The Cobb Board of Commissioners approved a residential development Tuesday in west Cobb and a townhome project in east Cobb. Local residents appeared at the zoning meeting opposing the projects.

Developer J.W. Homes will build 175-homes off Paul Samuel and Acworth Due West Roads. Plans include leaving 50 acres as green space in the 137-acre subdivision. David Pearson Communities will develop the east Cobb property with 82 townhomes off Sandy Plains Road.