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The chairwoman introduced the appointment during the appointments portion of the agenda and said Fawcett will replace Veil, who stepped down due to work constraints. The board did not debate the appointment on the record; staff will process the paperwork required to seat the new commissioner on the planning commission.

No additional details about Fawcett’s background were discussed on the meeting record during the April 22 session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cobb County Board of Commissioners Meeting - 04/22/25","oneSentenceSummary","The board announced the appointment of Nadia Fawcett to the county planning commission to replace Steven Veil; the appointment was made during the April 22 meeting and will be processed through standard administrative channels.","taxTitle","Cobb County, Georgia","taxId",3733,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6263216,"Board approves Chastain Road contract and holds condemnation item for Pete Shaw Road after constituent concerns",1790,4552000,6342000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108459-ec08e9bb0af98a309aaaadcd6abe2349&start=4552&end=6342","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108459-ec08e9bb0af98a309aaaadcd6abe2349/thumbnail_4552000.jpg","/articles/6263216/Cobb-County/Georgia/Board-approves-Chastain-Road-contract-and-holds-condemnation-item-for-Pete-Shaw-Road-after-constituent-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263216-8f9dac738628b05c56b950cfb8fbd519/orig.mp4?Expires=1770978129&Signature=hG-C5ZB-71OBefzZ06bzZP0B5HaOIQ0ND9eEK0EiNlrwfRawXulU1firhMZHuP9qIX0i1QtqHquL1bxi8P8s3wyiZfNbin-CN-Jh56Vxpt5i6FnWeHZg5UJJxL8qukOvpl9s4dwH52jUKENIc8W9VIKwdaPFJE6~clHUYltu~BIjaH27eF1x6tkCIdifskoBpBGxSQkdQ0NnIenhuR~rqF3yYCORhKJ2DC4Oeocberv-Rf931YIBP6-aIE~guqV6bqvFUYAIkiKlsszVp6xCkop-x6jp72ryNzSLdK4l4gLCicjz7Au84FRdS5aW8OxN-w3XuZEdrr4bXr1623UnRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cobb County Board of Commissioners on April 22 approved a contract and paused a separate right‑of‑way condemnation matter after resident concerns.

CobbDOT asked the board to award a construction contract to CW Matthews Contracting Company Inc. not to exceed $705,730 for the Chastain Road at Busby Drive project (Project B2445). The board approved the contract by voice vote, recorded as 4‑0, and authorized the necessary budget transactions and execution of documents.

Later on the transportation agenda, staff asked the board to authorize condemnation proceedings by declaration of taking on two parcels for the Pete Shaw Road improvement project (Project B2732). Commissioner Burrell said neighbors had petitioned for sidewalks along Pete Shaw and that right‑of‑way staff had worked with property owners; she asked for a meeting with affected residents before the county moved forward. County staff advised condemnation is a last resort and recommended continued coordination, but offered to withhold the agenda item if the board preferred.

Following the exchange, commissioners agreed to withdraw/hold the condemnation item to allow the commissioner and staff to meet with property owners; no condemnation action was taken at the April 22 meeting.

During public comment earlier in the meeting, Paul Hurley, a resident of the Kennesaw Acres neighborhood, asked the board to formally recognize Loring Way as a public road and to avoid obligating him to repave what he said the county previously improved. County staff indicated the department of transportation and community development staff would follow up with Hurley.

The board also discussed compensation categories used in right‑of‑way acquisitions (fee‑simple takings versus temporary construction easements and temporary driveway easements). Staff noted a sample parcel for Pete Shaw would involve a fee‑simple right‑of‑way strip of approximately 2,623 square feet while leaving roughly three acres for the property owner; temporary construction easements and driveway work were also described as part of acquisition negotiations.","The board authorized a $705,730 contract for Chastain Road improvements and withdrew/held a condemnation authorization for two parcels on Pete Shaw Road to allow further discussion with residents; a resident also raised a separate Loring Way road‑designation dispute during public comment.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6263220,"Commission adds and approves rollback‑rate certification required by state law; consent agenda passes 4‑0",106,3519000,3625000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108459-ec08e9bb0af98a309aaaadcd6abe2349&start=3519&end=3625","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108459-ec08e9bb0af98a309aaaadcd6abe2349/thumbnail_3519000.jpg","/articles/6263220/Cobb-County/Georgia/Commission-adds-and-approves-rollbackrate-certification-required-by-state-law-consent-agenda-passes-40","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263220-75ea139263ad6eae372a3486c8410d88/orig.mp4?Expires=1770978129&Signature=WkTdovrMYwlbwDqaseD0ipfpeR-Kns-8Mz2OXctfSUdidQlu04zY5S~xzOBY6r7o0cNxmo0XyVSFKzoOSWgzRuLtjdDwbAHxXEkzJLqahLnA0u-q2nZNNEP~3eYioMaJHDuDJXQD~9N4gC8aPj~dNfoNc7Yc6LFu0KUp8I7458IU1el3SCFF12GTTaj7NqxlmUpaYnNuzrAkTNFpBpJmsfwv9U5C6FrUGwSJt0JsMnVJCwAOvyMFwsxMN1HMI0dEU0ZMsculdZPrSSIOCq4Cz0eGkAs1-9BwityAbGVagx5SSTPt2YJjtL-gk5T07Vni443Owkpcd-6gE-HvZRKntw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cobb County Board of Commissioners on April 22 added and approved a consent‑agenda item to certify the county’s estimated rollback rate as required by newly signed state legislation.

