East Cobb
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ou're turning the page, and starting a brand new chapter in life! To help you get to know your new city, Kelly+Co has compiled some of the most important details about East Cobb from places you'll want to check out, to school information and several fun facts! Before you know it, East Cobb will feel like home. So from our Kelly+Co family to yours, welcome! We're happy you're here!
WELCOME TO GEORGIA! ATLANTA, GEORGIA Welcome to The South! Where Southern Hospitality is a real thing, and where we hope you will soon feel is your HOME. We have created this guide to help you navigate through this move! Please reach out to us with any questions, big or small. We are here to help and we are very excited to have you here!
GOVERNOR Brian P. Kemp MAYOR - ATLANTA Keisha Lance Bottoms MAYOR - COBB COUNTY Steve Tumlin Georgia.gov
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FUN FACT ABOUT GEORGIA: Georgia is the 24th largest state (land area) in the United States, the 8th most populous state (as of 2016) and the largest state east of the Mississippi River. East Cobb Relocation Guide
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ABOUT EAST COBB, GA BIG HEART, SMALL TOWN East Cobb is a community of over 170,000 residents, located within Cobb County just northwest of Atlanta. The residents of East Cobb typically have a Marietta address, but they are not within the boundary of the City of Marietta. East Cobb is an unincorporated area that is administered by the Cobb County Government. While it is not East Cobb, GA, it is referred to as East Cobb. In 2016, East Cobb was named the best place to live in Georgia by Money Magazine. East Cobb is a family friendly neighborhood that values the wholesomeness of family activities and community events. East Cobb is full of fun for the whole family with golf courses, sports fields, shopping, parks, trails, and more! If you’re looking for a family friendly neighborhood that offers a high quality of life for people of all ages, you can’t go wrong when you choose East Cobb. The area referred to as East Cobb is very large. If it was a city, it would be larger than any city in the metro area except the city of Atlanta. East Cobb is bordered by Cherokee County to the north, interstates I-75 and I-575, and the City of Marietta to the west and southwest, the Chattahoochee River to the southeast, and Fulton County to the east.
FUN FACT ABOUT COBB COUNTY: Cobb County has a higher population than the state of Vermont!
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THINGS TO DO IN & AROUND EAST COBB SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE PARKS + RECREATION: East Cobb is home to numerous public parks with hundreds of acres of land and uses ranging from ball fields and playgrounds to nature preserves and even off-leash dog parks. Parks are generally free to use and open to the public from dusk to dawn. East Cobb is home to several parks including East Cobb Park, Mabry Park, Hyde Farm, Bells Ferry Park, Fullers Park, Harrison Park, Sweat Mountain Park, Mount Bethel Park, Sandy Plains Park, Bells Ferry Park, Sewell Park, Shaw Park, Terrell Mill Park, Wright Environmental Education Center, and Cochran Shoals. Notable parks close to East Cobb include Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, the Chattahoochee Nature Center, Vickery Creek Falls Roswell Mill, and Morgan Falls Overlook Park.
SHOPPING Paper Mill Village, The Avenues East Cobb, Merchant’s Walk, Highland Plaza, Sandy Plains Center, Market Plaza Shopping Center, Parkaire Landing, Shallowford Falls Shopping Center, Woodlawn Square, and Woodlawn Point. Some nearby malls include Perimeter Point, Lenox Mall, Phipps Plaza, Town Center at Cobb, North Point Mall, and the Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta.
RESTAURANTS You’ll never run out of places to find great eats in East Cobb. There are a wide range of cuisines located in each of the shopping centers listed above. Paper Mill Village hosts several restaurants and bars, shops, and our office!
AMUSEMENT Dave & Busters, Mountasia, Movie Theaters, White Water, Six Flags, Whirly Ball, Monkey Joe’s, and more.
EAST COBB SCHOOLS Cobb County, and more specifically East Cobb, is known for the amazing education it offers. East Cobb schools rank among the best in the state. If you are a homeowner whose neighborhood selection depends on the education available for your children, East Cobb is where you want to be.
