Cobb County has no snow-clearing ordinance — rare event in North Georgia. Cobb DOT salts/clears public roads and bridges; property owners not required to clear sidewalks. General sidewalk-maintenance duty under §78 applies year-round.
With an average annual snowfall of 2–3 inches, Cobb County has no ordinance requiring residents to clear sidewalks of snow or ice. When ice events occur (typically 1–3 days per year), Cobb County DOT deploys brine trucks and salt spreaders on arterial roads and bridges only. Subdivision streets are generally left to melt. Under §78 (Nuisances) and the Zoning Ordinance, property owners remain responsible for keeping abutting sidewalks free of debris, overgrown vegetation, and tripping hazards year-round. Premises-liability law (O.C.G.A. §51-3-1) imposes general negligence standards for slip-and-fall on private property, though the 'natural accumulation' rule generally shields owners from ice formed without alteration. Cobb Schools and major employers (Lockheed, Truist Park) close or delay openings for ice events — check local news during winter storms.
Sidewalk overgrowth/obstruction: Code Enforcement §78 citation $50–$250. Ice-related injury: standard premises-liability claim under state law.
Marietta, GA
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Marietta, GA
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Marietta, GA
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Marietta, GA
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Marietta, GA
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Marietta, GA
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