Facing a $30 million budget shortfall, the Cobb Board of Commissioners has been looking for ways to cushion the budget deficit. One tactic was to increase parking fees. So, last month the Commissioners voted to increase parking fees and set new, extended hours for paid parking. Patrons of the parking decks currently pay a flat $5 on weekdays between 7am and 5pm with parking on weekends free.
New parking deck fees and procedures took effect February 1 at the two Marietta Square locations: 100 Cherokee Street and 191 Lawrence Street Parking deck patrons will pay at kiosks and upon exit. No cash will be accepted; debit and credit cards only. The fees will be effective 6am – 8pm, Mondays through Saturdays. The decks will be free on Sunday. Here are the new parking fees:
• First 30 minutes: free
• 31 minutes-two hours: $2
• Two-five hours: $5
• More than five hours: $7
• Lost ticket: $7
Monthly parking passes are available. For more information, call 770-528-2100.
This article originally appeared in the February issue of the EAST COBBER magazine, on pages 9. Click here to view the digital edition.