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SCHOOLS IN EAST COBB
ADDRESS + GREATSCHOOLS RATING MOST EAST COBB SCHOOLS RANK ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE OF 5-6
COBB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 514 Glover Street, Marietta, Ga. 30060 www.cobbk12.org/ There are over twenty private schools that serve various grades from elementary to high school aged students. Cobb boasts several colleges and universities, including: Chattahoochee Technical College, Kennesaw State University (recently consolidated with Southern Polytechnic State University) and Life University. The Cobb County School District is Cobb County’s largest employer, employing over 20,000 people.
ELEMENTARY Mount Bethel Elementary School 1210 Johnson Ferry Road, 9/10 Marietta, GA, 30068 Public district, PK-5 | 1,117 students Sope Creek Elementary School 3320 Paper Mill Road Southeast, 9/10 Marietta, GA, 30067 Public district, PK-5 | 1,171 students Timber Ridge Elementary School 5000 Timber Ridge Road, 9/10 Marietta, GA, 30068 Public district, PK-5 | 571 students
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East Side Elementary School 3850 Roswell Road, 8/10 Marietta, GA, 30062 Public district, PK-5 | 1,279 students Eastvalley Elementary School 2570 Lower Roswell Road, 6/10 Marietta, GA, 30067 Public district, PK-5 | 735 students Sedalia Park Elementary School 2230 Lower Roswell Road, 5/10 Marietta, GA, 30067 Public district, PK-5 | 832 students Brumby Elementary School 1306 Powers Ferry Road Southeast, 5/10 Marietta, GA, 30067Public district, PK-5|922 students
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SCHOOLS IN EAST COBB
ADDRESS + GREATSCHOOLS RATING ALL EAST COBB SCHOOLS RANK ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE OF 5-6
MIDDLE Dodgen Middle School 1725 Bill Murdock Road, 9/10 Marietta, GA, 30062 Public district, 6-8 | 1,244 students Dickerson Middle School 855 Woodlawn Drive Northeast, 9/10 Marietta, GA, 30068 Public district, 6-8 | 1,294 students East Cobb Middle School 380 Holt Rd Ne, 8/10 Marietta, GA, 30068 Public district, 6-8 | 1,263 students
Schools rated above a 6 are rated above average in school quality compared to other schools in Georgia. Students at these schools perform above average on state tests, have above average college readiness measures, and are making above average year-over-year academic improvement. East Cobb schools also have above average results in how well they are serving disadvantaged students. Please visit greatschools.org for more information.
HIGH SCHOOL Lassiter High School College Success Award 2018, 2019 9/10 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta, GA, 30066 Public district, 9-12|2,192 students Walton High School College Success Award 2018, 2019 9/10 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta, GA, 30062 Public charter, 9-12 | 2,691 students
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Pope High School College Success Award 2018, 2019 9/10 3001 Hembree Road Northeast, Marietta, GA, 30062 Public district, 9-12 | 2,031 students Wheeler High School 375 Holt Road Northeast, 8/10 Marietta, GA, 30068 Public district, 9-12 | 2,144 students
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COBB COUNTY MIGRATION PATTERS Check out where people are moving FROM
HARTSFIELD-JACKSON ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Your gateway to the whole world.
HOW TO GET TO HARTSFIELD ATLANTA
To access the domestic terminal by car, follow Interstates 85 or 285 and exit onto a network of roads that lead to the North and South Domestic Terminals, baggage claim and airport parking. The airport is the final stop on MARTA's Gold and Red lines.
SOME HARTSFIELD-JACKSON FUN FACTS:
For the last 21 years, Hartsfield-Jackson earned the title of world's busiest airport after it saw more than 107 million passengers in 2018. That's nearly 300,000 passengers going through the airport every day. For comparison, the busiest theme park in the world, Disney World's Magic Kingdom, sees less than a fifth of that attendance every day.
REAL ESTATE STATS FOR EAST COBB AVERAGE SIZED HOME
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS, 3,052 SQ. FT.
