Contact Information: Frank Gipson frank.gipson@cobbcounty.org 223 Washington Avenue Marietta, GA - 30060-1689 (770) 528-2190 (770) 528-2095 fax

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The Erosion & Sediment Control Division is responsible for the enforcement of state law and the county ordinance for erosion & sediment control to preserve the natural resources in Cobb County.

Through inspections and training we assist residents and developers with:

• Erosion issues related to a building or Land Disturbance Permit
  Please call our office at (770) 528-2190



• Trenching & Excavation Safety Course – A Short safety course designed to teach the Cobb County Rules and Regulations and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards.

In addition, we respond to resident's inquiries and complaints regarding:

• Best Management Practices (BMP’s) Required – Reference to Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Field Manual. Vegetative and Structural BMP’s.



• Building Lot Eroding – When sediment or silted water is leaving site with no preventive measures installed.



• Erosion Complaint (no drainage) – If soil is leaving residential building lot.



• Mud in Streets – If erosion is occurring in a public road or right of way.



• Silt Fence Down – Silt fence is down allowing erosion to leave site.

* Please note: For commercial lots, please contact Development and Inspections at (770) 528-2041.

Links

Adopt-A-Stream
Development& Inspections
Keep Cobb Beautiful
Stormwater Management
Georgia State & Water Commission
Ga. Environmental Protection Division