2016 Cobb Insight - Cobb Chamber of Commerce

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INSIGHT
COBBCHAMBER.ORG
2016
Smyrna residents
Brittney and Eric
Gray cheer the Blue
Devils with their
daughter, Sadie,
and students from
Marietta High and
Marietta Middle at
newly renovated
Northcutt Stadium.
COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA
VISITOR +
NEWCOMER
Guide
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Working together. Working for you.
Achieving our vision of world-class healthcare is even closer
now that we are a proud new member of the Mayo Clinic Care
Network, an innovative collaboration which brings the expertise
of Mayo to our patients. As the first and only member of the
Mayo Clinic Care Network in metro Atlanta, our depth of specialty
care will be enhanced with new resources and tools while keeping
patient care right here at home.
Innovation. World-class care. WellStar.
For more information, please visit wellstar.org/mayo.
For physician referral, please call 770-956-STAR (7827).
The vision of WellStar Health System is to deliver world-class healthcare through our hospitals, physicians and services. Our not-for-profit
health system includes WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center (anchored by WellStar Kennestone Hospital) and WellStar Cobb,
Douglas, Paulding and Windy Hill hospitals; WellStar Medical Group; Urgent Care Centers; Health Parks; Pediatric Center; Health Place;
Homecare; Hospice; Atherton Place; Paulding Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; and the WellStar Foundation.
We believe in life well-lived.
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INDEX
Bank of North Georgia . . . . . . . . 19
Casteel Heating & Cooling . . . . . . 11
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta . . 25
Cobb Travel
& Tourism . . . . . . Inside back cover
City of Smyrna . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
contents
6
Cobb Heating and Air . . . . . . . . 35
Cobb Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cobb EMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Cobb Galleria Centre . . . . . . . . 26
KSU Sports and
Entertainment Park . . . . . . . . . 16
Frameworks Gallery . . . . . . . . . 21
Gas South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Georgia Power . . . . . . . Back cover
Life University . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
Northside Hospital . . . . . . . . . . 27
St. Joseph Catholic School . . . . . 20
Shumate Mechanical . . . . . . . . . 31
2 Cobb's Cities
and Communities
22A Solid Foundation
for Your Health
WellStar . . . . . . . Inside front cover
5Cobb County Map
Whitefield Academy . . . . . . . . . 21
6 A Cultural Bucket List
28Business and Career
Development
The Walker School . . . . . . . . . . 17
Wells Fargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
32Resources for
Your New Home
12Cobb’s Top
Performing Schools
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P UBLISHER
SEN I OR E D I TO R
Sean McGinnis
Elizabeth Florio
EDITORI A L
DIRECTOR
A R T D I R E C TO R
Kevin Benefield
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Mark Ziemer
DIRECTOR OF SA L ES
P R OD U C TI O N
D I R EC TO R
Clint Smith
Whitney Tomasino
DESIGN D I R EC TOR
CON T RI B U TI N G
P HOTO G R A P H E R
Cristina Villa Hazar
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Harold Daniels
This guide was published in cooperation with
the Cobb Chamber of Commerce by Atlanta
Magazine Custom Media. All contents © 2016.
All rights reserved.
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Community
Live like a local and discover thriving
neighborhoods that make you feel at home
North Georgia
State Fair
Kennesaw
TAKE OUR
NEIGHBORHOOD
TOUR
There’s no better way
to get acquainted with
your new address than by
charting your own course
through local hangouts,
eateries, shopping districts
and museums. Cobb is
home to several distinctive
communities, each with
its own cultural offerings,
hidden-gem attractions,
walkable downtowns and
unique charms. Lace up
your comfiest walking
shoes and set out on a
tour of Cobb County’s
best neighborhoods. Let
us be the first to say,
“Welcome home!”
there’s little reason to leave
town—though Acworth’s
close proximity to Atlanta
affords easy access to professional sports and worldclass cultural offerings.
COBB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, TOWN CENTER CID
ACWORTH
(POP. 21,215)
AUSTELL
Nestled on Lake Allatoona
and Lake Acworth just 35
miles northwest of Atlanta,
Acworth offers residents
an idyllic quality of life. The
small-town atmosphere
promises plenty of downhome fun and a leisurely
pace, while the range of
dining options, superb
shops and exciting recreational opportunities mean
(POP. 6,782)
Home to the exhilarating
Six Flags Over Georgia
amusement park, Austell’s
small-town charisma captivates residents and visitors
alike. Charming Austell
supports a wide variety of
family activities that testify
to the city’s commitment
to quality of life for all who
call it home.
CUMBERLAND
Cumberland is home to
one of the most exciting
developments in metro
Atlanta: SunTrust Park and
The Battery Atlanta, the
new home of the Atlanta
Braves set to open in 2017.
