About Commissioner Erick Allen
Erick Allen learned from his parents that faith without good deeds falls short. Erick’s father, a retired CME pastor, volunteered as a poll worker and worked to register people of color to vote. His mother was a beloved public school teacher for over 30 years, shaping the hearts and minds of countless young people. On weekends, Erick would join his grandmother as a volunteer at the Red Cross, continuing to learn about the value of public service.
Erick’s family’s example has shaped his worldview and passion for service. He is committed to effective government, focusing on health and safety, smart economic and workforce development, quality of life, and mobility.
In 2018, Cobb County voters sent Erick to the state legislature, where he tirelessly advocated for full Medicaid expansion, environmental justice, and a check on attempts to make voting more difficult.
While in the State House, Erick received numerous recognitions and rewards, some of which include:
- 2021 GA Mental Health Consumer Network Legislator of the Year
- Georgia Educators Association Legislative Honor Roll
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. 2022 Bridge Builder Award
- 2022 Chair Cupid All in Cobb Award
- Legislative Collaborator Award for Cobb Commission D2
- And many others...
After a 2022 run for Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, Erick was elected Chair of the Cobb County Democrats. During an April 2025 Special Election, he was elected as Cobb County Commissioner for District 2.
Erick works as a management consultant and lives in the Vinings area with his wife, Dr. Tameka Allen, and daughter, Elise.They are active in the community and attend West Mitchell Street CME Church.
The Chattahoochee Flood Map is an online application that allows those living along the Chattahoochee River, and its immediate tributaries, to see where rising river levels will be relative to their property. Using the existing flood gauge level, or the predicted one from the National Weather Service (NWS) or United States Geological Survey (USGS), you can get an estimate as to how far over the river banks the water may come.
How to Use the Map
Understanding the Map Screen
Beginning at the upper left of the screen you will see "Plus/Minus", "Home", and "My Location" buttons. These are explained below. Next there is a search window to manually enter an address. Below the search window are five buttons: "Bookmark", "Basemap Gallery", "Print", "Measure", and "Share". Moving to the upper right corner there are two drop down menus: "Legend", and "Layer List". Finally, in the lower left corner is a scale.
- Plus/Minus: Allows zooming in and out on the map
- Home: Goes to the center location of the source map. This is Columns Drive.
- My Location: Moves the map to your location
- Bookmark: Opens a popup that has nine preloaded map locations
- Basemap Gallery: Opens a popup that allows you to change the underlying map.
- Print: Will create an image file of the viewed map and will allow it to be printed
- Measure: Opens a window that allows the measurement of distance or area. To measure a distance, click on the first location and then move the cursor to the other location and double click.
- Share: Allows the sharing of a link to the application
- Legend: Shows the legend for parcels and buildings
- Layer List: This window allows the user to select various parameters to be displayed on the map including, flood gauge readings, FEMA Floodplains, parcels (up to 2000’ from the river) and buildings
Application Instructions
- Select the location you wish to view using either the Bookmark button or the My Location button.
- To use the Layer List, select the appropriate box to display the information you wish to view. (flood gauge level, parcels, etc.)
- If desired, use the Basemap Gallery to change to a satellite view. Turning off the Cobb Building Outline box will show the satellite view of the structures.
To measure a distance:
- Select the Measure button and click on the second option in the menu (Distance)
- Click anywhere on the map to begin the measurement.
- Continue to click to add additional measurement points.
- Double click to complete the measurement.
PENS is maintained by Cobb Police to enhance communication between our police precincts and the communities they serve. Police Precincts 3 and 4 are both in District 2.
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A collection of maps and apps used by public health and safety agencies to communicate the severity of the opioid epidemic, promote treatment alternatives, and understand the effectiveness of response activities.
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District 2 Commissioner, Erick Allen
(770) 528-3315
(770) 528-2606 fax
erick.allen@cobbcounty.gov
District 2 Administrative Assistant, Jonetta Meadows
(770) 528-3315
jonetta.meadows@cobbcounty.gov