MABLETON, Ga. - The Cobb County School Board has voted to move forward with building a $4.6 million school bus depot in Mableton, a decision that has drawn pushback from nearby residents.

What we know:

The board approved the project in a 4-3 vote.

The depot will sit on nearly seven acres near Veterans Memorial Highway and Gore Road, land the district purchased for $1.1 million in 2023. School officials say the facility will serve as a fueling station and parking area to streamline bus routes and keep pace with the county’s growing transportation needs.

Many Mableton residents are against the plan. A petition opposing the depot gathered more than 1,000 signatures, and neighbors have voiced concerns at school board meetings for months.

What they're saying:

"I'm kind of worried about

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