Cobb Guidebook 2023

COBB GUIDEBOOK

• Residential living conveniently near Atlanta, but without the congestion

• Spacious cottage homes and apartments located on a beautiful, park-like 60-acre campus with walking trails

• Close to shops, restaurants, and cultural opportunities

• Person-centered supportive living, memor y support, and skilled nursing care for immediate or future needs

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What makes me a good choice as your Cobb County Realtor?

• Fulltime Broker/Realtor since 2002, which allows me to be available when you need me

• I have been a resident of Cobb County since 1996 and am familiar with the demographics, schools, industries that our Cobb cities have to offer when searching for homes for you

• I have a team that works behind the scenes for me with the details of real estate so that I can spend my time with my clients versus spending time with paperwork

• I spend the time necessary researching statistics of past sales and study the current trends of the market when I am evaluating how much to list your home for so that it sells for what you want and in a timely manner

• I am well connected to local industry professionals that will make our experience seamless

• I would never encourage you to buy or sell a home that is not in your best interest. Strong integrity is the gift that keeps on giving!

WHERE YOU BELONG.

“The Atlanta Braves have very much become part of SEI’s culture within the office as well as with our clients. It’s a huge part of who we are, and is a rockstar experience like no other.”

Jeff Kaplan, Consultant, SEI

“The service we receive as a Premium ticket holder is really exceptional. We have access to the Delta SKY360° Club where the food is wonderful. There’s food service in the seats and we have an excellent view of the field. And the valet parking makes it a great experience.”

Carol Austensen, Managing Director, SEI

Data herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but no warranty is given or implied as to its accuracy, and no decision should be based on such material without prior independent verification. All data herein is subject to change without advance notice. This Guidebook will serve as a keepsake item. It provides the reader with pertinent information about the vibrant and growing communities of Cobb County and will serve as a valuable resource to keep in the

WELCOME TO COBB COUNTY

The Acworth Business Association is looking forward to a fantastic year in 2023. We have made some changes for this upcoming year that we hope will help simplify and make it easier to join the ABA. The goal is to make participation easy so that you can get the most out of being a part of this association. We strive to minimize the ‘red tape’ and create environments that are conducive to making connections and getting business done so we can all grow, thrive and give back to others. This year, we have changed the membership packages as one way to help reach that goal. The Presidential Package is still by far the best value for your dollar by including luncheons and sponsorship at all over our events all in one package at an extreme discount.

If the Presidential package doesn’t help you meet your business goals, then my suggestion is to purchase one of the luncheon packages. These packages include nine luncheons at a reduced rate and your membership dues at a discount and allows you to simply RSVP instead of having to pay each time. You can purchase the regular monthly luncheon or the Women’s Networking Luncheon package.

Don’t forget to go ahead and put our regular monthly events on your calendar so you don’t miss any chances to connect with others.

Here are the events:

• Luncheon - 1st Thursday – 11:30am @ the Acworth Community Center

 Enjoy some great food, updates on the community, and a guest speaker

• Morning JOLT - 2nd and 4th Tuesday – 7:45am @ the Cowan Historic Mill

 An amazing platform to let others know what you do and what makes a great referral to you. Lots of businesses have launched from this group!

• Alive After Five - 2nd Thursday – 5:30pm @ (check the ABA calendar online for rotating venues)

 Come enjoy some food and drinks and connect with other business professionals

• Women’s Business Luncheon – 4th Thursday – 11:30am @ (check the ABA calendar online for rotating venues)

 Ladies only business networking event

I am looking forward to getting to know all of our members better this year. I am challenging myself as well as all of the ABA to reach further than they have before, to learn new things and to facilitate connections for themselves and others.

Let’s a have great year of success and growth!

Kelly Nagel

Iam honored to be serving as the 2023 Kennesaw Business Association president. I have been involved with the KBA for more than two decades. I have watched it become a strong, influential organization that takes great pride in giving back to the community. Through events such as the Big Shanty Festival and Taste of Kennesaw, we are able to fund over 20 scholarships for deserving high school students each year and give back to numerous local charitable organizations. This year, we are growing in new ways. We are introducing a Young Professionals group to help the next generation start off strong. Young Professionals under the age of 35 can purchase an individual membership for only $50. This membership includes one free lunch, a free YP only monthly networking event, a mentorship program, and access to over 50 other networking events a year!

2023

ABA President acworthbusiness.org

This year in the KBA, we are “Choosing to be Happy”. That means we, not just as individuals, but as business owners, will focus on being intentional with our time, work commitments, and relationships. That is reflected in our programs and services offered to our members this year. Please be my guest at one of our monthly luncheons, held the second Tuesday of each month. For more information on all of our events and networking opportunities, please visit our website: https://kennesawbusiness.org/

Happy in 2023,

Kevin Jabbari

2023 President Kennesaw Business Association kennesawbusiness.org

s president of the 2023 Marietta Business Association president, I plan to focus on growth and building stronger relationships with our members and in our community. My theme for this year is “Perseverance”. I chose this theme for several reasons, but the most important being that facing challenges is where the magic happens. Persevering through difficulty is when we grow and learn the most, not only about our work or career, but about ourselves and what we are really capable of. When you join the MBA, you get not just an outstanding networking group, but a built in support group that cheers you on and helps you persevere.

To that end, we have started an exciting new program, our Business Development Series. This is a quarterly luncheon featuring guest speakers aimed at helping you grow your business.

Please consider joining us at this, or any of our events, such as one of our FREE after hours networking events (5-7pm last Thursday of the month at various locations), or be my guest to our monthly luncheon (last Monday of the month at the Foxglove). For more information on any of these events, please visit our website: https://www.mariettabusiness.org/

Best, Michelle Faucher

2023 Marietta Business Association mariettabusiness.org

“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”

– Thomas Edison

As president of the West Cobb Business Association in 2023, I look forward to promoting the growth and enrichment of our community and small businesses by providing opportunities for sharing information, networking, and education. It is a perfect time to take advantage of the networking power of the local business associations to boost brand presence, make those critical connections, and establish yourself and your company as a reliable, trustworthy business partner in the community.

As members of the West Cobb Business Association, it is our mission to assist you in growing your business and increasing brand awareness among our fellows and within the community; by fostering a sense of community among its members, improving the business climate for its members by monitoring state and agency actions that impact its members, providing a forum for dialogue between its members and opinion leaders, other interest groups, and the general public; and raising public awareness of its members’ contributions to the economic, physical, and social vitality of the West Cobb community.

We achieved that goal over the last year through programs and events. The WCBA is dedicated to developing and strengthening relationships between the community, local merchants, and our cities.

Thank you for continuing to support the WCBA. We are excited to have our most successful year yet! I’d like to encourage you to participate actively in WCBA events. I am excited to share with you the plans we already have in the works. One thing is certain: the WCBA has an outstanding board of directors who work well together.

If you live or work in Acworth, Dallas, Hiram, Kennesaw, Marietta, or Powder Springs, the West Cobb Business Association is a great place for you to belong, be active, and be known.

We welcome you to join us!

Amy Mollohan

2023 President West Cobb Business Association

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LIVING IN COBB

Rich in natural beauty, and offering a variety of recreational activities and great parks, Cobb County affords its residents a higher quality of life. Factor in affordable price points on homes, an abundance of transportation options, premium health care access, military partnership and community improvement districts, and it’s easy to see why Cobb is an ideal place for your employees to call home.

HEALTH CARE

Exceptional expertise and cutting-edge technology combine to create outstanding care at the hands of Cobb County health care professionals. Georgia’s largest non-for-profit health system, WellStar Health System, operates nine hospitals, five health parks, eighteen urgent care locations and eight emergency rooms in the Atlanta metro and northwest Georgia. In addition to being a major area employer, WellStar contributes to the overall quality of life for Cobb County residents.

In addition to the county’s three hospitals, residents have access to various health care networks and providers, including Kaiser Permanente and Northside Hospital, each offering a robust range of specialties. Plus, Cobb County is fortunate to have several Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta neighborhood care centers offering a range of specialize care, including sports medicine plastic surgery, and rehabilitation, plus an urgent care center and the Sibley Heart Center. Children’s offers a outpatient care center, Children’s at Town Center Outpatient Care Center, which provides access to even more pediatric specialists, an expanded sports medicine gym, outpatient rehab, and orthotics and prosthetics. These services are in addition to their existing urgent care and radiology offerings on this campus. Children’s is Cobb County’s destination for specialized pediatrics with several neighborhood locations.

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COBB COUNTY: A THRIVING METRO ATLANTA COMMUNITY

• Located immediately northwest of Atlanta, Cobb County, Georgia’s estimated 2023 population is 789,570 with a growth rate of 1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cobb County, Georgia is the 3rd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 688,078 and has seen a growth of 14.75% since that time.

• 42.2% of residents 25 and older have earned bachelor’s degrees or higher.

• Cobb has a self-contained public transportation system and is trisected by three major interstates. The business and shopping districts feature the Galleria Centre and Cumberland Mall in the south, and Town Center Mall to the north.

• Established in 1834, Marietta is the hub of Cobb County and is a vibrant city with a bustling downtown square, historic neighborhoods and an extensive parks and recreation system.

• Hundreds of businesses are based in Cobb County, including Fortune 500 companies Lockheed Martin, The Home Depot and IBM.

• Cobb is home to Kennesaw State University one of the state’s fastest-growing public universities.

• With venues such as the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, two Six Flags theme parks, and Fifth Third Bank Stadium at KSU, a variety of cultural, recreational and sporting events take place in Cobb year-round. The Atlanta Braves baseball club joined the community in 2017. The new stadium is located in south Cobb County.

RECREATION

From exhilarating theme park rides to historic landmarks, Cobb County is sure to entertain. Thanks to a sincere commitment to the preservation, enhancement and expansion of green space, Cobb’s communities are home to more than 100 parks. Each offers beautiful and unique landscapes to connect with nature or host social gatherings and outdoor events.

With more than 5,000 acres of federally owned parklands, including the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, Cobb residents can easily enjoy the great outdoors. Lake Allatoona Reservoir is known for its top-notch bass fishing; its 12,000 acres are perfect for docking your boat or spending the night camping on Redtop Mountain, which offers priceless panoramas of the North Georgia landscape.

History buffs will appreciate a visit to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, the site of one of the most significant conflicts during the Civil War, while adrenaline-rush seekers will want to plan a visit to Six Flags Over Georgia, which offers residents and visitors a day’s worth of amusement park thrills. To cool off, head to Six Flags Whitewater, the South’s largest water park.

A THRIVING ARTS COMMUNITY

Every year, Cobb’s cultural and fine arts institutions welcome innovative artists, musicians and performers from around the world.

The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre—the state’s premiere venue for Broadway productions, concerts, opera, ballet, family and educational performances, corporate meetings and events—is centrally located in Cumberland. Home to The Atlanta Opera and a performance venue for the Atlanta Ballet, events at the Cobb Energy Centre take place in either its 2,750-seat John A. Williams Theatre or in the center’s 10,000-square-foot ballroom.

