Current Notices
PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING NOTICE: CDBG & HOME REALLOCATIONS
PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING NOTICE
A Public Review Meeting will be held at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 to receive comments on the amendment of Program Years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2024 Annual Action Plans for the reallocation of unexpended Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) program funds.
PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:30 pm
Sewell Mill Library
2051 Lower Roswell Road
Marietta, GA 30068
COMMENT PERIOD: Friday, April 4, 2025 - Wednesday, May 7, 2025
*** Public Comments Due By Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:00pm EST. ***
Public comments regarding this NOTICE can be provided during the public review meeting or sent directly to the Cobb County CDBG Program Office at (770) 528-1455 or via email at publiccomments@cobbcountycdbg.com.
Press Contact Info
Cobb County CDBG Program Office
192 Anderson Street, Suite 150
Marietta, GA 30060
770-528-1455 | www.cobbcounty.gov/cdbg
PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING NOTICE: FFY2026 CSBG FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING NOTICE
Federal Fiscal Year 2026 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Recommended Funding Allocations
Public Comments Due By Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:00pm EST.
A Public Review Meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at the Sewell Mill Library located at 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068 to receive comments on the FFY2026 CSBG recommended funding allocations.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 1:00 pm
Sewell Mill Library
2051 Lower Roswell Road
Marietta, GA 30068
COMMENT PERIOD: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - Monday, May 5, 2025
Public comments regarding this NOTICE can be provided during the public review meeting or sent directly to the Cobb County CDBG Program Office at (770) 528-1455 or via email at publiccomments@cobbcountycdbg.com.
Press Contact Info
Cobb County CDBG Program Office
192 Anderson Street, Suite 150
Marietta, GA 30060
770-528-1455 | www.cobbcounty.gov/cdbg
Past Notices
PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING NOTICE: 2024 CAPER
PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING NOTICE
Cobb County's PY2024 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Public Comments Due By Friday, March 7, 2025 at 5:00pm EST.
A Public Review Meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the Sewell Mill Library located at 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30068 to receive comments on the 2024 CAPER for the time period of January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] requires Cobb County to submit an annual report describing its performance using federal, state, local, and private resources to meet priorities and objectives set forth in the County’s PY2021 - 2025 Consolidated Plan.
This report provides a review of activities carried out under the Community Development Block Grant [CDBG], Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program to address the needs of the low and moderate income citizens, the homeless, the elderly and the mentally and/or physically disabled persons in Cobb County.
PY2024 CAPER Public Meeting Notice Flyer
PY2024 CAPER Public Meeting Notice Flyer (Spanish)
Press Contact Info
Cobb County CDBG Program Office
192 Anderson Street, Suite 150
Marietta, GA 30060
770-528-1455 | www.cobbcounty.gov/cdbg
October 1 - November 2, 2018: CSBG Application Cycle Now Open
The Cobb County CDBG Program Office is now accepting FFY2020 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program applications from non-profits, organizations, participating cities in Cobb County, Cobb County Departments, and other public agencies.
FFY2020 Application Cycle: Monday, October 1, 2018 - Friday, November 2, 2018
CSBG Application Workshop Flyer
Applications no longer accepted
All applications must have been received by November 2, 2018 by no later than 4:00 p.m.
FFY2020 CSBG Application Rating Form
CSBG Grant Application Workshop
A Grant Application Workshop will be held for organizations seeking CSBG funding on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 11:00am. Please click the link below for more information regarding the CSBG Application Workshop.
CSBG Application Workshop Flyer
CSBG Application Overview Presentation
October 18, 2018: Fair Housing Workshop
On Thursday, October 18, 2018, at 9:00am the CDBG Program Office will host a Fair Housing Workshop at the Aline Wolfe Adult Center. Click here for more information regarding the workshop.
October 23, 2018: Public Review Meeting
A Public Review Meeting will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Cobb County Civic Center – Hudgins Hall Conference Room located at 548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, Georgia 30060 to receive comments on the proposed budget of Cobb County’s Program Year 2019 CDBG, HOME, and ESG 70% recommended allocations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the PY2019 Annual Action Plan.
January 31, 2019: PY2020 CDBG, HOME & ESG Applications Now Available!
The PY2020 CDBG, HOME, and ESG Applications are now available for download below. For more information regarding these programs, visit our Grant Programs webpage.
- Download PY2020 CDBG Public Facilities Application
- Download PY2020 CDBG Public Facilities Rating Form
- Download PY2020 CDBG Public Services Application
- Download PY2020 CDBG Public Services Rating Form
- Download PY2020 HOME Application
- Download PY2020 HOME Rating Form
- Download PY2020 CHDO Application
- Download PY2020 CHDO Rating Form
- Download PY2020 ESG Application
- Download PY2020 ESG Rating Form
Feb - March, 2019: PY2020 Grant Application Workshops
The Cobb County CDBG Program Office is soliciting Grant Program Year 2020 Applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs. Applications will be accepted from Friday, February 1, 2019 through Friday, April 5, 2019. Grant applications should be submitted in-person to the CDBG Program Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2019.
