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Cobb County says it received over $10 million DHS grant to boost security for 2026 World Cup
Summary
An agency official for Cobb County announced the county was awarded more than $10 million from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to bolster security and operational readiness ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including upgrades to the county's real-time crime center.
An agency official for Cobb County said the county was awarded more than $10 million through a competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enhance security and operational readiness ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "Cobb County is preparing to welcome the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and we are committed to showcasing our community," the official said.
The official said the funding will support key infrastructure and technology improvements across the county. "This funding will support key infrastructure and technology improvements as well, which include upgrades to our real-time crime center, which will again will help us keep residents and visitors safe while we highlight the best of our community on a global stage," the official said.
County officials did not specify detailed project budgets, timelines, or which contractors will perform the work. The official described the award as a competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security but did not provide the grant program name or an exact award date.
The county asked the public to "please stay tuned" for further updates on the World Cup preparations and the projects the grant will fund. No formal vote or other board action was recorded in the transcript.
