Ballot question · Cobb County

Cobb County: SPLOST re-imposition, 1 percent, six years

Election

Special election, Nov. 3, 2026

Who votes

Voters in the special district of Cobb County

Ballot text

Shall a special 1 percent sales and use tax be re-imposed in the special district of Cobb County for a period of time not to exceed six years and for the raising of an estimated amount of $1,150,000,000.00 for the purpose of funding the following for the County and the seven Municipalities in Cobb County from their respective shares, including the Cities of Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Mableton, Marietta, Powder Springs and Smyrna? [project categories as printed: (1) Transportation, (2) Infrastructure, (3) Parks and Recreation, (4) Facility and (5) Technology Improvements] All such projects are to take place within the special district of Cobb County, including unincorporated Cobb County, and the Cities of Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Mableton, Marietta, Powder Springs, and Smyrna.

Source: Cobb County sample ballot, Sept. 18, 2026. Draft sample ballot.

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