The chairwoman moved to add the item to the consent agenda, saying the action was required by a law signed April 1. The board adopted the addition by voice vote, recorded as 4‑0. The subsequent consent agenda—revised to include the rollback‑rate certification—was approved by the board, also on a 4‑0 vote.

Commissioners and staff said the certification is a procedural requirement to allow the county to finalize assessment notices. The chairwoman noted the matter relates to recent state legislation discussed during public comment; staff made no additional fiscal details at the April 22 meeting.

The board did not provide further discussion about how the certified rollback rate will affect individual tax notices during the meeting; commissioners indicated staff will proceed with the required paperwork.","The Board of Commissioners voted 4‑0 to add an item to certify the county’s estimated rollback rate as required by state legislation and approved the consent agenda as revised.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6263225,"CobbDOT holds public hearings on proposed cuts to Cumberland circulator and 75‑corridor commuter routes",2198,2285000,4483000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108459-ec08e9bb0af98a309aaaadcd6abe2349&start=2285&end=4483","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108459-ec08e9bb0af98a309aaaadcd6abe2349/thumbnail_2285000.jpg","/articles/6263225/Cobb-County/Georgia/CobbDOT-holds-public-hearings-on-proposed-cuts-to-Cumberland-circulator-and-75corridor-commuter-routes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263225-742e4b1e9c56cb901d0db53a0326b4cb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770978129&Signature=GyTGh~R7T9ZdanmNjHiosdRW83DB9jtdlXPMdJC-o46wAXopEx9AwBUIesCJHxnOEeooxNVvuAW-5elpndtlPmEc5~q7icBKRrNLuJfKZv9EsfTZxbOIqRlw799lsARFVyjyTw06s~y43KhBhhbWZe8Dv3RgLs41hgREgLu2~OW9mXdcz67LdhdYoqAMdi1WhnTBqEFRSz8wwegqy~m4fO5ByFMjU70V~lqCMpUs13uSOsZ~tSTGQbQZj6rWNFHL3PQ5YHN4puhqTtiuGpa9LuCzzYLUMC65BD3ez-C4QE8x2UvBkjxrO6HEo22yWwEf3tEq~emiuPQrH3qYE45qTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cobb County Department of Transportation on April 22 held two public hearings to collect public input on proposed changes to Cobblink services: the elimination of the Cumberland green circulator and the consolidation of commuter routes 100, 101 and 102 along the I‑75 corridor.

Drew Ressler, CobbDOT director, told the Board of Commissioners the department recommends considering elimination of the green circulator because it operates with “approximately 37% less ridership than the blue” circulator and duplicates other fixed‑route service. He said any proposed service modification is subject to Federal Transit Administration funding requirements, including a Title VI service‑equity analysis and additional public involvement before the board may adopt changes.

The department also recommended evaluating consolidation of the three commuter routes after coordination with the Atlanta region’s transit agencies. “In accordance with ATL’s Redefine the Ride, ATL is considering increasing service in the 75 Corridor, allowing for partnership funding of commuter service as a replacement,” Ressler said, summarizing staff analysis.

The county opened both hearings for unlimited public comment (three minutes per speaker). Residents who addressed the board urged caution and asked staff to ensure replacement service is ready before cuts occur. JT Jackson (District 2 resident) said any reductions should be paired with a ready alternative or improvements to existing infrastructure—benches, shelters and better stops—so riders are not left without service. Sam Foster (resident) and Rob Gillum (resident) asked the county to delay cuts until ridership trends stabilize, citing recent returns to in‑office work that could raise commuter demand.

Other speakers recommended redesigning service to be competitive with driving by increasing frequency on key corridors, prioritizing bus reliability and investing in transit centers as community hubs. Ian Constantine (resident) said he would not support a “half‑funded” system and urged that funds be directed to increase frequency and reliability on the remaining lines. Several speakers noted past consolidations and urged the county to coordinate closely with ATL Express and other regional providers.

Ressler outlined the county’s public‑input schedule: a public comment period through May 9, in‑person meetings (including April 30 and April 24 for route‑specific outreach), an online meeting on May 6, TAB review and other outreach. He emphasized the Title VI service‑equity analysis must be completed before the board considers adoption of changes.

Commissioners did not vote on service changes at the April 22 meeting; the hearings were part of the service‑equity analysis and public‑involvement process. The board and staff said they will consider public comments as part of the pending analysis and future recommendations to the board.","Cobb County Department of Transportation held two public hearings on April 22 to gather input on a proposal to eliminate the Cumberland-area green circulator and to consolidate three commuter routes (100, 101, 102); staff said any change requires an FTA-funded Title VI service‑equity analysis and public involvement.","actionData","errors"]

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Board appoints Nadia Fawcett to Cobb County Planning Commission

Board approves Chastain Road contract and holds condemnation item for Pete Shaw Road after constituent concerns

Commission adds and approves rollback‑rate certification required by state law; consent agenda passes 4‑0

CobbDOT holds public hearings on proposed cuts to Cumberland circulator and 75‑corridor commuter routes