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Cobb County

ATTRACTIONS:

• Truist Park/The Battery Atlanta

• Six Flags Over Georgia/White Water

• Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

• Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History

• Silver Comet Trail

• Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

CITIES OF COBB:

Distance from Marietta to Downtown Atlanta 20 Miles

Distance from Marietta to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int’l Airport 30 Miles

POPULATION 766,802

MEDIAN HOME PRICE: $434,900

COMBINED SALES TAX RATE 6% ONLINE cobbcounty.org

Long regarded as one of the best places to live in metro Atlanta, Cobb County captures the best of all worlds with growing businesses, neighborhoods and more just beyond the I-285 Perimeter. It provides easy access to recreation and entertainment opportunities, as well as a thriving commercial center.

MAJOR EMPLOYERS:

• Wellstar Health System

• The Home Depot

• Kennesaw State University

• Lockheed Martin Corp.

• Publix Super Markets

Acworth acworth.org

Known as “The Lake City,” Acworth makes good use of its prime location on the banks of Lake Acworth with a full calendar of events centered around the water.

Austell austellga.gov

Although it’s located just 18 miles from Downtown Atlanta, Austell’s revitalized downtown and population of just over 7,000 still give it a small-town feel.

Kennesaw kennesaw-ga.gov

Kennesaw is a bustling business center in Cobb County known as a great place to raise a family, while also being home to more than 5,000 companies and Kennesaw State University.

Marietta mariettaga.gov

Historic Marietta Square serves as the city center for this vibrant and ever-growing community, boasting quaint shops, delectable eateries, numerous museums, green space and more.

Powder Springs cityofpowdersprings.org

The town motto, “Small enough to know you, large enough to serve you,” speaks volumes about Powder Springs. Once a gold mining town, the city now boasts several parks, as well as a museum that chronicles its rich history.

Smyrna smyrnaga.gov

One of the fastest-growing cities in metro Atlanta, the “Jonquil City” is home to a wealth of family-friendly neighborhoods, upscale dining establishments, pristine public parks and a vibrant Village Green.

NEIGHBORHOODS OF COBB:

Cumberland

Situated 10 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta, this unincorporated community serves as the region’s fifth largest business district and is home to the Atlanta Braves’ Truist Park.

Mableton

At more than 20 square miles, Mableton is the largest unincorporated community in the metro area, as well as the hometown of former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes.

Vinings

Unincorporated Vinings has become a go-to spot for a city-meets-the-suburbs experience, with upscale boutiques, exceptional restaurants and the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

EDUCATION:

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Cobb County Schools cobb.k12.org

Marietta City Schools marietta-city.org

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Turn to page 60 for the independent schools listing and a map.

GRACEPOINT School gracepointschool.org

Mount Paran Christian School mtparanschool.org

North Cobb Christian School ncchrisitan.org

The Walker School thewalkerschool.org

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