COBB COUNTY, Georgia. – It appears that a long-running dispute over district maps in Cobb County is over.

Cobb County commissioners have decided to settle their dispute over district maps drawn by the state and county.

At the meeting, several residents stood up and called the whole thing a debacle.

“They used two different maps, which is causing confusion,” said Debbie Fisher.

“They have wasted a hell of a lot of money and time and are abusing the citizens of this country,” said Christine Rozman.

It was an intense battle for cards that began in 2022.

Based on figures from the 2020 census, the state legislature redrawn the district boundaries. As the boundaries were drawn, County Commissioner Jerica Rchardson’s home was no longer in District 2, but in District 3, which is represented by JoAnn Birrell.

The district then used what was known as “home rule” and drew its own map, with Richardson remaining in District 2.

This led to legal disputes in court over whether the county was allowed to draw its own maps.

Last month, a Cobb Superior Court judge ruled that the county map was unconstitutional and the state map must be used.

On Tuesday evening, commissioners relented and agreed to use the state’s map.

“If we do not support this today, the confusion for our citizens will remain and acceptance of the court’s legal position will be undermined,” said Chair Lisa Cupid.

As for Commissioner Richardson’s position, two board members voted that she should vacate her seat within 10 days because she no longer lives in District 2. Two other board members said she should finish her term, so at this point it is still uncertain what will happen.