Cobb Guidebook 2017

FEATURING THE CITIES OF ACWORTH, KENNESAW, MARIETTA, POWDER SPRINGS, SMYRNA AND VININGS

COBB GUIDEBOOK 2016-2017

A Resource Guide for Cobb County GEORGIA

COMMUNITIES

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ur new logo, tagline and sponsorship package were revealed in 2016 allowing a new fresh approach and branding to grow our chapter! The Smyrna Business Association is OPEN for business! We are proud to offer Outreach, Programs, Education and Networking as we support area businesses through more than 50 opportunities per year!

Our membership has steadily grown over the last three years (now over 140) and we created a sponsorship program to further efforts of 26 of our key companies, with more expected this year.

Outreach involves focused efforts on community involvement, as we include our elected officials, candidates, businesses, and civic organizations that comprise our dynamic City of Smyrna.

We will continue to participate in ribbon cutting ceremonies, milestone anniversaries and opportunities to showcase our local businesses.

Monthly Programs allow our consistent delivery of quality speakers on subjects that are topical, political, informational and beneficial. While presented to provide the most current data, trends, and topics of interest related to your business, we also offer seminars and programs to help hone specific skills, while contributing to your team’s personal development. Over my term as president, we have hosted published authors, a demographer, an economist, a business newspaper publisher and several motivational speakers, along with our annual “State of the City” and “State of the County” addresses. In 2017, best-selling author and national radio talk show host Herman Cain will make a return engagement, along with Georgia’s Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, new Cobb County Chairman Mike Boyce and a key member of the Atlanta Braves organization.

Please join us for one of our luncheons, held the first Thursday of each month, 11:30am at the Smyrna Community Center.

Our Education initiatives include the two $1500 academic scholarships that we have provided for many years, but in

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have been honored to serve as the Marietta Business Association again this year. As your president, I am passionate about serving the Marietta Business Association (MBA) and our community. The success of our association is directly related to the continued support from our leadership, members and community.

We continue to grow and make an impact on our community. We are Positive, Professional, Proven in 2016. Building relationships within our association and community is vital to the growth of our organization. We are proud members of the Cobb County Coalition of Business Associations and the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. This guidebook is just another way to spotlight our members and develop relationships with other professionals.

We welcome new members and support our current membership. Our purpose is to promote the civic, social, commercial, economic welfare and business goals of

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2016 we augmented our efforts by forging a new alliance with the Great Promise Partnership and Campbell High School.

Students get educational credit while earning a paycheck and providing local employers with a labor force of the future. This year we will also provide several $500 scholarships for students attending Chattahoochee Tech for targeted, vocational classes to develop employable skills of benefit to local employers.

Networking is a great way for businesses to build their sales wheel. We have twelve monthly luncheons, twenty-four morning coffee “Business Roundtable” sessions (second and fourth Wednesdays, 8-9am at Locanda Firenze in the Smyrna Market Village), quarterly “Alive After Five” receptions (and regular joint sessions with other business associations), ten SCORE business seminars, two Business Expos (spring and autumn), access to two Cobb Chamber Expos, and many ways to be engaged in activities within Smyrna and Cobb County.

We launched our Shop Smyrna campaign in Q4, modeled after the Keep It In Cobb efforts to encourage everyone to buy local, whenever possible. The City of Smyrna encourages local businesses to become an “approved vendor” as the City prefers to buy local. This campaign provides another sales opportunity to Smyrna businesses.

Visit our website (www.smyrnabusiness.com) to reserve your spot at one of our functions or to join our dynamic organization.

See you soon in Smyrna, just outside the perimeter, but in the middle of everything!

Sincerely,

Ron D. Fennel President 2015-2016 Smyrna Business Association www.smyrnabusiness.org ronfennel@me.com

our members. As a member of MBA you become part of something great. We continue to Inspire, Inform, Influence each other and our community as we strive to be Positive, Professional, Proven. With the many networking events, top rated luncheon programs, service projects there are many ways to connect with other professionals and our Public Safety, Military and Marietta City School System.

I welcome you and am honored to serve as your president.

Sincerely,

Julie Michaels 2016-2017 President Marietta Business Association www.mariettabusiness.biz

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am excited and honored to serve as the President of East Cobb Business Association for 2016 and 2017. I became affiliated with ECBA upon purchasing my business in 2013. It was one of the first Business Associations I attended. The warm reception I received lead me to come back each month. I was quickly reached out to and asked to get involved in the organization.

School participate in our luncheon gives them a firsthand look at what it takes to be a business owner.

The mission of the East Cobb Business Association is to seek to transform East Cobb by developing business leaders through Networking and Education with a strong emphasis on Community.

We offer opportunities to network during our monthly after hours’ events. We strive to provide business educational opportunities at our quarterly lunch and learns. And our quarterly breakfasts are designed to focus on the relationship between the business community and local government.

Our doors are always open to any business owner that is looking to grow their business, has a sense of community and wants to build lasting relationships for themselves and their business. I invite you to attend one of our events to meet some great people, learn some great things and develop a great business.

On the third Tuesday of each month we meet for lunch (11:30 – 1:00) at Indian Hills Country Club, where we focus on all three areas of our mission. Our luncheons provide a great opportunity to network with members and guest. We have dynamic speakers that cross all areas of business and community who provide great insight to help any small business owner grow their business. Having our high school students from Wheeler High

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Lastly, each month we focus on one project that is designed to support those that are less fortunate.

Our yearly signature program is the Public Safety Celebration that we host for the police and fire departments. These events demonstrate our strong commitment in supporting our men and women who strive to keep us safe in the East Cobb community.

Sincerely,

Littie Brown Littie Brown 2016-2017 President East Cobb Business Assn. www.eastcobbba.com

t has been my honor to serve as President of West Cobb Business Association (WCBA) for the 2016 year.

chicks in my Agency, Janne, Christy, Louise - A & J Computers, Joe Vivona – GYH, Glenda Y. Hicks CPA – Allprint Marketing, Samantha and Donnie Glass - Visiting Angels, Teresa Janiga!

It takes a flock of geese to form the unique formation in flight. One bird cannot create such a wonderful sight. The WCBA could not be a success without having a great flock of members. Our success in soaring high in our community and businesses depends on our members.

I was blessed to grow up in the West Cobb Area and spread my wings to help others soar. I am proud to be from Georgia and so proud of our association this year for the many opportunities we offer such as, giving back to our Business Community with Networking and Advertising opportunities, Scholarships, our Public Safety recognition and the K9 Unit in Cobb County.

Together we have formed our own beautiful formation as a Business Association. My main focus this year was greater fundraising than in the past for our WCBA “When Character Beats Adversity” Scholarships. When a young person overcomes adversity it makes them stronger! Lets put more strength behind them by helping these young men and women advance their education and further their Road to Succeed! Perhaps one day these recipients will join WCBA and be able to return the favor for another generation.

This year we planned a Casino Fun Night to raise money for these scholarships. I am proud to say our group has raised a preliminary amount of over $6000. If not for the effort of our committee members and our local business sponsors we would not have been able to accomplish this goal our first year doing such a large event! Together as we spread our wings in unison we have made that awesome formation in flight!

I would like to thank our Premier Sponsors: (or as I refer to them my flock of leaders) Winnwood Retirement Community, Arthur Eyzagurrie (President elect 2017) – Byrd Insurance Agency, My

Whether you are a fledgling company, just out of the nest or an old buzzard that needs some new birds to mentor and soar with I hope you will consider joining the West Cobb Business Association!

A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because her trust is not on the branch but on her own wings.

Come join us at the West Cobb Business Association 4th Thursday of the Month! Check us out online at www.

Westcobbbusiness.com.

Sincerely,

Madge Lovingood Madge Lovingood 2016 President West Cobb Business Association www.Westcobbbusiness.com

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have had the privilege to serve as the 2016 President of the Vinings Business Association (VBA). VBA affords our members the opportunity to meet and establish business and personal relationships with other members of the Vinings community. Our regular and intimate meetings allow members and guests to develop trust and rapport with our fellow Vinings professionals. We strive to assist our members in growing their network and their business through the visibility they gain at our meetings, social events and through our website, www.viningsbusiness.com.

We hold two regular meetings per month. Our luncheon is held on the 1st Tuesday of each month, typically at the Hotel Indigo in Vinings. However, we do periodically change the location to other venues to assist in promoting other Vinings businesses and catering companies. Our social events are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month and this location does change each month. Sponsorships are available for both the lunch meeting and social events and our social events are FREE for all members and guests. Additionally, some of our premier annual events include the Vinings Business EXPO,

scheduled for March 21, 2017, and our annual Braves game social event, where we charter a luxury motor coach from a Vinings tailgate party and get dropped off at the front door of the Braves Stadium. The 2017 Braves motor coach event is scheduled for April 18th. Please see www.viningsbusiness. com for more information, registration and sponsorship opportunities.

Please be sure to visit our website at www.viningsbusiness. com to find additional details about the VBA. We hope you will come and be our guest at a luncheon or social event soon and experience what it is like to be a member of the VBA family. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Warmest regards,

Charles R. Rea 2016 President Vinings Business Association www.viningsbusiness.com

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WELCOME TO COBB COUNTY

COMMEMORATING THE PAST...

LEADING THE WAY INTO THE FUTURE WHEN IT COMES TO QUALITY OF LIFE ATTRIBUTES, COBB COUNTY HAS ALL THE RIGHT STUFF: ● Charming neighborhoods ● Affordable living ● A strong housing market ● Several of the nation’s highest performing K-12 schools and higher education institutions ● Parks and recreational areas equipped with ball fields, playgrounds, hiking and biking trails, and dog parks ● Exceptional visual and performing arts venues and sports arenas ● Historical landmarks and museums ● Superb shopping, dining, and entertainment ● Unparalleled government services ● First-rate healthcare ● The lowest personal and corporate tax rates in the metro Atlanta area ● A comprehensive transportation infrastructure ● A deep sense of community ● Steadfast economic development initiatives ● Cultural and religious diversity

COBB IS A CHOICE SITE FOR CORPORATE START-UPS, EXPANSIONS, AND RELOCATIONS. Many Fortune 500 companies including The Home Depot, Coca-Cola Enterprises and Genuine Parts Company, and large corporations such as GE Power & Water and The Weather Channel are headquartered in Cobb.

Industries as diverse as information technology and software development, bioscience research, logistics,

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financial and professional services, aeronautics, and manufacturing are also drawn to the county. With nearly one in three workers between the ages of 25 and 44, Cobb offers a relatively young workforce including a strong core of engineers, technicians, and fabricators — an ideal mix for U.S. global strategic military aerospace manufacturer Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. The Lockheed Company has been an integral part of Cobb County for over 60 years.

It shares military space with Dobbins Air Reserve Base, the largest multi service reserve training base in the world, with more than 10,000 guardsmen and reservists from the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines.

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A DIVERSE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE. Central Cobb is just 30 minutes from the HartsfieldJackson International Airport, the nation’s busiest airport and global gateway for the southeastern United States with many direct flights to preferred destination spots for international business and tourism. Cobb County International Airport - McCollum is a 320-acre public airport centrally located within the county and just 21 miles northwest of the central business district of Atlanta.

Convenience and close proximity to the city continue to attract many large companies whose busy executives find it easier to use smaller, regional airports rather than face the long lines and traffic commonly associated with larger commercial airports. Over 350 aircraft are based at McCollum, including corporate, private, and pleasure jets. The airport averages 170 takeoffs and landings each day, making it the 5th busiest airport in Georgia.

McCollum’s terminal features a pilot’s lounge, a flight planning briefing room, Elevation Chophouse restaurant, and 65,000 square feet of office space occupied by 18 business tenants including government agencies and one full-service fixed base operator.

Four different interstate highways (I-75, I-285, I-20 and I-575) connect Cobb County to the surrounding metropolitan area along with more than 2,000 miles of roads and commercial rail lines (CSX and Norfolk Southern) leading to deep-water cargo ports. Transportation is a major priority for Cobb County. In 2015, Cobb voters renewed a 1% sixyear SPLOST (Special-Purpose Local-Option Sales Tax), which will generate a total of $750,000,000 to invest back into the community over the next five years. A portion of those SPLOST dollars goes towards maintaining and improving the county’s transportation infrastructure as well as enhancing county parks, public safety, libraries, educational resources, senior services, and judicial and public health facilities to ensure a sustainable infrastructure.

Cobb LINC (formerly Cobb Community Transit) offers fixed, express, and para-transit bus transportation on 16 routes throughout Cobb County as well as several routes to midtown Atlanta. The transit system currently operates 101 buses; 25 are lift-equipped for riders who are unable

COBB POPULATION STATS is the third most populated county in Georgia (out of 159 counties)

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2015 Census data, Cobb is home to more than 740,000 residents living in and around the cities and towns of Acworth, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Smyrna, and Marietta. Since the last official census count in 2010, Cobb’s population has increased by 53,256, or 7.7 percent.

55 percent of Cobb County’s population increase can be attributed to natural growth (more births than deaths); the rest is due to an influx of highly educated workers from around the state, country, and world.

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Cobb draws its strength from a robust local economy. The county’s median household income is 21% higher than the national average.

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME Cobb

$64,657

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$58,885

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$53,657

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WELCOME TO COBB COUNTY Cobb County’s Roadway Improvement Initiatives aim to alleviate major traffic woes typical of suburban sprawl. Several projects are underway, more will follow.

THE WINDY HILL PROJECT: Seeks to improve driver and pedestrian safety in five “problem” areas along a 1.95-mile section of Windy Hill Road extending from Cobb Parkway to Powers Ferry Road. Among these projects is construction of a six-lane Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) over Interstate 75 in the Cumberland area. The total estimated cost for these improvements is over $48 million funded by SPLOST dollars and $5 million in tax contributions from local businesses. Most improvements, including the DDI over Interstate 75, will be completed in Spring 2017—just in time for the Atlanta Braves’ Opening Day at SunTrust Park, the team’s new home.

THE SIX FLAGS AREA PROJECT: On June 2016, The State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) awarded the Cobb County DOT $1.6 million to improve traffic and pedestrian mobility on Riverside Parkway from the I-20 off-ramp to Six Flags Drive. Employees and guests to the Six Flags Over Georgia 290acre theme park will also benefit from increased accessibility. This grant is just one of 17 infrastructure improvement awards funded by Georgia’s SRTA Bank.

THE TOWN CENTER PROJECTS: The Northwest Managed Lane Project, initiated in 2015 and now complete, is expected to improve traffic and reduce congestion along the I-75 and I-575 Corridor. The Town Center Community Improvement District (CID) is currently studying the traffic impacts of this new roadway. Phase 1 of The South Barrett Reliever, which provides an alternate route around Barrett Parkway—one of the busiest roads in the Town Center area –is complete.

Phase II of construction began in Spring 2016.

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to board, ride or disembark from regular buses. In 2015, Cobb LINC provided service for nearly 2.5 million passenger trips. This summer, 35 new buses were added to the fleet. These new rides will phase out some of the oldest vehicles over the next two years; some new buses will be fueled with a clean gas alternative and have Wi-Fi capabilities.

Cobb LINC’s bus transit routes also provide regional connectivity to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), the 8th largest bus and rail transit system in the U.S.

COBB IS THE MOST EDUCATED COUNTY IN GEORGIA AND RANKS 12TH IN THE NATION ► Cobb’s School District SAT average score of 1515 is 63 points higher than the state average and 17 points higher than the national average. ► With a composite ACT score of 22.1, Cobb graduates exceed national and state averages in all four subject areas (English, Math, Reading, and Science). ► Participation in challenging Advanced Placement courses has grown 184% since 2004. ► Cobb’s overall high school graduation rate is 78.2%, compared to 72.5% for the state. Several East Cobb high schools have topped out with a graduation rate of 91%. ► 75.5 % of Cobb graduates are enrolled in post-secondary institutions during the first year after graduation. ► 43.8% of residents 25 and older have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher. ► Cobb is home to Kennesaw State University (KSU), one of the state’s fastest-growing public universities, as well as Life University and Chattahoochee Technical College. ► Georgia’s HOPE scholarship, founded by Governor Zell Miller, provides full or partial college tuition to high school graduates enrolled in any of Georgia’s higher learning institutions with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. ► Cobb County benefits from a strong focus on early childhood education. In 1993, Georgia became the first state to offer its residents universal Pre-K and now ranks fourth in the nation in the percentage of 4-year-olds enrolled in state pre-Kindergarten. ► Cobb County has four high-achieving K-12 charter schools and six magnet programs.

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WELCOME TO COBB COUNTY Based on almost every indicator, the residential market in Cobb County is moving in a positive direction.

• The county offers a diverse selection of single family and multi-unit residences, including townhomes and condominiums.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS—PARKS AND RECREATION With more than 5,000 acres of federally owned parklands, Cobb’s communities are home to more than 100 local and state parks including Six Flags Over Georgia, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Cobb’s portion of Lake Allatoona, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir in Georgia, is known for its top-notch bass fishing, boating, and camping. It provides excellent access to Redtop Mountain State Park which offers priceless panoramas of the North Georgia landscape.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT VENUES Cobb’s rich history can be explored at 13 local and regional museums.

The county’s business and shopping districts feature the Galleria Centre and Cumberland Mall in the south and Town Center Mall to the north. Just southeast of Marietta centrally located within the Cumberland Community Improvement District is Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center (CPAC)—a 2,750-seat premier facility which is home to Broadway shows, The Atlanta Ballet, The Atlanta Opera, concerts, comedy, corporate meetings as well as wedding receptions and galas in the center’s 10,000 square foot ballroom. Construction of SunTrust Park, a 41,500-seat baseball stadium, is nearing completion and will be the new home of the Atlanta Braves starting in 2017. The Battery Atlanta, a mixed-use development being built adjacent to the stadium, will feature office, entertainment, retail and residential living space. Occupants will include Omni Hotel and Resorts, Comcast, and The Roxy Theater.

• Thanks to low-interest rates and reasonable loan terms, Cobb is both a Buyers’ and Sellers’ market.

• Resale inventory is steady while new construction proceeds at a moderate pace.

• Commercial real estate in Cobb is on the upswing—a sign that the county has bounced back from the recession.

HOUSING SALE STATS FOR COBB COUNTY* Avg. Sale Price

1-year recorded price change

All sales

$269,922

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$262,387

+1.27%

New

$414,323

+4.58%

*For 6-month period ending June 1, 2016 Source: http://trends.findthehome.com/l/470/Cobb-County-GA

• 82.8% of sales during June 2016 in Cobb County were for existing homes.

Since 2002, the resale segment has shown year over year growth of 9.90%.

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WELCOME TO COBB COUNTY WORLD-CLASS HEALTH CARE • Cobb County is home to WellStar - Georgia’s largest non-academic, nonprofit health system - which operates 11 hospitals and eight urgent care centers in northwest Georgia. Three of these hospitals are in Cobb County: Kennestone Hospital, Windy Hill Hospital, and Cobb Hospital. All but one urgent care center is in Cobb.

• In February 2014, WellStar joined the prestigious Mayo Clinic Care Network. WellStar physicians can consult with Mayo specialists at no additional cost to patients.

• WellStar’s newest facility in East Cobb is a single source for urgent and primary care and other specialty services.

• In 2015, WellStar Kennestone opened a pediatric unit and invested $11 million to renovate the facility’s cancer center.

• WellStar offers comprehensive medical care, lifestyle programs, and educational events to keep the senior community active and independent.

• Cobb County residents are also in close proximity to metro Atlanta’s best healthcare and wellness options, such as

Kennestone Outpatient Pavilion - WellStar Health System

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Northside Hospital, and Emory University/Hospital.

UTILITIES & WATER • Cobb County is served by a number of electricity providers, depending on location: Acworth Power, Georgia Power Company, Greystone Power Corporation, Marietta Power & Water, and Cobb Electric Membership Corporation (EMC).

• Cobb County Water System supplies sewer and storm water management to more than 680,000 customers in households and businesses spanning 348 square miles. It is the only independently funded water system in the country with three AAA bond ratings as a recognized industry leader in service delivery, environmental protection, facility operations/maintenance, and expansion of infrastructure.

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Come for the convenience.

Stay for the CONNECTION. New residents are calling Marietta home because of the small-town feel, combined with a centralized location to everything metro Atlanta and northwest Georgia has to offer.

Be connected.

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ACWORTH

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cworth, Georgia is located about 35 miles northwest of Atlanta minutes off I-75. Located between LakePoint Sporting Community and Kennesaw State University, it exemplifies the quality of life most Americans dream about.

While it is close enough to Atlanta to experience professional sports and cultural events equated with a larger city, the smalltown atmosphere of Acworth provides opportunities for families that offer fun and tranquility. Home to Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona, rich in history with plenty of outdoor recreational activities, discover why you’re welcome in Acworth!

According to the most recent U.S. Census, the diverse 8.24 square mile city is home to approximately 23,000 people, up 8,000 people since 2000. Males make up 47.6% of the population, females slightly more at 52.4%, while the median age is 30.7 years.

Like many cities near Atlanta, Acworth is diverse, as Caucasians make up 62.5% of the population, while African-Americans and Hispanics make up a combined 38% of city residents. Acworth’s Main Street is part of the Dixie Highway and the two lane road runs through the historic center of the city.

RECREATION The outdoor enthusiast will feel right at home in Acworth!

Acworth is known as “The Lake City” as it is nestled in between Lake Allatoona and Lake Acworth. You are sure to find an activity that appeals to you whether it’s swimming at Cauble Park or taking your canoe out for an afternoon of fishing. Lake Acworth is now a hot destination for paddleboarders due to its proximity to Atlanta and because no motorized craft are allowed on the lake. Want to hit the links? Don’t miss Cobblestone Golf Course, which is ranked one of the best public courses not only in Georgia, but the country! Set on the banks of Lake Acworth and completely renovated in 2010, you’re not going to find a better round for the price. Interested in taking in the historical architecture of the city? Enjoy the self-guided Acworth Historic Walking Tour, which can be found on www.acworthtourism.com.

SPORTS The City of Acworth is proud of its sports facilities and is home to plenty of recreational leagues for youth. Leagues include the Acworth Warriors Football and Cheerleading Association, the Acworth Baseball Association, and Acworth Youth Basketball.

If you’re an adult looking to stay active, check out the Acworth Adult Flag Football League. Kennworth Park, located within the city and managed by Cobb P.A.R.K.S., also offers adult softball, kickball and tennis. Acworth plays host to multiple sports tournaments throughout the year, 5K runs, as well as a Triathlon.

ENTERTAINMENT Whether here for a day or long weekend, there is plenty to see in Acworth. You can explore the boutiques and restaurants on Historic Main Street or stroll through an Acworth neighborhood where you’re sure to step back in time while looking at each house’s distinct architecture. Interested in art or maybe you’d like to learn how to create a masterpiece?

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The Acworth Gallery is your place for classes and wonderful painting parties. A hidden gem in Acworth that not many people, except brides, know about is our wonderful settings for weddings! There are two distinct wedding venues located within the historic district, The Conservatory and Cedar Plantation, which are wonderful settings for your perfect day.

The city hosts an array of special events throughout the year.

Several large, impactful events take place in Acworth starting in April with the Acworth Art Fest, Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival in May, July 4th Concert and Fireworks, Taste of Acworth in October, a Craft Beer Festival in November, and quarterly Classic Car Cruises. For a complete event list, you can check www.acworthparksandrecreation.org.

There are two other distinct corridors in Acworth other than our Historic Downtown: the I-75 interchange and also Highway 41.

There you will find all the major national retail chains, hotels, restaurants and grocery stores. There is also a Cabela’s located off I-75 at Exit 277.

GOVERNMENT A five-member Board of Alderman governs Acworth; the elected serve staggered four-year terms. The City’s Mayor is also elected to a four-year term. A beautiful place to live, Acworth is also safe, providing its own police force. So safe, in fact, that in 2015, Acworth was named Georgia’s second safest city. The city provides electrical and sanitation services for all residents, and water and sewer service is provided through Cobb County.

The county also provides fire protection to the city.

In addition to all its peace and comfort, the City of Acworth also provides its residents with a growing economy and quality economic development opportunities. Acworth has an estimated median household income of $61,560, much larger than the State average ($50,861). Similarly, the city’s estimated median home value is $196,886, which compares favorably to the state average, $169,100.

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ennesaw is a safe, vibrant community offering big-city opportunities with suburban charm, located in the heart of Cobb County, 25 miles northwest of Atlanta. It is home to approaching 32,000 people, making it the ninth largest city in the metro according to population statistics. The city is continuing to grow steadily, which can be attributed to a multitude of reasons, including its convenient location with respect to transit (I-75 and US Highway 41), its diversified economy, and its abundant housing options across a broad economic spectrum.

Kennesaw is a well-rounded, family-friendly community with a unique, rich heritage balanced by a strong focus on a progressive future. It is home to elite education at all levels, diverse recreational, entertainment and dining options, and crime rates that register at less than half of U.S. averages. It has been selected in the “Ten Best Places in Georgia” by real estate blogging website movato. com; “Top 25 Cities and Towns with the Best American Values” by Newsmax Magazine; “10 Best Towns for Families” by Family Circle Magazine. These recognitions cite the city’s exceptional quality of life, describing its affordable housing, quality jobs, top-rated schools, low crime rate, and abundant parks and green spaces. Current residents see the benefits – Kennesaw’s median household income has been higher than the per capita income in the rest of Georgia since 1969.