Download the PY2020 CDBG, HOME & ESG Grant Application Workshop Flyer
Grant Application Workshops will be held to provide additional information to assist beginners and those who desire to strengthen their organization’s grant application. Please plan to attend one (1) of the following workshops:
Workshop Dates & Locations
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 2:00 p. m.
The Rosenwald School
4861 School Street, Acworth, GA 30101
Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 2:00 p. m.
Cobb County Civic Center - Hudgins Hall
548 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060
Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 2:00 p. m.
Ron Anderson Recreation Center
3820 Macedonia Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 2:00 p. m.
Aline Wolfe Adult Recreation Center
884 Church Street, Smyrna, GA 30080
Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 2:00 p. m.
South Cobb Recreation Center
875 Riverside Parkway, Austell, GA 30168
Workshop Topics
- CDBG, HOME, & ESG Overview
- Program Eligibility
- Application Requirements
- Detailed Information on Completing Application
Download the PY2020 CDBG, HOME & ESG Grant Application Workshop Flyer
Download the PY2020 CDBG, HOME & ESG Grant Application Workshop Presentation
Download the PY2020 CDBG, HOME & ESG Grant Application Workshop Handout
February 20, 2019 - Public Facility Needs Assessment Meeting
1861 Teasley Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080
Public Facility Needs Assessment Meeting
Cobb County is requesting feedback from residents, service providers, business owners, and other interested parties to assess the use of a County – owned facility located at 1861 Teasley Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080.
The interested parties can submit feedback at the County’s Public Facility Needs Assessment Meeting that will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Aline Wolfe Recreation Center located at 884 Church Street, Smyrna, GA 30080.
The survey results will be tabulated and considered in an effort to structure the application process towards eligible non-profit organizations. This facility was previously funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. As such, all project and program services must benefit 51% low-to-moderate income persons as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Download the Public Facility Needs Assessment Survey for 1861 Teasley Drive
March 5, 2019 - Public Review Meeting
FY2018 Revised Justice Assistance Grant Allocations
A Public Review Meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the Cobb County CDBG Program Office – Conference Room located at 192 Anderson Street, Suite 150, Marietta, Georgia 30060, to receive comments on the amended FY2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) allocations.
A 30-day Public Comment period commenced Wednesday, February 13, 2019 and will conclude Thursday, March 14, 2019. Please direct all comments/inquiries to: Cobb County CDBG Program Office, 192 Anderson Street, Suite 150, Marietta, GA 30060; Telephone: 770-528-1455; Fax: 770-528-1466; E-mail: publiccomments@cobbcountycdbg.com .
March 15, 2019: Cobb County's PY2018 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report
Public Review Meeting Notice
Cobb County’s PY2018 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report
Publication Date: Friday, March 1, 2019
Public Comments Due By: Friday, March 15, 2019 – 5:00 P.M
A Public Review Meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the Cobb County Board of Commissioners room located at 100 Cherokee Street, Marietta, Georgia to receive comments on Cobb County’s PY2018 Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report [CAPER] for the time period of January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] requires Cobb County to submit an annual report describing its performance using federal, state, local, and private resources to meet priorities and objectives set forth in the County’s PY2016 - 2020 Consolidated Plan. This report provides a review of activities carried out under the Community Development Block Grant [CDBG], Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program to address the needs of the low and moderate income citizens, the homeless, the elderly and the mentally and/or physically disabled persons in Cobb County.
Download the PY2018 CAPER Public Review Meeting Notice Flyer for more information
March 27, 2019: 315 Hillcrest Drive, Mableton, GA 30126 Public Facility Needs Assessment Meeting
315 Hillcrest Drive, Mableton, GA 30126
Public Facility Needs Assessment Meeting
Cobb County is requesting feedback from residents, service providers, business owners, and other interested parties to assess the use of a County – owned facility located at 315 Hillcrest Drive, Mableton, GA 30126.
The interested parties can submit feedback at the County’s Public Facility Needs Assessment Meeting that will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the South Cobb Regional Library located at 805 Clay Road, Mableton, GA 30126.
The survey results will be tabulated and considered in an effort to structure the application process towards eligible non-profit organizations. This facility was previously funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. As such, all project and program services must benefit 51% low-to-moderate income persons as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Download the Public Facility Needs Assessment Survey for 315 Hillcrest Drive
April 10, 2019: Fiscal Year 2019 Justice Assistance Grant Application Workshop
The Cobb County CDBG Program Office will be hosting a Grant Application Workshop on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at the Charles D. Switzer Public Library located at 266 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060 for nonprofit organizations, local government departments and related law enforcement entities who are interested in applying for 2019 JAG funding.