Kennesaw State University

THE COBB LIFE

A visit to Cobb would not be complete without stopping by the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art in historic Marietta Square. Located in a 100-year-old former U.S. Post Office building, the museum houses an impressive collection of American art from the 18th century to the present.

For an expanded list of attractions and sights, visit cobbchamber.org/Amusement-Attractions-Recreation.

HOUSING

Cobb County has the perfect home for you and your family—whether it’s an affordable starter house, a warehouse-style loft or in an exclusive, gated community. With prices and a cost of living below the national average, you get the most for your money in Cobb.

MILITARY

For more than 150 years, Cobb County has maintained close ties with America’s military might. Today, residents and visiting military personnel, both active and retired, continue to play a vital role in Cobb County’s economy, investing millions of dollars annually.

Dobbins Air Reserve Base is headquarters to a multitude of military and law enforcement organizations, Lockheed Martin and Air Force Plant #6. Dobbins is home to the 94th Airlift Wing, the Georgia Department of Defense, the 22nd Air Force Reserve Headquarters, units of the Air National Guard and Army National Guard, Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Reserve organizations, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Lockheed Martin’s presence at Dobbins represents a key national defense advantage because it can quickly and efficiently ramp up aircraft production if the United States is called to engage in a military surge requiring additional aircraft. Dobbins’ 10,000-foot runway, fuel flow capabilities and new control towers are key national defense and emergency response assets, along with Lockheed’s support, engineering and maintenance facilities that have supplemented responses to national and regional crises.

Cobb County is proud to provide a home base for the U.S. military, and will continue to foster its relationship with our country’s armed forces.

(Information courtesy of Cobb Chamber of Commerce)

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE COBB

Low on Taxes

Cobb County has the lowest property taxes in the Metro Atlanta area compared to neighboring counties.

High Bond Ratings

Cobb County is known for holding a Triple AAA Bond Rating for 20 consecutive years - one of only 45 counties in the nation!

Top Ranked Workforce

Cobb County has the highest educated residents in the state of Georgia. In Cobb, 48.4 percent of residents have a bachelor’s degree and 15 percent of residents have a graduate or professional degree. Cobb County is home to two universities – Kennesaw State University and Life University. Kennesaw State is the third-largest university within Georgia with an enrollment of over 43,000 students. Cobb County is also home to Chattahoochee Technical College. Workforce development programs are available at little-to-no cost, and make a substantial impact to both businesses and employees who utilize their services. Residents may request career advice, search for local jobs, have his/her resume professionally reviewed, and request job-skill training from these programs.

International Airport Access

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is a global gateway, offering nonstop service to more than 150 domestic and nearly 70 international destinations. These locales include major commercial centers in Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, Africa, and South and Central America. ATL also holds the distinction of being the first airport in the world to serve more than 100 million passengers in a single year.

Fiscal Responsibility

State law mandates that Georgia continuously maintain a balanced state budget. The state consistently maintains one of the nation’s lowest debt-per-capita levels.

Georgia Ranked No.1

Site Selection magazine ranked Georgia “No. 1 for Business” eight consecutive years (2013-20). That’s based on an analysis of announced projects, the state’s tax climate and a thorough survey of site selection professionals.

Area Development magazine also named Georgia No. 1 for business – for eight straight years (2014-21). And for each of those seven years, the magazine also ranked Georgia No. 1 for Cooperative & Responsive State Government.

(Source: Cobb County Government, www.cobbcounty.org)

THE COBB LIFE COBB’S: DOWNTOWN DESTINATIONS

There are a number of distinct cities and communities whose unique offerings make Cobb the vibrant county it is today. And in the heart of each of these communities are downtown sweet spots that offer local charms, hangouts, shops, dining and more. While Marietta and Kennesaw’s historic downtown districts often draw the most local and tourist attention, Smyrna, Powder Springs and Acworth have all recently added to their already deep offerings. Read on for some of each community’s recent additions.

The invigoration and transformation of Powder Springs’ downtown has been a strong focus for several years, as both public and private development is expected to be completed or continued in 2022. A new city hall complex is expected to start construction this year, alongside nearly 5,000 sq. ft. of commercial space for retail, restaurant spaces, and 220+ apartments. The city is also partnering with California Skateparks to design and build a new 20,000 sq. ft. competition skatepark. With these new additions, and the previous year’s opening of Thurman Springs Park and its Hardy Family Automotive Amphitheater, Powder Springs has prepared a full slate of community-wide events for 2022 and beyond. Visit www.cityofpowdersprings.org for more information.

Visiting Smyrna, you’ll notice the bright yellow blooms of the jonquil, the city’s namesake, alongside the numerous shops and recreational offerings. The city has launched an exciting transformation of Smyrna Market Village, an active downtown center with retail stores, restaurants, residences, two parks, a community center, city hall, and nearby neighbor¬hoods. The plan includes an interactive green space, a parking facility, and a Stillfire Brewing location. Nearby, Contender Esports at Cumberland Crossing provides a home for the gaming community by offering equipment and structure for leagues, tournaments, youth academies, and more.

The centerpiece of the city is the Smyrna Market Village, an active downtown center with retail offerings, restaurants, residences, two parks, a community center, city hall, and nearby neighborhoods. New this year, Contender Esports at Cumberland Crossing provides a home for the gaming community by offering equipment and structure for leagues, tournaments, youth academies, and more. Earlier this year, Smyrna unveiled its newest quality of life addition at Jonquil Park, a modern, open-air wellness center “Fitness Court” with a supporting mobile app. Learn more at www.smyrnaga.gov.

Known as the Lake City, Acworth has spent recent years focused on transforming, revitalizing, and expanding its historic downtown. Today, visitors and citizens alike enjoy the new Parkside District, which includes 120acre Logan Farm Park and the Acworth Community Center. On the edge of the park at Taylor and Cherokee streets is The Art House, home to a growing community for local artists, offering exhibits and classes. Visit www.acworth.org to stay up to date as new projects come online.

THE BATTERY ATLANTA UPDATE

Located in the fastest-growing area in Cobb County, The Battery Atlanta is a 365-day destination in the heart of Cumberland offering a mix of modern residential options, more than 400,000 square feet of retail space, entertainment venues, and restaurant concepts from Atlanta’s culinary elite. Post-pandemic, The Battery is thriving and gearing up to offer visitors even more in 2023 and beyond.

The tallest building in The Battery (and the county!), TK Elevator’s Innovation and Qualification Center, recently unveiled two stunning event spaces inside the 420-foot-tall tower: The Elevation Room and The Horizon Ballroom. The Elevation Room, located on the tower’s 26th and 27th floors, is a two-story event space featuring striking floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of Downtown Atlanta, Kennesaw Mountain, and a clear view inside Truist Park. The Horizon Ballroom, located on the fourth floor, blends modern industrial sophistication with inspirational elegance, and is suited for awards banquets or corporate functions. For more information on how to book, connect with the events team at specialevents@ braves.com.

Also in 2022, the Braves Development Company welcomed modern eatery Cultivate Food & Coffee and acclaimed yoga studio YogaSix to The Battery.

These new additions joined organic food, fine wine and spirits destination Savi Provisions and neighborhood pub Mac McGee to The Battery’s diverse lineup.

On the horizon, social gaming hotspot Battle & Brew has built out a new space. Battle & Brew allows guests to sit side by side with friends while playing the best games Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, PC or tabletop have to offer.

While The Battery continues to land high-quality entertainment and dining options, it also continues to be a hotbed for big business. Code42, an American cybersecurity software company specializing in insider risk management, recently opened an office at Three Ballpark Center as part of the company’s continued growth and expansion. Additionally, Southwire, one of North America’s leading wire and cable producers signed a deal for roughly 23,000 sq. ft. of office and multipurpose space, while Trust Financial, the new 250,000 sq. ft. national headquarters of Truist Securities, is set to begin construction in the second half of 2022.

As new concepts continue to flock to the area, The Battery’s momentum continues to set the pace for Cumberland and Cobb County as a whole. For a full list of offerings, plus an upcoming events calendar, visit www.batteryatl.com.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COBB’S CHANGE AGENTS COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS

As early as the 1980s, leaders of Cobb County implement¬ed the Community Improvement District (CID) concept to address transportation issues in key economic corridors of the county. CIDs involve participants who voluntarily increase their prop¬erty taxes in order to stimulate enhancements, such as aesthetic improvements, civic promotion, and long-term property value increases. Here’s a look at the results of that approach in three key areas of Cobb.

CUMBERLAND CID

The Cumberland Community Improvement District (CID) is one of the most exciting places in the Atlanta region. Today, Cumberland has a $23.6 billion annual economic impact on Georgia’s economy, 3,300 businesses, and 30,000 diverse residents. What previously was a nine-to-five business district is now a cultural and entertainment hub that translates into a rich quality of life and sustainable growth and development for years to come.

With the District being Atlanta’s 5th largest employment center, the Cumberland CID is working to connect people to jobs and community assets through innovative transportation solutions. Currently in progress is the Cumberland Sweep, a three-mile multimodal corridor that will have dedicated walking and biking lanes and an autonomous shuttle system, making travel around Cumberland quick and efficient.

In partnership with the CRNRA, the Cumberland CID is working to rehabilitate and enhance the Paces Mill/Palisades Unit. Established in 1978, plans include protecting the park from erosion by integrating a series of bioswales to filter stormwater runoff before it enters

the river. A new visitor information center, improved parking, and greater access to the Chattahoochee River are just some of the major enhancements that will improve the visitor experience.

In Spring 2023, the Cumberland CID plans to cut the ribbon on the Akers Mill Ramp. The Ramp will be a new access point for the popular I-75 Northwest Express Lanes System at Akers Mill Road and will be the newest of 12 access points for the lanes. The Akers Mill Ramp will serve six class A office towers nearby and provide a critical access point to thousands of residents, businesses, and visitors in the region. cumberlandtrails.org

TOWN CENTER CID

Over two decades Town Center CID has built a proud legacy of advancing projects that matter, leading strategically to help make Town Center Community a vibrant place to grow a business, raise a family, shop and work, earn a degree, and enjoy the outdoors.

Town Center CID has innovated throughout its history to meet the needs of the community, helping deliver transformational projects that have made significant transportation, safety, and traffic improvements, like the Skip Spann Connector, Big Shanty Connector and widening, South Barrett Reliever, and Noonday Creek Trail. Working with its business, civic and government partners, the CID identifies pivotal projects that enhance connectivity, health, and economic prosperity. These projects help more parents and students get home for dinner, reduce travel time for the district’s workforce, and expand access to parks and trails.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The district has seen the growth of very diverse assets. What used to be a bourgeoning suburban retail area is now home to a variety of economic engines and sectors - manufacturing, industrial, freight and logistics, fin-tech, an international airport, global and corporate headquarters, in addition to the traditional retail and commerce. Town Center is also home to Kennesaw State University, the state’s second largest university with more than 43,000 students. Residents are choosing the district because of its proximity, connectivity and access to greenspace, parks and trails.