With multiple housing
options, shopping and
culture (the Cobb Energy
Performing Arts Centre
and Cumberland Mall are
located within minutes of
each other), this community has it all. Miles of
connected trails, national
park land and the Chattahoochee River make Cumberland a popular place
to play. As a corporate
job center, the community
houses major employers
such as the Home Depot,
Genuine Parts Company,
GE Energy, Travelport and
the Weather Company.
Kennesaw as one of the
nation’s “Best Towns for
Families.”
Quickly becoming a tourism destination, Kennesaw
is known for its recreational
amenities. Explore more
than 18 miles of historic
trails at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield
Park. Discover downtown
Kennesaw’s diverse shops,
boutiques and restaurants.
Spend a day at spectacular Smith-Gilbert Gardens,
with its walking trails,
sculpture gardens, botanical specimens from around
the globe and the historic
Hiram Butler House. Relax
and play at Swift-Cantrell
Park, a great spot for residents and visitors seeking
access to a dog park or a
skate park.
MABLETON
(POP. 37,115)
KENNESAW
(POP. 30,990)
Akers Mill
Road Trail
With its array of outstanding attractions and educational institutions, plus
lovely parks, golf courses
and neighborhoods, it’s easy
to understand why Family
Circle magazine selected
Music and art lovers are
drawn to Mableton on the
south side of the county to
catch performances and art
exhibits at the Mable House
Barnes Amphitheatre and
the Mable House Arts
Center, home of the South
Cobb Arts Alliance. This
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Smyrna Market Village
MARIETTA
(POP. 58,359)
As Cobb’s largest city,
Marietta offers an array of
enchanting shops, galleries, museums and parks,
including community gem
Glover Park on the historic
square. History buffs flock
to Marietta to explore its
five unique historic districts
and stroll the grounds of
the Marietta Confederate
Cemetery and the Marietta
National Cemetery. Those
interested in historical
preservation and Civil War
storytelling will also want to
visit the house occupied by
General William T. Sherman
during his preparation for
his infamous “March to the
Sea.” Recognized as an AllAmerican City in 2006 and
named one of the nation’s
10 best communities by the
National Civic League, Marietta’s commitment to quality of life is unsurpassed.
Marietta Square
featuring well-preserved
homes and commercial
buildings, and the Seven
Springs Museum.
POWDER SPRINGS
(POP. 14,253)
SMYRNA
Named for the seven mineral springs within the city
limits, Powder Springs is a
prosperous city that exudes
classic Southern charm.
Visit the downtown area,
(POP. 52,650)
Just south of Marietta lies
the vibrant city of Smyrna.
With verdant parks, welcoming neighborhoods
featuring a wide range
of housing options and
cultural amenities, not to
mention the nearby excitement of Atlanta, Smyrna is
a wonderful place to live,
work and play. Residents
and visitors are drawn to
the city’s many unique
shops and top-notch recreational facilities. Smyrna’s
commitment to maintaining economic vitality while
preserving an unparalleled
quality of life is evident in
a number of ongoing revitalization projects.
VININGS
(POP. 9,734)
Mable House Barnes
Amphitheatre
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Located in southeastern
Cobb County along the
Chattahoochee River,
just minutes from interstates 285 and 75, Vinings
is a historic community
with a welcoming civic
spirit. Outstanding restaurants and shopping destinations as well as a slate of
seasonal community events
make Vinings a soughtafter locale for living, working and entertainment.
EAST COBB AND
WEST COBB
The unincorporated
communities encompassed in this flourishing
area have managed to
maintain relatively low
tax rates while enjoying
the benefits of swim,
golf and tennis communities, highly rated
schools, shopping centers and family-friendly
activities. The combined
economic and lifestyle
advantages its residents
enjoy leave little question
as to why so many families choose to call Cobb
County home.
COBB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
community also offers easy
access to the Silver Comet
Trail and five parks.
COBB COUNTY area
map
JOHN HOLCROFT
Advantage Cobb
Cobb County is in a logistical sweet spot, with four major interstate
highways, numerous state highways, intermodal rail, proximity to the
world’s busiest airport and numerous surface transportation options.
Cobb County lies in the northwestern part of metro Atlanta. Marietta
is the county seat; other municipalities are Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw,
Smyrna and Powder Springs.
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Culture
A bucket list of
Cobb adventures
and attractions
Atlanta Ballet at
the Cobb Energy
Performing Arts Centre
The best way for new residents to explore
Cobb County is to experience its vibrant arts
scene, cherished historical sites and fantastic
parks. To aid you in that mission, we’ve pulled
together some of the community’s best
venues, museums, restaurants, greenspaces,
events and more.
KIM KENNEY, SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA, COBB CH AMBER OF COMMERCE
HANG OUT HERE
From water parks and
roller coasters to fishing
and camping, Cobb offers
a wide world of excitement.