CULTURAL SITES Kennesaw isn’t simply a beautiful place with quality education and a robust economy, it’s a city filled with fun and entertainment as well. History buffs can get a taste of local tradition and culture by visiting the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History, a Smithsonian-affiliated museum that is home to the locomotive General made famous by the Civil War’s Great Locomotive Chase. The nearby Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield National Park is not only a mecca for history enthusiasts, it is also a desirable spot for those who like to bike, run, hike, or relax with their pets. For those who enjoy communing with nature, the city’s Smith-Gilbert Gardens is a 16-acre oasis of art, history, and flora with over 3,000 species of plants in a naturalistic setting.

ENTERTAINMENT - Kennesaw is also home to an array of festivals and yearly celebrations. In April, downtown Kennesaw hosts the Big Shanty Festival, a popular, well-known event that annually attracts over 60,000 attendees and features arts and crafts, games for kids, live entertainment, food and drinks. In August, the city also hosts the Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival, a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned competition that is recognized as a Georgia State Championship. It’s a two day event of food and fun for kids and adults alike. Other annual celebrations include a huge Salute to America Independence Day concert and fireworks display held on July 3 and the annual Christmas Parade and Day with Santa holiday party in early December. The city also hosts a weekly Farmers Market and Food Truck Rally each Monday afternoon/evening from May through September.

SPORTS & RECREATION The 42-acre Swift-Cantrell Park, recognized with the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence as one of the best parks in the business,

is the city’s largest community park. It contains several stateof-the-art playgrounds for kids, the Frank Boone Dog Park, picnic pavilions, a wellness station, an asphalt track, and tons of open space. The jewel of the park is the 40,000 square foot, all-concrete Kennesaw Skatepark which features a Street League Certified skate plaza, flow course, and bowl open to all at no charge. The park also hosts various events including outdoor movies and play days. Nearby Adams Park offers a unique blend of active and passive recreation and includes a Community Center, ball fields, tennis courts, and picnic shelters.

Free wireless Internet is available at all city parks.

For those interested, sports can also serve as a huge source of entertainment in Kennesaw. Depending on the season, kids can join local baseball, softball, football, or soccer teams.

League play is organized and directed by private, non-profit athletic associations. The award-winning Parks & Recreation Department also offers summer camps and classes for a variety of sports at all skill levels. For sports spectators, nearby Kennesaw State University offers competitive athletics, including baseball, soccer, and the NCAA Division 1 football.

EDUCATION With top-notch choices in education like Harrison, North Cobb, and Kennesaw Mountain High Schools as well as excellent public and private pre-K, elementary, and middle schools, Kennesaw possesses a vibrant population of kids and young adults. As of 2010, 27% of the City was under the age of 18, and 92.5% of persons 25 years and older graduated high school, with more than 40% obtaining a bachelor’s degree or higher. Residents at any age can take advantage of the high caliber, comprehensive educational opportunities that are available, including technical schools, trade schools, and of course, Kennesaw State University, the third largest university in Georgia!

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MARIETTA

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s the seat of Cobb County, Marietta is located northwest of Atlanta and began as a town in 1834. Marietta was chosen as the home base for the Western and Atlantic Rail, and rapidly began to grow, becoming incorporated in 1852. Today, Marietta has over 59,000 residents over 22 square miles with Interstate 75 running north and south through the city. Marietta is known for its beautiful parks, quality education, more entertainment than a person could possible seek, and tons of community pride. From the bustling downtown square to the peaceful woods and green landscaping, Marietta is truly the perfect mix of City life and southern charm.

Both large and small business owners flock to Marietta. Some of the biggest include WellStar Health System's Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Home Depot's Marietta Technology Center, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, and Lockheed Martin manufacturing facility that is based in Marietta. There are numerous small businesses providing job opportunities and business networking in the City tying the residents and business owners closer together as a community.

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As one of the biggest cities in the metro Atlanta area and the biggest of Cobb County, Marietta provides some of the best attractions, entertainment and sporting events 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. Marietta is also home to the Earl Smith Strand Theatre and the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. Other notable areas of history in Marietta are the cemeteries, such as the Marietta City Cemetery holding the earliest community members, or the Marietta National Cemetery containing more than 17,000 soldiers from the Civil War. Probably one of the most unique and entertaining aspects of downtown Marietta is the Theatre in the Square.

For family fun, Marietta 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 continuing special events. Obviously one of the biggest venues for entertainment in the Southeast, Six Flags provides a great time for any age. In addition, Andretti Karting offers a chance to show your skills in racing a go cart on an indoor track. Or, bring your kids to watch professional soccer practicing at the new Atlanta United FC training facility on Franklin Gateway (opening spring 2017).

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For residents and visitors looking for entertainment through nature, Marietta has abundant parks and recreational facilities.

There are relaxing green areas with picnic pavilions, benches and walking trails for quiet recreation. If desiring more physical recreation, there are basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer fields, football fields, baseball and softball fields, batting cages and playgrounds. Glover Park is a popular location for concerts, festivals and weddings, while Laurel Park contains tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts, as well as a mile track and an open play field. Monarch Park is a smaller, more serene pocket park that contains a unique butterfly garden. The City Club of Marietta offers beautiful scenery and exciting courses for any avid golfer. Needing a workout, visit Custer Park Athletic Facility with state of the art fitness equipment.

EDUCATION Marietta is attractive to both family-oriented and the businessminded Individuals. Neighborhoods may range from small housing communities to apartment buildings. A wide variety of housing options are available. Marietta City Schools offer a wide range of academic choices to its residents. In addition there are private and religious school offerings in the city. Kennesaw State University's Marietta Campus is located in the city as well as Life University and Chattahoochee Technical College.

GOVERNMENT Marietta is the seat of Cobb County, which is run by a Mayor, a City Council and a City Manager. The Marietta Police Department (MPD) encourages citizens to get involved with the community. There are many programs offered through the MPD, including the Citizens Academy, an Explorers Program, Crime-Free Housing, the PAL Program, G.R.E.A.T. Program, Town Hall Meetings, National Night Out, MSTAR Program, Internships and a Ride Along Program. The Marietta Fire Department offers fire safety education for kindergarten through fifth grade students and other community organizations.

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POWDER SPRINGS MARIETTA

great leadership, and community spirit are what make Powder Springs such a unique community to live and do business in.

QUALITY OF LIFE Located twenty-five miles northwest of Atlanta, Powder Springs is your hometown destination for outdoor family fun and recreation.

Our beautiful Historic Downtown and Town Square is host to events, concerts, shopping, and restaurants. We pride ourselves on the many outdoor amenities and activities our town has to offer. One of the proudest achievements is the city-wide trail system which incorporates the regional Silver Comet Trail with the Wild Horse Trail, and the Lucille Creek Trail, which connects neighborhoods, facilities, downtown, and commercial and employment centers. The scenic trails in Powder Springs offer running, biking, walking and sight-seeing opportunities for residents and visitors. In addition to our trail system, we have several recreation parks. The Powder Springs Youth Organization is very active at the Powder Springs Park in the historic downtown, where one of the town’s original seven springs is still located.

HISTORY OF LIFE The town of Powder Springs was incorporated as Springville in 1838 in the lands of two Cherokee Indian chiefs, Chief Nose and Chief Ana Kanasta. Gold had been discovered in Georgia ten years earlier, and the first area settlers came to Springville to find gold. The settlers found little gold in the mines at Lost Mountain and off Brownsville Road, but instead discovered seven mineral water springs within the city limits. Springville’s mild climate, rich soil, and inviting springs offered health and recreation to its residents and visitors. The water from these springs contained minerals that turned the surrounding sand black like gun powder. So in 1859, the name Springville was changed to Powder Springs. We invite you to come to Powder Springs for both recreation and relaxation.

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Other Powder Springs attractions include: the Southern Quilt Trail, the Seven Springs Museum located in the recently renovated historic Bodiford House, the nationally known Cobb County BMX park, McEachern Sports and Arts complex, the new Linear Park, playground, and senior circuit training located along side the Silver Comet Trail, and our most recent amenity, the Seven Springs Water Park. In addition to our local offerings, Powder Springs is in close proximity to Cobb County and Metro Atlanta tourism attractions such as Six Flags over Georgia, Kennesaw National Battlefield, and Sweetwater Creek State Park. Residents and visitors have ample opportunities to participate in events within our community. One of the most popular is the July 4th Celebration. This free family-fun event is equipped with live entertainment, food, a children’s section, and an incredible fireworks display. Other events are, the Live on the Lawn free concert series, National Night Out community safety event, the Ride the Wild Horse Trail community bike ride, and the Run for Food, Pink Ribbon, and Reindeer 5k Runs. Every year around Christmas, the lighting of the Powder Springs Christmas Tree is held in the town square and includes activities, hot cocoa, and photos with Santa. Powder Springs also features a variety of volunteer groups and churches that create positive leadership experiences for both youth and adults. Local organizations,

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GOVERNMENT Powder Springs is run by a mayor and five council members and protected by the Powder Springs Police Department.

The Police Department offers programs to integrate the community members with public safety, including the Neighborhood Watch Program, the Police Explorer Program, the Explorer Ride-Along, Citizens Police Academy, and the Citizens and Police (C.A.P.) neighborhood program.

In addition to public safety programs our Community and Economic Development programs offer hands on service, unique business incentives, and business training to assist with the growth and success of our local businesses. Our Public Works department works diligently to keep our roads maintained and our city clean and attractive. The City of Powder Springs staff members are committed to the welfare of our community. The City Wellness Team hosts recreation and fitness events such as 5k runs and community bike rides on the City’s two trail systems; the Lucille Trail and the Wild Horse Trail. To learn more about Powder Springs and to find out about upcoming events visit our website at: www. cityofpowdersprings.org.

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SMYRNA/VININGS

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estled in the northwestern suburbs of Atlanta, the Smyrna/Vinings area has quickly become one of Cobb County’s most sought-after communities in which to live.

The Vinings community is located alongside the Chattahoochee, ten miles northwest of downtown Atlanta. Combined with the much larger city of Smyrna, the two are home to roughly 60,000 residents. Widely considered among greater Atlanta’s most beautiful cities, Smyrna is popularly recognized as the “Jonquil City”, named after the thousands of jonquils that flourish in gardens along its streets in the early spring.

The Smyrna/Vinings neighborhood offers residents a comfortable climate in which to live, with excellent weather – warm summers and moderate winters – and an average temperature of 61.4 degrees. It is also strategically located near three major interstate systems: I-75, I-20 and I-285.

Downtown Atlanta is just 15 minutes away, and Atlanta’s Hartsfield International Airport is not much farther.

In addition to its undisputed natural charm, Smyrna is very much considered a pro-business and service-oriented community.

It has been an integral part of Cobb County’s recent growth and development and is recognized as one of Atlanta’s most desirable places to live as a result. Major companies such as the Atlanta Bread Company and IBM have large offices in Smyrna, while the City was a winner of the prestigious Urban Land Institute’s Aware of Excellence honor.

safety education, and a child safety seat inspection. And, with the environment in mind, the City also funds a City of Smyrna Recycling Education Center and a Biodiesel Program.

SPORTS & RECREATION Though it’s on the smaller side, Vinings is filled with noteworthy sites and attractions, some of the historic sort. The Pace House offers the remains of what was once a 17-bedroom antebellum mansion, first home to the City’s founder, Hardy Pace, and later rebuilt (between 1865-1874) by his son, Solomon Pace. It is now a three-bedroom house and pavilion that accommodates visitors as well as those looking to host a party/ceremony.

Vinings is also home to the historic Silver Comet Trail, and the state of the art Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta’s premier performance venue. In part by its close proximity to the Chattahoochee River, Vinings also hosts several outdoor festivals, parades and concerts, and is also well known for its farmers markets.

Smyrna is an equally outdoor-driven community, with a sprawling collection of parks, jogging trails, pools, lighted tennis courts, and public golf courses.

GOVERNMENT Vinings is technically unincorporated, and is therefore under the jurisdiction of Cobb’s County Commission and other public services. As for Smyrna, its residents elect a Mayor and seven Council members, who represent the city’s seven wards. The aforementioned governors are elected to four-year terms and appoint a City Administrator to serve as the City’s Chief Administrative Officer.

The council provides an effective municipal government, fulfilling the city’s needs within the boundaries of its budget.

It appoints a City Attorney, City Administrator, City Clerk, Municipal Court Jude and Solicitor. The Mayor and Chief Executive Officer ensure that all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations are executed.

Smyrna is also home to four fire stations and one police station, which features an “R.U.O.K” program for homebound citizens, child safety seat education, drug and alcohol awareness programs, and a traffic school program. The Fire Department offers CPR and first aid training, disaster preparedness, fire

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BRAVES SUNTRUST PARK THE NEXT CHAPTER OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL IN ATLANTA BEGINS ON OPENING DAY 2017 WHEN THE BRAVES SETTLE INTO THEIR NEW HOME AT SUNTRUST PARK.

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s a pioneer of future sports venues, SunTrust Park will offer fans a second-tonone entertainment experience through its innovative technology and countless amenities. That experience starts well before they walk through the gates, and continues long after the final out as SunTrust is the first sports venue ever to open in conjunction with an adjacent mixed-use development.

Sitting on a 60 acre plot in the Cumberland region of Cobb County nestled in a quadrant of the I-285 and I-75 intersection, the ballpark occupies 15 acres. SunTrust Park presents a smaller setting for fans with 41,500 seats and features a cantilever design created by Kansas Citybased architecture firm Populous.

What makes SunTrust Park the preeminent sports venue in the country is the feasibility for every fan to have a first-class experience. There will be 4,000 premium seats with various levels of amenities, as well as 19,000 seats available for $20 and under, 7,000 of which will be listed at $10 and under. All tickets start as low as $7 per game.

Whether you’re looking for an all-inclusive menu, valet parking, padded seats and club access attached to your

ticket, or just a night out watching a ballgame, every fan will receive first-rate amenities that come with any price of admission.

The thoughtful, intimate design brings all fans closer to the action and maximizes the sightlines, making every seat feel like the “best seat in the house.” Multiple access points are scattered around the stadium to lessen congestion and create a more walkable park.

“We believe that the fan experience will begin well before our fans step through the SunTrust Park gates” said Derek Schiller, Braves President, Business.

“Getting to the ballpark will be easier in part because there are 14 access points with parking lots located 360 degrees around SunTrust Park. Fans can arrive early and shop or eat at The Battery Atlanta or watch pregame activities in the plaza area before entering the ballpark.

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concourses and an intimate seating bowl. There will also be several fun places to hang out during the game, like the expanded Chop House, the Xfinity Rooftop or the kid’s area.”

The iconic Chop House will be reinvented in SunTrust Park and feature over 10,000 square feet of space spanning three levels. All fans can enjoy two party decks and a field level that will be set beyond the right field wall where the action can be seen from the right fielder’s perspective. MillerCoors will serve as the main sponsor of the Coors Light Chop House which will provide a variety of beer choices, a full menu and a burger restaurant concept space.

In addition to the Chop House, every fan with admission to a game will have access to the Xfinity Rooftop section set above the Chop House.

The 7,500-square-foot space will offer fans cabanas, games such as cornhole, foosball and ping pong, an Airstream trailer serving concessions and a panoramic view of the field.

Two large LED video walls, along with a variety of video screens, will be available to fans taking in the game at the Xfinity Lounge.

SunTrust’s family atmosphere will also have several activities for kids who attend a ballgame.

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“We are really excited about the kid’s area just beyond centerfield because it will feature a zip line, a climbing wall and concessions that cater to kids’ tastes,” Schiller said.

As for on-field changes, SunTrust Park will present one of the league’s most distinctive outfield walls, varying in height all the way around.

To left field the wall is six feet, leftcenter and center field is eight feet, eight inches and from right-center to the right-field line it is 16 feet. The first 10 feet of the 16-foot wall is padded, and the remaining top six feet are made of brick, likely making an interesting impact on play.

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offered to fans will be SunTrust Park’s innovative, state-of-the-art technology. Through their partnership with Comcast, the Braves will have the most technologically advanced sports venue in the country by supplying the stadium with highspeed internet, video and voice.

The technological capabilities will extend past game days, as residents of the mixed-use development The Battery Atlanta will also enjoy the incredible features on an everyday basis while living in the city’s premier residency.

The 1.5 million square feet which comprises The Battery Atlanta plans to provide the ultimate oasis for fans to come early, stay late, and remain a top entertainment destination 365 days a year. Top restaurants to choose from include El Felix, The Tomahawk Taproom featuring Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q, Antico Pizza, Cru Wine and Bar and a steakhouse by James Beard award-winning chef Linton Hopkins.

Other restaurant, retail and entertainment concepts that will be featured at The Battery Atlanta include the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre, Wahlburgers, Mountain High Outfitters, Kings Bowl and more.

The Battery Atlanta is a place to work, play, shop, dine, relax and live within a preeminent southern lifestyle, just steps from Braves baseball.

For more information about SunTrust Park and The Battery Atlanta, visit Braves.com/suntrustpark and

THE BEST IS YET TO COME OPENING DAY 2017

“I’m most excited about the convenience of the new location and the investment being made in the surrounding area.” – Alex Koutouzis, Marietta, GA “Expect to be blown away.” – Gary Royal, Cumming, GA “I got to see where my seats are located. The Preview Center showed me everything.” – Craig Goodman, Atlanta, GA

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

COBB COUNTY FUNDING THE FUTURE THROUGH COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (CIDS)

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ommunities throughout the United States are looking for innovative ways to strengthen their economies, improve quality of life, and build on local assets. Metro Atlanta’s Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) are a prime example. In case you are unfamiliar with this concept, CIDs are funded and formed by commercial property owners (retail stores, credit unions, and local businesses) who voluntarily pay additional property taxes each year in order to gain access to local, state and federal dollars for roadway quality-oflife and beautification projects. Since each CID is willing to kick in revenue for projects that public agencies cannot afford to fully fund on their own, improvements

The Cumberland CID represents the first and largest commercial corridor in Cobb County. ►►Since its inception in 1988, property

values in this 6.5 mile area have increased by $2.8 million and are expected to grow to $4.2 billion over the next decade. That’s a growth of 150% by 2024.

►►The CID currently collects between

$5 million and $6 million annually.

►►By 2018, the Cumberland CID will

have committed approximately $130 million of the business community’s own money to a multitude of local area improvements.

►►$5 million of CID funds have

gone towards the construction of a $20.4 million Diverging Diamond Interchange at I-75/Windy Hill Road— the first of its kind in Cobb County. The innovative design, which includes a bridge feature, has improved traffic flow and safety conditions by 20 – 30% in some parts of the country.

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in these districts come to fruition and are expedited faster. What’s more, each CID’s tax revenue is put into a special account they control, so these funds go specifically towards improvements that benefit their business and the entire corridor. Cobb County’s three CIDs— Cumberland to the south, Town Center to the north, and Gateway Marietta in between—are doing their part to revive struggling commercial corridors and enhance those that have grown stagnant. Smart strategies for growth and development ensure that each CID proactively assesses market needs ahead of market growth.

Cobb County’s current CID projects include:

• Roads, ramps, roundabouts, and turn lanes to ease congestion and improve traffic flow

• Landscape beautification • Class A office buildings • New and renovated hotels • Mixed-use developments • Parking • Pedestrian walkways, crossways and bridges

• Irrigation, erosion-control, and storm drainage systems

• Traffic monitoring, signals, and signage • Greenspace (with better access to parks and recreational areas, and hiking/biking trails)

• Commute alternative programs (carpools, vanpools, shuttles)

The Marietta Gateway CID is Cobb County’s newest partnership. It was established in 2014 shortly after the city of Marietta approved a $68 million redevelopment bond; $64 million will go towards revitalizing .86 miles of the once desirable and now run-down Franklin Road Corridor. In a short amount of time the city and CID have begun to see significant improvements in traffic flow, 2017 Cobb Guidebook

pedestrian safety, and signage. Freed up land parcels created by the demolition of several dilapidated apartment complexes as well as an ample supply of buildings begging for renovation have attracted many developers and companies to the area. These investors aim to breathe new life into the tired landscape by constructing high-end retail space, multifamily housing, condominiums, and office buildings. Local firm Fairlead CRE’s $4.5 million investment in the 459,000-squarefoot Class A office space at Parkway Center is already paying off, with 80,000 square feet of new leases signed in the last 11 months. The most prominent project under development in the Franklin Corridor is the construction of a state-ofthe-art headquarters and world-class training facility for the Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer Franchise. This project will bring $60 million in private investment and more than 80 high-paying jobs to the Marietta site by 2017 (when

W Town Center CID, founded in 1997, has invested more than $140 million in transportation and quality of life projects in the 6.25 mile corridor.

The CID was formed in 1997. It has 16 active projects in its current work plan; several are major in scope: ►►The South Barrett Reliever

project will provide an alternate route around Barrett Parkway, one of the busiest routes in the Town Center area.

►►Aviation Park at Cobb County

International Airport-McCollum Field will convert 3 acres of under-utilized greenspace (adjacent to the Cobb International Airport runway) to an aviation-themed park that will also serve as an observation area to view public and private aircraft arrivals and departures

►►The Skip Spann Connector, a

bridge over I-75, will increase access and visibility to Kennesaw State University and other local destinations.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT the club makes its debut at Atlanta’s new Mercedes Benz Stadium, currently under construction). Atlanta United’s new 32acre complex will feature:

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30,000 square foot H.Q./training facility to serve club team members, youth players, coaches and staff.

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soccer fields—three grass fields and three turf fields—with space allowed for future expansion as the club’s youth system grows in size. A separate area for goalkeepers to train will prevent wear and tear on the main grass fields.

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tactics room and dining area accessible to first team and academy players; both areas can be converted into a multi-use space for hosting soccer community events.

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• A gym with a 30-foot retractable door that opens directly to the fields, making it easier for players to warm up inside and go directly to their outdoor training sessions and tournaments.

The Home Depot

• A one-for-all

philosophy fostered by a design aesthetic that facilitates harmony and communication between coaches and players. The entire coaching staff, from the lower age groups up, will be housed in the same area within the building and everyone—from the team’s biggest stars to the coaches, staff, youth players, and supporters—will enter the grounds through the same front door.

REFERENCES: Cobb County 2016-2017 Factbook; Marietta Business Journal, pp. 94-98

#1 12,000

Cobb County Schools #2 15,033

Publix Supermarkets

3,546

#7

Six Flags Over Georgia

2,370

#8

www.cumberlandcid.org/about www.cumberlandcid.org/success www.towncentercid.com/cid www.towncentercid.com/skip-spann-connector-first-lightedbridge-in-cobb-county www.towncentercid.com/projects/aviation-park www.gatewaymariettacid.org/news www.gatewaymariettacid.org/news/2015/12/1/publicprivate-progress-how-cobb-countys-cids-are-supportingstrengthening-and-revitalizing-their-communities

Wellstar Health System #3 14,000

www.mlssoccer.com/post/2015/11/11/atlanta-unitedannounce-plans-state-art-training-facility-club-headquartersmarietta www.mlssoccer.com/post/2016/04/18/atlanta-united-vownew-training-facility-be-equal-any-world www.espnfc.us/major-league-soccer/story/2853653/atlantaunited-fc-to-build-$60m-training-complex-in-april

Lockheed Martin #4

5,400

Source: Cobb Chamber (as of 2014)

The Kroger Company

2,226

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Marietta City Schools 1,151 #10

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EDUCATION COBB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION 514 Glover Street, Marietta, GA 30060 • (770) 426-3300

Chris Ragsdale

David Chastain

Superintendent Chris.Ragsdale@cobbk12.org (770) 426-3453

Post 4 Dchastain.boardmember@ cobbk12.org (678) 896-6399

Randy Scamihorn

David Banks

Post 1 Rscamihorn.boardmember@ cobbk12.org (770) 337-8553

Post 5 Dbanks.boardmember@ cobbkk12.org (404) 725-3394

Susan Thayer

Scott Sweeney

Post 2, Board Chair Sthayer.boardmember@cobbk12.org (678) 773-1877

Post 6 Ssweeney.boardmember@ cobbk12.org (678) 646-2470

David Morgan

Brad Wheeler

Post 3 Dmorgan.boardmember@ cobbk12.org (404) 803-9975, (404) 702-1857

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

Post 7, Board Vice Chair Bwheeler.boardmember@ cobbk12.org (770) 335-5982

MARIETTA SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION 250 Howard Street, Marietta, GA 30060 • (770) 422-3500

Dr. Emily Lembeck Superintendent elembeck@marietta-city.k12.ga.us (770) 422-3500, ext. 7253

Alan Levine

Allison Gruehn Ward 4 mcsward4@gmail.com (770) 422-0363

Jeriene Grimes

Ward 1 alevine@marietta-city.k12.ga.us (770) 870-4994

Ward 5 jerienebgrimes@gmail.com (678) 886-1766

Jason Waters

Tom Cheater

Ward 2 Board Chair jasonawaters@gmail.com (404) 403-8787

Ward 6 Board Vice Chair tom@tomcheater.com (404) 952-3635

Randy Weiner

Irene Berens

Ward 3 whatapane@bellsouth.net (770) 427-4956

MARIETTA CITY SCHOOL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION 250 Howard Street Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 422-3500 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

Ward 7 irene.berens@gmail.com (770) 428-2710

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EDUCATION

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n the school listings you will see two numbers, a College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) and a Climate rating. The CCRPI is a comprehensive school improvement, accountability and communication platform for all educational stakeholders that will promote college and career readiness for all Georgia public school students. The second number is a Climate rating. Schools are rated on a 1 to 5 scale on the Georgia School Climate Star ratings with “1” meaning “unsatisfactory” and “5” being “excellent.”