“Town Center is an ideal place to live, work, and play. Together with our partners and community we are imagining a bright future for Town Center, Cobb County and the region as a whole,” said Tracy Styf, executive director of the Town Center CID. towncentercid.com

GATEWAY MARIETTA CID

Established in 2014 by commercial property owners for the purposes of improving local infrastructure and public safety, Gateway Marietta CID is comprised of 73 commercial parcels. Estimated to generate over $500,000 in revenue for 2023, GMCID continues to work closely with property owners, City of Marietta, and other stakeholders to enhance the Franklin Gateway area. With thriving businesses, world-class sports and entertainment, GMCID is a strong business community working together to affect positive change. GMCID is home to abundant opportunities and 21st century technology. As one of the first CIDs to install mobile license plate readers, we continue our efforts with the City of Marietta in partnering to positively impact public safety efforts.

As GMCID has made improvements through the years, the goal has been to improve the perception of the area. Capitalizing on the 2019 Corridor Project along South Marietta and Delk Road, GMCID is beginning the Delk Road Corridor Enhancement Project. Incorporating recommendations from the recently completed Atlanta Regional Commission-funded study, GMCID has plans for enhancements to the Delk Road Corridor for more impactful landscaping as well as implementing identified creative placemaking opportunities. The work being done is making a visible difference and enhances the welcoming feel of the community. gatewaymarietta.org

1 Cobb County Schools

17,881

2 Wellstar Health System

13,500

3 The Home Depot

13,000

4 Cobb County Government

5,292

5 Lockheed Martin

5,000

6 Kennesaw State University

4,800

7 Publix Supermarkets

3,600

8 Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services

2,800

9 The Kroger Company

2,500

10 six fLags over Georgia

1,900

(Source: Cobb Chamber of Commerce)

COBB COUNTY A WINNING BUSINESS DESTINATION

ith The Atlanta Braves, Papa John’s, TK Elevator, The Home Depot, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, calling Cobb County home, Cobb County is one of the most attractive sites in the Southeast for corporate expansions and relocations. The county’s impressive number of economic development assets, including its low cost of living, connectivity, favorable tax rates, fiscally sound government, business-friendly reputation and high quality of life led to 13 business recruitments, 17 expansions, 3,414 new or retained jobs, and over $317.7M in new investment in 2021.

Last year, SelectCobb welcomed Chicken Salad Chick’s headquarters, Vanderlande North American headquarters, fin tech company Relay Payments, and automated warehousing and distribution solutions leader, KNAPP expanded its North American headquarters.

In the last nine months, HR staffing company Soliant announced an expansion with a new office in Cumberland. Lockheed Martin announced that Cobb’s Marietta Plant will be one of two LMXT strategic tanker aircraft manufacturing locations. Other notable expansions include A.G. Rhodes, NPSG Global, and flavor and scent manufacturer Arylessence.

Welcome to Braves Country

Since 2014, Cobb County has been the proud home of the 2021 World Series Champions the Atlanta Braves, Truist Park, and The Battery Atlanta. What was once an undeveloped parcel is now an economic driver for the county that welcomed approximately 9 million fans and visitors last year and employs over 5,500 people in the hospitality, sports, entertainment and retail industries.

“The Atlanta Braves have been fortunate to work closely with many individuals form Cobb County who recognized and valued the long-

term economic impact and benefits our organization will bring to the community for decades,” said Mike Plant, President & CEO of Braves Development Company. “The Cobb Chamber leadership was at the center of many of these initiatives. We appreciate their vision and commitment to help us create this unique destination in Cobb County, our new home.”

By 2024, The Battery Atlanta will be home to four Fortune 500 companies – Truist Securities, Comcast, Truist, Papa Johns and TK Elevator.

Where Ambition is a Natural Resource

Cobb County is one of the most-educated counties in the U.S, making it a magnet for talent. As of 2019, 47.4 percent of adults 25 years and

older possessed a bachelor’s degree or higher, considerably higher than the national average, 36 percent. The county’s workforce is built by its desirable educational assets, including K-12 magnet programs, two career academies, technical schools, colleges and universities, and continuing education and training programs.

A Community That Builds & Grows Together

SelectCobb and its partners are working and building together for a greater Cobb community. We share a vision to ignite passion, welcome innovation and to create healthy conditions for businesses to grow. This year, two major projects are coming to fruition thanks to our powerful partnerships, HatchBridge and the VECTR Center (Veterans Education Career Training Resource).

HatchBridge is a new business incubator open to all, located on the Kennesaw State University campus. This new offering uses the expertise and experience of Kennesaw State’s faculty through business incubator services and programming in-person and virtually through a six-month cohort model. HatchBridge’s virtual offerings will allow for information sharing, education, and collaboration through an online platform.

In 2019, the Cobb Chamber, SelectCobb and its partners advocated at the state to bring a second VECTR Center to Chattahoochee Technical College’s Marietta campus. The new center opened in October and is a veterans-focused center supporting students, active duty military, reservists, retirees and military family members through the transition into education and into careers. The Center features a community gathering space for veteran students, referral services for community members and educational support services. Additionally, representatives from a variety of veteran community support agencies will have use of meeting spaces in the Center.

Where Trailblazers Come to Break Ground

The Cobb Chamber, SelectCobb and the Cobb County team offer a strong support network to deliver a seamless process for your business relocation or expansion. To schedule a site visit or to learn how you can achieve more in Cobb call 770-859-2358 or visit www.selectcobb.com .

E ementary -12

n LaBe e E ementary H-10

n Lew s E emen ary C-5

n Mableton E emen ary G-13

n McCal Primary E emen a y C-3

n M ford E ementary G-10

n Moun Bethel Elementary N-6

n Moun a n V ew E ementary K-4

n Murdock E ementary L-5

n N cho son Elemen ary J-3

n N cka ack E emen ary J-12

n Norton Pa k E ementary H-11

n Allatoona High A-4

n Campbe l H gh I-10

n Harrison High C-7

n H llgrove High D-9

n Ke l High J-3

n Kennesaw Mountain High E-6

n Lassiter High K-4

n McEachern High

n Adult Educat on Center J-10

n Cobb Innovat on & Technology Academy H-10

n Hawthorne J-10

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n Rose Garden (MRESA) J-10

n Sky View (Haven) G-13

n South Cobb Ear y Learning Center H-14

COBB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

(770) 426-3300

EDUCATION

Chris Ragsdale Superintendent Chris.Ragsdale@cobbk12.org

(770) 426-3453

Randy Scamihorn Post 1 Rscamihorn.boardmember@ cobbk12.org

(770) 337-8553

Becky Sayler Post 2 bsayler.boardmember@cobbk12.org

(470) 240-7778

Leroy Tre Hutchins Post 3 thutchins.boardmember@ cobbk12.org

(470) 709-7783

David Chastain Post 4 Dchastain.boardmember@ cobbk12.org

(678) 896-6399

David Banks

Post 5, Vice Chair Dbanks.boardmember@ cobbkk12.org

(404) 725-3394

Nichelle Davis Post 6 ndavis.boardmember@cobbk12.org

(404) 398-4830

Brad Wheeler Post 7, Chair Bwheeler.boardmember@ cobbk12.org

(770) 335-5982

MARIETTA SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION

Grant Rivera, Ed.D. Superintendent grivera@marietta-city.org

(770) 422-3500, ext. 7253

Jeff DeJarnett Ward 1, Vice Chair jdejarnett@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

(404) 626-1744

Jason Waters Ward 2 jason@jasonwaters.org

(404) 403-8787

A.B. Almy Ward 3 abrobbins@gmail.com

(678) 591-3392

Jaillene Hunter Ward 4 jaillenehunterward4@gmail.com (770) 688-5003

Angela Orange Ward 5 aorange@marietta-city-k12.ga.us (404) 375-9653

Kerry Minervini, Chair Ward 6, Chair minervinimcsward6@gmail.com (770) 530-0882

Irene Berens Ward 7 irene.berens@gmail.com (678) 386-1008

COBB COUNTY SCHOOL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Cobb County Board of Education 514 Glover Street Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 426-3300

www.cobbk12ga.us

Required enrollment documents:

• Proof of residency

• Certified birth certificate from your state department of vital statistics

• Immunization records on Georgia state forms

• Vision, hearing and dental screening from a family physician or local health clinic

MARIETTA CITY SCHOOL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Grant Rivera Superintendent 250 Howard Street Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 422-3500, ext. 7268

Required enrollment documents:

• Birth Certificate

• Custody Documentation

• Hearing, Dental, Vision and Nutrition

• Screening Certificate:

• Certificate of Immunization

• Proof of Residency

Immunizations:

Please contact the Cobb Public Health Department (770) 514-2300

www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org

514 Glover Street, Marietta, GA 30060

Howard Street, Marietta, GA 30060

EDUCATION

This year as a new feature, we included data from the U.S. News & World Report Rankings. The U.S. News & World Report K-12 directory encompasses 102,449 preschools, elementary, middle school and high schools that you can search based on the state, district or city near you. The data on student diversity, teachers, counselors, test scores and district spending can help you find the right school for your child. Middle and elementary schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation rate and how well they prepare their students for high school.

The rankings use the same methodology for all included grade levels. For each state, schools were assessed on their shares of students who were proficient or above proficient in their mathematics and reading/language arts state assessments. Half the formula was the results themselves; the other half was the results in the context of socioeconomic demographics. In other words, the top-ranked schools are all high achieving and have succeeded at educating all their students. The overall ranking score is out of 100.

Georgia high school students must earn at least 23 credits in various subjects to graduate. Students are assessed in English language arts, mathematics, science and social studies using the Georgia Milestones Assessment System. More information is available through the Georgia Department of Education at www.gadoe.org.

In a 2022 education ranking issue published by U.S. News & World Report, Cobb County high schools made the top 20 list of the best high schools in Georgia, and earned a place among the top 500 high schools in the nation. This is pretty impressive given that the U.S. News & World Report rankings include data on more than 24,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia and over 414 high schools in Georgia. These 24,000 high schools were ranked on six factors based on performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college. Visit www.us.news.com/education/best-high-schools/georgia to learn more about this ranking and the methodology.

To understand how all of these rankings are compiled, visit: https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/articles/how-us-news-calculated-the-rankings

COBB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (CCSD):

The Cobb County School District (CCSD) is the second largest school system in Georgia and the 25th largest in the nation. It serves 107,379 students with 112 schools, including 66 elementary schools, 26 middle schools, 17 high schools, one charter school, one special education center and one adult education center. Our mission is One Team, One Goal: Student Success. Our vision is a school district of excellence where all students succeed.

• 22 National Blue Ribbon Schools

• 56 Georgia Schools of Excellence

• Largest employer in Cobb County with 17, 881 employees

• $106,000,000 in scholarship money awarded to the class of 2021

• #1 in metro Atlanta on 2022 Milestones

• Graduation Rate is 87.2% comparing to 85% nationally and 83.7% in Georgia.

