Monthly Newsletter

April 2024

General Membership Meeting

Wed, April 24, 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Wellstar East Cobb Health Park

3747 Roswell Road, Rm 115

Marietta, GA 30062

Join us for an informative evening with David Miles, Senior Director for Resource Development at the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC). The CNC is a wonderful community resource right in our backyard! We hope to see you on April 24 as we learn more about all that the CNC has to offer.

The mission of the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC) is connecting people to nature. For almost 50 years, the Chattahoochee Nature Center has promoted stewardship of Georgia’s natural resources and provided outdoor recreation opportunities to more than 3 million visitors. The 127 acre campus is vital to the region serving as the connecting point and gathering spot for community organizations, improving the community’s overall health and well-being, connecting individuals to various outdoor recreation opportunities, and, most importantly, educating thousands of students and visitors about the importance of Georgia’s environment.

CNC Website

Water, Water Everywhere

ECCA's big topic for March was water, more specifically stormwater management, with the County posting proposed code amendments at the end of February to establish a stormwater utility and scheduling public hearings for March 12 and March 26. Confronted with significant public opposition, the issue was tabled until the August 27 Board of Commissioners meeting to allow for more thorough stakeholder engagement and a comprehensive review of stormwater infrastructure issues.

President Richard Grome presented ECCA's feedback on the proposed code amendments at both public hearings. Written comments were submitted to the Board of Commissioners ahead of each hearing.

ECCA Code Amendments

Written Comments

ECCA @ Public Hearing 3/26/2024

Judy Jones, Director Cobb County Water, addresses ECCA members

At our March meeting, ECCA hosted guest speaker Judy Jones, Director of Cobb County Water Systems. Director Jones gave an overview of Cobb County's water, wastewater and stormwater management systems. She went into detail about the proposed changes to stormwater management with the establishment of a stormwater utility and associated fee structure. To view Director Jones' presentation on stormwater funding, click on the link below. Additional links to proposed code amendments as of March 26 are also included here.

Director Jones' presentation

Chapter 50 Code Amendments

Chapter 110 Code Amendments

Chapter 122 Code Amendments

April/May Zoning, Variance and OB Summary

ECCA Case Files

as of

April 1, 2024

(click button below)

Link to Pending ECCA Zoning/Variance Cases

Cobb County Commission and Zoning Board Meetings

100 Cherokee St., 2nd Floor

Marietta, GA 30060

(Livestream Cobb TV23 and YouTube)

April 2024

Tue, Apr 2, 9 am - Planning Commission

Wed, Apr 10, 1:30 pm - Board of Zoning Appeals

Tue, Apr 16, 9 am - Board of Commissioners Zoning

May 2024

Tue, May 7, 9 am - Planning Commission

Wed, May 15, 1:30 pm - Board of Zoning Appeals

Tue, May 21, 9 am - Board of Commissioners Zoning

Help ECCA Keep Cobb Beautiful!

Spring Adopt-A-Mile Day, April 20

10 am @ Publix on Woodlawn

Spend one hour with us to keep East Cobb looking its best as we clean up our stretch of Johnson Ferry Rd between East Cobb Drive and Little Willeo Road. This is an excellent opportunity for students and scouts to earn community service hours. Let us know you are coming!

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ECCA Board Member Chris Lindstrom appointed to the Cobb Planning Commission

ECCA congratulates Chris Lindstrom on her appointment to the Cobb County Planning Commission. Chris has served on the ECCA Board since 2020, leading ECCA efforts on several zoning and variance cases. To assume her new position, she has stepped down from ECCA. She will be missed but we look forward to seeing her at the next zoning hearing representing District 3!

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East Cobb Civic Association

PO Box 72151

Marietta, GA 30007-2151

www.eastcobb.net