The JAG Program provides states, tribes, and local governments with critical funding necessary to support a range of program areas including law enforcement, prosecution and court programs, prevention and education programs, corrections and community corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, crime victim and witness initiatives, and planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.
Eligible activities for JAG include the following:
Law Enforcement
Prosecution & Court
Prevention & Education
Corrections & Community Corrections
Planning, Evaluation & Technology Improvement
Crime Victim & Witness Programs
Download the Fiscal Year 2019 Justice Assistance Grant Application Workshop Flyer
Download the Fiscal Year 2019 Justice Assistance Grant Application
Download the Fiscal Year 2019 Justice Assistance Grant Application Rating Form
April 10, 2019: Phase 36 Emergency Food & Shelter Program Grant Application Workshop
The Cobb County CDBG Program Office will be hosting a Grant Application Workshop on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 3:30 P.M. at the Charles D. Switzer Public Library located at 266 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060 for non-profit organizations for Phase 36 EFSP Grant Application Cycle. Interested non-profit organizations should have at least 2-years experience directly related to the proposed project.
The Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) is a Federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and has been entrusted through the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987. Eligible activities for EFSP include the following:
Emergency Rent/Mortgage/Utility Assistance
Mass Shelter
Supplies/Equipment
Served Meals
Support Services
Rehabilitation/Repairs
Download the Phase 36 Emergency Food & Shelter Program Grant Application Workshop Flyer
Download the Phase 36 Emergency Food & Shelter Program Grant Application
Download the Phase 36 Emergency Food & Shelter Program Rating Form
April 25, 2019: Proposed Amendment – CDBG & HOME Reallocations - Cobb County Program Years 2014-2018 Annual Action Plans
Public Review Meeting Notice
Proposed Amendment – CDBG & HOME Reallocations
Cobb County Program Years 2014-2018 Annual Action Plans
A Public Review Meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Cobb County Board of Commissioners Room located at 100 Cherokee Street, Marietta, GA 30090 to receive comments on the reallocation of unexpended Program Years (PY) PY2015-PY2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds and PY2014, and PY2016-PY2018 HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program funds. This Amendment is classified as substantial and warrants a Public Review Meeting and 30-day Public Comment period. A 30-day Public Comment period commences on Monday, April 1, 2019 and concludes on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Please direct all comments or inquiries to: Cobb County CDBG Program Office, 192 Anderson Street, Suite 150, Marietta, GA 30060, Telephone: 770-528-1461; Fax: 770-528-1466; or by Email: publiccomments@cobbcountycdbg.com.
April 25, 2019: PY2019 Annual Action Plan Draft Now Available
Cobb County is an entitlement community eligible to receive direct assistance under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Cobb County is also a participating jurisdiction under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) and serves as the lead agency of the Georgia Urban County Consortia (GUCC), which includes Cobb County and the City of Roswell. The County is also a formula grantee under the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). Funds for these programs must be expended within the County and GUCC areas for participants who meet applicable eligibility criteria as outlined by program regulations.
View the PY2019 Annual Action Plan Draft
May 16, 2019: Federal Fiscal Year 2020 Community Services Block Grant Allocations
Public Review Meeting Notice
Cobb County
Federal Fiscal Year 2020 Community Services Block Grant Allocations
A Public Review Meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the Cobb County Board of Commissioners Room located at 100 Cherokee Street, Marietta, Georgia 30090 to receive comments for Cobb County’s Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) allocations received from the Georgia Department of Human Services.
A 30-day Public Comment period commenced on Friday, May 3, 2019 and will conclude on Monday, June 3, 2019.
Please direct all comments or inquiries to:
Cobb County CDBG Program Office
192 Anderson Street, Suite 150
Marietta, GA 30060
770-528-1461
770-528-1466 (Fax)
publiccomments@cobbcountycdbg.com
Download a copy of the FFY2020 CSBG Recommended Allocation Public Notice
May 22, 2019: Final Recommendations for Program Year 2019 Annual Action Plan
A Public Review Meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the Cobb County Board of Commissioners Meeting Room located at 100 Cherokee Street, Marietta, Georgia 30090 to receive comments on the recommended final allocations for Cobb County’s Program Year (PY) 2019 CDBG, HOME, and ESG funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Funding received through these programs is allocated to various activities that serve the needs of low and moderate income persons of Cobb County. A 30-day Public Comment period commences Thursday, April 25, 2019 and will conclude Friday, May 24, 2019.