• SAT score is 1,150 comparing 1,038 nationally and 1,077 in Georgia

• ACT score is 24.3 comparing 20.3 nationally and 22.6 in Georgia

• AAA Credit Rating

• 99.12% average health inspection score employing 135 school nurses

• 65% teachers with advanced degrees

• 36 new and replacement schools have been built since 1998 due to funding providing by Ed-SPLOST

• CCSD employs 70 police officers dedicated to the safety of each student and school in the district.

• 1,048 buses

MARIETTA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Marietta City Schools (MCS) became one of Georgia’s first Charter Systems in June 2008. The MCS charter system includes twelve schools: one early learning center, seven K-5 elementary schools, one sixth grade academy, one middle school, one high school, and one grades 3-5 elementary magnet school (Marietta Center for Advanced Academics).

MCS Charter innovations include:

• 8th to 9th grade transition academy,

• Addition of new career pathways at the high school level,

• Digital student portfolios,

• Enhanced classroom experiences and authentic assessments,

• Expansion of the role of School Governance Teams—converting advisory local school councils into “highly trained and high performing” governing bodies,

• Exploration of horticulture, ecology, teacher preparation, and other emerging career pathways,

• Financial incentives for teaching in areas of critical need,

• Graduate Marietta Student Success Center

• Increased individualization through differentiation,

• Internships and early college pathways,

• Looping cohorts,

• Small learning communities,

• Teacher innovation grants and performance incentives,

• Teacher leadership academy,

• Use of career inventories in upper elementary and middle grades,

• Web-based learning and assessment.

EDUCATION

MARIETTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Marietta High School

Allatoona High School

Campbell High School

Principal:

Harrison High School

Hillgrove High School

4165 Luther Ward Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127 (678) 331-3961

Principal: Angela Stewart SAT Test Scores: Reading/Writing: 570; Math: 551; Total: 1121

Composite Score: 22.6

700 Old Mountain Road, Kennesaw, 30152 (678) 594-8224

Carlton J. Kell High School

2,302

928-5560

Kennesaw Mountain High School

Lassiter High School

John McEachern High School

North Cobb High School

EDUCATION

Osborne

High School

2451 Favor Road, Marietta, GA 30060 E5

(770) 437-5900

Principal: Troy Jones

SAT Test Scores: Reading/Writing: 503; Math: 478; Total: 981

Composite Score: 16.7

Top Cobb County High School rankings in GA (Based on 2022 U.S. News & World Report Rankings)

High School (#10 in Georgia High Schools)

31.47

Top Cobb County Middle School rankings in GA (Based on 2022 U.S. News & World Report Rankings)

1. Dodgen Middle School (#5 in Georgia Middle Schools)

2. Dickerson Middle School (#6 in Georgia Middle Schools)

Top Cobb County Elementary School rankings in GA (Based on 2022 U.S. News & World Report Rankings)

1. Murdock Elementary School (#12 in Georgia Elementary Schools)

2. Timber Ridge Elementary School (#17 in Georgia Elementary Schools)

3. Mountain View Elementary School

4. Sope Creek Elementary School

5. Mount Bethel Elementary School

6. Tritt Elementary School

7. Shallowford Falls Elementary School

1. Walton High School (#4 in Georgia High Schools)

2. Lassiter

3. Pope High School

4. Harrison High School

5. Hillgrove High School

6. Wheeler High School

7. Allatoona High School

8. Kennesaw Mountain High School

9. Sprayberry High School

10. North Cobb High School

3. Hightower Trail Middle School

4. Lost Mountain Middle School

5. Simpson Middle School

6. Mabry Middle School

7. Lovinggood Middle School

8. Durham Middle School

9. Mcclure Middle School

10. Palmer Middle School

8. East Side Elementary School

9. Kemp Elementary School

10. Ford Elementary School

Pebblebrook High School

Principal: Dr. Dana Giles

Reading/Writing: 512

High School

Ranking: 246

County Ranking: 15

Rate: 74%

Enrollment: 2,465

EDUCATION

South Cobb High School

1920 Clay Road, Austell, GA 30106

(770) 819-2611

Principal: T.J. Perry

Sprayberry High School

Walton High School

1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 578-3225

Principal: Richard Tischler

COBB COUNTY TOTAL NUMBER OF SCHOOLS: 112 | 22 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS

• 66 Elementary Schools

• 26 Middle Schools

• 17 High Schools

• 1 Charter School (independently managed)

• 1 Special Education Centers

• 1 Adult Education Center

• 1 Performance Learning Center

• South Cobb Early Learning Center

CCSD also has 7 high school magnet programs for advanced studies in:

• Math, Science & Technology

• International Studies

• Engineering & Biotechnology

• International Baccalaureate

• Performing Arts

• Medical Sciences & Research

EDUCATION COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Chattahoochee technical college

980 South Cobb Drive Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 528-4545

www.ChattahoocheeTech.edu

Chattahoochee Technical College has what it takes to help students soar to success. With more than 14,000 students enrolled in the past academic year, Chattahoochee Tech offers over 50 programs of study for students to become skilled professionals in some of the nation’s fastest-growing, high-demand career fields. Students at Chattahoochee Tech can transition easily from local high schools into the college, and if desired, on to four-year colleges.

There are eight Chattahoochee Tech campus locations, serving the counties of Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Gilmer, Paulding and Pickens. Cobb County is home to three of the Chattahoochee Tech campuses, which are located in Marietta, East Cobb and Austell. The Marietta Campus features a state-of-the-art Health Sciences Building that houses the college’s new Dental Assisting program, along with programs in Nursing, Medical Assisting, and Clinical Laboratory Technology. The Marietta Campus is also home to Associate of Applied Science degree programs in Cybersecurity, Computer Programming and Web Application Development, as well as degree programs in Accounting, Business Technology, Marketing Management, Early Childhood Care & Education, Automotive Technology, and Criminal Justice Technology.

A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, Chattahoochee Tech provides students with an excellent, easily accessible college education at a fraction of the cost of other area colleges and universities. “At Chattahoochee Tech, we give students access to a high quality and affordable education that enables them to launch successful careers and build productive lives,” said Dr. Ron Newcomb, president of Chattahoochee Technical College. “Our communities are better and stronger because of what Chattahoochee Tech does and because of what our students achieve.”

Kennesaw State University

Main Campus: 1000 Chastain Road Kennesaw, GA 30144 (470) 578-6000

www.kennesaw.edu

Kennesaw State University (KSU) is a public, coeducational, comprehensive university located in Kennesaw, Georgia, United States, approximately 20 miles north of Atlanta. KSU also holds classes at the Cobb Galleria Centre, Dalton State College, Appalachian Technical College and Dallas. Current enrollment is over 32,000 students. For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. Offering campuses in Marietta and Kennesaw, the university is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting with access to one of the country’s most dynamic cities.

As Georgia’s third-largest university, Kennesaw State offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing doctoral program. Designated by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as a comprehensive university, Kennesaw State is committed to becoming a worldclass academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level. Most popular programs/departments: Early childhood education, business administration and management, speech communication, accounting, nursing, psychology, finance, biology.

Life University

1269 Barclay Circle

Marietta, GA 30060

(770) 426-2600

www.life.edu

Life University is a unique place where students can feel empowered to break molds, pursue new ideologies and strive for excellence in the areas where their passions lie. LIFE provides its students with opportunities to learn, disrupt and impact the world around them. If you value small classrooms, industry thought leaders as professors, a health and wellness lifestyle and a green, nature-centric campus, then Life University is the place for you. It is home to almost 3,000 like-minded students from around the world who believe in a shared purpose and vision.

Under the direction of current President Rob Scott, Ph.D., D.C., LIFE has undergone transformational innovation that has set a standard of world-class excellence in the physical campus, curriculum design, academic programs and national policy. Dr. Riekeman has established “Life U” as a premiere university with an international reputation for service and as a thought leader in the healthcare industry.

Most popular programs/departments:

Doctor of Chiropractic – largest single location chiropractic college in the world – B.S. nutrition, sport health-science, psychology, biology.

EDUCATION

SELECT PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Eastside Christian School

2450 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 971-2332

www.eastsidechristianschool.com

Grades: K-8

Enrollment: 350

Mount Bethel Christian Academy

Main Campus (K-8)

4385 Lower Roswell Rd. Marietta, GA 30068

North Campus:

2509 Post Oak Tritt, Marietta 30062 (770) 971-0245

www.mtbethelchristian.org

Grades: PK-12

Enrollment: 605

Mount Paran Christian School

1275 Stanley Rd. NW; Kennesaw, GA 30152 (770) 578-0182

www.mtparanschool.com

Grades: PK-12

Enrollment: 1,190-plus

North Cobb Christian School

4500 Eagle Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 975-0252

www.ncchristian.org

Grades: PK3-12; Enrollment: 912

St. Benedict’s Episcopal School

2160 Cooper Lake Road, SE; Smyrna, GA 30080 (678) 279-4300

www.stbs.org

Grades: Pre-K-8; Enrollment: 430

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School 1618 Ben King Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 419-8601

www.scsiena.org

Grades: K-8; Enrollment: 446

St. Joseph Catholic School

81 Lacy Street, Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 428-3328

www.stjosephschool.org

Grades: K-8

Enrollment: 460

The Walker School

700 Cobb Parkway North, Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 427-2689

www.thewalkerschool.org

Grades: PK-12

Enrollment: 950

The Wood Acres School

1772 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30062

www.woodacresschool.org

(770) 971-1880

Grades: 2 years to 8th grade

Enrollment: 370

Whitefield Academy

1 Whitefield Drive, SE, Mableton, GA 30126 (678) 305-3000

www.whitefieldacademy.com

Grades: PK4-12

Enrollment: Approximately 800

GOVERNMENT

COBB COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS

Flynn D. Brody Jr. District Attorney (770) 528-3080

Craig D. Owens Sheriff (770) 499-4600

Makia Metzger Solicitor General (770) 528-8500

COBB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Carla Jackson Tax Commissioner (770) 528-8600

Brendan Murphy Chief Magistrate (770) 528-8900

Cobb County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners. Four commissioners are elected by and represent one of the four districts within the county, and the chairman is elected county-wide. The chairman’s position is full-time, while the district commissioners are part-time. All terms are four years.

The county government is headquartered at 100 Cherokee Street in Marietta. The Board of Commissioners meets at 9 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month and at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Lisa Cupid Commission Chair Lisa.Cupid@cobbcounty.org (770) 528-3305

Keli Gambrill District 1 Northwest Cobb Commissioner bob.weatherford. cobbcounty.org (770) 528-3313

Jerica Richardson District 2 Southeast Cobb Commissioner Jerica.Richardson@ cobbcounty.org (770) 528-3316

COBB COUNTY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS

Cobb County represents parts of three U.S. congressional districts.

