Chairwoman Lisa Cupid announced that Cobb County and the City of Mableton have reached a final agreement allowing Cobb County to continue providing professional law enforcement services to Mableton residents for one year.
The deal, Cupid said, is intended to provide stability for both residents and police while Mableton prepares to establish and implement its own public safety operations. "This one-year agreement will provide continuity of service as the City of Mableton prepares to establish and implement its own public safety operations," Cupid said.
Cupid framed the agreement as a predictable, short-term framework to ensure uninterrupted policing during the transition. She said, "Cobb County Police will continue to deliver the high-quality law enforcement services that our citizens have come to expect while supporting an orderly and responsible transition." The transcript does not specify financial terms, staffing levels, or a formal vote on the agreement.
Cupid thanked public safety personnel and county teams for their work negotiating the arrangement, singling out the Cobb County Sheriff's Office, Cobb County Police, Cobb County 911 and the county's legal teams for their roles. "I want to thank all public safety personnel and all staff members, commissioners and city elected officials for focusing on protecting our residents throughout the negotiations," she said.
The county said it will collaborate with the City of Mableton and other municipalities during the transition period to maintain public safety and support communities. The city is expected to use the one-year period to design and implement its own public safety model; the transcript does not provide a timetable or further operational details.
No other speakers, votes, or contract specifics were recorded in the transcript provided. The announcement closes with the county reaffirming its commitment to ensuring Mableton residents receive continued law enforcement services during the transition.