Existing voter-approved local sales tax proposed for renewal
0
%
January 1, 2028,
through December 31, 2033
through December 31, 2033
0
years
Approximate value of county and city projects on the proposed list
$
0
B
Plus countywide investments serving unincorporated Cobb
0
cities
Sales Tax Rate Stays the Lowest
in the State
in the State
0
%
Estimated share visitors will contribute
25
%
What SPLOST Renewal will fund
On November 3, Cobb County voters will decide whether to renew a one-cent special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) that will fund public safety, road repairs, facilities, technology, public services, and transportation.
- REPAIR roads, fix potholes, and build sidewalks.
- BUILD fire stations and modernize 911 systems.
- EXPAND libraries and senior services.
- FIX bridges and implement traffic calming measures.
- IMPROVE parks and recreation centers, create trails and green spaces.
- MODERNIZE emergency gear, public safety facilities.
Top 10 Things to Know about Cobb Splost
01ROAD AND BRIDGE PROJECTS
The project list includes resurfacing worn streets and repairing bridges, culverts and drainage systems before failures become more disruptive and expensive.
02INTERSECTION AND SCHOOL-ZONE SAFETY
The project list includes adding signals, roundabouts, traffic-calming measures, school-zone upgrades, sidewalks and safer pedestrian crossings.
03FIRE AND 9-1-1 IMPROVEMENTS
The project list includes building new fire stations, modernizing 9-1-1 emergency systems, and improving city fire facilities and equipment.
04TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC FLOW
The project list includes improvements to signal timing, transportation technology and key corridors to support safer and more reliable travel for residents, emergency vehicles, delivery drivers and commuters.
05VISITOR AND COMMUTER CONTRIBUTIONS
People who shop, dine, work or visit Cobb contribute to SPLOST revenue. Economists estimate that nonresidents provide 25% to 30% of SPLOST revenue.
06PAY-AS-YOU-GO FUNDING INSTEAD OF HIGHER PROPERTY TAXES
SPLOST revenue provides pay-as-you-go funding for the listed projects, reducing the need to rely solely on property taxes or long-term borrowing. Matching 1% SPLOST revenue would require a 40% property tax increase.
07COBB’S 6% SALES TAX RATE STAYS
Under the renewal, Cobb’s total sales-tax rate would remain at 6%, the lowest rate in the state.
08OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
SPLOST funding is allocated to the defined project list, with an independent citizen oversight committee, regular audits and public reporting on spending.
09 LIBRARIES, PARKS AND COMMUNITY SPACES
The project list includes improvements to libraries, senior services, parks, trails, recreation centers, aquatic facilities and other public spaces.
10 PROJECTS ACROSS COBB COUNTY
The plan includes countywide investments as well as nearly $355.5 million for projects selected by Cobb’s seven cities.
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