AVERAGE PRICE PER SQ.FT. AVERAGE SALES PRICE
$144.76 $439,804 7%
SALES PRICE COMPARED TO LAST YEAR
2,276
NUMBER OF SALES JAN-OCT 2020
38
AVERAGE DAYS TO SELL
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COUNTY INFO
THERE ARE 159 COUNTIES IN GEORGIA HERE ARE THE COUNTIES IN THE METRO ATLANTA AREA:
CHEROKEE COUNTY population (214,346) cherokeega.com COBB COUNTY is Georgia's 3rd most populous county (pop 755,754) cobbcounty.org DEKALB COUNTY is the 4th most populous county in Georgia (pop 691,893) dekalbcountyga.gov FULTON COUNTY If you want to be in the heart of Atlanta - the southern portion of Fulton County is where you want to be! (pop 1,041,143) fultoncountyga.gov GWINNETT COUNTY is located in the north central portion of the state (pop 920,260) gwinnettcounty.com FORSYTH COUNTY is located in the north central portion of the state (pop 175,511) forsythco.com
Learn About the Crime Rate in the Above Areas: crimereports.com
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METRO ATLANTA
Things you should know so you sound like a local! "ITP" AND "OTP" You'll quickly learn when you're having a conversation, people will often times ask whether a location is "ITP" or "OTP". They are referring to Interstate 285 - "inside the perimeter" or "outside the permeter"
FOOTBALL
Atlanta Falcons
University of Georgia
BASEBALL
Atlanta Braves
Georgia Tech
Georgia State
BASKETBALL
Gwinnett Stripers (Minor League)
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Atlanta Hawks
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BUSINESS IN ATLANTA When it comes to doing big business in the South, Atlanta stands out among the ranks. This Southern capital has played a pivotal role in the growth of industries like manufacturing and aviation, hosting the headquarters of some of the globe’s most recognizable and well-respected organizations. While Atlanta’s tech history can be traced back to the late nineteenth century with the formation of iconic brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, the growth of Atlanta's tech presence is one that can be seen even more so today. As a city that Forbes slated to become one of “tomorrow’s tech meccas,” Atlanta has been at the center of the nation’s tech revolution for the past several years with no signs of backing out anytime soon. In fact, Atlanta’s tech employment is expected to grow by 8.7 percent by 2026, according to CompTIA.
ATLANTA COMPANIES WITH THE MOST EMPLOYEES
ATLANTA COMPANIES ON THE 2020 FORTUNE 500 LIST The Home Depot (No. 26) UPS (No. 43) Delta Air Lines (No. 68) The Coca-Cola Company (No. 88) The Southern Company (No. 153) Genuine Parts Company (No. 171) WestRock (no. 177) PulteGroup (No. 309) Newell Brands (No. 316) AGCO (No. 350) Veritiv (No. 412) Asbury Automotive Group (No. 428) NCR Corporation (No. 439) Intercontinental Exchange (No. 459) Graphic Packaging Holding Co. (No. 477) HD Supply Holdings, Inc. (No. 478)
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ANOTHER 14 METRO ATLANTA BASED COMPANIES MADE THE FORTUNE 1,000 LIST. THE 30 COMPANIES HAD A COMBINED REVENUE OF $438 BILLION IN 2019, THE METRO ATLANTA CHAMBER NOTES.
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IMPORTANT INFO COBB COUNTY
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
POWER
Fire Department (770) 528-8000
Acworth Power - (770) 917-8903 Cobb EMC - (770) 429-2100
Police Department (770) 499-3900 WellStar Cobb Hospital (470) 732-4000
Georgia Power - (888) 660-5890 Greystone Power Corp - (770) 942-6576 Marietta Power - (770) 794-5150
CAR TAG & LICENSE Tag Office (770) 528-TAGS Department of Motor Vehicles (770) 528-5400 | (770) 528-3250
CABLE/INTERNET &PHONE Xfinity - (855) MOVEDGE AT&T - (855) 764-2500 Charter - (800) 955-7766
GAS/WATER &GARBAGE Scana - (877) GO SCANA Gas Georgia - gasgeorgia.com Cobb County Water System (770) 423-1000 Marietta Water  (770) 794-5150 Robertson Sanitation (770) 944-4974 Marietta Sanitation (770) 794-558
REMEMBER TO: Be sure you've filled out change of address paperwork You'll want to arrange for your utilities to be turned on at your new place & scheduled to disconnect at your old place! Next, contact the DMV of the state you're leaving so you know if you need to return your license plates.
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