Adam Sobel - Your Local Realtor

Name: Adam Sobel - Your Local Realtor
Address: 695 Mansell Road #120, Roswell, GA, 30076, US
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10/30/2026

East Cobb homeowners just got a new option for their property.
After years of debate, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners voted 3–2 to approve new accessory dwelling unit rules for unincorporated Cobb County — including East Cobb.
In plain English: qualifying homeowners now have a path to build a detached backyard cottage, granny flat, in-law suite, or ADU on the same property as their primary home.
But this is NOT a free-for-all.
Under the approved framework, an ADU can be no larger than 850 square feet or 50% of the primary home’s size, whichever is smaller, and each proposed ADU must go through the county’s special land-use permit process.
The rules also include safeguards such as:
🏡 Owner occupancy requirements
🚫 No short-term rental use
📍 Location and setback restrictions
🚗 Off-street parking requirements
📋 HOA/covenant restrictions can still apply
And this is where the debate gets interesting.
For some East Cobb homeowners, ADUs could provide flexibility for aging parents, adult children, multigenerational living, guests, or long-term housing.
For others, the concern is what additional dwellings could eventually mean for density, parking, neighborhood character, and enforcement.
My take?
I generally like giving homeowners more flexibility with property they already own — especially when we’re talking about taking care of family.
But requiring every ADU to come before the county for individual approval means this isn’t suddenly going to turn every East Cobb backyard into a rental property.
The details still matter.
And from a real estate perspective, this creates another question buyers may start asking when evaluating larger lots:
“Could I build an ADU here?”
East Cobb homeowners — what do you think?
✅ YES — Give homeowners more flexibility
❌ NO — Protect neighborhood character
🤔 DEPENDS — Show me the cost and the rules first
And if your property qualified… would you actually build one?

10/29/2026

Roswell is spending $2 million to replace its police dispatch and records management system after the city reported frequent outages, outdated technology, and limited vendor support.

That should get every Roswell resident’s attention.

On October 26, Roswell City Council unanimously approved the investment, which will be funded with:

💰 $1 million federal grant
💰 $1 million in city funds

The goal is to replace the current computer-aided dispatch and records platform with a more reliable, modern system.

And to be clear: this does not mean Roswell’s 911 phone lines have been repeatedly “down.” The concern is with the underlying dispatch and records technology police rely on to manage calls, information, and response.

My take:

Public safety is more than new buildings, vehicles, and equipment. The technology behind emergency response has to work, too.

Roswell has made major investments in public safety infrastructure in recent years, so fixing outdated dispatch technology makes sense.

But if the current system has been experiencing recurring outages, I also think residents deserve more transparency.

How often has it gone down?
How long do those outages last?
Have response times ever been affected?
What safeguards are in place until the new system is operational?

I’m glad the city is addressing the problem.

I just think taxpayers should understand how serious the problem has been and what the $2 million investment is expected to fix.

What do you think?

✅ YES — Roswell should release more information about the outages
❌ NO — The city is fixing it, that’s what matters
💬 MAYBE — Share the important details without creating unnecessary alarm

Drop your take below.

10/21/2026

East Cobb just did something pretty remarkable.
Walton, Lassiter, Wheeler and Pope claimed the top four spots in Cobb County on BOTH the 2026 SAT and ACT.
That means:
SAT
Walton — 1,255
Lassiter — 1,204
Wheeler — 1,193
Pope — 1,181
ACT
Wheeler — 28.0
Walton — 26.3
Lassiter — 25.5
Pope — 24.7
Four schools. Two tests. Eight top-four finishes.
For families moving to East Cobb, this is exactly why school attendance zones carry so much weight in the home search.
Strong school performance doesn’t automatically mean a home is worth more, and test scores aren’t the only thing that matters when evaluating a school. But buyer demand is real.
I see it constantly: buyers will compromise on finishes, lot size, updates, or even square footage to get into the right Walton, Lassiter, Wheeler or Pope High School district.
That demand can help support long-term neighborhood desirability and resale strength.
So here’s the question:
Would you pay $100,000 more for a home in a top-performing school district?
✅ YES — strong schools are worth the premium
❌ NO — I’d rather spend that money on the house itself
Curious where East Cobb homeowners and buyers land on this one.

09/14/2026

The AI boom isn’t just happening online.

It needs land. A lot of power. Cooling systems. Backup generators. And very large buildings somewhere in the real world.

Now Cobb County is trying to decide where those buildings should go before a major data center proposal lands in unincorporated Cobb.

The county currently has a moratorium on new data center applications while it works through proposed zoning rules.

Those rules would address things like site size, power generation, noise, water cooling, lighting and building height.

And I actually think Cobb is approaching this the right way.

I’m not against data centers.

Metro Atlanta is going to keep seeing more AI infrastructure and cloud-computing investment whether we like it or not. That can mean economic development and additional tax revenue.

But these aren’t normal commercial buildings.

They can use enormous amounts of electricity, require substantial cooling infrastructure, generate noise from equipment and backup generators, and completely change the character of a large piece of land.

So the conversation shouldn’t be:

**“Do we ban data centers?”**

It should be:

**“Where do they actually belong?”**

Because the worst time to figure out how you feel about a 20- or 30-acre data center is after someone submits plans for one near your neighborhood.

Cobb’s first zoning hearing on the proposed rules is scheduled for **October 6**, with a potential vote later in the month.

And here’s the question I really want to know:

**If a data center got built near your neighborhood, would you move?**

Yes or no?

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09/10/2026

East Cobb said no to backyard homes in 2024.

Now Cobb County is considering them again.

The proposal would allow accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, on certain residential lots — basically a small secondary home behind the main house.

Think aging parent. Adult child. Multigenerational living.

The current proposal would limit them to one per lot, cap the size at 850 square feet or 50% of the main home, require the owner to live on the property, add a parking space, and prohibit short-term rentals.

That matters.

Because when people hear “more density,” they often picture apartment buildings or major redevelopment.

An 850-square-foot backyard cottage for a parent who wants to age in place is a very different conversation.

I understand why East Cobb homeowners are protective of established single-family neighborhoods. That character is a big part of what makes East Cobb desirable.

But I also think homeowners should have some flexibility in how they use their own property, especially when the rules are this restrictive.

For families trying to keep an aging parent close, give an adult child some independence, or create a long-term multigenerational housing option, an ADU could make a lot of sense.

The real question is whether Cobb County can allow them without changing the feel of the neighborhoods people moved here for.

So I’m curious:

Would you allow an ADU next door?

**YES — homeowners should have the option**

or

**NO — keep single-family neighborhoods single-family**

Public hearings are scheduled to begin in October.

08/28/2026

Not every review makes the highlight reel.
This one made the billboard.
5 stars. No notes. 🫡

07/27/2026

Multiple offer success!

06/05/2026

Listing prep in Duluth! Coming on the market next week.

04/30/2026

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04/29/2026

So many great options on the market in Canton, GA right now!

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