This is one of the zoning cases that MIC’s Zoning Committee is involved in. For more information about MIC’s process and other zoning cases, click here.

This application is to amend the conservation easement which was a condition of the recent zoning for retail and self-storage.

Case Number: OB-28

Location: Floyd and Nickajack Roads

Applicant: Cornerpoint Partners, LLC

Future Land Use Map Category: Neighborhood Activity Center

Current Zoning Category: Neighborhood Retail Commercial

Requested Zoning Category: no change

Hearing Dates:

Planning Commission: July 7, 2020

Board of Commissioners: July 21, 2020

Application as Filed: Click Here

Stipulations Letter:

MIC’s Position: Recommend Approval

Final Staff Analysis:

Board of Commissioners Decision: approved

This Post Last Updated On: June 16, 2020

Questions? Email MIC’s Zoning Committee

The Mableton Improvement Coalition (MIC), in partnership with the Austell Community Taskforce (ACT), will host  the last in a series of virtual Candidate Forums in preparation for the June 9 General Primary Election. This last Forum will be held on Thursday, May 28 at 7pm and will be conducted online with Zoom. Registration is required to join the online event and it is free. Registration closes at midnight on May 27, so register now!

This last Candidates Forum includes those running for State Senate, State House and School Board, Post 3. Click below to visit each candidate’s website. Candidates were also asked to provide biographies. Links to those biographies are shown below for those candidates who provided them by the deadline.

State Senate District 33 Candidate

Michael Rhett – Democrat – Incumbent

 State Senate District 38 Candidates

Devin Barrington-Ward – Democrat

Michael Carson – Democrat – Candidate’s Bio

Tania Robinson – Democrat – Candidate’s Bio

Horacena Tate – Democrat – Incumbent (website not available)

State House District 38 Candidate

David Wilkerson – Democrat – Incumbent – Candidate’s Bio

State House District 39 Candidates

Terry Cummings – Democrat – Candidate’s Bio

Jim Hickey – Republican (website not found)

Erica Thomas – Democrat – Incumbent – Candidate’s Bio

State House District 40 Candidates

Erick Allen – Democrat – Incumbent –  Candidate’s Bio

Taryn Bowman – Republican – Candidate’s Bio

Cobb County School Board, Post 3 Candidate

Leroy (Tre’) Hutchins – Democrat

All South Cobb residents are encouraged to register for these virtual Candidate Forums. It’s a great chance to see the people who are asking for your vote and the right to represent you.

This is one of the zoning cases that MIC’s Zoning Committee is involved in. For more information about MIC’s process and other zoning cases, click here.

This application is for a new 19 home community of townhomes and single family detached homes on Puckett Drive.

Case Number: Z-39

Location: 637 and 667 Puckett Drive

Applicant: KO Management, Inc.

Future Land Use Map Category: Medium Density Residential

Current Zoning Category: Future Commercial and General Commercial

Requested Zoning Category: Medium Density Residential

Hearing Dates:

Planning Commission: Postponed until October 6, 2020

Board of Commissioners: Postponed until October 20, 2020

Application as Filed: Click Here

Stipulations Letter:

MIC’s Position: pending

Final Staff Analysis: Click Here

Board of Commissioners Decision: pending

This Post Last Updated On: August 29, 2020

Questions? Email MIC’s Zoning Committee

This is one of the zoning cases that MIC’s Zoning Committee is involved in. For more information about MIC’s process and other zoning cases, click here.

This application is for a grocery store on Mableton Parkway. This is the location of the now-closed sports bar, Fanatics.

Case Number: Z-30

Location: 6175 Mableton Parkway

Applicant: Raouf S. Elmasry

Future Land Use Map Category: Neighborhood Activity Center

Current Zoning Category: Neighborhood Retail Commercial

Requested Zoning Category: no change to zoning category; change to use and stipulations

Hearing Dates:

Planning Commission: Recommended Denial

Board of Commissioners: postponed until October 20, 2020

Application as Filed: Click Here

Stipulations Letter: none

MIC’s Position: Recommend Denial

Final Staff Analysis: Click Here

Board of Commissioners Decision: pending

This Post Last Updated On: September 11, 2020

Questions? Email MIC’s Zoning Committee

The Mableton Improvement Coalition (MIC), in partnership with the Austell Community Taskforce (ACT), will host a series of virtual Candidate Forums in preparation for the June 9 General Primary Election. Each Forum will begin at 7pm and will be conducted online with Zoom. Registration is required to join the online event and it is free. Registration closes at midnight the night before each Forum, so register today for all three!

All South Cobb residents are encouraged to register for these virtual Candidate Forums. It’s a great chance to see the people who are asking for your vote and the right to represent you.

The Candidate Forum dates and candidates are listed below. Click on the candidate’s name to visit their campaign website.

