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Young resident urges Cobb County to loosen zoning rules to address housing shortage

3777332 · June 12, 2025
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Summary

A recent high‑school graduate told commissioners the county faces a long‑term housing shortage and urged changes to lot sizes, setbacks and zoning to allow smaller homes, ADUs, multiplexes and mixed‑use development near transit.

A district resident recently graduated from Walton High School told the Board of Commissioners on June 10 that Cobb County faces a growing housing shortage and urged local officials to change zoning rules to increase housing choice.

Carter Ray said younger residents fear they will never be able to buy homes in the county and…

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