The ratings are based on such factors as test scores, student discipline, attendance and student, parent and staff surveys. School climate scores released by the state in 2016 show Marietta City Schools doing about the same as 2015 while Cobb County schools saw improvement. To learn more about the new testing requirements throughout the State, please visit: www.gadoe.org

As the second largest school system in Georgia, the Cobb County School District (CCSD) is responsible for educating more than 112,000 students in a diverse, constantly changing suburban environment.

Mission: Creating and Supporting Pathways for Success.

Vision: One Team, One Goal: Student Success.

COBB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCADEMIC SUCCESS/PROGRESS

• Cobb County schools received a score of 75.7 on the 2014 Georgia College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), the statewide accountability system that replaced the federal Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).

Scores for all Cobb schools at each academic level were higher than those of the state.

• In 2014, a focus on writing across all

subjects yielded positive results on State Writing Assessments.

• 11th Grade - 98 % meet or exceed standards • 8th Grade - 86 % meet or exceed standards • 5th Grade - 84 % meet or exceed standards

• In

2015, CCSD Iowa Assessment scores topped the national averages.

• 3rd grade - 59th percentile • 5th grade - 60th percentile • 7th grade - 59th percentile

• District

SAT average score of 1515 is 63 points higher than the state average and 17 points higher than the national average.

• With a composite ACT score of 22.1,

2013 marks the eighth consecutive

28

year Cobb graduates exceeded national, state averages in all four subject areas (English, Math, Reading & Science).

• Participation in challenging Advanced

Placement courses has grown 184% since 2004.

• 75.5

% of Cobb graduates were enrolled in post-secondary institutions during the first year after graduation.

• 10 Cobb high schools posted improved graduation rates in 2013 compared to the class of 2012.

For further information on Cobb County schools, please visit www.cobbk12.org.

CITY OF MARIETTA SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCADEMIC SUCCESS/PROGRESS Marietta City Schools (MCS) is Georgia's first Charter School Systems and first International Baccalaureate (IB) World School District. It serves 8,900 students at eight elementary choice schools, one of which is a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Certified Magnet school; one sixth-grade school and one middle school (7/8) recognized as a Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch (2012, 2015) – both offering STEM Certified Programs, and one high school. The school district has approximately 1,200 employees who are regularly recognized among the best in the state and nation.

As an IB World School District, MCS offers the optional IB Primary Years Program for grades K-5, IB Middle Years Program for all students in grades 6-10, and the IB Diploma Program and Career-Related Program as an option for high school students in grades 11-12. It is one of only a few school systems nationwide able to provide the full IB (K-12) continuum. MCS is also home to one National Blue Ribbon School: Marietta Center for Advanced Academics; one National School of 2017 Cobb Guidebook

Excellence: A.L. Burruss Elementary; and five Georgia Schools of Excellence: A.L. Burruss Elementary, Marietta Center for Advanced Academics, West Side Elementary, Marietta Middle School, and Marietta High School. MCS is ranked nationally as among the Top Ten US School Districts in Digital Technology and was selected as the Georgia Charter System Foundation’s 2016 Charter System Innovator of the Year.

In 2013, Marietta City Schools (MCS) earned continuing accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED. In 2007, Marietta City Schools earned initial district accreditation as a quality school system from SACS CASI. District Accreditation is valid for five years and is the highest level of accreditation that a school system can receive from the SACS CASI organization.

National Civic League crowned the city of Marietta one of the ten best communities in the nation as a 2006 All-America City, the oldest and most respected community recognition award in the country. Their reading and literacy program, Marietta Reads!, played a significant role in Marietta’s selection as an All-America City.

MCS maintains a proud tradition of educational excellence because its citizens expect the best. From support provided by the Marietta Schools Foundation, teachers, administrators and students receive recognition and incentives to excel.

MCS schools enjoy low pupil-teacher ratios (20:1), high per pupil expenditures ($10,542- FY17 Budgeted), and excellent support staff provisions. 75% of MCS certified staff have a Masters Degree or higher and our teachers are regularly recognized among the best in the state and nation. Technology plays an integral role throughout the system, and all teachers receive a laptop computer upon hiring.

EDUCATION MARIETTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Marietta High School 1171 Whitlock Avenue, S.W., Marietta GA 30064 E4 (770) 428-2631 Principal: Gabe Carmona 2015 SAT Test Scores: Critical Reading: 503; Math: 493; Writing: 480; Total: 1476 2015 ACT Composite Score: 21.4 CCRPI: 73 Climate Rating: 4 Students: 2,180 Teachers: 137

Middle Schools

Elementary Schools

Address

Phone

CCRPI:

Rating Climate:

Marietta Sixth Grade Academy 340 Aviation Rd., S.E. Marietta GA 30060 (770) 429-3115

A.L. Burruss

325 Manning Road, Marietta 30064

(770) 429-3144

66

4

Hickory Hills

500 Redwood Drive SW, Marietta 30064

(770) 429-3125

78

5

Park Street

105 Park Street SE, Marietta 30060

(770) 429-3180

65

3

CCRPI: 85 Climate Rating: 4

West Side

344 Polk Street NW, Marietta 30064

(770) 429-3172

88

4

Dunleith

120 Saine Drive, Marietta 30008

(770) 429-3190

76

3

Marietta Middle School 121 Winn Street, N.W. Marietta GA 30064 (770) 422-0311

Lockheed

1205 Merritt Road, Marietta 30062

(770) 429-3196

80

4

Sawyer Road

840 Sawyer Road, Marietta 30062

(770) 429-9923

73

3

Marietta Performance Learning Center

353-B Lemon Street, Marietta 30060

(770) 429-3188

N/A

N/A

Marietta Center for Advanced Academics

311 Aviation Rd,, Marietta 30060

(770) 420-0822

105

4

CCRPI:

Rating Climate:

CCRPI: 69 Climate Rating: 4

COBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Allatoona High School 3300 Dallas-Acworth Highway, Acworth, GA 30101 B2 (770) 975-6503 Principal: John Kelly 2015 SAT Test Scores: Critical Reading: 510; Math: 513; Writing: 485; Total: 1508 2016 ACT Composite Score: 22.2 CCRPI: 91 Climate Rating: 4 Students: 1,734 Teachers: 90

Middle Schools

Address

Phone

Frey

2865 Mars Hill Road, Acworth, 30101

(770) 975-6655

81

4

Lewis

4179 Jim Owens Road, Kennesaw, 30152

(770) 975-6673

72

4

Frey

2865 Mars Hill Road, Acworth, 30101

(770) 975-6655

81

4

Pickett’s Mill

6400 Old Stilesboro Road, Acworth, 30101

(770) 975-71720

85

4

McClure 3660 Old Stilesboro Rd., Kennesaw, GA 30152 (678) 331-8131

Bullard

3656 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw, 30152

(678) 594-8720

75

4

Frey

2865 Mars Hill Road, Acworth, 30101

(770) 975-6655

81

4

CCRPI: 87 Climate Rating: 5

Lewis

4179 Jim Owens Road, Kennesaw, 30152

(770) 975-6673

72

4

Awtrey 3601 Nowlin Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 975-6615 CCRPI: 76 Climate Rating: 4 Durham 2891 Mars Hill Road NW, Acworth, GA 30101 (770) 975-6641 CCRPI: 82 Climate Rating: 5

Elementary Schools

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EDUCATION Campbell High School 5265 Ward Street, Smyrna, GA 30080 F5 (678) 842-6850 Principal: Dr. Jeanne Walker 2015 SAT Test Scores: Critical Reading: 475; Math: 470; Writing: 467; Total: 1412 2016 ACT Composite Score: 20.7 CCRPI: 66 Climate Rating: 4 Students: 2,576 Teachers: 135

Middle Schools

CCRPI:

Rating Climate:

(678) 842-6800

60

3

605 Glendale Place, Smyrna, 30080

(678) 842-6810

54

4

Green Acres

2000 Gober Avenue, Smyrna, 30080

(678) 842-6905

55

3

Nickajack

4555 Mavell Road SE, Smyrna, 30082

(678) 842-5814

79

4

Smyrna

1099 Fleming Street, Smyrna, 30080

(678) 842-6741

58

4

Teasley

3640 Spring Hill Pkwy, Smyrna, 30080

(770) 437-5945

78

3

King Springs, (Grades K-1)

3265 Brown Road, S.E., Smyrna, 30080

(678) 842-6944

N/A

N/A

King Springs, (Grade 2-5)

1041 Reed Road, Smyrna, 30082

(678) 842-6944

84

4

LaBelle

230 Cresson Drive, Marietta, 30060

(678) 842-6955

68

3

Nickajack

4555 Mavell Road SE, Smyrna, 30082

(678) 842-5814

79

4

Norton Park

3041 Gray Road, Smyrna, 30082

(678) 842-5833

58

3

Belmont Hills

605 Glendale Place, Smyrna, 30080

(678) 842-6810

54

4

CCRPI:

Rating Climate:

Elementary Schools

Campbell Middle School 3295 S. Atlanta Road Smyrna, GA 30080 (678) 842-6873 CCRPI: 69 Climate Rating: 3

Griffin Middle School 4010 King Springs Rd. Smyrna, GA 30082 (678) 842.6919 CCRPI: 74 Climate Rating: 4

Address

Phone

Argyle

2420 Spring Road, Smyrna, 30080

Belmont Hills

Harrison High School 4500 Due West Road, Kennesaw, GA 30152 C4 (678) 594-8104 Principal: Ashlynn Campbell 2015 SAT Test Scores: Critical Reading: 529; Math: 523; Writing: 505; Total: 1557 2016 ACT Composite Score: 23.4 CCRPI: 92 Climate Rating: 5 Students: 1,959 Teachers: 100

Middle Schools

Address

Phone

Frey

2865 Mars Hill Road, Acworth, 30101

(770) 975-6655

81

4

Ford

1345 Mars Hill Road, Acworth, 30101

(678) 594-8092

90

4

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

Due West

3900 Due West Road, Marietta, 30064

(678) 594-8071

84

4

Ford

1345 Mars Hill Road, Acworth, 30101

(678) 594-8092

90

4

CCRPI: 87 Climate Rating: 4

Vaughan

5950 Nichols Road, Pwdr Sprgs, 30127

(678) 594-8298

86

4

McClure 3660 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw, 30152 (678) 331-8131

Bullard

3656 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw, 30152

(678) 594-8720

75

4

Due West

3900 Due West Road, Marietta, 30064

(678) 594-8071

84

4

CCRPI: 87 Climate Rating: 5

Frey

2865 Mars Hill Road, Acworth, 30101

(770) 975-6655

81

4

Durham 2891 Mars Hill Road NW, Acworth, 30101 (770) 975-6641 CCRPI: 82 Climate Rating: 5

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EDUCATION Hillgrove High School 4165 Luther Ward Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127 D5 (678) 331-3961 Principal: Christian Suttle 2015 SAT Test Scores: Critical Reading: 511; Math: 505; Writing: 484; Total: 1500 2016 ACT Composite Score: 22.6 CCRPI: 95 Climate Rating: 4 Students: 2,371 Teachers: 114

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

CCRPI:

Rating Climate:

(678) 594-8158

91

4

1350 John Ward Road SW, Marietta, 30064

(678) 594-8034

74

4

Dowell

2121 West Sandtown Road, Marietta, 30064

(678) 594-8059

75

2

Kemp

865 Corner Road, Pwdr Sprgs, 30127

(678) 594-8158

91

4

Still

870 Casteel Road, Pwdr Sprgs, 30127

(678) 594-8287

86

4

CCRPI:

Rating Climate:

Elementary Schools

Address

Phone

Kemp

865 Corner Road, Powder Springs, 30127

Cheatham Hill

CCRPI: 87 Climate Rating: 4 Lovinggood 3825 Luther Ward Road Powder Springs, 30127 (678) 331-3015 CCRPI: 81 Climate Rating: 4

Kell High School 4770 Lee Waters Road, Marietta, GA 30066 F2 (678) 494-7844 Principal: Dr. Andy Bristow 2015 SAT Test Scores: Critical Reading: 508; Math: 505; Writing: 484; Total: 1497 2016 ACT Composite Score: 21.3 CCRPI: 82 Climate Rating: 4 Students: 1,464 Teachers: 85

Middle Schools

Elementary Schools

Address

Phone

Blackwell

3470 Canton Rd., Marietta, 30066

(678) 494-7600

79

3

Keheley

1985 Kemp Rd., Marietta, 30066

(678) 494-7836

83

4

CCRPI: 83 Climate Rating: 4

Nicholson

1599 Shallowford Rd., Marietta, 30066

(770) 928-5573

75

4

Palmer 690 North Booth Road Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 591-5020 CCRPI: 79 Climate Rating: 4

Chalker

325 North Booth Rd., Kennesaw, 30144

(678) 494-7621

82

4

Kennesaw Primary

3155 Jiles Rd., Kennesaw, 30144

(678) 594-8172

N/A

4

Big Shanty Intermediate

1575 Ben King Rd., Kennesaw, 30144

(678) 594-8023

80

5

Pitner

4575 Wade Green Rd., Acworth, 30102

(678) 594-8320

73

4

McCleskey 4080 Maybreeze Road Marietta GA 30066 (770) 928-5560

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EDUCATION Kennesaw Mountain High School 1898 Kennesaw-Due West Road, Kennesaw, GA 30152 D3 (678) 594-8190 Principal: Dr. Mark Trachtenbroit 2015 SAT Test Scores: Critical Reading: 539; Math: 544; Writing: 505; Total: 1588 2016 ACT Composite Score: 24.8 CCRPI: 90 Climate Rating: 4 Students: 2,150 Teachers: 125

Middle Schools McClure 3660 Old Stilesboro Road Kennesaw, GA 30152 (678) 331-8131

CCRPI:

Rating Climate:

(678) 594-8720

75

4

1350 John Ward Road SW, Marietta, 30064

(678) 594-8034

74

4

1501 Kennesaw-Due W. Rd., Kennesaw, 30152

(678) 594-8127

70

3

Elementary Schools Address

Phone

Bullard

3656 Old Stilesboro Road, Kennesaw, 30152

Cheatham Hill

Hayes Primary

CCRPI: 87 Climate Rating: 5 Pine Mountain 2720 Pine Mountain Circle Kennesaw, 30152 (678) 594-8254 CCRPI: 73 Climate Rating: 5

Lassiter High School 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta, GA 30066 G2 (678) 494-7863 Principal: Dr. Chris Richie 2015 SAT Test Scores: Critical Reading: 554; Math: 566; Writing: 536; Total: 1656 2016 ACT Composite Score: 24.8 CCRPI: 99 Climate Rating: 5 Students: 2,146 Teachers: 117

Middle Schools

Rating Climate:

(678) 494-7636

82

4

4111 Wesley Chapel Rd., Marietta, 30062

(770) 642-5600

94

4

Rocky Mount

2400 Rocky Mountain Rd., Marietta, 30066

(770) 591-5050

87

4

Kincaid

1410 Kincaid Rd., Marietta, 30066

(770) 578-7238

87

4

Mountain View

3448 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta, 30066

(770) 578-7265

83

4

Rocky Mount

2400 Rocky Mountain Rd., Marietta, 30066

(770) 591-5050

87

4

Shallowford Falls

3529 Lassiter Rd., Marietta, 30062

(770) 642-5610

87

4

Phone

Mabry 2700 Jims Road Marietta, 30066 (770) 928-5546 CCRPI: 92 Climate Rating: 5

Davis

2433 Jamerson Rd., Marietta, 30066

Garrison Mill

Simpson 3340 Trickum Road Marietta, 30066 (770) 971-4711 CCRPI: 88 Climate Rating: 5

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Elementary Schools Address

2017 Cobb Guidebook

EDUCATION McEachern High School 2400 New Macland Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127 C5 (770) 222-3710 Principal: Regina Montgomery 2015 SAT Test Scores: Critical Reading: 460; Math: 441; Writing: 441; Total: 1342 2016 ACT Composite Score: 19.6 CCRPI: 80 Climate Rating: 3 Students: 2,262 Teachers: 120

Middle Schools

CCRPI:

Rating Climate:

(770) 819-2387

71

4

4570 Grady Grier Drive, Powder Springs, 30127

(770) 222-3746

66

4

Compton

3450 New Macland Rd., Powder Springs, 30127

(770) 222-3700

63

3

Dowell

2121 West Sandtown Rd., Marietta, 30064

(678) 594-8059

75

2

Varner

4761 Gaydon Rd., Powder Springs, 30127

(770) 222-3775

76

4

CCRPI:

Rating Climate:

Elementary Schools Address

Phone

Hendricks

5423 Meadows Rd., Powder Springs, 30127

CCRPI: 63 Climate Rating: 3

Powder Springs

Tapp 3900 Macedonia Road Powder Springs, 30127 (770) 222-3758 CCRPI: 79 Climate Rating: 4

Cooper 4605 Ewing Road Austell, 30106 (770) 819-2438

North Cobb High School 3400 Highway 293, North, Kennesaw, GA 30144 C2 (770) 975-6685 Principal: Joseph "Bucky" Horton 2015 SAT Test Scores: Critical Reading: 498; Math: 476; Writing: 478; Total: 1452 2016 ACT Composite Score: 21.6 CCRPI: 82 Climate Rating: 4 Students: 2,807 Teachers: 146

Middle Schools Awtrey 3601 Nowlin Road Kennesaw, 30144 (770) 975-6615 CCRPI: 76 Climate Rating: 4 Barber 4222 Cantrell Road Acworth, 30101 (770) 975-6764 CCRPI: 72 Climate Rating: 4 Palmer 690 North Booth Road Kennesaw, 30144 (770) 591-5020 CCRPI: 79 Climate Rating: 4

Elementary Schools

Address

Phone

Big Shanty Intermediate

1575 Ben King Road, Kennesaw, 30144

(678) 594-8023

80

5

Kennesaw Primary

3155 Jiles Road, Kennesaw, 30144

(678) 594-8172

N/A

4

Lewis

4179 Jim Owens Road, Kennesaw, 30152

(770) 975-6673

72

4

Acworth Intermediate

4220 Cantrell Road, Acworth, 30101

(770) 975-6600

76

4

Baker

2361 Baker Road, NW, Acworth, 30101

(770) 975-6629

86

4

McCall Primary

4496 Dixie Avenue, Acworth, 30101

(770) 975-6775

N/A

4

Big Shanty Intermediate

1575 Ben King Road, Kennesaw, 30144

(678) 594-8023

80

5

Kennesaw Primary

3155 Jiles Road, Kennesaw, 30144

(678) 594-8172

N/A

4

Pitner

4575 Wade Green Road, Acworth, 30101

(678) 594-8320

73

4

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EDUCATION Osborne High School 2451 Favor Road, Marietta, GA 30060 E5 (770) 437-5900 Principal: Joshua Morreale 2015 SAT Test Scores: Critical Reading: 418; Math: 403; Writing: 398; Total: 1219 2016 ACT Composite Score: 17.1 CCRPI: 70 Climate Rating: 3 Students: 1,938 Teachers: 127 CCRPI:

Rating Climate:

(678) 842-6810

54

4

2000 Gober Avenue, Smyrna, 30080

(678) 842-6905

55

3

Smyrna

1099 Fleming Street, Smyrna, 30080

(678) 842-6741

58

4

Birney

775 Smyrna-Pwdr Sprgs St., Marietta, 30060

(678) 842-6824

71

4

Norton Park

3041 Gray Road, Smyrna, 30082

(678) 842-5833

58

3

Russell

3920 South Hurt Road, Smyrna, 30082

(770) 437-5937

63

5

Fair Oaks

407 Barber Road, Marietta, 30060

(678) 594-8080

61

3

LaBelle

230 Cresson Drive, Marietta, 30060

(678) 842-6955

68

3

Norton Park

3041 Gray Road, Smyrna, 30082

(678) 842-5833

58

3

Smitha 2025 Powder Springs Road Marietta, 30064 (678) 594-8267

Birney

775 Smyrna-Pwdr Sprgs St., Marietta, 30060

(678) 842-6824

71

4

Cheatham Hill

1350 John Ward Road SW, Marietta, 30064

(678) 594-8034

74

4

Dowell

2121 West Sandtown Road, Marietta, 30064

(678) 594-8059

75

2

CCRPI: 68 Climate Rating: 3

Hollydale

2901 Bayberry Drive, Marietta, 30008

(678) 594-8143

70

4

Milford

2390 Austell Road, Marietta, 30008

(678) 842-6966

60

3

(678) 842-6955

68

3

Middle Schools Campbell 3295 S. Atlanta Road Smyrna, 30080 (678) 842-6873 CCRPI: 69 Climate Rating: 3 Floyd 4803 Floyd Road Mableton, 30126 (770) 819-2453 CCRPI: 67 Climate Rating: 4 Griffin 4010 King Springs Rd. Smyrna, GA 30082 (678) 842-6917 CCRPI: 74 Climate Rating: 4

Elementary Schools Address

Phone

Belmont Hills

605 Glendale Place, Smyrna, 30080

Green Acres

LaBelle

230 Cresson Drive, Marietta, 30060

COBB COUNTY STUDENT, SCHOOL & STAFF DATA

112,708 students enrolled

Cobb County is

2nd Largest District in Georgia

Graduation Rate: 81.4% (2015)

Information as of 8/10/2016

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2017 Cobb Guidebook

Student Demographics

EDUCATION Pebblebrook High School 991 Old Alabama Road, Mableton, GA 30126 E7 (770) 819-2521 Principal: Travis Joshua 2015 SAT Test Scores: Critical Reading: 432; Math: 414; Writing: 428; Total: 1274 2016 ACT Composite Score: 18.5 CCRPI: 64 Climate Rating: 3 Students: 2,409 Teachers: 122

Middle Schools Garrett 5235 Austell-Pwdr Sprgs Rd. Austell, 30106 (770) 819-2466 CCRPI: 64 Climate Rating: 3 Lindley – 6th Grade Academy 1550 Pebblebrook Circle Mableton, 30126 (770) 819-2414 CCRPI: 78 Climate Rating: 4 Lindley – 7th & 8th 50 Veterans Mem. Highway Mableton, 30126 (770) 819-2496 CCRPI: 61 Climate Rating: 4

CCRPI:

Rating Climate:

(770) 819-2387

71

4

6800 Factory Shoals Road, Mableton, 30126

(770) 819-2402

64

3

Clay

730 Boggs Road, Mableton, 30126

(770) 819-2430

59

1

Harmony-Leland

5891 Dodgen Road, Mableton, 30126

(770) 819-2483

73

3

Riverside Intermediate

285 South Gordon Road, Mableton, 30126

(770) 819-2553

51

2

Riverside Primary

461 South Gordon Road, Mableton, 30126

(770) 819-5851

N/A

3

CCRPI:

Rating Climate:

Elementary Schools Address

Phone

Hendricks

5423 Meadows Road, Powder Springs, 30127

Bryant Primary

Pope High School 3001 Hembree Road, Marietta, GA 30062 G2 (770) 578-7900 Principal: Dr. Robert Downs 2015 SAT Test Scores: Critical Reading: 551; Math: 559; Writing: 537; Total: 1647 2016 ACT Composite Score: 25.2 CCRPI: 94 Climate Rating: 4 Students: 1,959 Teachers: 104

Middle Schools Dodgen 1725 Bill Murdock Road Marietta GA 30062 (770) 578-2726 CCRPI: 98 Climate Rating: 5

Elementary Schools Address

Phone

East Side

3850 Roswell Rd., Marietta, 30062

(770) 578-7200

93

4

Kincaid

1410 Kincaid Rd., Marietta, 30066

(770) 578-7238

87

4

Mount Bethel

1210 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta, 30068

(770) 578-7248

94

4

Murdock

2320 Murdock Rd., Marietta, 30062

(770) 509-5071

92

4

Timber Ridge

5000 Timber Ridge Rd., Marietta, 30068

(770) 642-5621

93

4

Hightower Trail 3905 Post Oak Tritt Road Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 578-7225