Download the Final Recommendations for PY2019 Annual Action Plan
July 18, 2019: Proposed Amendment – 2017 & 2018 CDBG Reallocations
Public Review Meeting Notice
Proposed Amendment – CDBG Reallocations
Cobb County Program Years 2017 & 2018 Annual Action Plans
A Public Review Meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Cobb County Board of Commissioners Room located at 100 Cherokee Street, Marietta, GA 30090 to receive comments on the reallocation of unexpended Program Years (PY) PY2017-PY2018 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds.
This Amendment is classified as substantial and warrants a Public Review Meeting and 30-day Public Comment period. A 30-day Public Comment period commences on Monday, June 25, 2019 and concludes on Thursday, July 25, 2019.
Please direct all comments or inquiries to:
Cobb County CDBG Program Office
192 Anderson Street, Suite 150
Marietta, GA 30060
770-528-1461
770-528-1466 (Fax)
publiccomments@cobbcountycdbg.com
For more information regarding the Public Review Meeting, please click the link below:
2017 & 2018 CDBG Reallocations
July 25, 2019: Phase 36 Emergency Food & Shelter Program Recommended Final Allocations
A Public Review Meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the Cobb County Board of Commissioners Room located at 100 Cherokee Street, Marietta, Georgia 30090 to receive comments for Cobb County’s Phase 36 Emergency Food & Shelter Program recommended final allocations received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A 30-day Public Comment period commenced Tuesday, July 9, 2019 and will conclude Wednesday, August 7, 2019.
For more information regarding the Public Review Meeting, please click the link below:
Phase 36 Emergency Food & Shelter Program Recommended Allocations
August 15, 2019: COBB COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM 3 (NSP3) ACTION PLAN
PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING NOTICE
PROPOSED SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT
COBB COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM 3 (NSP3) ACTION PLAN
A Public Review Meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the Cobb County CDBG Program Office located at 192 Anderson Street, Suite 150, Marietta, Georgia 30060 to receive comments on the proposed substantial amendment to expand the NSP3 Target Areas and include new construction of affordable rental housing for low income households.
For more information regarding the Public Review Meeting, click the link below:
Cobb County Neighborhood Stabilization Program 3 (NSP3) Action Plan Public Notice
August 29, 2019: FY2019 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT RECOMMENED ALLOCATIONS
PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING NOTICE
A Public Review Meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the Stratton Branch Library located at 1100 Powder Springs Road, Marietta, GA 30064, to receive comments on the recommended allocations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 JAG funding. A 30-day Public Comment period commences Monday, August 12, 2019 and concludes Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Please direct all comments/inquiries to: Cobb County CDBG Program Office, 192 Anderson Street, Suite 150, Marietta, GA 30060; Telephone: 770-528-1455; Fax: 770-528-1466; E-mail: info@cobbcountycdbg.com.
Download the FY2019 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Recommended Allocations Public Review Notice
PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING - Proposed Substantial Amendment - September 5, 2019
PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING NOTICE
PROPOSED SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT
COBB COUNTY PROGRAM YEAR 2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
A Public Review Meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at the Stratton Branch Library located at 1100 Powder Springs Road, Marietta, GA 30064 to receive comments on the amended allocations for the final Program Year (PY) 2019 HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs.
This Amendment is classified as substantial and warrants a Public Review Meeting and 30-day Public Comment period. A 30-day Public Comment period commences on Monday, August 26, 2019 and concludes on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Please direct all comments or inquiries to: Cobb County CDBG Program Office, 192 Anderson Street, Suite 150, Marietta, GA 30060, Telephone: 770-528-1461; Fax: 770-528-1466; or by Email: publiccomments@cobbcountycdbg.com.
Download the Proposed Substantial Amendment for HOME and ESG Programs Public Review Notice
PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING - Substantial Amendment - September 19, 2019
PUBLIC REVIEW MEETING NOTICE
PROPOSED AMENDMENT – CDBG REALLOCATIONS
COBB COUNTY PROGRAM YEARS 2015 - 2019 ANNUAL ACTION PLANS
A Public Review Meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the South Cobb Regional Library located at 805 Clay Road, Mableton, GA 30126 to receive comments on the reallocation of unexpended Program Years (PY) PY2015-PY2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds.
This Amendment is classified as substantial and warrants a Public Review Meeting and 30-day Public Comment period. A 30-day Public Comment period commences on Monday, August 26, 2019 and concludes on Wednesday, September 26, 2019. Please direct all comments or inquiries to: Cobb County CDBG Program Office, 192 Anderson Street, Suite 150, Marietta, GA 30060, Telephone: 770-528-1461; Fax: 770-528-1466; or by Email: publiccomments@cobbcountycdbg.com.
Download the CDBG Reallocation Hillcrest Community Center Public Review Notice