Grass cutting and beautification activities occur on a regular schedule along major thoroughfares only.

In addition, the county maintain the medians located along U.S. highways and state routes that are not located within city boundaries.  However, the maintenance of the road, sidewalks, shoulders, and related areas along U.S. highways and state routes is handled by the Georgia Department of Transportation.

• Medians: 7 day cycle
• Sidewalks: 14-21 day cycle
• Shoulders without sidewalks: 45-60 day cycle

Litter is addressed by crews during normal cutting routes

• Only debris in ROW or roadway is removed
• Litter detail occurs on Saturdays
• Debris is removed in the order that the report is received (debris posing a travel hazard is removed immediately)
• Maintenance crews do not remove dead animals (removed by Animal Control)

• Street sweeping occurs quarterly along major thoroughfares only.

• Roadside trimming and tree inspection occurs in response to work orders
• Trees in the ROW are inspected and removed if warranted
• Trees/shrubs obstructing signage or sight distance are trimmed or removed
• Major thoroughfares inspected annually
• County crews do not trim trees located outside of ROW
• County crews do not remove debris placed in the ROW or roadway by property owners
• Removal of fallen trees or portions of fallen trees located outside the ROW is the responsibility of the property owner

• Asphalt crews generally have a 72-working-hour-turnaround for pothole repair
• Asphalt crews also repair asphalt damage related to tree roots, depressions, and failing sections of drainage infrastructure
• Maintenance crews do not remove dead animals (removed by Animal Control)
• Maintenance crews do not resurface/repave roads (part of SPLOST program)

To learn more about resurfacing at DOT, view our story map. 

• DOT maintains drainage structures located within the ROW only
• Crews perform preventative maintenance to reduce the risk of flooding (debris/build up removal from pipes, catch basins, and inlet/outlet controlled structures)
• Maintenance crews do not maintain or clear drainage structures and systems that were not installed, designed, or that are not owned by the county, such as: 
  • Open channel ditches
  • Driveway pipes (responsibility of the property owner)
• Crews do not maintain drainage infrastructure located outside of the ROW (responsibility of Cobb Water Department Stormwater Management)

• Sidewalks repairs are made to address functional or safety issues only as determined by a concrete supervisor
• Due to staffing and budgetary constraints, maintenance crews do not:
  • Repair sidewalks that do not pose safety or functionality issue as determined by a concrete supervisor
  • Install new sidewalks (part of SPLOST program)
  • Repair curb & gutter repair (reports tracked)

• Maintenance crews perform minor bridge repairs on county-owned bridges, including debris removal, re-decking, joint sealing, cleaning weep holes and clearing channels around bridge foundations
• Maintenance crews repair/replace existing guardrail, fence, & handrails only
• Maintenance crews do not install guardrail in new locations (handled by Traffic Operations)

• Because graffiti does not pose a safety risk to travelers, graffiti removal is not a priority for maintenance crews
• Due to staffing and budgetary constraints, maintenance crews do not remove graffiti unless it is gang-related/obscene (reports are tracked)

Weather Events

• Crews work around the clock during weather events (heavy rain/high winds/snow/ice) to clear roads of debris and hazards including:
  • Tree/debris removal to clear roadways
  • Bridge brining/road salting along pre-established routes

Special Events

• Maintenance crews deploy traffic control equipment for lane/road closures and perform flagging functions for county-related projects as needed
• Maintenance crews also deploy all barricades, cones, and signs for Braves games and large events throughout the county