JoAnn Birrell District 3 Northeast Cobb Commissioner joann.birrell@ cobbcounty.org (770) 528-3317

Monique Sheffield District 4 Southwest Cobb Commissioner Monique.Sheffield@ cobbcounty.org (770) 528-3312

U.S. Representative R-Cumming

Georgia 6th District mccormick.house.gov/contact

(770) 232-3005 (District office)

Barry Loudermilk

U.S. Representative R-Cassville

Georgia 11th District loudermilk.house.gov/contact

(770) 429-1776 (District office)

(202) 225-2931 (D.C. office)

David Scott U.S. Representative D-Atlanta

Georgia 13th District davidscott.house.gov/contact

(770) 432-5405 (District office)

(202) 225-2939 (D.C. office)

Rich McCormick

The county government is headquartered at 100 Cherokee Street, Marietta, Georgia, 30090, (770) 528-3300.

GOVERNMENT

COBB COUNTY SENATE DISTRICTS

COBB COUNTY HOUSE DISTRICTS

Devan Seabaugh

Representative, R-Marietta House District 34 (404) 656-0152 (Capitol office) devan.seabaugh@house.ga.gov

Lisa Campbell

Representative, D-Kennesaw House District 35 (404) 656-0202 (Capitol office) lisa.campbell@house.ga.gov

Ginny Ehrhart

Representative, R-Marietta House District 36 (404) 656-5024 (Capitol office) ginny.ehrhart@house.ga.gov

Mary Frances Williams

Representative, D-Marietta District 37 (404) 656-0287 (Capitol office) maryfrances.williams@house.ga.gov

David Wilkerson

Representative, D-Powder Springs District 38 (404) 656-0116 (Capitol office) David.wilkerson@house.ga.gov

Terry Cummings

Representative, D-Mableton District 39 (404) 656-0202 (Capitol office) terry.cummings@house.ga.gov

Doug Stoner

Representative, D-Smyrna District 40 (404) 656-0220 (Capitol office) doug.stoner@house.ga.gov

Michael Smith

Representative, D-Marietta District 41 (404) 656-0265 (Capitol office) (404) 652-9227 (District office) Michael.smith@house.ga.gov

Teri Anulewicz Representative, D-Smyrna District 42 (404) 656-0116 (770) 710-4087 (District office) Teri.Anulewicz@house.ga.gov

Solomon Adesanya Representative, D-Marietta District 43 (404) 656-0220 (Capitol office) solomon.adesanya@house.ga.gov

Don Parsons

Representative, R-North Cobb District 44 (404) 463-7853 (Capitol office) (770) 977-4426 (District office) repdon@donparsons.org

Sharon Cooper Representative, R-Marietta District 45 (404) 656-5069 (Capitol office) (770) 956-8357 (District office) sharon.cooper@house.ga.gov

John Carson

Representative, R-NE Cobb District 46

(404) 656-7855 (Capitol office) (404) 575-2785 (District office) John.carson@house.ga.gov

Deborah Silcox Representative, R-Sandy Springs District 53 (404) 657-1803 (District office) deborah.silcox@house.ga.gov

Roger Bruce Representative, D-Atlanta District 61 (404) 656-7859 (District office) rbruce5347@aol.com

Jason Esteves Senator, D-Sandy Springs Georgia 6th District jason.esteves@ senate.ga.gov

Josh McLaurin Senator, D-White Georgia District 14 josh.mclaurin@ senate.ga.gov

Kay Kirkpatrick Senator, R-East Cobb Georgia 32nd District kay.kirkpatrick@ senate.ga.gov (404) 656-3932

Michael “Doc” Rhett Senator, D-Marietta Georgia 33rd District Michael.rhett@senate. ga.gov (404) 656-0054

Ed Setzler Senator – R-West Cobb Georgia 37th District ed.setzler@senate. ga.gov (770) 420-0520

Horacena Tate Senator – D-Atlanta Georgia 38th District Horacena.tate@ senate.ga.gov (404) 463-8053

Cobb is represented by six lawmakers in the Georgia Senate - three Republicans and three Democrats.

Cobb is represents by 15 lawmakers in the Georgia House of Representatives - seven Republicans and eight Democrats.

GOVERNMENT IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Cobb County Government Service Centers

There are two government service centers which residents are free to conduct business or find pertinent county service information. Both centers include full-service tag offices, community meeting rooms, a Cobb police precinct and a Cobb fire and emergency service station.

East Cobb Government Service Center

4400 Lower Roswell Road

Marietta, GA 30068

(770) 499-4447

(770) 499-4409 (Fax)

South Cobb Government Service Center 4700 Austell Road

Marietta, GA 30106

(770) 499-4494

(770) 590-5519 (Fax)

Hours of Operation:

Business Office: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Tag Offices: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

MAIN DEPARTMENTS/ SERVICES

Cobb County Motor Vehicle Department

700 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 30060

(770) 528-8247

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

On Tuesdays: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Tag helpline: (770) 528-TAGS (8247)

Cobb County Police Department

Chief Tim Cox

140 North Marietta Pkwy., Marietta, GA 30060

(770) 499-3900

Cobb County Fire Department

Chief Bill Johnson

1595 County Services Parkway Marietta, GA 30008

(770) 580-8000

Cobb County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Craig D. Owens

185 Roswell Street Marietta, GA 30060

(770 499-4611

Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration

736 Whitlock Avenue, Suite 400 Marietta, GA 30064

(770) 528-2300 or www.cobbelections.org

Monday-Friday: 8:00 a,m. – 5:00 p.m.

Cobb County residents can register to vote while applying for a driver’s license or library card, or by picking up an application at one of the government service centers, city halls or senior centers. Call the Cobb County Voter

Information line (770) 528-2300 or visit the local office, address above.

Online: www.cobbelections.org or www.mvp.sos. ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do

General Information

• You must register or change your address at least 30 days before an election in Georgia.

• Once you are registered to vote, you will receive a Voter Precinct Card which lists your voting location and representative districts.

• Check your registration and voting information anytime online

• Qualifications to Register :

• You must be a citizen of the United States

• You must be resident of Georgia

• You must be at least 17 1∕2 years old (but you can't vote until you turn 18)

Cobb County Tax Assessor’s Office

736 Whitlock Avenue, Suite 200 Marietta, GA 30064 (770) 528-3100

Cobb County Tax Commissioner’s Office (Property Tax Division)

736 Whitlock Avenue, Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30064

(770) 528-8600

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am - 5 pm

The office of the Tax Commissioner is responsible for every phase of collecting and disbursing ad valorem property taxes, titling and registering motor vehicles and mobile homes, administering homestead exemptions and levying property for delinquent taxes. There are two separate divisions , which are located in two separate offices.

Cobb County Department of Transportation

1890 County Services Parkway

Marietta, GA 30008

(770) 528-1600

Registering Your Vehicle

The Tax Commissioner Motor Vehicle division is responsible for the registration and titling of motor vehicles and the collection of all registration fees, taxes and penalties specified by Georgia law. A one-time Title Ad Valorem Tax, which is based on the value of the vehicle(s), is collected when the vehicle titled. Vehicles new to the state and newly acquired vehicles must be registered within 30 days of the day you move to Georgia or the day you purchase the vehicle, respectively. Out-of-state tags expire 30 days after you move to Georgia, regardless of the date shown on the tag. Only two exceptions: Non-resident military personnel and full-time college students.

Main office: 700 South Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA 30060

SATELLITE TAG OFFICES

East Cobb Government Service Center

4400 Lower Roswell Road

Marietta, GA 30068

GOVERNMENT

Market Square Shopping Center

2932 Canton Road, N.E., Suite 300, Marietta, GA 30066

South Cobb Government Center

4700 Austell Road, Austell, GA 30101

All offices are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and the main tag office is open until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. Tag helpline: (770) 528-TAGS (8247)

PROPERTY TAXES

The Property Tax division issues property tax bills, collects taxes and is responsible for auditing, accounting, disbursing and reporting of collections, processing homestead exception applications and levying on property for delinquent taxes. Each year, tax bills are mailed around August 15th to the January 1st owner. Payment is due within 60 days or by October 15th. Exemption applications must be files by April 1st to affect current year.

Main office: West Park Government Center, 736 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta, GA, (770) 528-8600. Open

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs

1792 County Services Parkway

Marietta, GA 30008

(770) 528-8800

Cobb County Animal Control 1060 Al Bishop Drive

Marietta, GA 30008

(770) 499-4136

Cobb County Auto Emission Inspections

In Cobb County, all vehicles older than three years require an annual emission inspection. For more information contact: Georgia’s Clean Air Force, (800) 449-2471, www.cleanairforce.com

GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Board of Health

(770) 514-2332

www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org

Business License Office

(770) 528-8410

www.cobbcounty.org

Cobb County Information

(770) 528-1000

www.cobbcounty.org

Georgia Department of Labor (404) 232-3500

www.dol.state.ga.us

Senior Services

(770) 528-5355

www.cobbseniors.org

Social Security Office

(800) 772-1213

www.ssa.gov/atlanta

GOVERNMENT

ELECTRICITY

Acworth Power (770) 917-8903

www.acworth.org

Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100

www.cobbemc.com

Georgia Power Company (888) 660-5890

www.georgiapower.com

Marietta Power (770) 794-5150

www.mariettapower.com

CABLE

AT&T U-Verse (844) 729-6950

Charter Communications (800) 955-7766

www.charter.com

Comcast (404) 266-2278

www.comcast.com

TELEPHONE

Bellsouth

(404) 780-2355 (Residential) (404) 780-2800 (Business)

WATER

Acworth Water (770) 423-1000

www.cobbwater.org

Austell Water (770) 944-4800

www.austell.ga.gov

Cobb Water (770) 423-1000

www.cobbwater.org

Kennesaw Water (770) 423-1000

www.cobbwater.org

Marietta Power & Water (770) 794-5100

www.mariettapower.com

Powder Springs Utility Department (770) 943-8000

www.cityofpowdersprings.org

Smyrna Water (678) 631-5338

www.smyrnacity.com

NATURAL GAS

Atlanta Gas Light (770) 994-1946

www.atlantagaslight.com

Austell, Natural Gas System (770) 948-1841

www.austellgas.com

FireSide Natural Gas (866) 517-0250

www.firesidenaturalgas.com

Gas South (877) 472-4932

www.gas-south.com

Georgia Natural Gas (770) 850-6200

www.onlygng.com

Infinite Energy (877).342-5434

www.infiniteenergy.com

SCANA Energy (877) 467-2262

www.scanaenergy.com

TRASH / RECYCLING

Acworth Utilities (770) 917-8903

www.acworth.org

Austell Sanitation (770) 944-4300

www.austell.ga.gov

Kennesaw Sanitation (770) 424-8274

vvww.Kennesaw-ga.gov

Marietta Sanitation (770) 794-5581

www.marietta.gov

Powder Springs Utility Department (770) 943-8010

www.cityofpowderspnngs.com

Smyrna Sanitation (770) 319-5338

www.ci.smyrna.ga.us

Cobb County Solid Waste (770) 528-2500

www.solidwaste cobbcountyga.gov

Call for a list of private companies that provide this service in unincorporated Cobb or go to www.cobbcounty.org.

