Cumberland District

08/28/2026

🚧 Powers Ferry Road Bridge Closure

The Powers Ferry Road bridge over the Chattahoochee River between Cobb County and Sandy Springs is scheduled to close again September 1–3 for bridge maintenance.

The closure is part of GDOT’s planned maintenance work.

🚗 Detour: Interstate North Parkway

Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your commute.

08/21/2026

If you haven't been out to Paces Mill lately, August is the perfect time to go! Thanks to the New Day Palisades initiative, the park has seen real improvements, including resurfaced and expanded parking and better vehicular flow and access throughout. The result is a smoother, more comfortable experience from the moment you pull in.

The options are endless, and it's all right here in Cumberland along the Chattahoochee. 🌿

08/15/2026

We are so grateful to have Genuine Parts Company in our corner for the Cumberland Art Festival, and Renay Blumenthal, Senior Director of Corporate Giving and Community Relations, captures exactly why this partnership means so much.

"Cumberland has been home to GPC for more than a decade, and we're proud to support this inaugural event that will bring people together while celebrating creativity and community. We're excited to help launch what we believe will become a signature event for the region and look forward to welcoming thousands of residents and visitors this October."

Join us on October 17-18 at Galleria on the Park presented by Genuine Parts Company. We'll see you there. 🎨

08/13/2026

We love seeing the excitement building around the Cumberland Art Festival presented by Genuine Parts Company, and we're not the only ones!

Holly Quinlan, President and CEO of Cobb Travel and Tourism, shares more about what you can expect at the fun-packed event happening October 17-18 at Galleria on the Park. 🎨

Come see what Cumberland has been building. For more information, visit https://cumberlanddistrict.com/cumberland-art-festival/

08/10/2026

Today, we're recognizing Melissa Cantrell, Vice Chair of the One Cumberland Board of Directors.

As President and CEO of CDH Partners, Melissa contributes extensive experience in architecture and design, helping guide One Cumberland's work to strengthen Cumberland's sense of place and support the district's continued growth.

We're thankful for Melissa's leadership and dedication to helping shape Cumberland's future.

08/09/2026

The Chattahoochee River runs right through Cumberland, and it's one of the district's most underappreciated assets this time of year.

Paces Mill offers direct river access for fishing, kayaking and trail walking, along with Thursday morning Wellness on the River sessions in partnership with YMCA Metro Atlanta. The recent New Day Palisades improvements have made the park more accessible and comfortable than ever, and it's all a short drive from the heart of the district.

For those looking to stay out of the sun altogether, The Battery Atlanta and Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre have you covered with shade, great food and a full lineup of programming through the end of summer.

08/08/2026

Georgia Power's investment in the New Day Palisades vision is bringing meaningful change to Paces Mill and the broader Cumberland community. Their investment is focused on expanding public access, improving environmental stewardship and enhancing recreation along the river.

This is a meaningful step forward for the district and the community. Read the full article at https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2026/07/06/georgia-power-investing-access-chattahoochee.html

Georgia Power continues to demonstrate its long-standing commitment to community advancement and environmental stewardship with a strategic investment in New Day Palisades.

08/07/2026

The Cobb Board of Commissioners has approved the 2028 SPLOST Renewal project list, building on a funding program that has driven critical infrastructure investment across the county for three decades. SPLOST is a one-percent sales tax that supports major projects including transportation improvements, parks, libraries, and public facilities. The approved list reflects priorities gathered through extensive community engagement and public survey feedback earlier this year.

For more information visit cobbcounty.gov/board/splost/2028-splost-renewal-information

08/06/2026

This week, the U.S. Route 41 bridge over the Chattahoochee River near Paces Mill was officially dedicated as the John A. Williams Memorial Bridge, honoring the developer and civic leader whose vision transformed Cumberland and Cobb County into what they are today.

Long before The Battery, the Cobb Convention Centre or Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre existed, John Williams saw what this area could become and spent his life making it happen. He was a founding leader of the Cumberland CID, Georgia's first community improvement district, founded Post Properties, co-founded Preferred Apartment Communities and helped establish the CID model that has since spread across metro Atlanta and beyond.

It was a fitting tribute. Thousands of people cross the bridge every single day on their way into Cumberland. Now it carries the name of the person who believed in this place before most people could see what it would become.

Read the full story from the Marietta Daily Journal: https://www.mdjonline.com/news/local/cumberland-bridge-dedicated-to-late-developer-credited-with-transforming-cobb-county/article_0831ddb9-32fd-48ad-8553-4bffc81c51d6.html

CUMBERLAND — Long before Cumberland became a major economic hub and entertainment destination, developer John Williams envisioned what the area could become.

08/05/2026

August is National Wellness Month and we're highlighting all of the incredible wellness options right here in Cumberland. Here's what's on our radar:
🌿 Wellness on the River at Paces Mill, where the community gathers every Thursday morning for yoga and bootcamp along the Chattahoochee at the new updated Paces Mill
🌿 Bob Callan Trail, get active and make the trek through Bob Callan Trail towards Paces Mill
🌿 Cumberland Bike Share, your two-wheeled way to explore the district
🌿 The Akers Mill Trail, a green connector right in the heart of Cumberland

There's a lot happening out here and it's all right in your backyard!