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School District Data Misses the Truth: Cobb Needs Better Housing Policy
Cobb County School District consistently argues that increased multifamily housing is fueling student transiency and disrupting education. But the data tells a different story.
What Cobb’s Zoning Codes Get Wrong About Families
When we think about neighborhoods, we often picture a familiar scene: neat rows of single-family homes, tidy front yards, and driveways. It seems comfortable and familiar, but have you ever wondered whether our zoning rules - which shape how communities are built -...
Georgia’s Proposed Traffic Enforcement Bills: A Step Backward for Pedestrian Safety
Ensuring the safety of children in school zones should be a top priority for lawmakers, but two new bills in Georgia’s legislature—House Bill 225 (HB 225) and Senate Bill 75 (SB 75)—could significantly weaken protections designed to keep students safe. These bills...
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As we start our planning to have an impact next year, we are asking for input from our community. Please take 10-15 minutes to complete this survey that helps us understand our community and your priorities. It asks questions related to what part of the county you are...
The Truths About the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Proposal In Cobb County
Intro It’s just after Halloween, and as we stand on guard against skeletons, ghosts, and villains, the fact that we’re in the middle of election season seems to ramp up the fears even more. Now that it’s been announced, Cobb County’s proposal to add Accessory Dwelling...
June Bike Ride
We met outside the Marietta Square Market. Two of us rode up from Smyrna along the Mountain-to-River trail (M2R). We started along the M2R and headed south, through downtown Marietta. Despite the blistering temperatures, there were a lot of people out! It shows that...
May Bike Ride
The four of us met-up at a Kroger, along Whitlock. There was a bit of overcast, but no rain. We cycled up one of the only “bike lanes” in the city, along Polk, which was really a painted shoulder, for a short segment and not up to true bike lane standards. Having to...
Strong Towns National Gathering Recap
The following recap was provided by Beth Warren. The Strong Towns National Gathering was held May 14-15 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Over 500 attendees met to discuss ways to make our places more resilient, productive, and vibrant. There...
Open Letter to Kennesaw City Council
Dear Mayor Easterling and Councilmembers, We are writing to advocate for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) policy to be added to the Kennesaw code of ordinances. The term ADU refers to a variety of residential structures including in-law units, garage conversions, and...
A Walk Around Smyrna
Members of 'A Better Cobb' begin the journey. Nine souls braved the cold wind and the pollen (great combination, by the way) to observe downtown Smyrna. Political focus often gets caught up in larger policy debates, but life happens in front of you. The only way to...