For more information on recycling: City of Austell (770) 944-4325

Keep Cobb Beautiful (770) 528-1135

Keep Marietta Beautiful (770) 794-5606

Keep Smyrna Beautiful (770) 431-2863

Kennesaw Public Works (770) 421-8582

Powder Springs Public Works (770) 943-8010

POST OFFICES

Acworth Post Office

4915 North Main St., Acworth, Georgia, 30101

Akers Mill Post Office

2997 Cobb Pkwy, SE

Smyrna, GA 30080

Austell Post Office

2847 Veterans Memorial Highway Southwest, Austell, Georgia, 30106

Barrett Parkway Post Office

840 Ernest W Barrett Parkway Northwest, Kennesaw, Georgia, 30144

Brookstone Post Office

5330 Brookstone Drive Northwest, Acworth, Georgia, 30101

Clarkdale Post Office

5071 Austell Powder Springs Road Southwest, Austell, Georgia, 30106

Concord Square Post Office

3315 South Cobb Drive SE, Smyrna, Georgia, 30080

East Cobb Post Office

1395 East Cobb Dr., Marietta, GA, 30068

Gresham Road Post Office

1290 Gresham Road NE, Marietta GA, 30062

Kennesaw Post Office

2001 Duncan Dr. NW Kennesaw, GA, 30144

Mableton Post Office

5284 Floyd Rd. SW Mableton, GA, 30126

Marietta Post Office

257 Lawrence St. NE, Marietta GA, 30060

Mount Bethel Post Office

4455 Lower Roswell Rd. Marietta, GA, 30068

Oak Grove Post Office

5944 Highway 92, Acworth GA, 30102

Powder Springs Post Office

4644 Powder Springs Dallas Road, Powder Springs, GA, 30127

Smyrna Post Office

850 Windy Hill Road, Marietta, GA, 30060

Sprayberry Post Office

2886 Sandy Plains Rd. Marietta, GA, 30066

Windy Hill Post Office

3000 Windy Hill Road Southeast, Marietta GA, 30067

For phone numbers, hours of operation and directions, visit: http://www.countyoffice.org/ga-cobb-countypost-office/#

Residents of Cobb County have abundant options for medical offices and health care providers within any of Cobb communities. The calibre of medical professionals is second to none. From family practice and cancer treatment to dentistry and holistic care, Cobb provides anything and everything to the community members. Healthcare facilities in the area are some of the best in the nation, with the local hospitals winning numerous awards. These Cobb hospitals are known worldwide, providing top-of-the-line technology and research for advanced medical treatment. All of the hospitals are for not-for-profit and give back to the community members who entrust their health to these hospital facilities.

Wellstar Health Care System HOSPITALS

Wellstar Cobb Hospital

3950 Austell Road SW

Austell, GA 30106

(470) 732-4000

Wellstar Cobb Medical Center is a 382-bed hospital caring for the community’s healthcare needs with world-class care, including comprehensive cancer services, cardiac expertise, high-risk pregnancies, DaVinci robotic surgical systems epicenter and Level III Trauma Center including comprehensive adult and pediatric burn trauma services.

Wellstar Kennestone Medical Center

677 Church Street

Marietta, GA 30060

(770) 793-5000

This 633-bed community hospital continually earns its distinction as a "Top 100" hospital with ongoing investment in new technologies like Georgia’s first CyberKnife®, Tomo Therapy® and da Vinci® robotic surgical systems.

Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital

2540 Windy Hill Rd. Marietta, GA 30067

(770) 644-1000

This 115-bed hospital features nationally recognized specialties in long-term acute care, interventional radiology and outpatient rehabilitation. It also is the location of Wellstar’s Total Joint Center and treats both adult and pediatric patients providing outpatient orthopedic surgery care.

HEALTH PARKS

Acworth Health Park

4550 Cobb Pkwy., N.W. Acworth, GA 30101

(770) 917-8140

A conceptual evolution of healthcare in North Atlanta, WellStar's first health park is a one-stop-shop for comprehensive physician visits, diagnostics, urgent care, pharmacy services, sleep studies and much more.

East Cobb Health Park

3747 Roswell Rd., N.E. Marietta, GA 30062

(470) 956-0150

WellStar’s second health park serves East Cobb residents with an all-inclusive, modern healthcare experience in a three-story, 162,000 square foot facility.

Vinings Health Park

4441 Atlanta Road, SE

Smyrna, GA 30080

(470) 956-0350

Wellstar's 3rd health park offers a high level of care to Vinings, Smyrna, and South Cobb residents.

Wellstar Pediatric Center

1180 Ernest Barrett Pkwy.

Kennesaw, GA 30144

(678) 594-7337 (PEDS)

COMMUNITY HOSPICE CENTERS

Tranquility at Cobb Hospital

3950 Austell Rd., S.W. Austell, GA 30106

(770) 732-6710

Since 1998 Tranquility at Cobb Hospital has been offering the community inpatient hospice care in its 18-bed facility.

Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain

475 Dickson Ave., N.W. Marietta, GA 30064

(470) 245-9930

Tranquility at Kennesaw Mountain opened in 2012 with 18 private rooms, providing end-oflife care in a beautifully serene setting.

URGENT CARE CENTERS

Acworth Urgent Care

4550 Coob Pkwy., N.W. Suite 101

Acworth, GA 30101

(470) 956-0100

Delk Road Marietta Urgent Care

2890 Delk Rd.

Marietta, GA 30067

(770) 955-8620

East Cobb - Marietta Urgent Care

3747 Roswell Rd., N.E., Suite 107

Marietta, GA 30062

(470) 956-0150

Kennesaw Urgent Care

3805 Cherokee St.

Kennesaw, GA 30144

(770) 426-5665

Marietta - Kennestone Urgent Care

818 Church St., Suite 100

Marietta, GA 30060

(770) 590-4190

Sandy Plains - Marietta Urgent Care

3600 Sandy Plains Rd.

Marietta, GA 30066

(770) 977-4547

WellStar Kennestone

HEALTHCARE KEEPING COBB HEALTHY

East Cobb Medical Center

Northside Hospital provides Cobb County residents access to many renowned physicians, specialists, services and locations to address various health care needs.

Active lifestyles, for example, benefit from the Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network, a system of experts and facilities that provides comprehensive medical, surgical and concussion care.

The Sports Medicine Network delivers peace of mind through injury prevention, athletic training, physical therapy, sports performance services, orthopedic surgery and diagnostic imaging. Northside serves youth leaguers, weekend warriors, professional athletes - and every level in between.

For times when the unexpected happens, count on major emergency services at Northside Cherokee and Northside Atlanta, where you’ll find boardcertified ER physicians and teams trained in emergency care. Northside treats all emergencies, including heart attacks, strokes, broken bones and infections. We care for all ages - infants, young adults and older patients.

Through all stages of life, from maternity services to the needs of more mature patients, Northside Cherokee delivers comprehensive medical services, using the latest medical advancements in the hands of the most highly qualified and compassionate professionals.

Northside Health Care System

The Northside Hospital-Cherokee campus comprises the hospital, medical office building, and 900 parking spaces on a 50-acre complex –just a part of 300 total acres available to meet Cobb County's health care needs today and in the future.

Northside Hospital-Cherokee

450 Northside Cherokee Blvd. Canton, GA 30115 (770) 224-1000

Northside Hospital-Cherokee in Canton became a significant part of the Northside Hospital delivery system in October 1997. The 84-bed, not for profit, full-service community hospital has more than 400 physicians and 1,200 employees.

In Marietta, the Northside East Cobb Medical Center health services include primary care for wellness and urgent care for less severe emergencies like sore throats, ear infections, minor burns, minor sprains and broken bones. No appointment needed.

Conveniently located on Johnson Ferry Road at Old Towne Parkway, the 100,000-square-foot Northside East Cobb Medical Center houses many medical specialties – including imaging, cardiology, orthopedics, urgent care, rehabilitation, GI, family medicine and OB/GYN.

The imaging center at Northside East Cobb Medical Center welcomes walk-ins. Patient safety and comfort are top priorities. Northside’s clinical expertise and innovation includes 3D digital screening mammography, X-ray, MRI, multi-slice CT, bone densitometry and ultrasound. All exams are performed by a team of specialty-trained technologists and are interpreted by board-certified radiologists.

Northside also operates outpatient imaging and cancer centers in Marietta, Acworth, Austell, and the Cobb Galleria.

Follow @NorthsideHosp on social media. For more information visit northside.com.

Northside Hospital-Cherokee is committed to advancing healthcare in Cherokee County and looks forward to continuing to offer services at the new Northside HospitalCherokee replacement hospital.

• Cancer Institute

• Surgical Services

• Robotics, Bariatrics, Plastics, Neuro

• Maternity & Newborn Services Level 2 NICU

• Gynecology

• Radiology (Imaging) –Inpatient & Outpatient

• Breast Care Program

• Spine Center

• Orthopedics

• Interventional Pain Management

• Emergency Services – Adult/Pediatric

• 24/7 Stroke Care

• Heart & Vascular Institute

• Cardiac Catheterization and PCI; Vascular Surgery

• Diabetes and Nutrition Services

• Urology

• Sleep Disorders Center

• Clinical Trials

• Gastroenterology

• Neurology

• Rehabilitation Services

• Critical Care Services

• Respiratory Care

• Laboratory Services

• Specialty Medicine

NORTHSIDE OUTPATIENT FACILITIES IN COBB

For your convenience, Northside has a vast number of outpatient facilities across Georgia. Services range from diagnostic imaging and chemotherapy, to sleep disorder treatment and prenatal care.

