Cobb County is hosting nine community engagement meetings for residents to discuss a proposed 1% sales tax, which, if approved by voters, is expected to collect $1.15 billion.
Voters will decide whether to approve the six-year tax, which would begin collections in 2028, on Nov. 3.
The voter-approved 1% sales tax, called a special purpose local option sales tax, is used to fund capital projects. Levied countywide, the proceeds are split between Cobb County and its cities…