Mountain View

3448 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta, 30066

(770) 578-7265

83

4

Murdock

2320 Murdock Rd., Marietta, 30062

(770) 509-5071

92

4

Shallowford Falls

3529 Lassiter Rd., Marietta, 30062

(770) 642-5610

87

4

CCRPI: 97 Climate Rating: 5

Tritt

4435 Post Oak Tritt Rd., Marietta, 30062

(770) 642-5630

89

4

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EDUCATION South Cobb High School 1920 Clay Road, Austell, GA 30106 D6 (770) 819-2611 Principal: Clint Terza 2015 SAT Test Scores: Critical Reading: 436; Math: 426; Writing: 426; Total: 1288 2016 ACT Composite Score: 18.7 CCRPI: 68 Climate Rating: 3 Students: 1,987 Teachers: 110 CCRPI:

Rating Climate:

(770) 819-2422

71

3

5423 Meadows Road, Powder Springs, 30127

(770) 819-2387

71

4

Powder Springs

4570 Grady Grier Drive, Pwdr Sprgs, 30127

(770) 222-3746

66

4

Floyd 4803 Floyd Road Mableton, 30126 (770) 819-2453 CCRPI: 67 Climate Rating: 4

Mableton

5220 Church Street, Mableton, 30126

(770) 819-2513

54

3

Russell

3920 South Hurt Road, Smyrna, 30082

(770) 437-5937

63

5

Sanders

1550 Anderson Mill Road SW, Austell, 30106

(770) 819-2568

63

2

Garrett 5235 Austell-Pwdr Sprgs Rd. Austell, 30106 (770) 819-2466 CCRPI: 64 Climate Rating: 3

Austell Elementary

5600 Mulberry Street, Austell, 30106

(770) 819-5804

66

3

Mableton

5220 Church Street, Mableton, 30126

(770) 819-2513

54

3

Clarkdale

4725 Ewing Road, Austell, 30106

(770) 819-2422

71

3

Hendricks

5423 Meadows Road, Powder Springs, 30127

(770) 819-2387

71

4

Sanders

1550 Anderson Mill Road SW, Austell, 30106

(770) 819-2568

63

2

Middle Schools

Elementary Schools Address

Phone

Cooper 4605 Ewing Road Austell, 30106 (770) 819-2438 CCRPI: 63 Climate Rating: 3

Clarkdale

4725 Ewing Road, Austell, 30106

Hendricks

Sprayberry High School 2525 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 578-3200

F3

Principal: Joseph D. Sharp 2015 SAT Test Scores: Critical Reading: 492; Math: 488; Writing: 468; Total: 1448 2016 ACT Composite Score: 21.0 CCRPI: 81 Climate Rating: 3 Students: 1,723 Teachers: 101

Middle Schools Daniell 2900 Scott Road Marietta, GA 30066 (678) 594-8048 CCRPI: 79 Climate Rating: 4 McCleskey 4080 Maybreeze Road Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 928-5560 CCRPI: 83 Climate Rating: 4 Simpson 3340 Trickum Road Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 971-4711 CCRPI: 88 Climate Rating: 5

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Elementary Schools Address

Phone

CCRPI:

Rating Climate:

Addison

3055 Ebenezer Rd., Marietta, 30066

(770) 578-2700

84

4

Bells Ferry

2600 Bells Ferry Rd., Marietta, 30066

(678) 594-8950

82

4

Blackwell

3470 Canton Rd., Marietta, 30066

(678) 494-7600

79

3

Chalker

325 North Booth Rd., Kennesaw, 30144

(678) 494-7621

82

4

Kincaid

1410 Kincaid Rd., Marietta, 30066

(770) 578-7238

87

4

Sedalia Park

2230 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta, 30068

(770) 509-5162

74

4

Blackwell

3470 Canton Rd., Marietta, 30066

(678) 494-7600

79

3

Keheley

1985 Kemp Rd., Marietta, 30066

(678) 494-7836

83

4

Nicholson

1599 Shallowford Rd., Marietta, 30066

(770) 928-5573

75

4

Addison

3055 Ebenezer Rd., Marietta, 30066

(770) 578-2700

84

4

Kincaid

1410 Kincaid Rd., Marietta, 30066

(770) 578-7238

87

4

Mountain View

3448 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta, 30066

(770) 578-7265

83

4

Rocky Mount

2400 Rocky Mountain Rd., Marietta, 30066

(770) 591-5050

87

4

Shallowford Falls

3529 Lassiter Rd., Marietta, 30062

(770) 642-5610

87

4

2017 Cobb Guidebook

EDUCATION Walton High School 1590 Bill Murdock Road, Marietta, GA 30062 H3 (770) 578-3225 Principal: Judith McNeill 2015 SAT Test Scores: Critical Reading: 584; Math: 598; Writing: 566; Total: 1748 2016 ACT Composite Score: 26.6 CCRPI: 97 Climate Rating: 5 Students: 2,676 Teachers: 137

Middle Schools

CCRPI:

Rating Climate:

(770) 578-7200

93

4

1210 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta, 30068

(770) 578-7248

94

4

Sope Creek

3320 Paper Mill Rd., Marietta, 30067

(770) 916-7085

96

4

Timber Ridge

5000 Timber Ridge Rd., Marietta, 30068

(770) 642-5621

93

4

East Side

3850 Roswell Rd., Marietta, 30062

(770) 578-7200

93

4

Kincaid

1410 Kincaid Rd., Marietta, 30066

(770) 578-7238

87

4

Mount Bethel

1210 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta, 30068

(770) 578-7248

94

4

Murdock

2320 Murdock Rd., Marietta, 30062

(770) 509-5071

92

4

Timber Ridge

5000 Timber Ridge Rd., Marietta, 30068

(770) 642-5621

93

4

CCRPI:

Rating Climate:

Elementary Schools Address

Phone

Dickerson 855 Woodlawn Drive Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 578-2710

East Side

3850 Roswell Rd., Marietta, 30062

Mount Bethel

CCRPI: 95 Climate Rating: 5

Dodgen 1725 Bill Murdock Road Marietta GA 30062 (770) 578-2726 CCRPI: 98 Climate Rating: 5

Wheeler High School 375 Holt Road, Marietta, GA 30068 G4 (770) 578-3266 Principal: Dr. Peter R. Giles 2015 SAT Test Scores: Critical Reading: 550; Math: 546; Writing: 521; Total: 1617 2016 ACT Composite Score: 24.1 CCRPI: 82 Climate Rating: 4 Students: 2,118 Teachers: 129

Middle Schools East Cobb 380 Holt Road Marietta GA 30068 (770) 578-2740 CCRPI: 78 Climate Rating: 4

Elementary Schools Address

Phone

Brumby

1306 Powers Ferry Rd., Marietta, 30067

(770) 916-7070

67

3

East Valley

2570 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta, 30068

(770) 578-7214

87

4

Powers Ferry

403 Powers Ferry Rd., Marietta, 30067

(770) 578-7936

63

3

Sedalia Park

2230 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta, 30068

(770) 509-5162

74

4

Sope Creek

3320 Paper Mill Rd., Marietta, 30067

(770) 916-7085

96

4

COBB COUNTY TOTAL NUMBER OF SCHOOLS: 114 | 22 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS • 67 Elementary Schools

• 2 Special Education Centers

CCSD also has 6 high school magnet programs for advanced studies in:

• 25 Middle Schools

• 1 Adult Education Center

• Math, Science & Technology

• International Baccalaureate

• 1 Performance Learning Center

• International Studies

• Performing Arts

• Engineering & Biotechnology

• Medical Sciences & Research

• 16 High Schools • 2 Charter Schools (independently managed)

Information as of 8/10/2016

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EDUCATION SELECT PRIVATE SCHOOLS Brookwood Christian School 4728 Wood Street, Acworth, GA 30101 (678) 401-5855 www.brookwoodchristian.com Grades: 1-12 Year Established: 2004 Carman Adventist School 1330 North Cobb Pkwy Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 424-0606 www.caschool.org Grades: Pre-K-8 Enrollment: 97 Year Established: 1998 Casa Montessori School 150 Powers Ferry Road, SE Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 973-2731 www.casamontessori.com Grades: 2.5 yrs-6 Year Established: 1974 Center Academy 3499 South Cobb Drive Smyrna, GA 30080 (770) 333-1616 www.centeracademy.com Grades: 4-12 Enrollment: 54 Year Established: 1968 Cobb County Christian School 545 Lorene Dr., SW Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 434-1320 www.cobbcountychristian.org Grades: 3yrs-12 Year Established: 1971 Cornerstone Preparatory Academy 3588 Hickory Grove Rd., NW Acworth, GA 30101 (770) 529-7077 www.cornerstoneprep.org Grades: K-12 Enrollment: 470 Year Established: 2004 Covenant Christian School 3130 Atlanta Road, SE Smyrna, GA 30080 (770) 435-1596 www.ccssmyrna.org Grades: PK4-8 Enrollment: 300-plus Year Established: 1975

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Covered Bridge Academy 488 Hurt Road Smyrna, GA 30082 (770) 434-3181 www.bridgemontessori.com Grades: PK-5 Enrollment: 104 Year Established: 1981 Cumberland Christian Academy 2356 Clay Road Austell, GA 30106 (770) 819-5040 www.cumberlandchristian.org Grades: PK3-12 Enrollment: 485 Year Established: 1989 Dominion Christian School 4607 Burnt Hickory Rd. Marietta, GA 30064 (770) 420-2153 www.dominionchristian.org Grades: 6-12 Enrollment: 220-plus Year Established: 1997 East Cobb Christian School 4616 Roswell Rd., NE Marietta, GA 30068 www.eccs.org (770) 565-0881 Grades: K-8 Enrollment: 125 Year Established: 1987 Eastside Christian School 2450 Lower Roswell Rd. Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 971-2332 www.eastsidechristianschool.com Grades: K-8 Enrollment: 350 Year Established: 1983 Faith Lutheran School 2111 Lower Roswell Road Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 973-8877 www.faithmarietta.com Grades: Transitional Kindergarten-8 Enrollment: 160 Year Established: 1958 2017 Cobb Guidebook

First Baptist Christian 2958 North Main Street Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 422-3254 www.fbcskennesaw.com Grades: 2 year old-5 Enrollment:125 Foundations for the Future 1500 Stanley Road, NW Kennesaw, GA 30152 (770) 429-4799 www.foundationschool.com Grades: Infant/Toddler-6th Enrollment: 200 Year Established: 2004 Furtah Preparatory School 5496 Highway 92 Acworth, GA 30102 (678) 574-6488 www.furtahprep.org Grades: 3-12 Year Established: 2011 Grace Point School 580 Piedmont Road Marietta, GA 30066 (678) 709-6634 www.gracepointschool.org Grades: 1-8 Year Established: 2012 Harvest Baptist School 3460 Kellogg Creek Road Acworth, GA 30102 (770) 974-9091 www.hbsga.org Grades: Pre-K-12 Enrollment: 74 Year Established: 1976 Johnson Ferry Christian Academy 955 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta, GA 30068 (678) 784-5231 www.jfca.org Grades: K-12 Enrollment: 350 Year Established: 2004 MDE School 1517 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 971-4633 www.mdeschool.com Grades: K-12 Year Established: 2009

EDUCATION Mableton Christian Academy 6485 Factory Shoals Road Mableton, GA 30126 (770) 948-7971 www.mabletonchristianacademy.com Grades: K-12 Year Established: 1978 MIdway Covenant Christian School 4635 Dallas Highway Power Springs, GA 30127 (770) 590-1866 www.midwayschool.org Grades: K-8 Enrollment: 300 Year Established: 1996 Mount Bethel Christian Academy Main Campus (K-8) 4385 Lower Roswell Rd. Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 971-0245 www.mtbethelchristian.org Grades: PK-12 Enrollment: 605 Year Established: 1998 North Campus (9-12) 2509 Post Oak Tritt Rd. Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 971-0245 Mount Paran Christian School 1275 Stanley Rd. NW Kennesaw, GA 30152 (770) 578-0182 www.mtparanschool.com Grades: PK-12 Enrollment: 1,190-plus Year Established: 1976 North Cobb Christian School 4500 Eagle Drive Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 975-0252 www.ncchristian.org Grades: PK3-12 Enrollment: 912 Year Established: 1983 Omega Private Academy - Acworth 5330 Brookstone Dr., NW, Suite 320 Acworth, GA 30101 (770) 729-7431 www.omegalearning.com/acworth-ga Grades: K-12

Omega Private Academy – East Cobb 3045 Gordy Parkway Suite 102 Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 973-0209 www.omegalearning.com/eastcobb-ga Grades: K-12 Praise Academy 4052 Hiram-Lithia Springs Road, SW Powder Springs, GA 30127 (770) 943-2484 www.praiseacademy.com Grades: K-12 Enrollment: 375-plus Year Established: 1983

SAE School 6688 Mableton Pkwy., SE Mableton, GA 30126 (678) 239-3200 www.saeschool.org Grades: PK-12 Enrollment: 350 Year Established: 2013

St. Joseph Catholic School 81 Lacy Street Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 428-3328 www.stjosephschool.org Grades: K-8 Enrollment: 4985 Year Established: 1953 The Stonehaven School 505 Atlanta Street, SE Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 874-8885 www.stonehavenschool.org Grades: K-8 Enrollment: 106 Year Established: 2004 The Walker School 700 Cobb Parkway North Marietta, GA 30062 (770) 427-2689 www.thewalkerschool.org Grades: PK-12 Enrollment: 950 Year Established: 1957

Shiloh Hills Christian School 260 Hawkins Store Rd., NE Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 926-7729 www.shilohhills.com/school Grades: PK3-12 Enrollment: 240 Year Established: 1980

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 Year Established: 1969

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 Year Established: 2008

TLE Christian Academy 2765 South Main Street, NW Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 218-1790 www.tleacademy.com Grades: K-12 Enrollment: 43 Year Established: 2003

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School 1618 Ben King Road Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 419-8601 www.scsiena.org Grades: K-8 Enrollment: 446

Whitefield Academy 1 Whitefield Drive, SE Mableton, GA 30126 (678) 305-3000 www.whitefieldacademy.com Grades: PK4-12 Enrollment: Approximately 800 Year Established: 1997

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EDUCATION

Mount Paran Christian School A place where faith and intellect grow as one

C

hristian young people do not grow into thriving Christian adults without extraordinary intentionality. The acquisition of state-of-the-art knowledge and development of biblical literacy do not in isolation prepare young learners to be grounded, confident, Christian adults who understand joy-filled purpose and calling. The latter only occurs when knowledge and biblical principles are intertwined in every aspect of a child’s development. That is why Mount Paran Christian School exists.

And that is why an MPCS education is so profoundly meaningful – for college, life, and eternity.

We are very proud to call MPCS the educational home of 1100+ students grades PreK3-12 throughout Cobb County and surrounding counties. We are also honored to call many more students MPCS alumni from area neighborhoods.

While we recognize that parents have many educational options for their children in our area, public and private, and that we are not a “fit” for every child or family, it’s our honor to serve families who seek an exemplary academic, college-preparatory, Christcentered program with quality arts and athletic co-curricular experiences for their children.

In addition to being the largest private school in Cobb County, MPCS possesses many distinctives. MPCS is a place where...

• 100%

of our graduates are accepted to college, and last year’s graduates were offered enrollment at many prestigious colleges including MIT, Emory University, UC Berkeley, Georgia Tech, Boston University, College of William and Mary, Cornell University, Wake Forest University.

• Out of 118 graduates from the class of 2016, 26 were “earlyadmit” students to The University of Georgia;

• Arts, athletics, and academic “sports” serve as platforms to provide children with Christian training that leads to life-long attitudes of servant-leadership.

• 57 Advanced Placement and Honors courses are offered in the high school;

• An emphasis on innovation exists with enhanced technology

instruction, a STEAM program, computer science, recording arts, middle and high school robotics, lower school critical thinking, and the recent implementation of a 1:1 device program.

Visit our website at www.mtparanschool.com to schedule a time to see our campus, attend games, enjoy performances, and introduce your family to ours. We are here to serve our community in whatever way possible.

Cobb County’s Exemplary Covenantal Christian PK3-12th Grade College-Preparatory School

You’re Invited

to come explore the difference a rigorous education in a Christ-centered environment can make!

Open Houses Weekly Wednesday Tours (10:00 a.m.)

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EDUCATION COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Chattahoochee Technical College Main Campus: 980 South Cobb Drive Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 528-4545 www.chattahoocheetech.edu Chattahoochee Technical College is comprised of eight campuses that serve a six-county area in beautiful North Georgia: Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Gilmer, Paulding, Pickens.

Chattahoochee Tech offers an outstanding education and training services as part of the Technical College System of Georgia.

Offering 70+ degrees, diplomas, and certificates in 45 programs of study in these five broad program areas including: Business Sciences, Computer Sciences and Engineering Technology, Health Sciences, Personal and Public Services, Technical Studies. They offer day, evening, and weekend classes; many classes are offered partially (hybrid) or completely online.

Numerous courses are accepted for transfer by the University System of Georgia. Their broad spectrum of educational offerings includes custom-designed Community and Economic Development training courses, Adult Education classes, as well as special programs aimed at current high school students.

Number of students: 14,625 In-state tuition by semester: Undergraduate $1,541 (15 credit hours) Tuition per credit hour: $89 Most popular programs/departments: Accounting technology, computer systems, early childhood education, administrative assistant and secretarial science, criminal justice, business administration and management, automotive mechanics technology.

Kennesaw State University 1000 Chastain Road Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 423-6000 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 world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level.

Number of students: 33,000 In-state tuition by semester: Undergraduate $3,663 (15 credit hours)

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 Dr. Guy Riekeman, 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.

Number of students: 2,708 Tuition by Quarter: Undergraduate: $226 per credit hour + $350 quarterly fee Graduate: $257 per credit hour + $350 quarterly fee

Tuition per credit hour: $177

Chiropractic: $329 per credit hour + $350 quarterly fee

Most popular programs/departments: Early childhood education, business administration and management, speech communication, accounting, nursing, psychology, finance, biology.

Most popular programs/departments: Doctor of Chiropractic – largest single location chiropractic college in the world – nutrition, sport health-science, psychology, biology.

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District Four (SW Cobb) - Lisa Cupid

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

Vic Reynolds District Attorney (770) 528-3080

Neil Warren Sheriff (770) 499-4618

Barry Morgan Solicitor General (770) 528-8500

Carla Jackson Tax Commissioner (770) 528-8600

David Hankerson County Manager (770) 528-2600

COBB COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 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.

These commissioners are in office through December 31, 2016. The chairman is up for election in 2016, as are commissioners in Districts 2 and 4. The terms for commissioners for districts 1 and 3 will expire at the end of 2018.

Tim Lee Commission Chairman tlee@cobbcounty.org (770) 528-3305

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

Bob Ott District 2 Southeast Cobb Commissioner bob.ott@cobbcounty.org (770) 528-3316

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

Lisa Cupid District 4 Southwest Cobb Commissioner lisa.cupid@cobbcounty.org (770) 528-3312

COBB COUNTY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS Cobb County represents parts of three U.S. congressional districts. The two-year terms for these representatives expire by the end of 2016. All three representatives are running for re-election.

Tom Price U.S. Representative R-Roswell Georgia 6th District tomprice.house.gov/ (770) 998-0049 (District office) (202) 225-4501 (D.C. 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-Smyrna Georgia 13th District davidscott.house.gov/contact/ (202) 225-2939 (D.C. office)

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GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT COBB COUNTY SENATE DISTRICTS Cobb is represented by six lawmakers in the Georgia Senate - four Republicans and two Democrats. The two-year terms for all six legislators expire at the end of 2016. All six state senators are seeking re-election.

Hunter Hill Senator, R-Smyrna Georgia 6th District hunter.hill@senate. ga.gov (404) 463-2518

Bruce Thompson Senator, R-White Georgia District 14 Bruce.thompson@ senate.ga.gov (404) 656-0065

Judson Hill Senator, R-East Cobb Georgia 32nd District Judson.hill@senate. ga.gov (404) 656-0150

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

Lindsey Tippins Senator – R-West Cobb Georgia 37th District Lindsey.tippins@ senate.ga.gov (404) 657-0406

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

COBB COUNTY HOUSE DISTRICTS Cobb is represents by 15 lawmakers in the Georgia House of Representatives - nine Republicans and six Democrats. The two-year terms for all these legislators expire at the end of 2016. All 15 representatives are seeking re-election.

Bert Reeves Representative, R-Marietta House District 34 (404) 656-0287 (Capitol office) (678) 464-4995 (District office) Bert.reeves@house.ga.gov Ed Setzler Representative, R-Acworth House District 35 (404) 656-7857 (Capitol office) (770) 420-0520 (District office) Ed.setzler@house.ga.gov Earl Ehrhart Representative, R-Powder Springs House District 36 (404) 463-2247 (Capitol office) (770) 437-7536 (District office) Earl.ehrhart@house.ga.gov Sam Teasley Representative, R-Marietta District 37 (404) 656-5146 (Capitol office) Sam.teasley@house.ga.gov David Wilkerson Representative, D-Powder Springs District 38 (404) 656-0116 (Capitol office) David.wilkerson@house.ga.gov

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Erica Thomas Representative, D-Austell District 39 (404) 656-7859 (Capitol office) Erica.thomas@house.ga.gov Rich Golick Representative, R-Smyrna District 40 (404) 656-5943 (Capitol office) Rich.golick@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 Stacey Evans Representative, D-Smyrna District 42 (404) 656-6372 (770) 710-4087 (District office) Stacey@staceyevans.org Sharon Cooper Representative, R-East Cobb District 43 (404) 656-5069 (Capitol office) (770) 956-8357 (District office) sharon.cooper@house.ga.gov 2017 Cobb Guidebook

Don Parsons Representative, R-North Cobb District 44 (404) 656-9198 (Capitol office) (770) 977-4426 (District office) repdon@donparsons.org Matt Dollar Representative, R-East Cobb District 45 (404) 656-5138 (Capitol office) matt.dollar@house.ga.gov John Carson Representative, R-NE Cobb District 46 (404) 656-0287 (Capitol office) (404) 575-2785 (District office) John.carson@house.ga.gov Sheila Jones Representative, D-Atlanta District 53 (404) 656-0126 (District office) sheila.jones@house.ga.gov Roger Bruce Representative, D-Atlanta District 61 (404) 656-7859 (District office) rbruce5347@aol.com

GOVERNMENT COBB COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES

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he Cobb County Public Library System is a 16-branch system headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, where its staff members serve a diverse population of over 700,000 people. Cobb is one of Georgia’s fastest-growing counties, and the Cobb County Public Library System is dedicated to being a resource center in the community by providing equal access to information, materials, and services.

