Cobb County officials will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday for roadway improvements along the south Cobb thoroughfare of Floyd Road in Mableton.

Last week Commissioners approved two projects for the road: replacing part of Floyd Road with wider lanes and median from Clay Road to Hicks Road, and sidewalks along a redeveloped part of the road. The projects will cost the county about $495,000.

The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at the Historic Mable House, 5239 Floyd Road SW in Mableton.