ElectionWednesday, November 4
Cobb voters lean yes on renewing the 1% SPLOST, with results still unofficial
The 5AM Atlanta team
If you voted in Cobb on Tuesday, the big question was whether to renew the 1% sales tax known as SPLOST. As of 11 p.m., a majority of voters were in favor. The tax is estimated to bring in $1.15 billion over its six-year life.
$1.15 billionestimated over the SPLOST's six-year life
A majority of Cobb voters were in favor as of 11 p.m. Tuesday.
Sources: Marietta Daily Journal, FOX 5 Atlanta
County officials plan to direct the money toward transportation, water and stormwater, public safety, parks, facilities and technology. The funding would be split across Cobb and its seven municipalities.
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- Board of Education Post 4: Chastain (R, incumbent) vs. Garza (D)
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- Soil and Water: Whitfield, Loyd (incumbent) and Wigington for two seats
The SPLOST renewal by the numbers
- 1%
- sales tax up for renewal
- 6
- years the tax is projected to collect
- 7
- municipalities that would share the money with Cobb
Sources: Marietta Daily Journal, FOX 5 Atlanta
The returns we have cover only the SPLOST. Election workers were set to keep posting updated numbers through the night until every precinct reported.
Sources: Marietta Daily Journal, FOX 5 Atlanta