Acworth Library

4569 Dallas Street Acworth, GA 30101 (770) 917-5165 Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 10 am – 7 pm Thursday – Friday: Closed Saturday: 1 pm – 6 pm Sunday: Closed

East Cobb Library

4880 Lower Roswell Road Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 509-2730 Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 10 am-9 pm Thursday – Saturday: 11 am-6 pm Sunday: Closed

East Marietta Library

2051 Lower Roswell Road Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 509-2711 Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 10 am – 8 pm Thursday – Friday: 11 am – 6 pm Saturday: 1 pm – 6 pm Sunday: Closed

Gritters Library

880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 528-2524 Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 10 am – 8 pm Thursday -Friday: 11 am – 6 pm Saturday: 1 pm – 6 pm Sunday: Closed

Kemp Memorial Library

4029 Due West Road, Marietta GA 30064 (770) 528-2527 Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 10 am – 8 pm Thursday – Friday: 11 am – 6 pm Saturday: 1 pm – 6 pm Sunday: Closed

Kennesaw Library

Stratton Library

Lewis A. Ray Library

Switzer Library

2250 Lewis Street Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 528-2529 Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 10 am – 8 pm Thursday – Friday: 11 am – 6 pm Saturday: 1 pm – 6 pm Sunday: Closed

4500 Oakdale Road Smyrna, GA 30080 (770) 801-5335 Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 10 am – 7 pm Thursday – Friday: Closed Saturday: 1 – 6 pm Sunday: Closed

1100 Powder Springs Road Marietta, GA 30064 (770) 528-2522 Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 10 am – 8 pm Thursday – Friday: 11 am – 6 pm Saturday: 1 pm – 6 pm Sunday: Closed

266 Roswell Street, Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 528-2320 Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 10 am – 9 pm Thursday – Saturday: 11 am – 6 pm Sunday: 1 pm – 5 pm (Sunday hours resume 9/11/2016 through mid-May 2017)

Sweetwater Library Mountain View Regional Library 3320 Sandy Plains Road Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 509-2725 Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 10 am – 9 pm Thursday – Saturday: 11 am – 6 pm Sunday: Closed

Powder Springs Library

4181 Atlanta Street, Bldg. 1 Powder Springs, GA 30127 (770) 439-3600 Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 10 am – 8 pm Thursday – Friday: 11 am – 6 pm Saturday: 1 pm – 6 pm Sunday: Closed

Sibley Library

1539 South Cobb Drive Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 528-2520 Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 10 am – 7 pm Thursday – Friday: Closed Saturday: 1 – 6 pm Sunday: Closed

South Cobb Regional Library 805 Clay Road Mableton, GA 30126 (678) 398-5828 Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 10 am – 9 pm Thursday – Saturday: 11 am – 6 pm Sunday: Closed

5000 Austell-Powder Springs Road Suite 123, Austell, GA 30106 (770) 819-3290 Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 10 am – 7 pm Thursday: 1 – 6 pm Friday – Sunday: Closed

Vinings Library

4290 Paces Ferry Road Atlanta, GA 30339 (770) 801-5330 Hours: Monday – Wednesday: 10 am – 8 pm Thursday – Friday: 11 am – 6 pm Saturday: 1 pm – 6 pm Sunday: Closed

West Cobb Regional Library 1750 Dennis Kemp Lane Kennesaw, GA 30152 (770) 528-4699 Hours: Monday -Wednesday: 10 am – 9 pm Thursday-Saturday: 11 am – 6 pm Sunday: Closed

The city of Smyrna has its own independent, city-operated library

Smyrna Library

100 Village Green Circle Smyrna, GA 30080 (770) 431-2860 Hours: Monday -Thursday: 10 am – 8 pm Friday: 10am – 6 pm Saturday: 10am – 5 pm Sunday: 1 pm – 6 pm

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GOVERNMENT 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 440 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 Main Office 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 John Houser 140 North Marietta Parkway Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 499-3900 Cobb County Fire Department Chief Randy Crider 1595 County Services Parkway Marietta, GA 30008 (770) 580-8000 Cobb County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Neil Warren 185 Roswell Street Marietta, GA 30060 (770 499-4600

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Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration 736 Whitlock Avenue, Suite 400 Marietta, GA 30064 (770) 528-2300 or (770) 528-2581 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 onetime Title Ad Valorem Tax, which is based on the value of the vehicle(s), is collected

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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 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 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) 528-8200 www.cobbseniors.org Social Security Office (800) 772-1213 www.ssa.gov/atlanta

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

Kennesaw Sanitation (770) 424-8274 vvww.Kennesaw-ga.gov

Concord Square Post Office 3315 Vinings Oak Drive South East, Smyrna, Georgia, 30339

Acworth Water (770) 423-1000 www.cobbwater.org

Marietta Sanitation (770) 794-5581 www.marietta.gov

Austell Water (770) 944-4800 www.austell.ga.gov

Powder Springs Utility Department (770) 943-8010 www.cityofpowderspnngs.com

East Cobb Post Office 1395 East Cobb Drive, Marietta, Georgia, 30068

WATER

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

Bellsouth Multimedia (770) 360-5000

Infinite Energy (877).342-5434 www.infiniteenergy.com

Charter Communications (770) 333-6400 www.charter.com

SCANA Energy (877) 467-2262 www.scanaenergy.com

Comcast (404) 266-2278 www.comcast.com

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

TRASH / RECYCLING Acworth Utilities (770) 917-8903 www.acworth.org Austell Sanitation (770) 944-4300 www.austell.ga.gov

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

Gresham Road Post Office 1290 Gresham Road Northeast, Marietta Georgia, 30062 Kennesaw Post Office 2001 Duncan Drive Northwest Kennesaw, Georgia, 30144 Mableton Post Office 5284 Floyd Road Southwest Mableton, Georgia, 30126 Marietta Post Office 257 Lawrence Street Northeast, Marietta Georgia, 30060 Mount Bethel Post Office 4455 Lower Roswell Road Marietta, Georgia, 30068 Oak Grove Post Office 5944 Highway 92, Acworth Georgia, 30102

Kennesaw Public Works (770) 421-8582

Powder Springs Post Office 4644 Powder Springs Dallas Road, Powder Springs, Georgia, 30127

Powder Springs Public Works (770) 943-8010

Smyrna Post Office 850 Windy Hill Road Marietta, Georgia, 30060

POST OFFICES Acworth Post Office 4915 North Main Street, Acworth, Georgia, 30101 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

Sprayberry Post Office 2886 Sandy Plains Road Marietta, Georgia, 30066 Windy Hill Post Office 3000 Windy Hill Road Southeast, Marietta Georgia, 30067 For phone numbers, hours of operation and directions, visit: http://www.countyoffice. org/ga-cobb-county-postoffice/#

COBB COUNTY POST OFFICES BY ZIP CODE 30101 Acworth 30001 Austell 30020 Clarkdale 30144 Kennesaw 30059 Mableton 30060 Marietta 30127 Powder Springs 30080 Smyrna

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HEALTH CARE Wellstar Douglas Hospital 8954 Hospital Drive Douglasville, GA 30134 (770) 949-1500

Since 1982 this 108-bed hospital has served Douglas County with world-class inpatient and outpatient services, earning recognition as one of the top-ranked Community Value hospitals in the nation.

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esidents 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

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 Paulding Hospital

2518 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy.

Hiram, GA 30141 (470) 644-7000 A new, replacement 56-bed hospital opened in Hiram in 2014, featuring 40 emergency exam and pediatric emergency exam rooms, four surgical suites, decentralized nursing stations and private inpatient rooms.

Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital 2540 Windy Hill Rd. Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 644-1000

This 115-bed hospital is home to the Southeast's largest Sleep Disorders Center and features nationally recognized specialties in long-term acute care, interventional radiology and outpatient rehabilitation.

Wellstar Cobb Hospital 3950 Austell Road SW Austell, GA 30106 (470) 732-4000

This "Top 100" rated, 382-bed hospital serves South Cobb's healthcare needs with world-class care, including cancer and cardiac programs, a private maternity center and accredited total joint program.

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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.

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-of-life 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

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East Cobb: 770.579.8558

Woodstock: 770.926.9112

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Family Medicine • Internal Medicine • Pediatrics • Geriatrics • Bariatrics • Allergy & Asthma • Cardiac Services • Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab • Chiropractic Care • Endocrinology • ENT • General Surgery • Hand Surgery • Imaging – Mammograms, CT, MRI, X-Ray • Lab • Neurosurgery • OB/GYN • Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine (OrthoSport) • Pain Medicine • Pharmacy • Pulmonary

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3747 Roswell Road NE | Marietta, GA 30062 For more information, please visit wellstar.org/eastcobbhealthpark or call 470-956-0250

WELLSTAR EAST COBB HEALTH PARK

Provides Phenomenal Care

WellStar responded to the Roswell and East Cobb communities’ demands for high quality healthcare by opening the WellStar East Cobb Health Park. The one-stop healthcare shop allows patients to see their physician, have tests performed and fill prescriptions in one location.

Not only are the team members who serve patients “phenomenal,” but so is the facility.

The Health Park’s modern, three-story atrium lobby, abundant with natural light, has been compared to an upscale hotel by many patients. And, they often enjoy grabbing a Starbucks coffee and a sandwich in the bistro.

“Following an appointment, patients can pick up their prescriptions immediately, before they get to their car, usually without a wait,” said David Weeks, M.D., an Ear Nose & Throat specialist at the Health Park.

Since opening two years ago, there have been more than 75,000 visits to primary care providers including pediatricians and OB/GYNs as well as specialists ranging from cardiology and pulmonology to interventional spine care and allergy and asthma. Other services include medical imaging, lab services, cardiac diagnostics, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, rheumatology, OrthoSport physical therapy and a sleep center. The Urgent Care clinic is open 365 days and is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. A community room is available at no cost to not-for-profits and community groups such as homeowner’s associations.

The state-of-the-art Outpatient Surgery Center features a private discharge elevator and covered pick-up area separate from the main entrance for patients’ convenience and privacy. Patients appreciate the surgery team’s ability to provide comfort too.

“They did a phenomenal job,” said Anne Johnson, the mother of a three-year-old who recently had ear tubes placed. “The thing that I was the most impressed with was their ability to connect with her on her level and also their ability to read my face and apprehend my anxiety. We felt well taken care of.”

For more information about WellStar East Cobb Health Park, please visit wellstar.org/eastcobbhealthpark or call the front desk at 470-956-0250.

3747 Roswell Road NE | Marietta, GA 30062

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Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates

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hen it comes to overall wellbeing, a healthy digestive system is critical at any age.

For 40 years, Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates (AGA) has been caring for patients with digestive issues across metro Atlanta. AGA is the largest gastroenterology practice in the United States with over 90 physicians and more than 50 locations – including four convenient locations in Cobb County.

Our Board Certified specialists are experts in diagnosing and treating both common and complex digestive disorders and liver diseases – including heartburn and acid reflux, hemorrhoids, constipation and diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, ulcers and hepatitis.

In addition, the physicians are experts at screening for colon cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer is the second leading cause of

cancer-related deaths in the U.S.; it is also the most preventable. Screening colonoscopies are recommended for every adult beginning at age 50 and younger for those with a family history or other risk factors. During the procedure, a trained gastroenterologist will check for any signs of cancer and remove existing polyps that may turn into cancer over time.

For most patients, gastrointestinal problems can be properly diagnosed and often treated using endoscopic techniques instead of surgery. The physicians perform most endoscopic procedures – like colonoscopies and upper GI endoscopies (EGD) – on an outpatient basis at an AGA-affiliated endoscopy center. For procedures and services that cannot be performed at one of the outpatient facilities, AGA’s physicians have privileges at many area hospitals.

Patients also benefit from access to other services offered at select AGA

locations such as nutrition counseling, non-surgical weight loss, abdominal ultrasound services for diagnosing digestive disorders and infusion services for treating complex autoimmune diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

AGA’s pediatric specialists care for infants, adolescents and teens at three locations: Alpharetta, Duluth and Sandy Springs. Some of the digestive issues seen in young patients include acid reflux, constipation, abdominal pain, celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, diarrhea, esophagitis, heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome, liver disease, and motility disorders.

AGA is a participating provider for Medicaid, Medicare and most healthcare plans offered in Georgia. To request appointments online or for more information, visit www.atlantagastro.com or call 1.866.GO.TO.AGA [468.6242].

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Acworth 678.631.4600

East Cobb 404.252.9307

Kennestone 770.427.3075

Windy Hill 770.612.8165

www.atlantagastro.com AGA is a participating provider for Medicare, Medicaid and most healthcare plans offered in Georgia.

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The East Cobb campus also houses a wide variety of physician practices, representing numerous medical specialties including family medicine, primary care, orthopedics, pediatrics, OB/GYN and more.

Northside is experiencing tremendous growth. Expansion and construction projects are underway or in design phase at six of Northside’s campuses. The goal? To provide greater patient access to quality medical care.

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orthside Hospital continues to serve Cobb County with full-service medical facilities nearby. The Northside/ East Cobb Medical Campus, Northside Hospital in Sandy Springs and Northside Hospital-Cherokee in Canton, along with additional outpatient facilities in Marietta, Acworth, Woodstock, Sandy Springs and Roswell, offer a variety of health care services to Cobb County residents including imaging, cardiology/angioplasty, emergency services, cancer care, surgery, maternity, urology, sleep disorder services, and much more.

Conveniently located at the intersection of Woodlawn and Johnson Ferry roads, the Northside/East Cobb Medical Campus provides excellent care for patients seeking many medical specialties. Services include a full-service urgent care to handle minor medical emergencies and a state-of-the-art imaging center that offers a comprehensive array of advanced technology such as digital screening mammography and X-ray, MRI, multi-slice CT, bone densitometry and ultrasound.

Construction is well underway for Northside’s new four-story, 100,000-square-foot medical office building in East Cobb, on the former Fountains of Olde Towne site near the intersection of Johnson Ferry and Lower Roswell roads. The project is expected to be completed in December 2016.

In nearby Cherokee County, the new Northside HospitalCherokee is on schedule for a 2017 opening. Drivers along I-575 in Canton can see the spectacular main building rising on a beautiful hilltop. This health care campus will initially include the hospital and medical office building, a distinctive women’s center, cancer center and 900 parking spaces. The campus’ medical office building opens first in January 2017 and will house a variety of physician practices including oncology, family medicine, primary care, OB/GYN, cardiology, pulmonology and more.

Other major projects are underway that will add even more health care quality, access and diversification – look for Northside to grow in Woodstock, Sandy Springs, Cumming and Midtown Atlanta.

Northside Hospital is one of the most respected health care organizations in the Southeast. In 2016, the hospital ranked No. 18 (out of 500) on the Forbes America’s Best Employers survey that polled 30,000 U.S. employees across all industries. Northside also ranked No. 1 in Georgia, ahead of 14 other Georgia-based companies, and were named the Southeast’s top health care employer.

Northside has more than 2,500 physicians and 14,200 employees who serve nearly two million patient visits annually across a full range of medical services. Visit them on social @NorthsideHosp, and for more information at www.northside.com.

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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

Smyrna Urgent Care

4480 North Cooper Lake Rd., S.E. Suite 100 Smyrna, GA 30082 (770) 333-1300

Woodstock Urgent Care

120 Stonebridge Pkwy., Suite 310 Woodstock, GA 30189 (678) 494-2500

IMAGING CENTERS WellStar offers the largest and most comprehensive network of neighborhood and hospital-based imaging centers in Metro Atlanta.

World-class technology and nationally recognized in-house sub-specialists assure the highest quality results in medical care.

Acworth Health Park Imaging Center

4550 Cobb Parkway NW, Suite 109 Acworth, GA 30101 (770) 956-0060

Cobb Hospital Women's Imaging Center

Kennestone Women's Imaging Center

Cobb Imaging Center

Paulding Imaging Center

Douglas Imaging Center

WellStar Kennestone Imaging Center at Towne Lake

3950 Austell Road Austell, GA 30106 (770) 732-5126

1625 Hospital North Drive Austell, GA 30106 (470) 732-5640

8954 Hospital Drive Douglasville, GA 30134 (678) 715-6601

Douglas Imaging Center at Professional Parkway

6002 Professional Pkwy., Suite 120 Douglasville, GA 30134 (678) 838-2592

East Cobb Health Park Imaging 3747 Roswell Rd. NE, Suite 102 Marietta, GA 30062 (470) 956-8765

Kennestone Cardiac CT Imaging 55 Whitcher Street Suite 150 Marietta, GA 30060 (678) 337-7000

Kennestone Imaging at Tower Road 355 Tower Road Suite 202 Marietta, GA 30060 (470) 245-9890

Kennestone Imaging Center at 210 Building 60 Lacy Street Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 793-7800

Kennestone Imaging Center at 340 Building 340 Kennestone Hospital Blvd.

Suite 10 Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 793-7880

Kennestone Imaging Center at 700 Building 700 Church Street Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 420-1750

699 Church Street, Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30060 (470) 793-0080 2518 Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway Hiram, GA 30141 (470) 644-8060

120 Stone Bridge Parkway Suite 300 Woodstock, GA 30189 (678) 494-2440

Windy Hill Imaging Services 2540 Windy Hill Road Marietta, GA 30067 (770) 644-1240

Northside Health Care System COMING SOON: The new Northside HospitalCherokee 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 201 Hospital Road Canton, GA 30114 (770) 720-5100

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.

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Cherokee County and looks forward to continuing to offer services at the new Northside Hospital-Cherokee replacement hospital, expected to open in 2017. Construction for the project is well underway.

• 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.

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Children’s at Cobb

GCS - Kennestone

Children’s at East Cobb 1255 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta, GA 30068

1668 Mulkey Road, Suite 104 Austell, GA 30106 (770) 948-3233 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

1371 Church Street Extension Marietta, GA 30060 (404) 785-8950

Children’s of Marietta 175 White Street Marietta, GA 30060 Children’s of Cherokee Urgent Care 1558 Riverstone Pkwy., Suite 100 Canton, GA 30144

1121 Johnson Ferry Rd., Bldg 1, Suite 300 Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 973-9702 Fax: (770) 973-9775

Children’s of Cherokee Sports Medicine 1554 Riverstone Pkwy., Suite 160 Canton, GA 30080

Northside Family Medicine and Urgent Care (East Cobb)

Children’s at Ivy Walk 1675 Cumberland Pkwy.

Smyrna, GA 30080

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

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

121 Marble Mill Rd., Suite 001 Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 794-6700 Fax: (770) 794-6699

Cumberland Medical Center

Northside/Marietta Imaging Center

Kennesaw 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 2017 Cobb Guidebook

2525 Cumberland Pkwy., S.E Atlanta, GA 30339 (404) 365-0966 750 Townpark Lane Kennesaw, GA 30144 (404) 365-0966

Marietta Center

2505 Dallas Hwy. Marietta, GA 30064 (404) 365-0966

West Cobb Center

3640 Tramore Pointe Pkwy.

Austell, GA 30106 (404) 365-0966

HEALTH CARE Cobb County Senior Services Physical Address: 1150 Powder Springs Street Marietta, GA 30064 (770) 528-5355 (770) 528-5378 Fax Mailing Address: P.O. Box 649 Marietta, GA 30061 A department of Cobb County government, Cobb Senior Services offers an array of services including the operation of eight senior centers, which include three neighborhood centers, four multipurpose centers and the Senior Wellness Center. These centers are designed to meet the social, recreational and educational needs of Cobb citizens over 55 years of age.

Care Management Care Management provides assessment, referral, support and ongoing supervision for seniors with diminished functioning capabilities. Call (770) 528-5364 for details.

Information and Referral Information and Referral identifies services and how you may qualify for them. Provides referrals to other agencies in the area for services. Call (770) 528-5364 for details.

In-Home Services* Clients must be Cobb County residents and 60 years or older. Eligibility and amount of services needed will be determined through assessment. Sliding scale fees based upon total household income. For more information, please call (770) 528-5364.

In-Home Services allows the senior citizen to remain more independent and able to reside in her/his own home.

Technicians are trained in basic care giving. No skilled care.

Personal Care - Includes assistance with basic hygiene and dressing. Light meal preparation, straightening of immediate surroundings. Client provides personal items.

Homemaker Care - Light and minimal homemaker service for clients physically unable to do for themselves. May include cleaning the bathroom, light mopping, vacuuming, dusting, linen change and taking out the trash. Laundry, if appliances are on premises. Client supplies all items. *In Home Services is now operated as a Voucher Program. Eligible clients receive vouchers and a list of In Home Care Providers from which to purchase services on the days and times needed. * Please note: In-Home Services is not a substitute for a Nursing Service.

Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels delivers to homebound seniors, 60 and older, who are unable to cook for themselves. Over 50,000 meals are served each year through Meals On Wheels. All meals meet USDA requirements and are prepared by a vendor under contract with Cobb County Government. Volunteers are needed to deliver hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors Monday - Friday. A visit from a cheery volunteer can do wonders! For more information on becoming a volunteer, please call 770-528-5381.

Eligibility to receive Meals On Wheels: Clients must be Cobb County residents, age 60 or older, and must complete an assessment by calling 770-528-5364.

Adopt-A-Route: Your company, church, or organization can Adopt-A-Route and deliver a hot, nutritious meal to Seniors in your neighborhood! Call 770-528-5381 for details.

Transportation Services Transportation provides dependable, radio-dispatched vans at low cost to medical and nutritional facilities and designated Senior Centers in Cobb County. Approximately 1350 clients are served annually.

Cobb Freedom The Cobb County Department of Transportation, in partnership with Cobb Senior Services and Cobb Community Transit (CCT), is proud to offerCOBB FREEDOM. The first step is to apply for Paratransit.

Fixed Route - Transportation is provided to the three senior Neighborhood Centers on a pre-scheduled basis.

Demand Response - Appointments are pre-scheduled to medical facilities. Clients are asked to make appointments in advance.

For information about senior transportation, please call 770528-5364.

Free Senior Citizen Bus Pass Program - If you regularly use CCT as your mode of transportation, Senior Services has a limited number of free bus passes. Call 770-528-5364 to schedule a required appointment. Passes are limited to Cobb residents age 55 & above only.

Voucher Programs Our Voucher Programs support "self-directed" care by providing seniors with vouchers that are used as cash to purchase needed services. Participants are given a list of vendors from which to purchase services on the days and times needed.

Currently, Cobb County has voucher programs for three services: Cobb Freedom Transportation; In Home Services and the Share The Care caregiver program. Services offered may vary based on available grant funding. Call 770-5285364 for more information.

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Senior Centers 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)

NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS Austell Center

4915 Austell-Powder Springs Rd. (inside Clarkdale Park) Austell, GA 30106 (770) 819-3200 Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

Marietta Center

1150 Powder Springs St., Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30064 (770) 528-2516 Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

North Cobb Center

3900 S. Main St. (inside Kennworth Park) Acworth, GA 30101 (770) 974-2984

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

Amedisys Hospice Care of Kennesaw

1701 Barrett Lakes Blvd., N.W. #280 Kennesaw, GA 30144 (866) 921-1668 / (770) 423-1316 www.amedisys.com

Anderson Mill Health and Rehabilitation Center 2130 Anderson Mill Rd. Austell, GA 30106 (770) 941-8813

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

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Atria Johnson Ferry

9 Sherwood Lane, SE Marietta, GA 30067 (678) 573-1248 www.atriaseniorliving.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

Autumn Breeze Health CTR 1480 Sandtown Rd. Marietta, GA 30008 (770) 422-1755

Azalea Manor

557 E. Waterman Street Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 428-0331 www.azalea-manor.com

Barrington Square Apartments 4799 Baker Grove Rd. Acworth, GA 30101 (770) 966-8536

Brookdale Kennesaw 2800 Jiles Road Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 580-4484 www.brookdale.com

Brookdale Marietta

1790 Powder Springs Road, SW Marietta, GA 30064 (678) 341-5718 www.brookdale.com

Delmar Gardens of Smyrna

404 King Springs Village Pkwy.

Smyrna, GA 30082 (770) 432-4444 www.delmargardens.com

Dogwood Forest of Acworth 4500 South Main St., Suite 101 Acworth, GA 30101 (678) 515-5684 www.dogwoodforest.com

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Gaines Park Senior Living 1740 Old Highway 41 Kennesaw, GA 30152 (770) 424-1414 www.gainespark.com

Golden Living Center – Kennestone

613 Roseland St., NW Marietta, GA 30064 (770) 792-9800 www.goldenlivingcenters.com/ kennestone

Green Park Personal Care Home 5292 Bells Ferry Rd. Acworth, GA 30102 (877) 318-0055

Greenwood Place

Sterling Estates - West Cobb

Peachstone Independent Senior Living

Sunrise at East Cobb

999 Hood Rd. Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 565-8828

2000 Austell Road Marietta, GA 30008 (770) 438-7809 www.spectrumcapitalre.com/ peachstone Powder Springs Nursing & Rehab Center 3460 Powder Springs Rd. Powder Springs, GA 30127 (770) 439-9199

1160 Whitlock Avenue Marietta, GA 30064 (678) 841-8461 www.enlivant.com

Presbyterian Village

Heritage of Brookstone

Pruitt Health - Austell

5235 Stilesboro Rd. Kennesaw, GA 30152 (800) 741-0926

Heritage of Sandy Plains 3089 Sandy Plains Rd. Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 973-7303

Hospice Advantage

300 Chastain Center Blvd., #345 Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 514-1573

Life Well Lived Services 5052 Womack Ave., N.W. Acworth, GA 30101 (770) 529-3754

ManorCare Rehabilitation Center – Marietta 4360 Johnson Ferry Place Marietta, GA 30068 (770) 971-5870

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2000 East-West Connector Austell, GA 30106 (770) 819-7000

1700 Mulkey Road Austell, GA 30106 (770) 941-5750 www.pruitthealth.com

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 2017 Cobb Guidebook

3165 Dallas Highway Marietta, GA 30064 (877) 385-0497 www.sterlingestateswestcobb.com

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

The Sanctuary at Northstar

3250 Quick Water Landing, N.W. Kennesaw, GA 30144 (678) 574-6941

Tower Road Healthcare and Rehab Center 26 Tower Rd. Marietta, GA 30060 (770) 422-8913

Unihealth Post Acute Care – Austell 1700 Mulkey Rd. Austell, GA 30106 (770) 941-5750

Unihealth Post Acute Care – Marietta 50 Saine Drive, S.W. Marietta, GA 30008 (770) 429-8600

Wellington Place of Kennesaw 2800 Jiles Rd. Kennesaw, GA 30144 (770) 514-9966

Winnwood Retirement Community

100 Whitlock Ave. Marietta, GA 30064 (770) 428-6200 www.winnwoodretire.com

REAL ESTATE Why are you waiting to relocate to Cobb County?

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obb has bragging rights to superior educational opportunities with the second-largest school system in Georgia. Shopping opportunities abound in Cobb County including The Avenue of West Cobb and East Cobb and many locally-owned businesses. There are so many ways to support the small business owner in Cobb. The shopping gamut runs from personal services to purchasing locally grown produce, residents can find it all right here!

There is an abundance of outdoor and indoor activities in Cobb County. Grab a bike and helmet and hit the Silver Comet Rail Trail - a 61-mile paved route that attracts biking and walking enthusiasts. Not many people outside of the Cobb area can claim that Six Flags Over Georgia is a 30 minute drive away! Hiking the trails around Kennesaw Mountain is a favorite activity of Cobb residents. The history and culture that is found in this area is endless and deserves the time it takes to explore it.

Cobb County will soon be the new home of the Atlanta Braves baseball team with the club’s new stadium, SunTrust Park expected to open for the beginning of 2017 season.

