plans for Mega-development in
​Residential area of CHASTain ROAD


SIGN THE PETITION: http://chng.it/JQ2ZxPSTxG

A site plan (known as Z-71) was submitted to the County for a multi-use development, one of the largest mega-developments planned for Cobb County. Fully built, it would be larger than The Braves/The Battery (including the ballpark), Cobb Galleria, and Fuqua’s Kennesaw Marketplace at the corner of Barrett Pkwy and Cobb Pkwy. A conceptual plan was filed in December 2018 under Z-71 for phase one, which is 62.5 acres; phase 2 is an additional 30 acres. If rezoned as requested, this multi-use development would be bounded by I-575, Chastain Road, Chastain Meadows Parkway and Big Shanty Road for phases 1 and 2.  The "conceptual" site plan includes 2 hotels, "destination retail", multi-storied apartments over retail, townhouse, senior apartments over retail, and parking lots and decks.

When?
  • This has been continued until August: Planning Commission will now hear the case August 6 at 9 a.m. (100 Cherokee Street off Marietta Square).
  • The Board of Commissioners, who will ultimately decide the rezoning, will hold its public meeting August 20  at 9 a.m. -- same location.

​What can you do?
  • Have everyone 18 or older in your household sign the petition  http://chng.it/JQ2ZxPSTxG 
  • Email the Board of Commissioners with your concern: KELI.GAMBRILL@COBBCOUNTY.ORG, MIKE.BOYCE@COBBCOUNTY.ORG,  JOANN.BIRRELL@COBBCOUNTY.ORG, BOB.OTT@COBBCOUNTY.ORG, LISA.CUPID@COBBCOUNTY.ORG
  • Attend the meetings for a 9:00 a.m. headcount of those opposed​ ​


Last BFCA Adopt-a-mile
Litter pickup

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The BFCA held its quarterly litter pickup along Bells Ferry on Saturday, March 23. Our mile includes the residential corridor between the 575 overpass south to North Lakeside Drive (entrance to Chastain Lakes).  

Thanks to all who helped us fill 35 bags of trash, including Commissioner JoAnn Birrell, Major Andy Hite from Precinct 1, patrol cars and officers to assure our safety, and community volunteers. We'd also like to thank Cobb DOT for picking up our collected trash.


 Officer Pharr: Community engagement officer

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Officer Pharr is with the Cobb County Police Department and is the Community Engagement Officer for our area. He participates in the local Coffee with Your Cops program to help residents and the police develop positive relationships. Part of his responsibilities include working with citizens to identify and resolve issues which affect the livability of our immediate area. Specifically, he can help with speeding, stop sign issues and code violations in neighborhoods. He is also available to attend your Homeowner Association Meeting or board meeting, and can be contacted at Fernando.pharr@cobbcounty.org. ​


As Cobb County continues to grow and develop, issues impacting the well-being of area residents are constantly surfacing; issues such as traffic speed and congestion, zoning and development, environmental quality, preservation of open space, crime control and prevention, and neighborhood enhancements. The BFCA is an all-volunteer organization from the Bells Ferry corridor. We work with local legislators, environmental groups, law enforcement officials, residents and neighborhood associations within our area to address these issues head-on as they arise. Individuals are encouraged to actively participate in their communities and the decisions affecting them.
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