Here's some recent updates on the proposals:
Comment Cards will be reviewed by Cobb DOT and must be turned in at the Nov 19 meeting (5-7 pm @ Cheatham Hill Elementary) or emailed to elijah.slaughter@cobbcounty.gov no later than December 18. This is the best form to let your opinions be known.
Open House Meeting: Wednesday, Nov 19 (5-7 pm) Information Open House Cheatham Hill Elementary
Key Updates:
Cobb DOT Contacts:
Drew Raessler, Cobb DOT Director — drew.raessler@cobbcounty.gov
Elijah Slaughter, Cobb DOT Project Manager — elijah.slaughter@cobbcounty.gov
Keli Gambrill, Keli.Gambrill@cobbcounty.gov (District 1 Commissioner) - https://www.cobbcounty.gov/board/district-commissioners/district-1-commissioner
Key Points & Next Steps:
No actions were taken during the recent meetings. All feedback must be submitted via the attached Comment Card or by emailing Elijah Slaughter directly at elijah.slaughter@cobbcounty.gov.
🗓️ Comment Card Deadline: December 18 (earlier submission encouraged)
📍Cards can be turned in at the Wednesday, Nov. 19 meeting or dropped off at 1890 County Services Road.
Traffic & Study Summary
Crash Data: 32 total crashes at Irwin & Villa Rica in the past 5 years
20 of these were angle (left-turn) crashes
Two traffic studies have been completed
Current intersection grade: “D” during peak hours (Graded A-F)
Options Reviewed
Single-Lane Roundabout (Villa Rica & Irwin): Too close to existing roundabout; causes backups.
Two Multilane Roundabouts: Too complex, higher risk of crashes/confusion.
Villa Rica's road volume cannot handle another roundabout
Proposed Roundabout (West Sandtown & Irwin): Preferred option by engineers
Traffic Volumes
Villa Rica: 1,200 vehicles/hour (peak)
Irwin: 400 vehicles/hour (peak)
West Sandtown: 600 vehicles/hour (peak)
Villa Rica widening estimated at $40M — currently on backlog and unrealistic to pursue any time soon
Proposed Roundabout (West Sandtown & Irwin)
Designed to accommodate 20 years of future growth
Located ~100 feet farther apart than current Villa Rica/Irwin roundabout
Projected peak grade: “A” or “B”
No land purchases or development discussions have occurred yet
A single developer (Cgf Properties LLC & Cmm Barrett Property) owns 25.4 acres on the East side of Irwin Road. No conversations have been had with this developer to date regarding the project.
Timeline:
Land purchase start: Q1 2026
Construction duration: ~1 year