If you are considering relocating to Cobb, there are some statistics and factors you should know. The latest statistics show that the average sales price of a home in Cobb is $242,587 for a single detached home with the average sales price in Georgia being $206,367. The unincorporated areas of Cobb have maintained relatively low tax rates and that is a huge plus when considering a place to live. There is easy access to downtown Marietta Square from Cobb as well as a quick ride to Town Center Mall.

Access to I-75 is a short ride as well as a 45 minute ride to Hartsfield Jackson Airport. If one prefers to avoid the highway, there are many ways to get to where you are going with numerous well maintained public roads.

Single family housing in Cobb County is more affordable than the national average. Current statistics support the fact that Cobb County continues to grow, prosper and improve.

Home prices are at a point where a buyer can get much more housing for the money than in years past. Couple this with the over abundance of places to visit and explore ….why are you waiting to relocate to Cobb County?

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myrna Grove is a new home community with Craftsman Style homes centered around a lake in the heart of Smyrna.

Smyrna Grove offers a cozy neighborhood setting and each and every home has a front porch that fosters a friendly chat or a cold glass of lemonade on the front porch swing.

Located in an excellent area and in the Campbell High School District, Smynra Grove is delightfully between Windy Hill and Old Concord Roads. Nestled into a wooded area with rolling fields provides a pastoral setting for the new homes.

Just minutes to I-75 and I-285,Smyrna Grove offers an easy downtown Atlanta commute.

The well-designed homes at Smyrna Grove offer spacious rooms with flair. From open kitchens that are an entertainer's dream to spacious thoughtfully designed master suites upstairs and on the main, Smyrna Grove offers timeless elegance and detailing that will stand the test of time. Three professionally decorated models open daily.

Smyrna Grove provides you the lifestyle you desire with resort style amenities that bring the neighbors together for fun and community. From the 1.5 acre lake with a walking-jogging trail that winds around the lake and then continues throughout the neighborhood to the impressive community amenity center featuring a clubhouse with a fitness center, bar area, kitchen, fireplaces, an oversized deck overlooking the lake, and other gathering areas. The Jr. Olympic pool with resort style tanning ledge and in pool seating plus outdoor amenities such as a fireplace lounge area, outdoor grills, and additional outdoor entertaining areas complete the neighborhood amenities.

No worries with Atlanta’s first AT&T Digital Life Community system that uses your smartphone to monitor and access your home no matter where you roam.

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Now Selling from the mid $300’s “City Living with Suburbia Pricing” From Atlanta: Take I – 75 North and take the exit for Windy Hill Road. Turn left onto Windy Hill Road. Follow Windy Hill Road to South Cobb Drive. Cross over South Cobb Drive and go one block. Smyrna Grove is located on the left.

From 285 West: Take 285 West to Exit 15 South Cobb Drive turn right on South Cobb Drive. Take South Cobb Drive to Windy Hill Road. Turn left on Windy Hill Road. Go one block. Smyrna Grove is on the left.

Smyrna Grove Address 515 Windy Hill Road, Smyrna, GA 30082.

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Cambridge Preserve

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hether you're just starting out, need more space for your growing family, or looking for the perfect home that fits your active lifestyle, you'll find it all and more at Cambridge Preserve. Priced from the Mid $300's and in the sought after Hillgrove High School district, Cambridge Preserve is a new neighborhood of distinctive single-family homes that combines the best of the area’s cultural, educational and economic opportunities, with the convenience of a thoughtfully planned, modern community.

Cambridge Preserve is in a great location with close proximity to downtown Marietta with shopping, dining and entertainment, easy access to I-75, I-285 and the EastWest Connector, Cobb County Taxes, Town Center Mall, Kennesaw Mountain, and Lake Allatoona. Cambridge Preserve is the perfect neighborhood, and the perfect location, for today’s busy families.

Welcome home to Cambridge Preserve with a cobblestone entrance lined with gas lanterns and a grand entrance. You will feel right at home in the thoughtfully planned interiors with spacious light-filled areas that are contemporary and modern. The craftsmanship is visible in each and every detail in your new home. Modern gourmet kitchens are thoughtfully designed with islands large enough for entertaining or family meals yet cozy enough for a cup of coffee with your new neighbor. You will be proud to show off this new kitchen for holidays, entertaining or just hanging out with family and friends.

The homes at Cambridge Preserve are built by award-winning

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Patrick Malloy Communities, elected one of Atlanta's Top 25 Homebuilders in 2015 by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

Cambridge Preserve is a peaceful neighborhood that is thoughtfully designed to encourage neighborly interaction, while providing privacy and quiet solitude. You will love where you live with the resort style amenities at Cambridge Preserve.

Cambridge Preserve features a Luxury Pool with Cabana, Lighted Tennis Courts, Open Air Pavilion w/Designer Kitchen, Outdoor Fire Pit Gathering Area, Natural Lake w/Fishing Pier & Fountain, Children's Playground Area and a Community Owned 1/2 Mile Walking & Fitness Trail.

DIRECTIONS: I-75 North to Barrett Parkway. Turn left on Barrett Parkway. Travel approx 9.5 miles and turn left on Macland Road. Cambridge Preserve is on the right.

Cambridge Preserve Address: 2309 Macland Road, Marietta, GA 30064 770-254-5361 www.CambridgePreserve.com

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Military Family Support Center Opens in Cobb County

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he Cobb Chamber in partnership with the Defense Commissary Agency, the Georgia Department of Defense, Dobbins Air Reserve Base and its joint partners is excited to announce a public-private partnership designed to serve National Guard and Reserve members, retired veterans and active duty military personnel and their families through the Military Family Support Center.

The Military Family Support Center will hold on-site sales monthly, available to retired veterans and active duty personnel and their families, who have been granted commissary privileges. The Military Family Support Center is located at 1901 Terrell Mill Road in Marietta, GA, which is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 41 and Terrell Mill Road just beyond the gates of Dobbins ARB. It is currently leased and maintained by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce and its partners.

The Military Family Support Center is the first of its kind served by the Defense Commissary Agency. The Defense Commissary Agency will conduct monthly on-site sales—open to any commissary-authorized persons—featuring a variety of items, including fresh meat, fresh produce, dry goods, frozen foods and

refrigerated goods. In addition to those items, the Military Family Support Center will offer a variety of services to authorized users during each sale date. For example, at the inaugural sale which was held on Saturday, May 21, 2016, the Center hosted WellStar physicians and medical professionals who conducted various health screenings and consultations.

The Georgia Department of Driver Services was also on site to provide license and ID renewal and replacement.

Additionally, the Georgia Veterans Administration had support staff members available to answer general VA questions.

“The Defense Commissary Agency is pleased to provide these monthly Guard/Reserve On-Site sales.

We appreciate the hard work by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, other local and state officials, and the Georgia National Guard that has made this sale facility possible.

While not a commissary, these sales bring the commissary benefit to the area. That benefit is grocery goods sold at cost plus a 5 percent surcharge, and they feature a stock assortment of about 1,000 items including fresh meat, fresh produce, chilled and frozen items,” said Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Stuart Allison, the Defense Commissary Agency’s senior enlisted advisor.

This is where friends, family and neighbors are welcomed with a smile. This is home, and it starts with Coldwell Banker . Every day, we help more people find their own perfect place. It’s why we’re a trusted real estate brand worldwide, and the clear choice for buyers and sellers throughout Cobb County. Contact us today. ®

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LEISURE & RECREATION PARKS & HISTORICAL LANDMARKS

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obb 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.

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

Smith-Gilbert Gardens in Kennesaw

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s 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. 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.

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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.

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SPORTS

Rapid Gourmet provides all natural, high quality gourmet foods and gifts for all occasions. Enjoy the flavor sensations and creative flavor combinations that are sure to excite your palate.

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.

Acworth • Pitner Dog Park 2450 Pitner Rd Acworth, GA 30101

Gourmet Gifts, Catering, Special Events P.O. Box 82364 Conyers, GA 30013 678.527.4847 Phone • 678.221.0290 Fax

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

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 www.eastcobbba.com│www.mariettabusiness.biz│www.smyrnabusiness.org│www.viningsbusiness.com│www.westcobbbusiness.com

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LEISURE & RECREATION MUSEUMS & PUBLIC HISTORIC SITES

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xperience the rich history of Cobb County by exploring the museums, communities, and landscapes that tell Cobb County's history.

Sites listed below are independently owned and operated. Be sure to review admission and hours of operation before your visit. For further detailed information/addresses, phone numbers, please visit the following website: www.cobblandmarks.com/cobbcounty-museums-and-heritage-sites

Green Plantation Constructed in the 1840s, the GreenBullard House was used as a field hospital

by Confederate forces during the Civil War. Today, the property is owned by Cobb County and is operated as community garden and multipurpose park.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park This 2,965 acre park preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign.

The park museum explores the military, civilian, medical, and communication aspects of the Atlanta Campaign.

Leonidas Polk Monument Marietta Confederate Cemetery

19th Century Village Located on the Life University campus in Marietta, this recreated pioneer village contains relocated log structures dating back to the 1700s. The site is open dawn to dusk. Cabins are open on special occasions.

Austell Museum This museum is located inside the historic Coats and Clark Threadmill Complex in Clarkdale, one of the last planned communities built in Georgia.

Berlin Wall You can visit a section of the Berlin Wall without leaving Cobb County. The piece is on loan to Kennesaw State University

by Senator Chuck Clay, grandson of Marietta's Lucius D. Clay, who served as Military Governor of Germany between 1945 and 1949.

Brumby Hall and Gardens Constructed in 1851, Brumby Hall was the home of Colonel Arnoldus V. Brumby, the first superintendent of the Georgia Military Institute. It was the only building at the Georgia Military Institute campus to survive the Civil War.

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Concord Covered Bridge Built in 1872, this is the only covered bridge still in use on a public highway in the metropolitan Atlanta area.

Georgia Military Institute Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center The Georgia Military Institute (GMI) was established in Marietta on July 1, 1851, and was destroyed by Union troops during the Civil War. Today the site is occupied by the Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center, which features murals of GMI as well as original artifacts from the Institute.

The Georgia Room Located in the Switzer Library (formerly known as the Central Library), this collection focuses on the history of Cobb County and Georgia, with an emphasis on genealogical and historical materials relating to the southeastern United States.

Local history collections include church histories, state and county histories, personal narratives, diaries and letters.

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Located on the side of the road atop Pine Mountain, this 20-foot marble obelisk was erected ‘In Memory of Lieut. Gen. Leonidas Polk, who fell on this spot June 14, 1864.' The remains of earthworks are visible near the monument, which was erected in 1902.

Lost Mountain Store This 1881 country store was rehabilitated in 1996 and is now home to a local financial institution. Reclaimed wood from the store counters and shelves was used to create the bank counter and conference room table. The original store sign, artifacts and memorabilia are on display in a mini exhibit.

Mable House Constructed in the 1840s, the Mable house was used as a field hospital by Federal troops during the Civil War. Today, the house is operated as part of the Cobb County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department.

Marietta Confederate Cemetery This cemetery was founded in 1863 when soldiers were brought to Marietta for burial after being killed in a train collision near Emerson, Georgia.

LEISURE & RECREATION Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art Located in Marietta's historic 1905 Post Office, the museum features special exhibitions throughout the year.

Tours, lectures, classes, art camp and other educational, social, and cultural opportunities are also offered.

Marietta Fire Museum This museum displays items used by the Marietta Fire Department dating back to the 1800s, including fire service clothing, equipment and antique apparatus.

Marietta Gone With The Wind Museum Located in the historic Thomas Warehouse building, this museum is sure to delight and intrigue every Gone With the Wind fan.

Marietta Museum of History Located in a historic mid-1800s hotel building, the Marietta Museum of History is dedicated to preserving the history of Marietta and Cobb County.

Marietta National Cemetery The site of Marietta's National Cemetery was donated to the federal government

by Henry Greene Cole, an innkeeper and Union sympathizer, in 1866. Today the cemetery contains more than 17,000 remains.

Museum of History and Holocaust Education Located at Kennesaw State University, this museum focuses on the Holocaust and WWII, with an emphasis on its affect on Georgia. Admission is free.

Old Zion Heritage Museum The "Old" Zion Baptist Church was organized by former slaves in 1866.

Today, the historic church houses artifacts and photos about Cobb County's African American history.

Paper Mill Ruins at Sope Creek Built in 1855, the Marietta Paper Mill produced paper for Confederate currency and bonds during the Civil War. The mill was destroyed by Union troops in 1864.

Today the ruins are part of Sope Creek Park, one of many parks that make up the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

Seven Springs Museum This museum houses a unique collection of artifacts and photographs chronicling the history of Powder Springs. The museum recently opened in the newly restored Bodiford House.

Shoupade Park Owned by Cobb County, this 1-acre Civil War Battlefield Park features two shoupade forts separated by a 2 gun artillery redan.

Smith-Gilbert Gardens At the center of Smith-Gilbert Gardens is the historic Hiram Butler House, dating back to the 1880s. The house was once owned by Mr. Butler, a Confederate railroad man who was present during the “Great Locomotive Chase.” With a variety of plantings and 31 sculptures, Smith-Gilbert Gardens has something for everyone.

Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History A prestigious Smithsonian Affiliations member, the Southern Museum is home to the General locomotive, an impressive Civil War collection, and the Glover Machine Works factory.

Vinings Historic Preservation Society The Society seeks to preserve the historic spirit and structures of Vinings, educate the public about local history, and to engage in community preservation activities. The Society owns and operates the historic Pace House, Yarbrough House, and the Old Pavilion.

William Root House Museum and Garden The 1840s Root House is an accurate portrayal of middle-class life in antebellum Marietta. The flagship of Cobb Landmarks, it is one of the oldest structures in Marietta and hosts visitors year round.

OTHER MUSEUMS Kennesaw State University Museum of History and Holocaust Education 3333 Busbee Drive NW Kennesaw, 30144 (678) 797-2083

Smyrna Museum 2861 Atlanta Road Smyrna, 30080 (770) 431-2858

The Youth Museum 694 Cheatham Hill Drive Marietta, 30064 (770) 427-2563

Zuckerman Museum of Art 492 Prillman Way Kennesaw, 30144 (470) 578-3223

LOCAL HISTORY WALKING/ DRIVING TOURS Please note that most of the homes in the following walking/driving tours are privately owned and are not open to the public.

Acworth Historic Walking Tour Committed to preserving its heritage, Acworth has retained much of its Victorian architecture and charm.

Cobb County Historic Driving Tours These tours highlight historic areas in Marietta, Acworth, Kennesaw, Austell, Powder Springs, Smyrna and unincorporated Cobb. All tours begin at the Marietta Welcome Center, where printed copies of the tours are available.

The Historic Marietta Trolley Company Enjoy a one-hour, fully-narrated exploration of historic Marietta, including downtown, historic antebellum mansions, and Civil War battlefields.

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COBB COUNTY FESTIVAL & EVENTS Cobb County is bursting with spectacular events, festivals and happenings throughout the year. Below is just a small sampling of what Cobb has to offer residents and visitors alike. For further comprehensive information on other events, festivals and happenings in Cobb County, please visit www.travelcobb.org, compliments of Cobb Travel & Tourism and www.mariettacalendar.com compliments of the Marietta Welcome Center.

SPRING Taste of Marietta, Marietta Square An annual food festival that showcases Cobb restaurants, April Glover Park Concert Series, Marietta Free concert series the last Friday of the month, April through September

Taste of Powder Springs – May City of Kennesaw Salute of America – July 3rd

SUMMER

Big Shanty Festival, Kennesaw One of the largest arts and crafts fairs in North Georgia, June

International Pro-Wakeboard tour, Acworth The world’s top professional wake boarders compete on Lake Allatoona, May or June

Spring Jonquil Festival and Annual Jonquil Jog, Smyrna Two-day arts and crafts show featuring vendors from all over the southeast and a 5K race along Atlanta Road, April

Artwalk, Marietta A free, self-guided tour of the Marietta Square’s galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants and boutiques, the first Friday of the month, April to October

Artwalk, Marietta A free, self-guided tour of the Marietta Square’s galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants, and boutiques the first Friday of the month, March through November

The Fourth of July Concert and Celebration, Acworth Acworth’s annual 4th of July celebration, July

Arthur Bacon Golf Tournament, Smyrna City’s annual golf championship, first weekend of May May-retta Daze Arts & Crafts Festival – May Taste of Cobb - May Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival, Acworth – May Annual Yaareb Shrine Circus and Carnival, Marietta – May

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Marietta Greek Festival – May

Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival, Kennesaw The Georgia State Championship BBQ cook-off, August Annual Birthday Celebration, Smyrna City birthday celebration with fireworks, August Cobb County Rodeo – Jim R. Miller Park June, August, October Star Spangled Spectacular – Kennesaw State University (KSU) Campus Green, Kennesaw - June

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Smyrna Concert Series, Village Green June, July, August

FALL North Georgia State Fair, Marietta Cobb’s largest annual event at Jim R. Miller Park, September Taste of Smyrna, Smyrna An annual food festival that showcases Smyrna restaurants, September Taste of Acworth, Acworth An annual food festival that showcases Acworth restaurants, October Artwalk, Marietta The first Friday of the month through October Chalktoberfest, Marietta Marietta’s annual art festival featuring artists from across the country and street painting with chalk pastels; October Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup, Acworth The City of Acworth partners with the Lake Allatoona Preservation Authority to organize volunteers who will help clean up the shores of Lake Allatoona and Lake Acworth, September Smyrna Fall Jonquil Festival Two-day arts and crafts show featuring vendors from all over the southeast, October Cobb Restaurant Week, September Owl-o-Ween Hot Air Balloon Festival, Kennesaw State University (KSU) Stadium, October

LEISURE & RECREATION Entertainment Venues Bailey Performance Center (Kennesaw State University) 1000 Chastain Road, NW Kennesaw, 30144 (770) 423-6000

Brawner Hall

3180 Atlanta Road, S.E. Smyrna, 30080 (678) 631-5545

Cobb Civic Center/Jennie T. Anderson Theatre

North Georgia State Fair, Marietta

Marietta Art in the Park, Marietta Labor Day weekend Taste of Kennesaw September Marietta Street Fest September Six Flag’s Fright Fest October Whole Hog Happenin’ BBQ & Music Fest, Marietta September HarvestFest Arts & Crafts Festival, Marietta - October

WINTER Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour A self-guided tour of Marietta’s most historic homes, held first full weekend in December Coming Home for the Holidays, Smyrna Annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, held first Tuesday after Thanksgiving Lighting of the Great Tree and Arrival of Santa Claus Annual Christmas celebration, held first Friday in December Holiday in the Park, Six Flags of Georgia December Lights of Life, Marietta Life University

548 South Marietta Parkway Marietta, 30060 (770) 528-8490

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center

2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, 30339 (770) 916-2800

Earl Smith Strand Theatre 117 North Park Square Marietta 30060 (770) 293-0080

Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre

49 West Park Square, Marietta 30060 (770) 426-0007

Georgia Symphony Orchestra

(Marietta Performing Arts Center) 1171 Whitlock Avenue, NW Marietta, 30064 (770) 429-2390

Mable House Arts Complex

5239 Floyd Road, Mableton 30126 (770) 819-3285

Mount Paran Christian School's Murray Arts Center 2250 Stilesboro Road, N.W. Kennesaw 30152

The 120 Tavern and Music Hall Chalktoberfest, Marietta

1440 Roswell Road, Marietta 30062 (770) 509-3320

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tuck in the roundabout of the same old entertainment options? Pull into the starting grid and step up to a new level of excitement at Andretti Indoor karting and Games! This one stop entertainment destination features Sodi Superkarts, over 120 video and redemption games, boutique bowling lanes, two level laser tag arena, XD Dark Ride Motion Theater, state of the art racing simulators, and extreme attractions like rock wall, zip line and the sky high ropes course.

Whether you’re looking for a fun day with the family or a night out with friends, Andretti has something for everyone!

for the Cosmic Rock Wall or Zip Line that propels you over the track as the karts zip by below!

“If everything seems under control, you’re just not going fast enough.” – Mario Andretti

Make your next event unforgettable with over 10,000 sq ft of meeting and event space with in-house catering and experienced planners for events such as family reunions, sports groups, fundraisers, bar/bat mitzvahs, teambuilding, bachelor and bachelorette parties, church retreats, and birthdays.

Accelerate your need for speed and channel your inner Andretti on the Sodi Superkarts, capable of speeds up to 35 mph. The gas-powered Sodi GT5 karts in Roswell, GA, and the electric Sodi RTX karts in Marietta, GA, provide powerful, safe, and thrilling experiences on a variety of professionally designed European style tracks.

Can’t make it out to Monaco to race that F1 car? The stateof-the-art racing simulators will make you feel like you are in the driver’s seat wrestling your car around all those turns and curves, speeding down the straightaway to victory! With a full hydraulic motion system, these professional racing simulators will convey every force affecting the car when accelerating, braking, entering and exiting corners, going up and down hills or not that it would happen to you… spinning out of control!

IT’S ALL FUN AND GAMES Andretti boasts over 120 of the latest and classic video and redemption games that will take over all your senses. Play your way for fun and prizes as you rack up the points and the tickets to redeem in the Victory Lane Redemption. Sweet treats, huge teddy bears, X-Box consoles and even mountain bikes are just some of the plentiful rewards you can take home! Ready to take yourself to the next level? Go extreme as you challenge yourself on the high ropes course, located two stories above the arcade! Thirsty for more thrills, visit the Roswell location

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Battle your friends for the ultimate bragging rights in the two level, 4,000 sq ft laser tag arena. When you enter this battlefield, you will feel like you have been transported to another time and place. Andretti arena features multiple base stations, energy gates for special power ups during gameplay, and wall targets that interact with the players.

THE PERFECT TEAM BUILDING AND EVENT LOCATION

TIME FOR A FUEL STOP Need to refuel after all the fun? Make a pit stop at the Andretti Grill, the full-service restaurant and bar. This isn’t a freezer-to-fryer, food court experience: These delightful dishes ideated by the award-winning chef Anna Firmani will make you taste the difference with fresh takes on classic recipes. Whether for lunch, dinner or a snack in-between, they’ve got something for everyone: appetizers and salads, original-recipe, mouth-watering, or burgers and sandwiches that make the perfect companion to a local or imported beer.

And if you are not in the mood for a beer, you can always try the selection of Andreti Winery wines and original cocktails liked the “Checkered Flag” (Ciroc Amaretto, Simple Syrup, and Lemonade) or the “Andretti Dream” (Pinnacle Vanilla, Pinnacle Whipped, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice).

THE ANDRETTI EXPERIENCE If you are looking for high-speed thrills, delicious food and drinks, family fun or team bonding, Andretti Indoor Karting and Games is where you’ll find them! Come check it out at 1255 Roswell Rd. in Marietta, GA, or 11000 Alpharetta Hwy in Roswell, GA! It’s time you experience ‘Entertainment you can feel!’

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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.

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• Akers Mill Trail West/ Akers Mill Trail East • 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

LEISURE & RECREATION COBB COUNTY PARKS

Eastern District Parks Noonday Park 489 Hawkins Store Road Kennesaw, Georgia 30144 (770) 591-3160

Cobb County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs Department 1792 County Services Parkway Marietta, Georgia 30008 (770) 528-8800 fax: (770) 528-8813 www.cobbcounty.org

2│Bells Ferry Park 9│East Cobb Park 12│Fullers Park 13│Harrison Park 28│Mount Bethel Park 33│Noonday Creek Park 40│Sandy Abb. Name Plains Park 41│Sewell Park 42│Shaw Park 44│Sweat Mountain Park 46│Terrell Mill Park

Cobb's parks are divided into three districts and are managed from three district offices. For information regarding a specific park or picnic pavilion, contact the park's district office. For specialized facilities, (tennis, aquatics, arts, etc...) contact the appropriate facility directly.

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10│Fair Oaks Park 14│Heritage Park 15│Hurt Road Park 17│Jim Miller Park 23│Lions Park 27│Milford Park 32│Nickajack Park 36│Perry Parham Park 39│Rhyne Park 48│Thompson Park 50│Trolley Line Park 51│Wallace Park 62

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Western District Parks SHAW PARK Lost Mountain Park 30 SHEPPARD PROPERTY 65 SILVER COMET TRAIL 4845 64Dallas Hwy SOUTH COBB CPLX 43 STOUT PARK Powder Springs, Georgia 30127 44 SWEAT MOUNTAIN PARK SWEETWATER PARK (770)45528-8890 42

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3│Big Shanty Park 19│Kennworth Park 24│Lost Mountain Park 5│Mudcreek Park 37│Clarkdale Park 35│Oregon Park 37│Pitner Road Park 38│Powder Springs Park 43│Stout Park 45│Sweetwater Park 49│Tramore Park 54│Wild Horse Creek Park 54

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LEISURE & RECREATION 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 Baker Plantation 4790 Baker Dr. Acworth (770) 917-1234 Amenities: 1 picnic pavilion, 1 playground Cauble Park 4425 Beach St., Acworth (770) 917-1234 Amenities: 1 lake/beach, 1 multipurpose trail, 5 picnic pavilions, 2 playgrounds

Overlook Park 4280 Lake Acworth Dr., Acworth (770) 917-1234 Amenities: 1 lake/beach

Burrell Field 3076 Moon Station Rd., Kennesaw (770) 425-6905 Amenities: 1 baseball/softball field

East Lakeshore Park 442 Beach St., Acworth (770) 917-1234 Amenities: 1 lake/beach, 1 multipurpose trail, 5 picnic pavilions, 2 playgrounds

Pitner Road Park 2302 Pitner Road, Acworth (770) 528-8890 Amenities: Radio control modellers’ airfield, Line control airplane area, Archery range, 2 Picnic pavilions, Dog Park

Frana Brown Park 4901 N. Main St., Acworth (770) 917-1234 Amenities: N/A

Proctor Landing Park 5260 Proctor Landing Rd., Acworth (770) 917-1234 Amenities: 1 lake/beach, 2 picnic pavilions

Leone Hall Price Park 4715 Stilesboro Rd., Kennesaw (770) 528-8890 Amenities: Passive park, gravel parking lot, system of unpaved walking trails in wooded, open meadow, and streamside settings. There are no other amenities currently available (park currently undeveloped). For information on Friends for Price Park, please see their website at: www.friendsofpricepark.org.