GCS - Cobb

1668 Mulkey Road, Suite 104

Austell, GA 30106 (770) 948-3233

GCS - Kennestone

790 Church Street, Suite 335

Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 590-8311

Northside/Acworth Imaging

4791 South Main Street, Suite 140

Acworth, GA 30101

Phone: (678) 701-6868

Fax: (770) 529-0042

Northside/East Cobb Imaging

1121 Johnson Ferry Rd., Bldg 1, Suite 300

Marietta, GA 30068

(770) 973-9702

Fax: (770) 973-9775

Northside Family Medicine and Urgent Care (East Cobb)

1121 Johnson Ferry Road

Marietta, GA 30068

(770) 509-1025; Fax: (770) 509-1884

Northside/Galleria Imaging

3200 Cobb Galleria Pkwy., Suite 120

Atlanta, GA 30339

(770) 933-1963

Fax: (770) 933-0763

Northside/Marble Mill Imaging

121 Marble Mill Rd., Suite 001 Marietta, GA 30060

(770) 794-6700

Fax: (770) 794-6699

Northside/Marietta Imaging Center

780 Canton Rd.,N.E., Suite 230

Marietta, GA 30060

Phone: (770) 792-1234

Fax: (770) 424-1194

CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE – COBB LOCATIONS

For further information and directions, visit: www.choa.org

Children’s at Cobb

1371 Church Street Extension

Marietta, GA 30060

(404) 785-8950

Children’s of Cherokee Urgent Care

1558 Riverstone Pkwy., Suite 100

Canton, GA 30144

Children’s of Cherokee Sports Medicine

1554 Riverstone Pkwy., Suite 160

Canton, GA 30080

Children’s at Ivy Walk

1675 Cumberland Pkwy.

Smyrna, GA 30080

Children’s at Sandy Plains

3618 Sandy Plains Road

Marietta, GA 30066

Children’s at Town Center

625 Big Shanty Rd., N.W.

Kennesaw, GA 30144

(404) 785-8010

KAISER PERMANENTE –COBB LOCATIONS

Cumberland Medical Center

2525 Cumberland Pkwy., S.E

Atlanta, GA 30339

(404) 365-0966

HEALTHCARE

Kennesaw Center

750 Townpark Lane

Kennesaw, GA 30144

(404) 365-0966

West Cobb Center

3640 Tramore Pointe Pkwy.

Austell, GA 30106

(404) 365-0966

HEALTHCARE

Senior Centers

Cobb Senior Services

Kathy Lathem

770-528-5393

kathy.lathem@cobbcounty.org www.CobbSeniors.org

Senior Wellness Center

1150 Powder Springs Street Suite 100

Marietta, GA 30064

(770) 528-5355

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday)

MULTI-PURPOSE CENTERS

East Cobb

3332 Sandy Plains Rd. Marietta, GA 30066

(770) 509-4900

Fax: (770) 509-4912

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

Activities: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

Freeman Poole

4025 South Hurt Road

Smyrna, GA 30082

(770) 801-3400

Fax: (770) 801-3409

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

Activities: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

North Cobb

3900 S. Main Street

(inside Kennworth Park)

Acworth, GA 30101

(770) 975-7740

Fax: (770) 917-0647

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

Activities: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

West Cobb

4915 Dallas Hwy.

Powder Springs, GA 30127

(770) 528-8200

Fax: (770) 528-8209

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

Activities: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

COBB COUNTY PRIVATE SENIOR/ASSISTED LIVING HOMES

A.G. Rhodes Home, Inc.

900 Wylie Rd., SE Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 427-8727

www.agrhodes.org

Arbor Terrace at East Cobb

886 Johnson Ferry Rd. Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 977-4420

www.arborcompany.com

Arbor Terrace at Burnt Hickory

920 Burnt Hickory Road Marietta, GA 30064 (770) 691-2146

www.arborburnthickory.com

Atria Mableton

3829 Floyd Road Austell, GA 30106 (770) 450-6535

www.atriaseniorliving.com

Atherton Place

111 Tower Rd., N.E. Marietta, GA 30060

(770) 421-7300

Delmar Gardens of Smyrna

404 King Springs Village Pkwy. Smyrna, GA 30082

(770) 432-4444

www.delmargardens.com

Gaines Park Senior Living

1740 Old Highway 41 Kennesaw, GA 30152

(770) 424-1414

www.gainespark.com

Heritage of Brookstone

5235 Stilesboro Rd.

Kennesaw, GA 30152

(800) 741-0926

ManorCare Rehabilitation

Center – Marietta

4360 Johnson Ferry Place

Marietta, GA 30068

(770) 971-5870

Parc on Piedmont - East Cobb

999 Hood Rd.

Marietta, GA 30068

(770) 565-8828

Peachstone Independent

Senior Living

2000 Austell Road

Marietta, GA 30008

(770) 438-7809

www.spectrumcapitalre.com/peachstone

Presbyterian Village

2000 East-West Connector

Austell, GA 30106

(770) 819-7000

Pruitt Health - Marietta

50 Saine Drive, SW

Marietta, GA 30008

(770) 429-8600

www.pruitthealth.com

Signature Healthcare of Marietta

811 Kennesaw Ave.

Marietta, GA 30060

(770) 422-2451

Sterling Estates

Senior Living Community

4220 Lower Roswell Rd.

Marietta, GA 30068

(770) 678-4454

www.sterlingestateseastcobb.com

Sterling Estates - West Cobb

3165 Dallas Highway

Marietta, GA 30064

(877) 385-0497

www.sterlingestateswestcobb.com

Sunrise at East Cobb

1551 Johnson Ferry Road

Marietta, GA 30062

(404) 476-3779

www.sunriseseniorliving.com

Tapestry Hospice of Kennesaw

1275 Shiloh Rd., NW

Kennesaw, GA 30144

(770) 627-4327

www.tapestryhospice.com

March 4 - Kennesaw Touch a Truck

March 25-26 - Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival

March 24-26 - Georgia Food + Wine Festival – (Marietta, GA)

FAIRS & FESTIVALS

June 6, 13, 20, 27 - Smyrna Food Truck

Tuesdays

July 3rd - Kennesaw Salute to America

July 4th - City of Marietta July 4th

July 4th - City of Cartersville July 4th

July 4th - Love the Lake Festival & ConcertCity of Acworth July 4th

July 11, 18, 25 - Smyrna Food Truck

Tuesdays

MAY

April 7 - Marietta Community Egg Hunt (Life University)

April 8 - NE Cobb Community Egg Drop (Sprayberry High School)

April 22-23 - Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival

April 29-30 - Smyrna Spring Jonquil Festival

April 30 - Taste of Marietta (Marietta Square)

May 6-7 - MAY-RETTA DAZE Arts, Crafts & Music Festival (Marietta)

May 12-13 - Smoke on the Lake (Acworth)

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Smyrna Food Truck

Tuesdays

May 4-14 - The Great Anderson County Fair (Anderson, S.C.)

May 18 - SPLASH Catch the Wave (White Water)

May 19-28 - The Fair at Heritage Park (Simpsonville, S.C.)

May 20-29 - Yaarab Shrine Circus and Fair (Marietta, GA)

August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Smyrna Food Truck

Tuesdays

MARCH APRIL AUGUST NOVEMBER

August 18-19 - Kennesaw Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival

September 2-4 - Art in the Park (Marietta)

September 9 - Pizza, Pints & Pigskins at Logan Farm Park-Acworth, GA

September 12, 19, 26 - Smyrna Food Truck Tuesdays

September 16 - Taste of Smyrna

September 21 – October 1 - North Georgia State Fair (Jim R. Miller Park)

DECEMBER

October 5-15 - Cumming Country Fair and Festival

October 7 - Taste of Acworth

October 7 - Kennesaw Fall-o-ween Festival

October 28-29 - Crafts & Drafts on the Green

November 4 - Taste of Kennesaw

December 2 - A Day with Santa (Kennesaw)

LEISURE & RECREATION

ENTERTAINMENT

As one of the biggest cities in the metro Atlanta area and the biggest of Cobb County, Marietta provides some of the best attractions and entertainment to be found in the area and even in the Southeast U.S. The best place to find entertainment in Marietta is downtown. The Marietta Welcome Center is a great place to stop first if visiting the community. The Center provides abundant information and also offers interesting tours, including the Historic Marietta Self Guided Walking/Driving Tour, the Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour, and the Yellow Rose Carriage Service. Other tours in Marietta are the Ghosts of Marietta Tour, which is especially fun around Halloween, and the Historic Marietta Trolley tour.

There are also several museums which portray everything you need to know about the City and its history, with the Marietta Fire Museum, the Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum, Scarlett on the Square, the Marietta Museum of History, the Old Zion Baptist Church Heritage Museum and the Root House Museum.

PARKS & HISTORICAL LANDMARKS

Cobb County boasts some of the most pristine parks and scenic landscapes in Georgia. With dozens of parks ranging in size from small neighborhood playgrounds to vast forest areas full of trails and sports fields, there is more than enough space to play, relax or just enjoy the beauty of the county. The parks in the county provide numerous outdoor activities, from ball fields, recreational facilities, basketball and tennis courts, benches and grills to playgrounds, gazebos, gardens and dog-friendly locations. Some of the parks within Cobb reside along the Chattahoochee River, a National Recreation Area in Georgia. The river can be used for its relaxing beaches, kayaking, rafting or fishing. There are also many beaches along lakes as well, such as those found on Lake Acworth that offer volleyball courts and picnic pavilions.

Cobb County is also rich with history, which has been preserved through various museums, community centers, parks, and historic cemeteries. Because much

Marietta is also home to the Earl Smith Strand Theatre and the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art.

Probably one of the most unique and entertaining aspects of downtown Marietta is the Theatre in the Square.

For family fun, Cobb is home to Six Flags White Water Park. The park holds 50 attractions, with rides, one of the world’s tallest free-falls, a water park and constant special events. Obviously one of the biggest venues for entertainment in the Southeast, Six Flags provides a great time for any age.

of Cobb County was first settled around train depots, many museums honor the history of their city’s roots. Kennesaw holds the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, while Smyrna contains the Trolley Line Park as well as the Smyrna Museum and Train Depot. You can also find many of the first settlers in the cities within the national cemeteries, such as the Marietta Confederate Cemetery or the Smyrna Memorial Cemetery.

For a complete lising of parks in the Cobb County, please see page 43.

Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History

Museum of Art

DOG PARKS

Pitner Road Dog Park

2450 Pitner Road

Acworth

The Pitner Road Dog Park is comprised of two adjoining but separately-fenced play areas for offleash dogs with approximately 2 acres of space for larger and one acre of space for smaller dogs. The dog lots have both open-space and shady, wooded areas with benched seating for dog owners. Each area has dog water fountains and “poop-mit” stations providing bags for owners to pick up after their pets. A gravel access road and parking lot with 50 parking spaces.

A combination picnic shelter and restroom building (presently with four picnic tables) sits on a rise and overlooks the playground and dog lots. A multi-function playground for children ages 2 to 12 is between the picnic shelter and the dog lots and can be easily seen from the seating areas of both locations. For information, contact the Western District Zone office at (770) 528-8890.

Sweat Mountain Parkdog

4346 Steinhauer Road

Marietta 30066

For information, contact the Eastern District Zone office at (770) 591-3160.

Cobb County's first off-leash dog park officially opened on October 21, 2006. The dog park is located inside Sweat Mountain Park. There is an area for large dogs and an area for smaller dogs weighing 30 lbs. or less. The park has benches conveniently located for the dog owners to sit and enjoy watching their pets play.

Park Hours - Open daily dawn until dusk

Closed each Wednesday morning for maintenance

Named Best Dog Park in Summer by Atlanta Magazine

"One of the largest public parks in the metro area, Sweat Mountain is almost all shade, making this the perfect place for dogs in the summer-time - especially if they are easily overheated or especially furry."

