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Council Approves FY 2027 Budget

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Council Approves FY 2027 Budget

The council approved the FY 2027 budget by a 7-0 vote. It also denied a temporary land-use permit for a dog-sitting business because of prior code violations and safety, health, and welfare concerns, and adopted a 2026 hazard mitigation plan.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Council Approves Soccer Academy Construction Extension

The City Council approved a 7-0 revision extending the construction timeline for the Trejo Soccer Academy zoning conditions. A formal City of Mableton certificate of occupancy must be issued within 12 months of approval.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Council Defers FY 2027 Budget Vote

The City Council deferred action on the proposed FY 2027 budget to its June 23 meeting, while noting the city must adopt a budget by July 1. The council also deferred an ordinance amendment and approved a consent package covering stormwater maintenance, development-related action, and road assistance funding.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Council Authorizes $250,000 Property Purchase

The City Council voted 7-0 to authorize the mayor to finalize and execute an agreement to purchase property at or near 946 Mable Street, also known as 5445 Church Street, for no more than $250,000.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Council approves service and safety measures

The council unanimously approved intergovernmental agreements covering law enforcement, stormwater services, bond-related payments, and related city-county arrangements. It also approved a $240,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant with a $60,000 local match and authorized the mayor to execute the agreement.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Council Holds Executive Session

The City Council unanimously entered an executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters, then adjourned the work session at 7:15 p.m.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Council Approves 61-Unit Senior Housing

The Council approved rezoning a 3.5-acre Stallion Parkway parcel for a 61-unit senior housing development by a 7-0 vote, requiring four stories and consideration of additional parking opportunities.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Council approves 61-unit senior housing plan

Council approved a rezoning for a proposed 61-unit senior housing development on Stallion Parkway by a 5-1 vote, requiring a traffic impact study and other stipulations.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Council Keeps Water and Sewer Fees Unchanged

The council voted 6-0 to continue receiving water and sewer services from Cobb County at the same fees charged to unincorporated residents.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Council reviews $263,000 public safety grant

Council reviewed a proposed public safety resolution tied to a $263,000 Community Development Block Grant and discussed clarifying that police services are provided through an intergovernmental agreement.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Council Approves Property Purchase Up to $2.55 Million

Mableton City Council authorized the mayor to finalize a property purchase near 6116 Mableton Parkway for up to $2,550,000. The council also approved a solid-waste ordinance update, revised the city attorney’s classification, and authorized contract negotiations with the city manager; each action passed 7-0.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

City Council votes

Mayor Michael Owens administered updated oaths to members of four city boards and commissions; the meeting then adjourned on a 7-0 vote.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Mableton Approves Immigration Detention Center Moratorium

The City Council unanimously approved a temporary moratorium on changing the use, establishing, expanding, or developing immigration detention centers within Mableton.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Council approves alcohol tax and code changes

Council approved a resolution establishing an excise tax rate for alcohol wholesalers and dealers, with the specific rate unavailable in the minutes. Members also approved an ordinance allowing interim appointments to city boards, commissions and authorities, both by 5-0 votes.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Court Security System Reviewed

Council reviewed a proposed security system for Mableton Municipal Court featuring 22 cameras, access controls for 12 secured doors, alarms, and courtroom panic buttons. The proposed equipment and installation cost is $88,509.38, with one-year licensing priced at $9,817.76; the minutes do not record approval.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Mableton Approves $50,000 Hazardous-Waste Grant

Council unanimously approved a $50,000 Recycling and Waste Diversion Grant for a spring household hazardous-waste collection event; the location is still being determined.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

City approves $560,000 Front Street property purchase

The City Council voted 7-0 to authorize the mayor to finalize the purchase of property at 966 and 948 Front Street for a combined $560,000. Council also reviewed the proposed 2028 SPLOST project categories, two rezoning proposals, Municipal Court space, employee pay classifications, and a fiscal year 2025-2026 budget amendment.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Council Pauses Alcohol Server Permits

The City Council approved a temporary pause on issuing alcohol server permits while Mableton evaluates an agreement or another lawful process. The city reported that 101 establishments currently hold licenses, and state requirements for individuals remain in effect.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Audit Finds Strong Finances, Control Gaps

Mableton’s 2024-25 audit received a clean opinion, with approximately $15.95 million in assets and $8.71 million in net position, but auditors identified material weaknesses in financial procedures and budget compliance. Council also reviewed a proposed 2026 events calendar with projected total costs of $87,000.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Mableton Chooses County CDBG Administration

Council voted 6-0 to notify Cobb County that Mableton intends to enter a one-year agreement for the County to administer the City's Community Development Block Grant program.

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Briefing

Dec 10, 2025

Council Approves Residential Rezonings

The council unanimously approved rezonings for a duplex on Floyd Drive and six single-family homes on Queen Mill Road, while deferring a proposed 101-home development to the January 2026 hearing.

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Briefing

Dec 8, 2025

101-Home Rezoning Case Deferred

Council noted that a rezoning request covering 22 acres for 101 single-family homes had been deferred to a January 2026 hearing. The council also approved Andres Herazo’s appointment to the License Review Board by a 7-0 vote.

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Briefing

Nov 12, 2025

Council seeks referendum on redevelopment powers

The council voted 6-0 to ask the local legislative delegation to introduce legislation authorizing a referendum on redevelopment powers. If approved by voters, the powers could allow future tax revenue from development in designated redevelopment areas to help fund infrastructure, with officials saying developers would bear those costs rather than the general fund.

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Briefing

Nov 10, 2025

Mableton Reports Strong First-Quarter Finances

Mableton’s first-quarter FY 2026 report showed revenues 10% above projections and expenditures 14.6% below budgeted levels. The city reported $7,223,726 in cash and cash equivalents, while the Mableton Urban Redevelopment Agency reported $2,491,469.

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