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Cobb holds final JOSH meeting on May 8

Cobb Commissioner Bob Ott describes the JOSH area at the intersection of Johnson Ferry and Shallowford Roads during the first of three public meetings that was held on March 26. Courtesy of Cobb County
Cobb Commissioner Bob Ott describes the JOSH area at the intersection of Johnson Ferry and Shallowford Roads during the first of three public meetings that was held on March 26. Courtesy of Cobb County
By Carolyn Cunningham
May 2, 2018

Cobb County Community Development staff will host the final public workshop 7-9 p.m. May 8 to gather public input and discuss information about the Johnson Ferry and Shallowford Road Small Area Plan.

This third workshop on the JOSH study will be held at Chestnut Ridge Christian Church, 2663 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta.

Groups will be asked to discuss land use, parks, transportation, stormwater and design for the intersection.

These recommendations will be used to help guide the Cobb County Board of Commissioners as they make policy and decisions regarding this area.

Information: CobbCounty.org/planning.

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