Booming Cumberland district sought grants meant for underserved communities

It will eventually form a circle around Truist Park, the Battery, the Cobb Galleria, the Cobb Energy Performing Arts center, Cumberland Mall and other major hubs in the Cumberland district — one of the most exclusive and expensive areas in Cobb County. Yet Cumberland officials, in partnership with the Cobb County Commission, have for three years now sought federal grants for the project that are geared toward helping underserved or disadvantaged communities. Credit: Katelyn Myrick Credit: Katelyn Myrick“We do have underserved communities that do surround the Cumberland district that will benefit from the Cumberland Sweep project,” Menefee said. The Cumberland HopperIn July, improvement district officials unveiled the Cumberland Hopper, an eight-seat autonomous vehicle piloted for the project that cost about $400,000. Those types of projects, Horadam said, are what federal transportation officials are prioritizing.