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Cobb County uses ARPA funds for coresponse vehicles, recruitment and 911 center support
Summary
Cobb County officials say American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars have funded unmarked coresponse vehicles for the PATH team, supported hiring and retention efforts for police and 911 staff, and helped the fire department's CARES outreach, with the county's $147 million ARPA allocation required to be allocated this year and distributed by 2026.
Cobb County officials said federal American Rescue Plan Act funds have been used to buy unmarked vehicles for a police coresponse team, expand recruiting and retention efforts and improve amenities at the county 911 center.
Officer King, describing the county's PATH coresponse work, said, "PATH stands for Partnership for Assistance, Treatment, and Health." County staff said ARPA money paid for two unmarked Tahoes used by coresponse teams…
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