For the first time in One Cumberland & the Cumberland Community Improvement District’s 37-year history, the CID celebrated three remarkable achievements in 2025. As Georgia’s first CID, the CID has invested over $180 million into key community and infrastructure projects to enhance the Cumberland community.
AKERS MILL RAMP
When the I-75 NW Express Lanes System opened to commuters in 2018, drivers had limited options from the express lanes into Cumberland. In January, that changed. As a result of strategic planning, the CID stepped up to the plate and brought together funding partners to make way for a new access point into the heart of Cumberland. This $44 million project, called the Akers Mill Ramp, has been a resounding success, offering over 100,000 commuters daily an efficient way to save time. Commuters can obtain a Peach Pass today to take advantage of the new Akers Mill Ramp.
Below, Cumberland leaders joined the CID and One Cumbelrand on January 24th to celebrate the opening.
NEW DAY PALISADES PHASE ONE
President Jimmy Carter signed a congressional resolution in 1978 creating the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA). For Cobb County and Cumberland, one of the most popular places in the CRNRA is a 22-acre site called Paces Mill on the Chattahoochee River. Some know this park as the takeout for boating or “Shooting the Hooch.” Unfortunately, Paces Mill saw little investment since its creation, but a bold vision by the CID over a decade ago offered a plan for a much-needed rehabilitation. In June, the CID delivered upon that vision. By partnering with the National Park Service, the CID opened the $6.3 million Phase One of New Day Palisades. A project that features sustainable infrastructure that provides a more national park-like experience, bioswales, a new native meadow, and more. All features were carefully planned to provide the community with a recreational amenity to last for generations. Now, the CID’s non-profit, One Cumberland, is looking for community support for Phase Two. Learn more at newdaypalisades.org.
Below, community leaders celebrate Phase One improvements on June 7.
Bob Callan Trail Extension
Elevating the importance of Paces Mill, the Bob Callan Trail begins at the national park site. Its namesake derives from a Federal Highway Administration employee who championed funding for the project in the early 2000s. In September, the CID, Cobb County, and the Atlanta Regional Commission opened the final segment of the Bob Callan Trail, which now connects Paces Mill to Terrell Mill Road, a total of four miles. This beautiful trail winds along the Rottenwood Creek and features a new trailhead at Windy Hill Road as part of the $7.1 million extension. The project, now complete, is a testament to the dedication and vision of the CID since its inception.
Below, Cobb County and Cumberland leaders celebrate the opening of the Bob Callan Trail Extension.
