Cobb’s Board Hosts Mableton City Leaders to Discuss Service Delivery Agreements

April 14 | UPDATE

Cobb's Board Hosts Mableton City Leaders to Discuss Service Delivery Agreements

Marietta, GA - Cobb County's Board of Commissioners and members of Mableton's City Council held a day-long discussion on how the two governments will work together to provide services to residents of the new city. These service delivery conversations are intended to form Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs), as required by the state.

The IGAs will outline which government is responsible for which services and how the costs for those services will be allocated.

"We have had a great working relationship so far, and it is my hope that continues," said Chairwoman Lisa Cupid, who opened the discussion. Mableton Mayor Michael Owens echoed that spirit of cooperation.

"Citizens of Mableton will also be citizens of Cobb County," Owens said. "The work that we do is collaborative; our sole purpose is to improve the quality of life for those who live in Mableton."

Despite the collaborative tone, the two sides disagreed on the cost of certain services, including transportation and police coverage, which Cobb County will continue to provide.

While Mableton residents will still pay into Cobb County's general fund through property taxes, other revenue sources that Cobb uses to help fund police services will instead be redirected to the city. Both parties made progress on closing the funding gap and plan to meet again next week to discuss next steps.

IGAs are due to the state by the end of May, ahead of Mableton's transition to full city operations in July.

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Cobb County's Board to Host Mableton City Council for Service Delivery Discussions

Marietta, GA (April 11, 2025) - As Cobb County's newest city nears full operation, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners will meet with the Mableton City Council to discuss the continuation of essential services for residents.

The two governing bodies will meet Monday at 9 a.m. at the Switzer Library near downtown Marietta. Discussions will cover services such as police and transportation, as well as the Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) that define how the county will continue serving residents within Mableton city limits.

"We've had a strong partnership with the new City of Mableton as they've transitioned services from the county," said Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid. "Our teams have worked hand in hand to ensure seamless service delivery, and we desire these discussions around essential service IGAs to proceed just as smoothly."

The City of Mableton assumed responsibility for code enforcement and zoning last month and is set to take full control of its selected services on July 1. The city has opted to provide specific services, including zoning, code enforcement, economic and community development, and waste management.

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs requires the city and county to submit finalized IGAs by the end of May.