~Atlanta Magazine - June 2007

Acworth

• Pitner Dog Park 2450 Pitner Rd Acworth, GA 30101

KENNESAW

• Swift-Cantrell Park 3140 Old 41 Highway, Kennesaw, GA

MARIETTA

• Lawrence Street Recreation Center 510 Lawrence St., Marietta, GA

• Lewis Dog Park 475 Campbell St Marietta, GA, US 30066

• Sweat Mountain Dog Park 4346 Steinhauer Rd Marietta, GA, US 30066

• Wildwood Park 1050 Barclay Cir Marietta, GA 30060

SMYRNA

• Burger Park

680 Glendale Place, Smyrna, GA 30080

• Lake Court Park

3804 Lake Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080

Beginners and experienced players can choose the appropriate program offering in order to improve their on-court skills.

Tennis is a popular sport for many residents in Cobb. Tennis Dynamics proudly offers a full range of programs for all levels and ages of players. Skills building developmental programs for both juniors and adults are designed to allow players to improve over time.

LEISURE & RECREATION

COBB COUNTY TRAILS

Cobb County's 32 family-friendly tree-lined trails offer the perfect outdoor escape for families, pedestrians and bicyclists. Cobb County has several trail networks with proposals for a countywide system to connect major areas of the county. This network of trails accommodates pedestrians and bicyclists while providing transportation alternatives to ease congestion. Although portions of the trail system are recreational, they provide connectivity between cities, access to regional activity centers, and a healthy commuting option for travelers who wish to avoid the congestion of some county thoroughfares. And, more trails are being proposed and added.

• Akers Mill Trail West/ Akers Mill Trail East

Cobb County Trail Planning Map

• Al Bishop Trail

• A.L. Burruss Trail and Life University Trail

• Big Shanty Trail

• Bob Callan Trail/Rottenwood Creek Trail (South Segment)

• Chattahoochee River NRA

• Cobb Galleria

• Concord Road Trail

• Dallas Highway Trail

• East Cobb Park Trail

• East Cobb Trail on Roswell Road

• Floyd Road Trail

• Heritage Oak Trail

• Interstate North

• Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

• Kennesaw Mountain to River Trail (North Segment)

• Kennesaw Mountain to River Trail (South Segment)

• Kennesaw Trail System

• Lake Acworth

• Lewis Road Trail

• Logan Farm Park Trail

• Lower Roswell Trail

• Lucille Creek Trail

• Noonday Creek Trail

• Powder Springs Road Trail

• Rottenwood Creek Trail (North Segment)/University Trail

• Silver Comet Cumberland Connector Trail

• Silver Comet Trail

• West Cobb Trail

• Wildhorse Trail

COBB COUNTY PARKS

ACWORTH

Acworth Sports Complex

4000 S. Main St., Acworth (770) 917-1234

Amenities: 9 baseball fields, 11 batting cages, 2 football fields, 1 picnic pavilion, 1 playground

Kennworth Park

3900 S. Main St., Acworth (770) 528-8890

Amenities: 5 Softball fields, 1 Picnic pavilion, 2 Concession buildings, Playground, Kennworth Tennis Center (8 courts), Batting cages, Senior Center

Lake Acworth Beach at Cauble Park 4425 Beach St., Acworth (770) 917-1234

Amenities: 1 lake/beach, 1 picnic pavilion, 2 playgrounds, 1 sand volleyball court

KENNESAW

Adams Park

2600 Park Dr., Kennesaw (770) 422-9741

Amenities: 10 baseball/softball fields, 1 batting cage, 1 multipurpose trail, 1 picnic pavilion, 1 playground, 1 soccer field, 2 tennis courts

Noonday Park

489 Hawkins Store Rd., Kennesaw (770) 591-3160

Amenities: 12 Soccer fields, 2 Soccer practice fields, 2 Football fields/Soccer fields, Picnic pavilion, Playground, BMX Track, 2 Concession buildings, Meeting room

MARIETTA

Aviation Baseball/Softball Complex

455 Aviation Rd., Marietta (404) 281-2285

Amenities: 3 baseball/softball fields

East Cobb Park

3322 Roswell Rd., Marietta (770) 591-3160

Amenities: Piconic pavilion, Amphitheatre

Fair Oaks Park

1460 W. Booth Rd., Marietta (770) 528-8890

Amenities: 2 Baseball fields, 2 Soccer fields, Softball/ Football field, Multi-purpose court, 1 Playground, 3 Picnic pavilions, 2 Concession buildings, Fair Oaks Rec Center - Home, Fair Oaks Tennis Center (12 courts), Sand volleyball court

Fullers Park

3499 Robinson Rd., Marietta (770) 591-3160

Amenities: 2 Picnic pavilions, 1 Playground, 4 Tennis courts, 5 Baseball fields, 1 Baseball/football field, 1 Football/soccer field, 3 Concession buildings, Batting cages, Fullers Recreation Center

Harrison Park

2653 Shallowford Rd., Marietta (770) 591-3160

Amenities: 1 Picnic pavilion, 3 Playgrounds, 2 Concession buildings, 7 Baseball fields, Batting cages, Harrison Tennis Center (16 courts)

Jim R. Miller Park

2245 Callaway Rd., Marietta (770) 528-8875

Amenities: 2 Exhibit halls, Market plaza, Equestrian facility, Fitness trail, Midway, 44 Campsites, 6 Concession buildings, Lake, Cross country track (home of North Georgia State Fair, Sept.)

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr., Marietta (770) 421-4656

Amenities: 1 community/recreation center, 2 multipurpose trails, 2 picnic pavilions (managed by National Park Service)

Lake Park

311 Lake Dr., Marietta (770) 794-5601

Amenities: 1 picnic pavilion, 1 playground

Laurel Park

151 Manning Rd., Marietta (770) 919-8602

Amenities: 1 baseball/softball field, 1 multipurpose trail, 2 picnic pavilions, 2 playgrounds, 1 sand volleyball court, 13 tennis courts

Milford Park

3025 Hicks Rd., Marietta

Amenities: (770) 528-88903 Baseball fields, Batting cages, 1 Football field, Concession building, 4 Playgrounds

Oregon Park

145 Old Hamilton Rd., Marietta (770) 528-88908

Amenities: Baseball fields, 3 Picnic pavilions, Playground, Disc golf course, 4 Tennis courts, Batting cages, Walking trail, Concession building

Perry Parham Park

550 Fairground St., Marietta (770) 528-8890

Amenities: 4 baseball/softball fields, 2 batting cages, 1 picnic pavilion, 1 playground

Sandy Plains Park

2977 Gordy Pkwy., Marietta (770) 591-3160

Amenities: Playground, 4 Softball fields, Batting cages, Concession building

Sewell Park

2055 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta (770) 591-3160

Amenities: Picnic pavilion, Playground, 5 Baseball fields, 2 Concession buildings, 3 Baseball fields, 4 Tennis courts, Batting cages, Outdoor swimming pool, Walking trail

Shaw Park

900 Shaw Park Rd., Marietta (770) 591-3160

Amenities: 5 Baseball fields, Batting cages, 4 Tennis courts, Multi-purpose court, 2 Picnic Pavilions, 2 Playgrounds, Concession building, Northeast Cobb Community Center adjacent to park)

Sweat Mountain Park

4346 Steinhauer Rd., Marietta (770) 917-4555

Amenities: 3 Baseball fields, Batting cages, 2 Practice fields, 4 Tennis courts, Playground, Picnic pavilion, Concession building, Dog Park

East Cobb Park

LEISURE & RECREATION

Terrell Mill Park

480 Terrell Mill Rd., Marietta (770) 591-3160

Amenities: 2 Picnic pavilions, Playground, 4 Softball fields, Terrell Mill Tennis Center (8 courts), Concession building, Soccer field

Tumlin Park at Hickory Hills

400 Chestnut Hill Rd., Marietta (770) 794-5601

Amenities: 3 picnic pavilions, 1 playground, 1 soccer field, 2 tennis courts

Victory Park

823 S. Park Dr. Marietta (770) 794-5601

Amenities: 2 multipurpose trails, 2 picnic pavilions, 1 playground

Wildwood Park

1050 Barclay Circle, Marietta (770) 794-5601

Amenities: 2 multipurpose trails, 3 picnic pavilions

POWDER SPRINGS

Lost Mountain Park

4845 Dallas Hwy., Powder Springs (770) 528-8890

Amenities: 8 Softball fields, 1 Baseball field, 2 Football/Soccer fields, Ward Recreation Center , 3 Concession buildings, 2 Playgrounds, 3 Picnic pavilions, Lost Mountain Tennis Center (12 courts), Batting cages, Walking tracks, 2 Fishing ponds, West Cobb Senior Center

Powder Springs Park

3899 Brownsville Rd., Powder Springs (770) 528-8890

Amenities: Outdoor swimming pool, 7 Baseball fields, Playground, Picnic pavilion, Concession building

Wild Horse Creek Park

3820 Macedonia Rd., Powder Springs (770) 528-8890

Amenities: 6 Softball fields, Baseball field, Soccer/ football field, BMX track, Equestrian facility, 5 Concession buildings, Playground, Horseshoe pit, Fishing pond,Ron Anderson Recreation Center, Ron Anderson Community Center, 4 Tennis courts, Picnic pavilion, Walking trail

SMYRNA

Aline Wolfe Adult Recreation Center

884 Church Street, Smyrna (678) 631-5541

Amenities: 1 community/recreation center, 1 picnic pavilion, 1 swimming pool

Brinkley Park

1270 Hunter St., Smyrna (770) 451-2842

Amenities: 5 baseball/softball fields, 1 batting cage, 1 picnic pavilion, 2 playgrounds

Chuck Camp Park

2270 Benson Poole Rd., Smyrna (678) 631-5394

Amenities: 3 baseball/softball fields, 1 multipurpose trail, 1 picnic pavilion, 1 playground

Cobb Park 950 Powder Springs Rd., Smyrna (770) 431-2847

Amenities: 1 baseball/softball field, 2 picnic pavilion, 2 playgrounds

Jonquil Park

2411 Spring Rd., Smyrna (770) 421-2842

Amenities: 2 baseball/softball fields, 1 picnic pavilion, 4 soccer fields

Rhyne Park 4145 King Springs Rd., Smyrna (770) 528-8890

Amenities: 2 Playgrounds, 3 Picnic pavilions, Concession building, 2 Softball fields, 4 Tennis courts, Batting cages

Rose Garden Park Turpin Rd., Smyrna (770) 431-2842

Amenities: 2 basketball courts, 1 multipurpose trail, 2 picnic pavilions, 1 playground, 1 sand volleyball court

Shoupade Park

4770 Oakdale Rd., Smyrna (678) 431-2842

Amenities: Passive Historic Civil War Battlefield Park

Smyrna Community Center 200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna (770) 431-2842

Amenities: 2 basketball courts, 1 community/ recreation center

Tolleson Park & Pool

3515 McCauley Rd., Smyrna (770) 431-2843

Amenities: 1 multipurpose trail, 2 picnic pavilions, 1 playground, 1 sand volleyball court, 1 soccer field, 1 swimming pool