THE COBB LIFE

Top Reasons To Choose Cobb

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

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

Housing

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

Military

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

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

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

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

(Information courtesy of Cobb Chamber of Commerce)

Low on Taxes

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

High Bond Ratings

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

Top Ranked Workforce

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

International Airport Access

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

Fiscal Responsibility

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

Georgia Ranked No.1

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

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

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