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Cobb Commissioner hosts transportation town hall

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July 20, 2012

Cobb County Commissioner Bob Ott will hold a town hall meeting on Monday about the regional transportation referendum.

Presentations are expected from representatives of tax plan proponent groups including Untie Atlanta. Community activist Ron Sifen and state Rep. Ed Setzler (R-Acworth) will also discuss their reasons for opposing the tax plan. Voters statewide will decide the fate of the referendum on July 31.

The town hall begins at 7 p.m. at Mt. Bethel UMC, 4385 Lower Roswell Road in Marietta.

Information: 770-528-3316

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