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Cobb County deputy manager explains proposed SPLOST projects, outreach and schedule
Summary
Cobb County Deputy County Manager Bill Vman outlined the proposed SPLOST project list — trimmed from an initial $1.6 billion request to about $794 million — described public outreach and gave key dates including an April 1 forum and an April 28 board vote on the final list.
Cobb County Deputy County Manager Bill Vman said the county is preparing a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or SPLOST, package that county leaders expect will fund more than $1 billion in infrastructure over the next six years if placed before voters and approved.
Speaking on the program Inside the District in March 2026, Vman described SPLOST as a way to raise revenue from both county residents and many nonresidents who use county roads and facilities. "The economists break it down to say roughly about 30% comes from outside of the county," he said, describing outside visitors to sporting events and conventions as part of the tax base.
Vman said the current project list emphasizes transportation but also includes parks, libraries, senior…
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