May 14 — Register to Attend Online – Thanks for attending

Cobb County Commission District 4 Candidates

Monica Evette Delancy – Democrat

Shelia Edwards – Democrat

Elliott Hennington – Democrat

Jonathan J. Hunt – Democrat

Edwin Mendez – Democrat

Angelia Pressley – Democrat

Monique Sheffield – Democrat

May 21 — Register to Attend Online – Click Here

Cobb County Commission Chairman Candidates

Mike Boyce – Republican – Incumbent

Lisa Cupid – Democrat

Ricci Mason – Republican

Larry Savage – Republican

Cobb County Sheriff Candidates

Gregory B. Gilstrap – Democrat

James Herndon – Democrat

Craig D. Owens – Democrat

Neil Warren – Republican – Incumbent

May 28 – Register to Attend Online – Click Here

State Senate District 33 Candidate

Michael Rhett – Democrat – Incumbent

 State Senate District 38 Candidates

Devin Barrington-Ward – Democrat

Michael Carson – Democrat

Tania Robinson – Democrat

Horacena Tate – Democrat – Incumbent (website not available)

State House District 38 Candidate

David Wilkerson – Democrat – Incumbent

State House District 39 Candidates

Terry Cummings – Democrat

Jim Hickey – Republican (website not found)

Erica Thomas – Democrat – Incumbent

State House District 40 Candidates

Erick Allen – Democrat – Incumbent

Taryn Bowman – Republican

Cobb County School Board, Post 3 Candidate

Leroy (Tre’) Hutchins – Democrat

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In response to economic impacts of COVID-19 on businesses and residents, WorkSource Cobb has launched a virtual talent recruitment and training assistance program. As the workforce development agency for Cobb County and an essential service, the agency aims to ensure a continuity of services for both employers and residents. Under the shelter-in-place order, the workforce service center will remain closed to walk-ins, however, employers and residents are encouraged to call 770-528-4300 or email information@cobbworks.org for services.

Cobb residents needing employment assistance can go directly to worksourcecobb.org or they can call or email. Customers can receive one-on-one resume editing from certified resume writers, job leads from local businesses, career coaching and information about funding for training, as well as referrals for community resources.

Laid-off individuals are encouraged to apply for more intensive services which include education and training to increase employability skills. Training programs are provided by local educational institutions and paid for by WorkSource Cobb. Those interested can go directly to worksourcecobb.org/training-assistance.

All of these services are free.

This is one of the zoning cases that MIC’s Zoning Committee is involved in. For more information about MIC’s process and other zoning cases, click here.

This application is for a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) for a concrete plant.

Case Number: SLUP-4

Location: 6384 Riverview Road

Applicant: White Oak Landline Holdings, LLC

Future Land Use Map Category: Industrial

Current Zoning Category: Heavy Industrial

Requested Zoning Category: no change

Hearing Dates:

Planning Commission: October 6, 2020

Board of Commissioners: October 20, 2020

Application as Filed: Click Here 

Site Plan: Click Here

Stipulations Letter:

MIC’s Position: Recommend Denial

Final Staff Analysis: Click Here

Board of Commissioners Decision: pending

This Post Last Updated On: August 20, 2020

Questions? Email MIC’s Zoning Committee

This is one of the zoning cases that MIC’s Zoning Committee is involved in. For more information about MIC’s process and other zoning cases, click here.

This application is for a variance to allow a sign larger than permitted by county ordinance.

Case Number: V-43

Location: 6688 Mableton Parkway

Applicant: SAE School

Future Land Use Map Category: Public/Institutional

Current Zoning Category: General Commercial

Requested Zoning Category: no change

Hearing Date:

Board of Zoning Appeals: May 13, 2020

Application as Filed: Click Here

Stipulations Letter: none

MIC’s Position: Click Here

Final Staff Analysis: 

Board of Zoning Appeals Decision: pending

This Post Last Updated On: May 10, 2020

Questions? Email MIC’s Zoning Committee

This is one of the zoning cases that MIC’s Zoning Committee is involved in. For more information about MIC’s process and other zoning cases, click here.

This application is a request to remove all the conditions placed on the property when it was zoned for a shopping center in 1988.

Case Number: OB-27

Location: 1058 Veterans Memorial Highway, SW

Applicant: Rekeep Investments, Inc.

Future Land Use Map Category: CAC (Community Activity Center)

Current Zoning Category: General Commercial

Requested Zoning Category: General Commercial without conditions

Hearing Dates:

Planning Commission: N/A

Board of Commissioners: Postponed until August 18, 2020

Application as Filed: Click Here

Stipulations Letter: none

MIC’s Position: Recommend Approval with Conditions

Final Staff Analysis: Click Here

Board of Commissioners Decision: Approved with Conditions

This Post Last Updated On: August 19, 2020

Questions? Email MIC’s Zoning Committee