Cobb Tables Proposed 24-Townhome Development

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for April 2nd 

Publish Date:  April 2nd 

   

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Today is Wednesday, April 2nd and Happy Birthday to Marvin Gaye 

***BIRTHDAY – MARVIN GAYE*** 

I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal 

1. Cobb Tables Proposed 24-Townhome Development 
2. Federal judge sides with Georgia in 'water wars' with Alabama 
3. Cobb PARKS Spring Arts Festival is April 26 

 

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STORY 1:   Cobb Tables Proposed 24-Townhome Development 

The Cobb County Planning Commission delayed a decision on a proposed 24-townhome development at 2318 Powder Springs Road until May 6, citing concerns over stormwater management, parking, and road design. The applicant, Fort & Cole Street, plans two-story, craftsman-style homes with garages and a homeowners association. Cobb DOT raised issues with driveway spacing and private alley design, while the fire department questioned emergency vehicle access. A Cobb Schools representative opposed the project due to potential enrollment impacts at Osborne High. The commission seeks further input from the stormwater division before proceeding. 

STORY 2:     Federal judge sides with Georgia in 'water wars' with Alabama 

Georgia secured another victory in its "water wars" as a federal judge upheld the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' 2021 decision to allocate more water from Lake Allatoona to meet metro Atlanta and Bartow County's needs. Alabama had challenged the decision, claiming it over-allocated water to Georgia, but the court found negligible impacts on Alabama's water needs. This ruling brings clarity after decades of litigation. Georgia also won a similar case against Florida in 2021 regarding water use from the Chattahoochee and Flint rivers. 

STORY 3:  Cobb PARKS Spring Arts Festival is April 26 

The Cobb PARKS Spring Arts Festival will take place on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta. Featuring over 100 artisans, the event offers handmade goods, live music, aerial acts, and art demonstrations like glass-blowing and ceramics. Kids can enjoy the Kidz Korner, interactive crafts, and street entertainment. Attendees can also create art at the Splatter Paint Studio and other interactive booths. Admission and parking are free. 

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STORY 4:  Georgia Bird Fest Returns for 2025 

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