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Changes coming to Cobb parking decks on May 6
Beginning May 6, LAZ Parking has been hired by Cobb County to make changes to the county’s two parking decks. AJC file photo
By Carolyn Cunningham
May 1, 2019A private company will take over management of Cobb County’s two parking decks near the Marietta Square on May 6.
Highlights, according to a Cobb County news release:
- The "Cobb-Waddell" parking deck attached to the 100 Cherokee government building will be for employees only between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays - with many employees losing their reserved spots.
- The Cobb-Waddell deck will be open to public parking after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends.
- The "Lawrence Street" parking deck will be open to the public only 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- LAZ Parking will have additional people on site to smooth the transition and add a third exit, more machines and better signage to make sure drivers know where to go.
Public Parking Rates 24/7 for those who do not pay monthly:
- First 30 minutes = Free
- 30-60 minutes = $2
- 1-2 hours = $4
- 2-4 hours = $6
- 4-6 hours = $7
- 6+ hours = $8
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