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Cobb Residents currently pay a 6% sales tax . 4% goes to the state of Georgia 1% goes to education 1% is an optional tax that is set aside for county-wide projects. Let's explore that last 1%—the SPLOST . What exactly is SPLOST? SPLOST stands for Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax . In plain English, it is a one-penny sales tax on most purchases in the county. It is a temporary "optional" tax that must be approved by voters every six years. Money made from SPLOST funds

Get a simple, factual look at Mableton’s 2025 finances, including a clear breakdown of where the money came from and how the city is managing its growth.

Discover how the Riverside EpiCenter celebrated 12 years with a brand-new eSports arena and more.

Mableton sisters Jovie and Lenore turn their love of baking into a starring role on Food Network’s high-stakes baking competition.

Discover how Mableton kicked off 2026 with a focus on new leadership and grant announcements.

Health inspection grades recorded during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024.

Discover how neighbor Stephanie Hanlon is sparking a local revolution of generosity and self-sufficiency at the Historic Mableton Trading Post, located right at the corner of Mable and Peak Streets.

Here's everything you need to know about finding open stores and enjoying the unseasonably warm weather on Christmas day!

Mableton's new $9.5 million public safety tax is now official, leaving residents with big questions about their bills and city leadership.

Enter to win the Christmas Tree Decorating Contest. Info here!

More than just garbage collection, the recent Rivers Alive Cleanup showcased Mableton's unified commitment to environmental beautification.

Get the official Mableton Holiday Cheat Sheet featuring over 15 festive local events, perfectly organized by date, so you can easily plan your family's entire holiday season.

See photos from the dazzling Mable House Arts Center's 'Lights the Night,' the official kick-off event that launched the popular 12-day Tree Jubilee celebration of family holiday fun.

More clues for the Fall gift card race in Mableton!

When one person decided to stop waiting for outside help, Mableton’s collective response showed the transformative power of unconditional, community-led generosity.

Get the essential breakdown of the Mableton 2045 Comprehensive Plan, detailing the City's blueprint for growth and revealing the spirited debate among residents over future zoning, traffic, and local walkability.

At the SCBA Luncheon, Mableton leaders honored local veterans by celebrating the launch of a new initiative providing permanent housing for formerly homeless vets, and highlighted the essential community impact of the American Legion.

Discover the beauty, history, and hidden gems of Mableton’s Silver Comet Trail — from ivy-covered bridges and echoing tunnels to the peaceful paths that lead to the historic Concord Woolen Mills.

Planning Halloween? Grab The Mableton Common's essential guide to family-friendly trick-or-treating routes and the best local adult costume parties and nightlife.

Enter The Mableton Common Costume Contest for a chance to score free pizza from Positano Pizza Napoletana Mableton!