In the late 80's a proposed 4 lane road connecting the North Marietta Parkway and Allgood Road was on a list of roads to be developed.  It was brought to our attention in a proposal and traffic study for Apartments located where the Eagle Ridge Subdivision now stands.  

A Study funded by the City of Marietta, Cobb County, and the Developers of the West Oak office park paid for a study called the North Marietta Area Future Highway Needs Study proposed this road in it's report

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A Study of this roadway called the Gresham Road Corridor Analysis was done in 1988

The road was on a list submitted by the City of Marietta to be funded, but has been rejected by the County.