The Brief
- The Mableton City Council approved their fiscal year 2027 budget Tuesday, essentially making a major step toward establishing a city-run law enforcement agency.
- Local officials plan to transition away from county coverage to gain more direct control over community safety.
- A newly approved property tax district will bring in an estimated $21 million to fund personnel and equipment.
MABLETON, Ga. – Mableton leaders cleared the way to build an independent police department Tuesday evening when they approved a $5 million budget for fiscal year 2027.
Included in that budget is money to build the city’s first police department, making a definitive shift away from county-provided security.
Mableton police budget approved
What we know:
The Mableton City Council approved a budget for fiscal year 2027 that included money to establish a new public safety division. Since becoming a city in 2022, the community has relied on the Cobb County Police Department for protection.…