parkway Improvements

Vote: 5-0Conditions attached
Approved

Drainage Repairs on Cades Cove Drive

Vote: 5-0
Approved

Drainage Repairs on Barrett Port

Vote: 5-0
Approved

Drainage Repairs on Bensonhurst Drive

Vote: 5-0
Approved

Resurfacing Contract 2026-1 Local Roads Northwest

Vote: 5-0
Approved

Resurfacing Contract 2026-2 Local Roads Northeast

Vote: 5-0
Approved

Resurfacing Contract 2026-3 Local Road South

Vote: 5-0
Approved

Resurfacing Contract 2026-4 Countywide Major Thoroughfares

Vote: 5-0
Approved

Workers' Compensation Settlement - Barry Scharsmit

Vote: 5-0
Approved

Consent Agenda with Noted Opposition

Vote: 5-0

Market Signals (4)

Infrastructure

Cobb County is investing over $31.5 million in road resurfacing…

Infrastructure

County pursuing federal BUILD grant for Cobb Parkway at McCollum…

Other

2028 SPLOST renewal community open houses are ongoing with municipal…

Other

World Cup coming to Metro Atlanta area mentioned, with county…

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