Experience your new town
through the sights, sounds
and fun at these mustvisit spots.
is the Southeast’s favorite
destination for thrilling
family fun. This summer
the park is debuting two
new kids’ areas: DC Super
Friends, featuring rides and
attractions themed after
popular superheroes such
as Batman, Superman and
Wonder Woman; and Bugs
Bunny BoomTown, with
an interactive water ride, a
pint-sized ferris wheel and
a junior coaster among other rides. Older thrill seekers
can test their bravery on 10
heart-pounding coasters,
including the 20-story Goliath hyper-coaster. Everyone
can keep their cool at Hurricane Harbor with gigantic
wave pools and slippery
Kennesaw Mountain
National Battlefield
slides. sixflags.com/overgeorgia, 770-739-3400
Six Flags White
Water offers another
great way to beat the
summer heat. New to the
water park is the Wahoo
Racer, a larger-than-life,
multi-lane toboggan racing
slide. Adrenaline junkies
will love the Cliffhanger,
one of the world’s tallest
water freefalls, and Tornado, a six-story funnel
slide. Those looking for
tamer fun can cool off in
the Little Hooch lazy river
or splash around in the
Atlanta Ocean Wave Pool.
sixflags.com/whitewater,
770-948-9290
Cobb County is known
for its unspoiled outdoor
amenities. Residents need
look no farther than their
own backyard for prime
fishing and camping. Lake
Allatoona, covering more
than 12,000 acres, attracts
both seasoned outdoorsmen and casual explorers to
its beaches, campsites and
Wahoo Racer
at Six Flags
White Water
fishing spots. You can also
head to Red Top Mountain State Park, one of the
state’s most popular sites
for fishing, hiking, boating
and swimming. gastateparks.org/redtopmountain,
770-975-4226
Kennesaw Mountain
National Battlefield Park
preserves the remnants of
a major Civil War battle and
offers miles of trails dotted
with historic earthworks,
cannon emplacements and
monuments. Picnic areas
and lookout points invite
you to take in the park’s
natural beauty and envision
the hard-fought battle
that occurred here 150
years ago. Stop by the
visitor center for information on local wildlife and
self-guided tours. nps.gov/
kemo, 770-427-4686
The Chattahoochee
River National Recreation
Area covers more than
9,000 acres and 48 miles
of river, with four park units
in Cobb administered by
the National Park Service.
Whether you enjoy kayaking and rafting or picnicking along the river’s shore,
“the Hooch” provides the
perfect setting for family
fun. nps.gov/chat, 678538-1200
The scenic Silver Comet
Trail offers more than 61
miles of paved trail for
bikers, joggers and skaters.
Once the route of the Silver
Comet passenger train,
the path meanders past
breathtaking fields, streams
and valleys, stretching all
the way to Anniston, Alabama. silvercometga.com,
770-528-8825
A RICH HISTORY
Cobb County’s museums
and historical landmarks
preserve the region’s rich
heritage—from military and
locomotive history to architecture and local culture—
through unique artifacts
and memorabilia.
The Marietta/Cobb
Museum of Art, one of
Marietta’s most beloved
cultural treasures, occupies the city’s century-old
former post office. The
impressive Classical Revival
building houses a wonderful collection of American
art in the form of paintings,
sculptures and decorative
art objects. The museum
also hosts special exhibitions, tours, classes and
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The Southern Museum
lectures. mariettacobbartmuseum.org, 770-528-1444
Learn about the history of Marietta and the
surrounding area at the
Marietta Museum of History, located inside one of
Cobb’s oldest buildings,
the historic Kennesaw
House. Open since 1996,
the museum houses four
galleries that feature collections spotlighting local
history, home life and the
military. mariettahistory.org,
770-794-5710
No visit to Atlanta is
complete without a tour
Marietta/Cobb
Museum of Art
of the Marietta Gone with
the Wind Museum. With
an extensive collection
of memorabilia, it draws
legions of fans of Margaret
Mitchell’s epic Civil War
romance. View authentic
artifacts such as the Bengaline gown worn by
Vivien Leigh in her famous
movie portrayal of Scarlett
O’Hara. gwtwmarietta.com,
770-794-5576
The Southern Museum
of Civil War and Locomotive History in downtown
Kennesaw uses interactive
displays to share one of
the greatest spy stories
in American history: the
Great Locomotive Chase
of 1862. southernmuseum.
org, 770-427-2117
A CULTURED LIFESTYLE
Cobb is home to a flourishing arts community
and welcomes Broadway
productions, cultural performances and national
touring musicians and
comedians throughout the
year at a host of stages
and venues.