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

South Shore Park 4555 Ragsdale Rd., Acworth (770) 917-4555 Amenities: 1 lake/beach

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 Logan Farm Park 4762 Logan Rd., Acworth (770) 917-1234 Amenities: 1 baseball/softball field, 2 basketball courts, 1 multipurpose trail, 3 playgrounds, 1 soccer field Newberry Park 5321 Toccoa Dr., Acworth (770) 917-1234 Amenities: 1 baseball/softball field, 2 batting cages

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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 Ben Robinson Community Center 2753 Watts Dr., Kennesaw (770) 422-9714 Amenities: 1 community/recreation center Big Shanty Park 2050 Kennesaw Due West Rd., Kennesaw (770) 528-8890 Amenities: 4 baseball/softball fields, 4 basketball courts, 4 tennis courts 2017 Cobb Guidebook

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 Swift Cantrell Park 3140 Old 41 Hwy., Kennesaw (770) 422-9714 Amenities: 1 multipurpose trail, 3 picnic pavilions, 2 playgrounds (also offering 1 Skate Park & 1 Dog Park)

MARIETTA Al Bishop Softball Complex 1082 Al Bishop Dr., Marietta (770) 528-8860 Amenities: 5 baseball/softball fields, 1 picnic pavilion Aviation Baseball/Softball Complex 455 Aviation Rd., Marietta (404) 281-2285 Amenities: 3 baseball/softball fields

LEISURE & RECREATION Bells Ferry Park 2334 Bells Ferry Rd., Marietta (770) 591-3160 Amenities: 4 baseball/softball fields, 2 batting cages, 1 multipurpose trail, 2 picnic pavilions, 2 sand volleyball courts, 4 tennis courts Birney Street Park 473 Birney St., Marietta (770) 794-5601 Amenities: 1 multipurpose trail, 1 picnic pavilion, 1 playground Custer Park 600 Kenneth E. Marcus Way, Marietta (770) 525-8810 Amenities: 3 baseball/softball fields, 1 playground, 1 sand volleyball court, 1 soccer field East Cobb Park 3322 Roswell Rd., Marietta (770) 591-3160 Amenities: Piconic pavilion, Amphitheatre Elizabeth Porter Recreation Center 370 Montgomery St., Marietta (770) 794-5637 Amenities: 1 picnic pavilion, 1 playground Fair Oaks Park 1460 W. Booth Rd., Marietta (770) 528-8890 Amenities: 2 Baseball fields, 2 Soccer fields, Softball/Football field, Multipurpose 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 Glover Park 50 N. Park Square, N.E., Marietta (770) 794-5601 Amenities: 1 picnic pavilion, 1 playground

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Gramling Street Park 135 Gramling St., Marietta (770) 794-5601 Amenities: 1 playground 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) Henry Memorial Park 81 Reynolds St., Marietta (770) 794-5601 Amenities: 1 multipurpose trail, 1 picnic pavilion, 1 playground, 1 soccer field Hurt Road Park 990 Hurt Rd., Marietta (770) 528-8890 Amenities: 4 Softball fields, Batting cages, 1 Picnic pavilion, 2 Concession bldgs., 4 Tennis courts, Basketball court, Walking trail, 1 Playground 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.)

Joe Mack Wilson Park 190 Roswell St., Marietta (770) 794-5601 Amenities: N/A

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 Larry Bell Park 592 Fairground St., Marietta (770) 528-8810 Amenities: 4 Baseball fields (Perry Parham Fields), Batting cages, 2 Playgrounds (1 handicapped), 1 Picnic pavilion, Concession building, Horseshoe pits, 4 Tennis courts, Track (1/4 mile), Central Aquatic Center, Gymnastics Center, Civic Center, Jennie T. Anderson Theatre 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 Lawrence Street Recreation Center 510 Lawrence St., Marietta (770) 794-5630 Amenities: 1 community/recreation center, 1 playground (continued on page 80)

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LEISURE & RECREATION COBB COUNTY PARKS - CONTINUED FROM PAGE 79 Lewis Park 475 Campbell Hill St., Marietta (770) 794-5601 Amenities: 1 baseball/softball field, 1 multipurpose trail, 1 picnic pavilion, 1 playground, 4 tennis courts Merritt Park 501 Wallace Rd., Marietta (7 70) 794-5601 Amenities: 1 baseball/softball field, 1 multipurpose trail, 1 picnic pavilion, 2 tennis courts Milford Park 3025 Hicks Rd., Marietta Amenities: (770) 528-88903 Baseball fields, Batting cages, 1 Football field, Concession building, 4 Playgrounds Mount Bethel Park 4777 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta (770) 591-3160 Amenities: 1 Baseball field, Batting cages, Concession building Mud Creek Soccer Complex 5600 Ernest Barrett Pkwy., Marietta (770) 528-8816 Amenities: 3 full-size and 2 half-size Soccer fields, a Concession / Restroom building with an open breezeway, a Playground, a half-mile concrete walking Track 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

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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

Woods Park 147 Hayes St., Marietta (770) 794-5601 Amenities: 1 picnic pavilion

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)

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

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 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 West Dixie Park 125 West Dixie Ave., Marietta (770) 794-5601 Amenities: 1 picnic pavilion, 1 playground Wildwood Park 1050 Barclay Circle, Marietta (770) 794-5601 Amenities: 2 multipurpose trails, 3 picnic pavilions 2017 Cobb Guidebook

POWDER SPRINGS

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 Argo Road Park 4885 Argo Rd., Smyrna (678) 631-5394 Amenities: 1 playground 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

LEISURE & RECREATION 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 Creatwood Park 3465 Creatwood Trail, Smyrna (404) 431-2842 Amenities: 1 playground Durham Park 1554 Spring St., Smyrna (678) 631-5394 Amenities: 1 multipurpose trail

Ron Anderson Recreation Center 3401 Ridge Rd., Smyrna (770) 631-5394 Amenities: 1 playground 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

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 Trolley Line Park 4700 North Church Lane, Smyrna (770) 528-8826 Amenities: 1 multipurpose trail Ward Park 2602 Ward Park, Smyrna (770) 431-2842 Amenities: 1 baseball/softball field

Smyrna Community Center 200 Village Green Circle, Smyrna (770) 431-2842 Amenities: 2 basketball courts, 1 community/recreation center

Jonquil Park 2411 Spring Rd., Smyrna (770) 421-2842 Amenities: 2 baseball/softball fields, 1 picnic pavilion, 4 soccer fields Lake Court Park 3500 Lake Dr., Smyrna (678) 631-5394 Amenities: 1 picnic pavilion, 1 playground

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North Cooper Lake Park 4201 North Cooper Lake Rd., Smyrna (678) 631-5394 Amenities: 1 multipurpose trail 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 Ridge Forest Park 3401 Ridge Rd., Smyrna (678) 631-5394 Amenities: 1 picnic pavilion

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LEISURE & RECREATION COBB COUNTY GOLF COURSES

Cobblestone Golf Course

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obb County Parks, Recreations and Cultural Affairs offers outstanding golf courses to meet Cobb residents' needs.

Award-winning Cobblestone Golf Course and Legacy Links Golf Course are two of the best courses in the Southeast.

has been ranked #1 by Golf Digest.

Created with a "resort feel" in mind, Cobblestone blends the amenities of a fine private club with the accessibility and affordability of a public course.

Amenities include a full clubhouse, snack bar, outdoor pavilion, complete PGA professional shop, electric golf carts, beverage cart service on course, complete practice facilities, PGA instruction and valet bag drop service.

Fox Creek Golf Club

Cobblestone Golf Course

1501 Windy Hill Road Smyrna, GA 30080 770-435-1000 www.legacyfoxcreek.com

Nestled along the banks of Lake Acworth, Cobblestone Golf Course

Fox Creek Golf Club was designed by famed designer John LaFoy. Fox Creek is a beautiful Par 62 golf course nestled in the historic city of Smyrna surrounded by towering Georgia pines. The course features Champion Bermuda grass greens.

Conveniently located in Cobb County.

4200 Nance Road Acworth, GA 30101 (770) 917-5151 www.cobblestonegolf.com

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Legacy Links

1825 Windy Hill Rd. Smyrna, GA 30080 (770) 434-6331 www.legacygolfatlanta.com Legacy Links was designed by Larry Nelson, current star of the Senior PGA tour. Legacy is a par 58 golf course with fourteen par 3 holes and four par 4 holes. The course features bermuda grass fairways and large bent grass greens. Legacy offers a quick but challenging round of golf for golfers of all playing abilities.

Amenities include clubhouse, snack bar, PGA professional shop, beverage cart service on course, complete practice facilities, lighted driving range and PGA instruction.

Marietta Country Club

1400 Marietta Country Club Drive Kennesaw GA 30152 (770) 426-1808 www.mariettacountryclub.org Marietta Country Club has an outstanding 27-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Cupp. In addition to the course, there is a large driving range area along with a practice chipping and putting area. The clubhouse incorporates a traditional Monticello theme in its design. This same theme is carried over to the Golf Pro Shop with an entertainment pavilion, the Tennis building complete with observation deck areas and twelve tennis courts both hard and clay surfaces, and the Aquatic Center with a twenty-five meter, six-lane pool and children’s pool.

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Pinetree Country Club’s 27,000 square foot clubhouse includes a full service gourmet private restaurant, The Player’s Club, as well as a grill for informal dining. There is also a men’s grill and locker rooms for ladies and gentlemen. The clubhouse also offers a spacious ballroom for weddings, special events and business meetings.

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EAST COBB BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Added Incentives Brad Zuber (404) 428-9167 brad@addedincentives.com Aegis Alarm & Integration David Mann (678) 793-7363 david@aegisalarm.net Aegis Alarm & Integration Loris Mann manneko@yahoo.com Allstate Greg Cavellier (678) 403-1825 gregcavellier@allstate.com Andrea Taylor Studio Andrea Taylor (404) 794-8410 andrea@AndreaTaylorStudio.com Around the Clock NonMedical Homecare Services Elizabeth Montgomery (770) 575-5733 aroundtheclock247.homecare@ gmail.com Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage Pam Oldaker (770) 354-0243 pam@powerofpam.com Bergstrom & Associates Marlys Bergstrom (678) 619-0182 marlys@mabergstrom.com Carpet for Less Sue Marshall (770) 956-1220 suemarshall33@gmail.com Chocolate Ooh La La's Debbie Cohan (770) 850-8666 info@chocolateoohlalas.com Cobb Chamber of Commerce Mark Stuckey (770) 980-2000 mstuckey@cobbchamber.org Cobb County Schools Foundation Sheri Brante (770) 426-3390 sheri.brante@cobbk12.org

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Cobb County State Court Judge Marsha Lake (770) 528-1771 Marsha@marshalake.com Connex Commercial Financing Doug Krueger (404) 290-0446 dkrueger@connexfinancial.com Culinary Vacations Wendy Gay (770) 650-3902 culinaryvacationsdw@gmail.com DCA Architects, Inc. Thomas Diehl (770) 850-1552 dcaarchitects@comcast.net Don Johnson State Farm Don Johnson (770) 973-8545 don.johnson.b56t@statefarm.com East Cobb Travel, LLC Robert (Bob) Cooke (770) 714-6989 robertcooke@bellsouth.net East Cobb Veterinary Clinic Henry Bohn D.V.M. ecobbvet@comcast.net East Cobber Cynthia Rozzo cynthia@eastcobber.com ECBA Website Administrator Suzanne Chace bluedaisygraphics@gmail.com Edward Jones Investments Larry Armstrong (770) 971-7739 larryarmstrong1@gmail.com Edward Jones Investments Scott Armstrong (770) 971-7739 scott.armstrong@edwardjones.com Erickson Technical Josh Erickson (404) 919-7993 josh@ericksontechnical.com Family Financial Management, LLC Georgia O'Brien (404) 850-7930 georgia@TrustFFM.com

Fetch! Pet Care Michael McMackin (770) 891-9829 nwatlanta@fetchpetcare.com Fidelity Bank Samuel Crowe (404) 553-2376 sam.crowe@lionbank.com Fidelity Bank Susan Hampton (404) 553-2388 susan.hampton@lionbank.com FirstBank Mortgage Thomas Nolfa (404) 667 9245 tnolfa@firstbankonline.com Flamm Consulting, Inc. Eric Flamm (678) 524-4256 eric@flammconsulting.com Frank Bradford, Attorney Frank Bradford (770) 792-0001 fbradford41@gmail.com Fusion Chiropractic Cynthia Seebacher (404) 838-8985 DrCynthiaSeebacher@fusionchiro.com

Houston Hall Publishing, LLC Kay Hall (678) 522 8213 Kay2474@gmail.com Inspire Me Naturally Jodi Dixon (678) 819-2556 inspireme@dxwellness.org Iron Tribe Fitness East Cobb Andy Berman (770) 971-7797 aberman@irontribefitness.com Keller Williams Realty Atlanta North Rosan Hall (678) 819-6565 RHALL2@aol.com Keller Williams Realty Consultants Susan Wesley (678) 907-9288 susanwesleyinc@gmail.com LGE Community Credit Union Tammy Austin (770) 424-0060 x 14101 TammaraA@LGEccu.org

Gelernter & Associates Spencer Gelernter (770) 509-8266 DrSpencerGelernter@gmail.com

LGE Community Credit Union Dan Kaiser (404) 202-7048 danielk@lgeccu.org

Georgia Estate Plan: Worrall Law LLC Steve Worrall (770) 425-6060 steve@georgiaestateplan.com

Making College Worth It Jim Anderson (404) 545-1369 JimAnderson@ MakingCollegeWorthIt.com

Green Mellen Media Mickey Mellen mickmel@gmail.com

Manor Care Betsy Wade bwadestonesthrow@comcast.net

Gregory, Doyle, Calhoun & Rogers, LLC Todd Hatcher (770) 422-1776 thatcher@gregorydoylefirm.com

Marietta Daily Journal Becky Opitz (770) 428-9411, x 505 bopitz@mdjonline.com

Honest-1 Auto Care Butch Carter (770) 635-2487 bcarter@honest-1.com

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Meredith Shearer & Associates, LLC Meredith Shearer (678) 560-5050 mshearer@meredithshearerlaw.com

EAST COBB BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Minuteman Press of Sandy Springs Gatlin Williams (678) 691-9100 gatlin.williams@minutemanpress. com Jon Wittenberg (678) 691-9100 jon@quickwitt.com Money Concepts Wealth Management Jim Harris RFC (770) 578-3555 JHarris@MoneyConcepts.com Mozley, Finlayson & Loggins, LLP, Attorneys at Law William (Bill) Hoitink (770) 509-6565 bhoitink@mfllaw.com Murphey's Law Firm, LLC Joe Murphey (770) 579-2992 Joe@murpheyslawfirm.com Susan Murphey susan@murpheyslawfirm.com MUST Ministries Greg Elder (678) 218-4515 gelder@mustministries.org Nanny on the go Sherry Brown (404) 563-5283 brown.sherry1984@gmail.com Nova Equity, LLC Brent Cunningham (4040 695-3083 brentandmarina@gmail.com Page Law Jonathan Page (770) 285-7785 jonathan@pagebusinesslaw.com Pisano Accounting & Tax John Pisano (678) 910-3371 john_pisano@bellsouth.net Precedent Law Firm Consulting, LLC Julie Howard (678) 832-7894 JHoward@PrecedentLaw.com

Premier Benefit Consultants, Inc. Maureen Jurgelas (678) 794-8104 Maureen@Premierbenefit.com PromoURLogo Deborah Waller (678) 682-3183 deborah@promourlogo.com Prudential Leilani Plendl (770) 792-1395 plendl@mindspring.com Prudential Leilani Plendl (404) 643-6766 leilani.plendl@prudential.com Prudential Advisors John Beville (404) 358-6009 john.beville@prudential.com Quality Craftsmen, LLC Zett Quinn (404) 483-7446 zett@quality-craftsmen.com Retired Mike Boyce (678) 910-1166 mhboyce49@aol.com Seniors Helping Seniors Michael Kaplan (678) 494-8860 shsmarietta.mak@gmail.com Shackford & Saxon, Inc Robert Saxon (770) 655-7666 bob@shackfordsaxon.com SpeedPro Imaging Marietta Littie Brown (770) 693-1767 lbrown@speedpro.com SunTrust Bank Fran Friedrich (770) 308-4816 fran.friedrich@suntrust.com TAG Education Collaborative Mary-Kathryn Boler (443) 745-1469 mkboler@tagonline.org

TC Productions, LLC Trenton Carson (678) 744-3908 tc@tcpvid.com Teplis Financial Services Julie Teplis (770) 977-2575 teplisj@mindspring.com The Parc at Piedmont Porter Scoggins porters@parccommunities.com The Real Property Connection April Holtzclaw (404) 392-8074 april@therealpropertyconnection. com The Richardson Agency Farmers Insurance Gretchen Richardson (770) 517-9200 grichardson@farmersagent.com The Space Shop Self Storage Evelyn Olivera (678) 742-7050 3700@spaceshopselfstorage.com Vann Whipple Milligan, P.C. Allison Milligan CPA (770) 351-1220 amilligan.cpa@gmail.com Walton at Columns Drive Pam Rutland (770) 988-9319 prutland@waltoncommunities.com

Wealth Preservation Group, LLC John Daniel (770) 551-3418 jcdaniel1964@gmail.com Wells Fargo Randy Taylor (678) 627-3735 randall.k.taylor@wellsfargo.com Wells Fargo Atlanta Business Banking Mark Planer (404) 859-3521 mark.planer@wellsfargo.com WellStar East Cobb Health Park Michael Johnson (470) 956-0251 michael.r.johnson@wellstar.org WellStar Health System Kim Paris (470) 644-0420 kim.paris@wellstar.org Your Tax CFO, LLC John Renshaw Jr (770) 377-9009 JohnRenshawJr@YourTaxCFO.com Zammit Law Firm Leah Zammit (404) 884-1331 leah@votezammit.com Ted Clark (678) 337-3521 tedclark@kw.com

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MARIETTA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 10 Women of Hope, Inc. Penny Warren ssw516@hotmail.com www.10womenofhope.org Active Financial Group John Picardi jpicardi@activefinancialgroup.com Active Financial Group Sue Picardi (678) 574-0080 spicardi@ activefinancialgroup.com www.activefinancialgroup. com Aflac - CMB Financial Christina Barth (678) 962-7978 christinab.aflac@gmail.com www.localmarketinginc.com

Carl Black Kennesaw Darren Fichter (770) 424-0167 dfichter@carlblack.com www.carlblackkennesaw.com

Cobb Audio Visual Mike Ward (770) 5285595 mikeward@cobbavs.com www.cobbavs.com

Americas Business Benefits Association Paula Leak pleak@ipafamily.com

Children With a Voice Kelli Fitzgerald kellifitz@hotmail.com

Cobb Chamber Ashley Warner awarner@cobbchamber.org

ARBONNE International Ellen M Benson (404) 242-1962 embenson18@gmail.com www.ellenbenson.arbonne.com ART with Heart Lauren McBride lala@artwithheartinc.org

Alive Ministries, Inc. Rhonda Smith rhonda@aliveministriesinc.org

Atlanta Braves Brett Marbut (404) 614-1515 brett.marbut@braves.com www.braves.com/suntrustpark

Allstate - Cavellier Agency Greg Cavellier (678) 403-1825 gregcavellier@allstate.com

Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage, LLC Dan Gentz dan@dangentz.com

Allstate "The Glancy Agency" Shannon Woods (770) 426-3151 swoods@allstate.com www.agents.allstate.com/mikeglancy-powder-springs-ga.html

ATS Networks Peggy Crane pcrane@atsnetworks.com

Aloha to Aging Toni Fagan toni@alohatoaging.org Amateur Advocate Association Albert McRae amcrae@aadvocate.net American Diabetes Association Tiffany Kirkland tkirkland@diabetes.org American Family Insurance Delphine LaGroon (770) 240-0977 dlagroon@amfam.com www.insurance-agency.amfam. com/GA/delphine-lagroon/ insurance-products.aspx

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American Family Insurance (M. Miller Agency) Michael Miller (770) 726-7345 mmiller5@amfam.com

Bank of North Georgia Katara Nix (770) 514-3050 kataranix@bankofnorthgeorgia.com www.bankofnorthgeorgia.com Bojangles Marietta Stephanie Mule' stephanie.mule@atlbojangles.com Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Barb Allen ballen@bgcma.org The Bright Side Community Newspapers Carol Thompson brightsidenews@aol.com www.brightsidenews.com Bullock Hope House Connie Bullock (470) 231-1300 connie@bullockhopehouse.org www.bullockhopehouse.org

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Pam Younker pamela.younker@choa.org Chiropractic Total Health Center, LLC Linda Crawford chirototalhealthcenter@gmail.com Chisel Multimedia Matt Roberts (678) 388-8858 matt@chiselmultimedia.com www.ChiselMultimedia.com City of Marietta Bill Dunaway

Katie Henderson khenderson@cobbchamber.org Cobb Chamber of Commerce Mark Stuckey mstuckey@cobbchamber.org Amy Goggins agoggins@cobbchamber.org Brooks Mathis bmathis@cobbchamber.org David Connell dconnell@cobbchamber.org Michelle Bickerstaff mbickerstaff@cobbchamber.org Sharon Mason smason@cobbchamber.org

City of Marietta Alvin Huff ahuff@mariettaga.gov

Cobb County Board of Commissioners Tim Lee

City of Marietta Bill Bruton bbruton@mariettaga.gov

Cobb County Board of Commissioners Bob Weatherford bob.weatherford@cobbcounty.org www.bobweatherford.com

City of Marietta Chief Dan Flynn dflynn@mariettaga.gov City of Marietta Kyethea Clark City of Marietta Lindsey Wiles lwiles@mariettaga.gov City of Marietta Patina Brown pbrown@mariettaga.gov City of Marietta Steve Thunder Tumlin stumlin@mariettaga.gov City of Marietta Economic Development Beth Sessoms (770) 7945717 bsessoms@mariettaga.gov City of Marietta Parks & Recreation Louis Boestfleisch lboest@mariettaga.gov

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Cobb County Government Bob Weatherford (770) 5283313 bob@bobweatherford.com www.bobweatherford.com Cobb County Solicitor's Office Jane Manning jpyronmann@aol.com Cobb County State Court Judge Marsha Lake marsha@marshalake.com Cobb EMC Ron Sumpter ron.sumpter@cobbemc.com Cobb Judicial Circuit Ann Harris (770) 5281822 ann.harris@cobbcounty.org

MARIETTA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Cobb Senior Services Kathy Lathem (770) 528-5393 kathy.lathem@cobbcounty.org www.CobbSeniors.org Cohen Cooper Estep & Allen, LLC; Macy Law Firm, PC Matthew Macy (404) 814-0000 mmacy@ccealaw.com www.ccealaw.com Communities in Schools Marietta/Cobb County, Inc. Carol Fey cfey@cismcc.org Community & Southern Bank Lanie Baxter (678) 449-3602 lanie.baxter@mycsbonline.com mycsbonline.com The Cooper Firm Lauren Kim (770) 427-5588 lauren@thecooperfirm.com www.thecooperfirm.com

Dare 2 Dream Kidz Corp.

