Cobb County Board of Commissioners Meeting - 07/14/26

The Cobb County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 14, 2026, which included extensive discussions on the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget and millage rates. The county CFO presented a detailed budget overview, highlighting a $1.409 billion total budget with an $84 million increase over the previous year, including staffing increases and capital projects. The board held public hearings on the proposed property tax increase and budget, receiving citizen comments expressing concerns about tax burdens, spending priorities, and affordable housing. Several procurement and contract approvals were made, including transportation infrastructure projects, drainage system repairs, and parks facility improvements, with motions passed unanimously. Additionally, the board approved a fund balance appropriation of $60,000 to establish a contingency for using executive search firms for difficult-to-fill positions, though this item was met with some opposition. The meeting also featured a lengthy appeal hearing regarding the denial of a health spa business license due to alleged false information on the application and concerns about associations with illicit massage businesses. After hearing testimony and deliberation, the board unanimously upheld the denial of the license application. The meeting concluded with appointments to various county commissions and public addresses by commissioners on community events and planning initiatives.