Shenette Zachary princessshenette@gmail.com Deb Krier, The SociaLight Deb Krier (678) 6536163 deb@debkrier.com www.debkrier.com Dennis Dingler State Farm Dennis Dingler dennis.dingler.f238@statefarm.com www.dennisdingler.com DHS. LLC Jim Raps (404) 551-5989 jim@distinctivellc.com Dickason Law Group Shelly-Ann Campbell shelly-ann.campbell@dickasonlaw. com Dogwood Golf Club; Georgia Elite Realty Sierra Westrick (770) 941-2202 swestrick@dogwoodgolfclub.com www.dogwoodgolfclub.com

Cortland Partners Kimberly Gerard kimberly.gerard@cortlandpartners. com

Dollar Wise Cartridge, L.L.C. Mark Zangari (678) 202-5880 mark@dollarwisecartridge.com www.dollarwisecartridgemobile. com or www.dollarwisecartridge. com

Country Financial Gifford Pace (404) 7996050 gifford.pace@countryfinancial.com www.representatives. countryfinancial.com/gifford.pace

EBF Property Solutions, LLC Art Link (770) 807-5113 readthisnow@yahoo.com www.EBFbuyshouses.com

Creative Event Specialists Carolyn Morris (404) 9668497 cmorrisga@gmail.com

Edward Jones Investments Dave Young dave.young@edwardjones.com www.edwardjones.com/financialadvisor/index.html

The Cooper Firm Victoria Schneider victoria@thecooperfirm.com

Credit Union of Georgia Rebecca Cooper rebecca.cooper@cuofga.org www.CUofGA.org Cumberland Diamond Exchange Rhonda Jacobson rjacobson@cumberlanddiamond.com Cutcliff Radon Services Marie Cutcliff cutcliffradonservices@comcast.net

The Escapery April Simmons (770) 726-2892 april@theescapery.com www.theescapery.com Essential Chiropractic Carrie Lawson dr.lawson.essentialchiro@gmail. com essentialchiropracticga.com

Extended Family Support, LLC Amanda Williams awilliams@extendedfamilysupport. com

Heartland Lindsey Morgan lindsey.morgan@e-hps.com www.heartlandpaymentsystems. com

FirstBank Mortgage Bob Zartarian (404) 409-4772 bob@bobzartarian.com www.gahomefinance.com

High Caliber Realty Brenda Borden brenda@highcaliberrealty.com www.highcaliberrealty.com

Fletcher Law Firm, LLC James Fletcher (404) 409-5665 jim@jimfletcher.net www.jimfletcher.net Forester Consulting, LLC Scott Forester scottf@forestercnsltg.com www.forestersales.com The Georgia Ballet, Inc. Kathy Ruth Camp krcamp@georgiaballet.org Georgia Department of Labor Dedre Brown dedre.brown@gdol.ga.gov Georgia Highlands College Renva Watterson jyarbrou@highlands.edu Graphic Vision, Inc. Nancy Couch (770) 425-7646 nancy@graphicvisioninc.net www.graphicvisioninc.net GreenMellen Media Mickey Mellen (678) 322-8112 mickey@greenmellenmedia.com www.greenmellenmedia.com Gurl Friday Services-ATL, LLC Teresa Widmann (770) 315-8613 teresa@gurlfridayservices.com www.gurlfridayservices.com Hamilton Jewelers Beau Dobbs hamilton_jewelers@yahoo.com Harry Norman, Realtors Sigurd Hoyer (770) 4226005 sigurdhoyer@alum.mit.edu www.SigurdHoyer.com

Historic Marietta Trolley Co. Cassandra Buckalew info@mariettatrolley.com Houston Hall Publishing Kay Hall kay2474@gmail.com Joel's List/Joel's Carpet Service Joel Peskin joelscarpetservice@yahoo.com Johnny Walker / Harry Norman Realtors Johnny Walker jwalkerrealtor@bellsouth.net Juice Plus+ Sharon Via sviajp@me.com Keller Williams, Signature Partners Mark Morgan markmorgan@kw.com morganandmorganrealty.com LandCare Rachel Adams rachel.adams@landcare.com www.landcare.com Law Office of Jody A. Miller, Esq. Jody Miller (678) 385-5930 jody@lawjamesq.com www.lawjamesq.com Leaning Local, LLC Bruce Dearing bdearing@leaninglocal.com Legacy Financial Services, LLC Kari Sybrandt kari@legacyservicesllc.com www.legacyservicesllc.com LegalShield Keith Ivey keith@keithconnectsu.com www.EnrollWithKeith.com

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MARIETTA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION LegalShield Shane Barron Acs Alb (770) 405-9744 shanebarron@ legalshieldassociate.com www.shanebarron. legalshieldassociate.com

MCS - Marietta City Schools Adria Griffin agriffin@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

Marietta Muttro Tony Hoops entertainatl@aol.com

Cindy Culver cculver@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

Lenny's Hair Salon Len Thompson lenthompson@comcast.net

Marietta Police Department Deputy Chief Ferrell

LGE Community Credit Union Vicki Aghajanian (770) 424-0060 vickia@lgeccu.org www.LGEccu.org

Steve Kish skish@mariettaga.gov

Liberty Mutual Mark Rich mark.rich@libertymutual.com

Mike Hathaway mhathaway@mariettaga.gov

Marietta Roofing Company Michael King (404) 456-9344 michael@mariettaroofingcompany. com

Long Life Strategies,LLC Steve Norris steve@longlifestrategies.com www.LongLifeStrategies.com

Marketplace120 Debbie Gaetani debbie@marketplace120.com

LOUD Security Carol King (770) 427-1300 carol@loudsecurity.com www.loudsecurity.com

Mayes Ward Funeral Home John Delves soutrnatl@bellsouth.net www.setrainingdev.com

Maid Right of Marietta; American Express Company Jason Wyant (678) 919-8051 jason.wyant@maidright.com www.marietta.maidright.com Mansour Center (Center for Family Resources) Pam Brems (770) 701-0315 pambrems@mansourcenter.com www.mansourcenter.com

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Marietta Museum of History Jan Galt jan@mariettahistory.org

MCS - A.L. Burruss Elementary School Julie King julieking@marietta-city.k12.ga.us MCS - Dunleith Elementary School Nikea Hurt nhurt@marietta-city.k12.ga.us MCS - Hickory Hills Elementary School Kristen Beaudin kbeaudin@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

March of Dimes Rebecca Mayo rmayo@marchofdimes.org www.marchforbabies.org/event/ westmetroga

MCS - Lockheed Elementary School Devonne Harper dharper@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

Marietta Community School Elliot Paulk epaulk@marietta-city.k12.ga.us www.mariettacommunityschool. com

MCS - Marietta Center for Advanced Academics Jennifer Hernandez jhernandez@marietta-city.k12. ga.us

Marietta Handyman David Clarke david@clarke-kennedy.com

MCS - Marietta Center for Advanced Academics Kerry Minervini

David Digiovanni ddigiovanni@marietta-city.k12. ga.us Dayton Hibbs dhibbs@marietta-city.k12.ga.us Emily Lembeck elembeck@marietta-city.k12.ga.us Jill Sims jsims@marietta-city.k12.ga.us Jody Drum jdrum@marietta-city.k12.ga.us Mark Lindstrom mlindstrom@marietta-city.k12. ga.us Thomas Algarin talgarin@marietta-city.k12.ga.us MCS - Marietta High School Shannon Kiklica shankik@aol.com Forrestella Taylor ftaylor@marietta-city.k12.ga.us Tim Brown tbrown@marietta-city.k12.ga.us MCS - Marietta Sixth Grade Academy Corey Lawson clawson@marietta-city.k12.ga.us Gabe Carmona gcarmona@marietta-city.k12.ga.us MCS - Park Street Elementary School Matt Freedman mfreedman@marietta-city.k12. ga.us MCS - Sawyer Rd Elementary Susan Graves sgraves@marietta-city.k12.ga.us MCS - West Side Elementary School Daniel McGuire dmcguire@marietta-city.k12.ga.us Melanie Dobbins Melanie Dobbins melanie@tritonepromos.com Millennial Media Group, LLC Ashley Sutz millennialmediagroupllc@gmail.com

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Minds Eye Presentations, Inc. Lynne DeLuca design@mindseyeweb.com Modern Image David McDonough david@modernimageusa.com Moore Legal, LLC; Cobb District Attorney's Office Grady Moore moorelegalfirm@gmail.com www.moorelegalfirm.com mortgagesea Roberto Valenzuela (844) 468-4732 roberto@mtgsea.com mortgagesea.com MUST Ministries Cara Reeve creeve@mustministries.org Nancy N. Ghertner, PC Nancy Ghertner (770) 9809096 nancy@nancyghertner.com www.nancyghertner.com Navigational Wealth Planning, Inc Catherine Turner cturner@naviwealthplan.com Nexus Auto Brokers sales@nexusautobrokers. com North Cobb Christian School Leigh Ann Geter lgeter@ncchristian.org NorthStar Payroll Dave Olsen daveo@northstarpayroll.com northstarpayroll.com Ollie Patterson Music, LLC Ollie Patterson (678) 8873303 ollie@olliepattersonmusic.com www.OlliePattersonMusic.com The Opus One Group Jack Kelly (770) 427-5225 jack@theopusonegroup.com www.theopusonegroup.com Plan Ahead Events of Marietta Candice Medellin candice.medellin@gmail.com

MARIETTA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION PromoURLogo Deborah Waller deborah@promourlogo.com www.promourlogo.com Prudential Leilani Plendl (404) 6436766 leilani.plendl@prudential.com www.prudential.com/financialadvisors/ga/atlanta/leilani-plendl Pubman, Inc. Brian Botkin (404) 255-6617 bbotkin@pubman.net www.pubman.net Puckett EMS Wayne Dodd wayne@thedodds.com QPS Promotions Marc Rudolph marc@qpspromotions.com www.qpspromotions.com Quality Craftsmen, LLC Zett Quinn (404) 483-7446 zett@quality-craftsmen.com www.quality-craftsmen.com Radisson Atlanta Northwest Andi Anderson andi.anderson@radisson.com Red Hare Brewing Roger Davis roger@redharebrewing.com Resolute CPA & Advisory Services Jeff Watkins (770) 7657602 jeff@resolutecpa.com www.resolutecpa.com Revolution Chiropractic Kristopher Headlee (678) 956-1598 frontdesk@ revolutionchiropractic.net www.revolutionchiropractic.us Right Path Hypnosis Angella Ocheltree (678) 744-9213 angella@rightpathhypnosis.com www.rightpathhypnosis.com

Rodan and Fields Dermatologists; GRACEPOINT School Amy Benton (770) 310-7981 ajmbenton@yahoo.com abenton.myrandf.com

State Bank and Trust Company Donald Powell (678) 362-3092 don.powell@statebt.com www.statebt.com/mortgageteam/ donpowell

Sandler Training Ted Rykoski (770) 462-2020 ted.rykoski@sandler.com www.ascent.sandler.com

Superior Plumbing Services, Inc. James Cunningham james@superiorplumbing.com

Self Employed Shenette Zachary (678) 426-7669 qualitychildcaredevelopment@ gmail.com www. qualitychildcareconsulting.com

T.E.M. Promotions Bill Forsythe funbiz@bellsouth.net Tharpe Printing Bobby Tharpe bobby@tharpeprinting.com www.tharpeprinting.com

Shafritz & Dean Matthew Schuurman mschuurman@shafritz-dean.com

Vic Reynolds PC Vic Reynolds vicreynolds11@gmail.com

Signs & More, Inc. Bill Swanson bills@signsmoreinc.com

VIP Dental Training Center Cobb Karen Mills kmills@vipdtccobb.com Robert Nelson rnelson@vipdtccobb.com www.vipdtccobb.com

Signs By Tomorrow Marietta/Kennesaw Mark Barre mark.barre@signsbytomorrow.com Simple Needs GA Brenda Rhodes brenda@simpleneedsga.org SmartBox Portable Storage & Moving Ned Goepp (404) 620-5497 ned@smartboxusa.com SMF Creative Design Sarah Floyd (770) 655-7489 sarahfloyd@comcast.net smfcd.com/smfcd/Home.html Southern Office Machines Julie Michaels (770) 919-8989 julie@sominc.com www.sominc.com Southern Office Machines, Inc. Manya Livingston manya@sominc.com Stanley House Inn Cathy Kilday info@thestanleyhouse.com

Visions Anew Candy Sugarman candy@visonsanew.org Visions Anew Institute Candy Sugarman candy@visionsanew.org

Betty Bahl bettyrbahl@gmail.com Charles Bibai cbibai@agcatering-legacy.com David Sheets info@naughtysoda.com Erica Gamble drgamble1972@gmail.com Keci Turner kbtfroofing@gmail.com Laura Mangham laura.manghamlct@gmail.com Lora Causey lcausey@winnwoodretire.com Mack Parnell mack.parnell@mail.house.gov Maria Priestly empresselitelimo@aol.com Rose Wing wingr@bellsouth.net Stella Whitaker info@stellarimagesatlanta.com William Bell tbell@teamlogisticsllc.com NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Angelo Brown dr.angelobrown@gmail.com

Walton Communities; your design online Pam Rutland prutland@waltoncommunities.com

Ann Parsons aparsons@kennesaw-ga.gov

Young Harris College Mark Dotson

COMMUNITY NON-PROFIT MEMBERS

YWCA of Northwest Georgia Hope Felshaw hfelshaw@ywcanwga.com

Amanda Blanton ablanton@cobbchamber.org

Zaxby's John Silvey john.silvey@zaxbys.com www.zaxbys.com INDIVIDUALS Amy Boyer amy.boyer@cymdelk.com

Chris Fields

Charlotte Collins charlotte.collins@cobbcounty.org Kelli Wolk maggie Moss mmoss@mariettaga.gov Rueben Green judgereubengreen@gmail.com Sommer Vega svega@marietta-city.org

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VININGS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION American Family Insurance Raphael Fisher (770) 779-1826 Atlanta Braves Justin Johnson (404) 614-1444

Checkpoint Realty Services, Inc. Brenda Borden (770) 516-5522 x 101 Cobb Chamber of Commerce Mark Stuckey (678) 789-8256

Atlanta Interventional Institute John Lipman (404) 357-0313 Atlanta Smiles & Wellness Marianna Kovitch (404) 2627733 Baskin Consulting Group Barry Baskin (404) 2420701 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate MetroBrokers Cynthia Norcia (678) 320-4904 Bright Side Newspaper; Lipsett & Associates Allan and Cathy Lipsett (770) 426-9388 Business Development Specialist Glenn Christian (678) 725-0099

Cobb County Government Marsha Lake (770) 528-1771 Cobb Judicial Circuit Ann Harris (770) 528-1822 Community & Southern Bank Pamela Campbell (678) 293-1356 Crabapple Landscapexperts Michael Culbert (770) 740-9739

Dogwood Golf Club Sierra Westrick (770) 941-2202 DT Properties of Georgia, Inc. Skeet Thomas (404) 227-3096

Charis Fitness Group, Inc Cedric Brown (770) 874-3007

East West Bank Jane Trinkle (770) 432-1000

Fidelity Bank - Vinings Todd Ash (404) 553-2401 Fidelity National Title Insurance Company Katrina Kaiser (770) 316-3019

LGE Community Credit Union Vicki Aghajanian (770) 316-6563

Financial Solutions of Atlanta, Inc John Palcher (404) 374-0817

Lillie Glassblowers Don Lillie (770) 436-8959

Fisher & Phillips LLP Burton Dodd (404) 240-4226

Georgia Banking Company Scott Reed (770) 373-6011 Growth Brain Ples Bruce (678) 595-9484

Harry Norman Realtors Karen Christian Harry Norman, Realtors Sigurd Hoyer (770) 422-6005

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Law Office of Jody A. Miller Jody Miller (678) 385-5930

Liberty Mutual Insurance Shawn Nelson (770) 580-5821

Grub Burger Bar Jason Graham (404) 695-0694

Passionate photographer in Cobb County and surrounding areas specializing in newborn and family photography. Let me capture your wild ones and your little angels.

Kelly S. Johnson, Attorney at Law, LLC Kelly Johnson (404) 551-5831

Fifth Third Bank Trenton Lockhart (678) 224-9614

Fusion Doug Ferraro (404) 682-5937

Curves Vinings Jane Kennedy (770) 434-9034

Celeris Networks Consulting Group, LLC David Pope (770) 362-1096 ext 111

Edward Jones Charles Rea (770) 432-7649

HealthMarkets Insurance Agency Bob Smith (404) 593-9663

Loud Security Systems Lance Blocker (770) 427-1300 Lyman Parast LLC Sheila Parast Gross (678) 695-6411 Maid Right of Marietta Cierra Jones (404) 919-8050 Marietta Daily Journal Ginny Hrushka (770) 428-9411 Meyring Law Firm Robert Meyring (678) 217-4369 New Directions Counseling Center Judi-Lee Webb (770) 293-1950 O'Dell & O'Neal Attorneys Leslie O'Neal (770) 405-0164 Oh Nellie Promos Lanelle Henderson (404) 828-0042

High Caliber Realty Bill Borden (770) 405-0445 ext 102

Paces Laser MD, Inc J Britney Williams (404) 2548190

IAG Forensics & Valuation George Dyke (770) 565-3098

Paychex Hayley Thomas (770) 335-5940

IsAgenix International BJ Kellogg (678) 653-9877

PC DOC USA Chris Heuser (770) 861-8285

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VININGS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Printing & Promotional Solutions LLC Sandy Brown (404) 333-2933 Provident Village at Creekside/Provident Resources Elaine Austin (678) 903-0339 Real Estate Central, Inc. Bill Borden (770) 420-1885 Saratoga Event Group Sheryl Covell (770) 578-1110

Thrive Beyond Fitness Pam Lasier (404) 973-0074 Trusted Worksite Solutions, LLC Nicholas Manos (678) 551-8989 UPS Store on Cobb Parkway-Smyrna Joseph Malbrough (770) 433-1031 Vinings Business Association Glenn Christian (678) 725-0099

Sheffield Investment Management, LLC R. William Lee, III (770) 953-1597 Soho Frank Smith Jr (770) 801-0069 Southern Financial Consultants, Inc. James Allen (770) 956-8222 Spectrum Business Kellye Miller (678) 896-3851 State Farm Insurance Lisa Dobbs (404) 365-8515 Superior Plumbing Services, Inc. Tina Myers (Assistant), Jay Cunningham (770) 422-7586 The Champion Firm Darl Champion (404) 596-8044

Vinings Historic Preservation Society Gillian Greer (770) 432-3343

Walton Communities Pam Rutland (678) 303-4100

Vinings Massage and Wellness Cara Thurman (404) 492-8582

WellStar Health System Kim Paris (470) 644-0420

Vinings Mortgage Douglas Erickson (404) 3078997 Vinings Village Civic Club Sharon Meinhardt (770) 319-8001 Vivian Hudson, DDS, PC Vivian Hudson (770) 438-1520

Wild Birds Unlimited of Vinings Kathryn Jackson-Van Detta (770) 433-2676 Zammit Law Firm Leah Zammit (404) 8841331

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WEST COBB BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Above Par Lawn Care Teddy Mathis (770) 505-3200 teddy@aboveparlawncare.com AFLAC - Sandy Kaecher Sandy Kaecher (678) 492-5350 sandy_kaecher@us.aflac.com All Print Marketing & Media Solutions Samantha Glass (678) 670-7521 info@allprintmarketing.com Allstate Insurance - The Glancy Agency Shannon Woods (404) 824-4020 swoods@allstate.com Aloha to Aging Melissa Snyder (770) 722-7641 melissa@alohatoaging.org Aloha To Aging, Inc. Toni Fagan (770) 722-7641 toni@alohatoaging.org Dawn Reed (770) 722-7641 dawn@alohatoaging.org Alumni 4 America Debbie Hollis (770) 331-7898 debbie.hollis@alumni4america.com Arnaldo San Martin (404) 593-1718 BB & T Bank, Market Robert Chase (770) 850-3921 rchase@BBandT.com Michael Barnes m.barnes@mopfrog.com BDH Solutions and Events dba Petals and Treats Bonnie Hall (678) 296-5786 petalsandtreats@gmail.com Bio-One of GA Doug Cunningham (770) 883-9753 doug@bioonega.com

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Bookkeeping Clean and Simple Kathy Grosskurth (678) 685-1349 kgrosskurth.bkkpg@yahoo.com Brand Mortgage Group Noah Torch (678) 232-0964 nmtorch@comcast.net Byrd Insurance Agency Madge Lovingood (770) 439-7991 Madge@byrdinsu.com Capital Solutions Mark Chastain (770) 419-2300 juliebchastain@gmail.com Cartridge World Hiram Rafael Guerra (770) 635-1100 Cheatham Hill Elementary Keeli Bowen (678) 594-8034 Keeli.bowen@cobbk12.org Chick-fil-a Jeff Suain (770) 425-3454 00639@chick-fil-a.com CitruSolution Carpet Cleaning Rob Desoto (770) 861-4595 citrusolutionwcobb@gmail.com Cobb County Board of Education Barbara Swinney (770) 426-3401 Barbara.Swinney@cobbk12.org Cobb County School District/Vaughan Elementary Shannon McGill (678) 594-8298 shannon.mcgill@cobbk12.org Cohen Cooper Estep & Allen, LLC Matthew Macy (404) 814-0000 mmacy@ccealaw.com Cornerstone Consulting Services Suzanne Shelkop (404) 936-0635 suzanne@ cornerstoneconsultingservices.net

Creekside Pines Senior Living Julie Groom (770) 355-7279 jgroom@ creeksidepinesseniorliving.com Cumberland Financial Group Dennis Harding (678) 581-3292 DHarding@cumberlandfinancial.com Dakota Enterprises, Inc / Subway Carlyle Kaufman (770) 819-8888 lorettainc@hotmail.com Kaufman, Loretta lorettainc@hotmail.com David Allen Capital Margaret Shearon (770) 314-8022 margaret.roth.shearon@gmail.com Davis & Associates, Attorneys at Law Amee Davis (770) 426-5440 adavis@davislawga.com Davis Pechter & Associates, PC Derek Davis (770) 850-8808 ddavis@davispechter.com Deb Krier, The SociaLight Deb Krier (678) 653-6163 deb@debkrier.com

Due West Elementary School Peggy Fleming (678) 594-8071 Peggy.fleming@cobbk12.org Edward Jones, Deborah Flugstad Deborah Flugstad (770) 795-0885 Deborah.Flugstad@edwardjones. com Elizabeth's Edibles Personal Chef Services Elizabeth Weaver (770) 490-5213 elizabethsedibles11@gmail.com Weaver, Richard ehweaver07@aol.com Epic Promo Items Jane Dunaway (770) 851-4444 jadunaway1@gmail.com Fidelity Bank Heather Bell (404) 553-2770 heather.bell@lionbank.com Fidelity Bank Mortgage Tony Boothe (678) 358-9389 tony.boothe@lionbank.com First Citizens Bank & Trust Sheena Hatcher (770) 222-3971 sheena.hatcher@firstcitizens.com

Dickey's Barbecue Pit Randy Schoening (770) 427-7655 kennesawBBQ@gmail.com

First Citizens Bank & Trust Akilah Washington (770) 222-3965 akilah.washington@firstcitizens. com

Dogwood Golf Club Sierra Westrick (770) 941-2202 swestrick@dogwoodgolf.org

Fisher & Phillips LLP C R Wright (404) 240-4263 cwright@laborlawyers.com

Dollar Wise Cartridge, LLC Mark Zangari (678) 202-5880 mark@dollarwisecartridge.com

Fox Fence Company Tom Volpe (770) 975-5858 volpet@bellsouth.net

Dowell Elementary School Christine Dinizio (678) 594-8059 Christine.Dinizio@cobbk12.org

Gas South Carmen Prather (470) 233-3623 Carmen.Prather@Gas-South.com

Dr. George Chiropractor George Tomes (678) 777-3116 dallasgachiropractor@gmail.com

Georgia Computer Guyz Brad McMahan bmcmahan@ georgiacomputerguyz.com

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WEST COBB BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Georgia Learning Solutions DBA Sylvan Learning Center Jan Russell (404) 309-3599 jan.russell@georgialearns.com

Match PEO Brokerage Group Gregg Minter (678) 540-8460 gminter@matchpeo.com

Glenda Y. Hicks, CPA Glenda Hicks (678) 819-3783 info@gyhickscpa.com

Maximum One Greater Atlanta Realtors Sue Hudson (770) 823-1990 sue@suehudsongroup.com John Kanalas (678) 229-8343 jjkanalas@gmail.com

GNC David Balentine (678) 581-0334 gncwestcobb@gmail.com Hawkins Agency Lesley Newland (770) 574-4162 lesleynewland@gmail.com Health Plan Design.com D. Zack Barfield (770) 853-3732 zack@healthplandesign.com High Caliber Realty Bill Borden (770) 405-0445 x102 bill@highcaliberrealty.com Brent Rittersdorf (770) 405-0445, ext. 1 brent@HighCaliberRealty.com Jones & Swanson Brittani daCamara (770) 427-5498 brittani@awjlaw.com Liberty Mutual-Keating Tom Keating (678) 699-1927 thomas.keating@libertymutual.com Liquid Capital of Northwest Atlanta, LLC Al Celentano (770) 876-8329 acelentano@liquidcapitalcorp.com Paige Locklear lockz2513@gmail.com

North Cobb Christian School Leigh Ann Geter (770) 975-0252 lgeter@ncchristian.org NorthStar Payroll Dave Olsen (770) 450-6474 DaveO@northstarpayroll.com ol'Folkie Products Kathey Miller (770) 713-9990 soap@olfolkie.com

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