A world-class entertainment venue, the Cobb
Energy Performing Arts
Centre in Cumberland
draws audiences from
throughout the metro
area for headlining performances. The Centre
is the premier venue for
the Atlanta Opera and
the Atlanta Ballet and also
hosts Broadway shows,
concerts, family performances and educational
programming. cobbenergycentre.com, 770-916-2800
The Mable House
Complex, administered
by the Cobb County Parks,
Recreation and Cultural
Affairs Department, encompasses the Mable House
Arts Center, the historic
Mable House and the Mable
House Barnes Amphitheatre. Through a partnership
with the South Cobb Arts
Alliance, the complex brings
a variety of programming
to the community, including
art classes for children and
adults, concerts and tours of
the historic property. mablehouse.org, 770-819-2943
Year-Round Excitement
February
• Southeastern Flower Show,
Cobb Galleria Centre
March
• Atlanta Home Show,
Cobb Galleria Centre
April
• Acworth Art Fest, Acworth
• Big Shanty Festival, Kennesaw
• Spring Jonquil Festival, Smyrna
May
• May-retta Daze, Marietta Square
• Smoke on the Lake Festival, Acworth
June
• First Friday Art Walk, Marietta Square
July
• Fourth of July parades and festivals
(visit Acworth.org, Austellga.gov,
Kennesaw.ga.us, Mariettaga.gov,
Smyrnacity.com and Cityofpowdersprings.org for information)
November
• Acworth Craft
Beer Festival,
Acworth
• Gobble Jog,
Marietta
September
• North Georgia State Fair,
Jim R. Miller Park
• Whole Hawg Happenin’ BBQ
and Music Fest, Marietta
December
• Lights of Life, Life University
• Holiday in the Park,
• Marietta Pilgrimage:
A Christmas Home Tour, Marietta
• Holiday tree lightings and events
(visit Acworth.org, Austellga.gov,
Kennesaw.ga.us, Mariettaga.gov,
Smyrnacity.com and Cityofpowdersprings.org for information)
• Winter Wonderland, Marietta Square
October
• Fright Fest, Six Flags Over Georgia
• Chalktober Fest, Marietta Square
• Fall Jonquil Festival, Smyrna
• Owl-o-Ween Hot Air Balloon Festival
(right), Kennesaw State University
There’s never a dull moment in Cobb. Check out these annual festivals and events for some downhome fun.
SWEET. SAVORY.
YUMMY!
The vibrant city of Smyrna is home to the best Food Truck event series around. Enjoy the offerings from
a weekly gathering of quality mobile gourmet trucks and a bit of sweet mixed in and music, too. Residents and visitors alike are also drawn, again and again, to the many shops and restaurants in the
downtown and surrounding area. Check out Facebook.com/CityofSmyrnaGa for weekly updates
and a list of scheduled trucks from May through September. www.SmyrnaCity.com
travelcobb.org
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COBB COUNTY IS KNOWN
FOR ITS UNSPOILED
OUTDOOR AMENITIES.
RESIDENTS NEED LOOK
NO FARTHER THAN
THEIR OWN BACKYARDS
FOR PRIME FISHING
AND CAMPING.
Noonday Creek Trail
The 2,409-seat Mable
House Barnes Amphitheatre draws top musical
acts and theatrical performances for atmospheric
entertainment under the
stars. The mid-sized theater
offers tables and lawn seating—ideal for family and
friends looking to enjoy a
show together—in addition
to fixed seats. mablehouse.
org/amphitheatre.html,
770-819-7765
The historic Art Deco–
style Earl Smith Strand
Theatre on the Marietta
Square has entertained audiences for 78 years, originally serving as the city’s
movie house from 1935 to
1976. Today it continues to
present classic films as well
as gallery openings and
community-theater performances. earlsmithstrand.
org, 770-293-0080
OUTSTANDING PARKS
The Cobb County Parks,
Recreation and Cultural
Affairs Department maintains 44 facilities and 1,350
acres of land. One of its
most popular parks is East
Cobb Park, with walking
trails, lush open grass, a
playground, creek overlooks and an outdoor stage.
Powder Springs’ Wild
Horse Creek Park offers
athletic fields, a BMX track
and the new Seven Springs
Water Park, featuring two
water slides, a lazy river
and a splash pad in addition
to a pool. A 75,000-squarefoot equestrian center and
stables—plus the grounds
of the North Georgia State
Fair—reside at Jim R.
Miller Park. The county also
operates the Mable House
Complex, the Cobb County
Civic Center, four community centers and three art
centers. cobbcounty.org,
770-528-8800
In addition to the
county’s fantastic parks
system, the cities of Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw,
Marietta, Powder Springs
and Smyrna boast more
than 100 municipal parks
and recreation centers. The
grounds of a former psychiatric hospital now host
Smyrna’s flagship greenspace, Taylor-Brawner Park,
featuring a playground,
walking paths and, from
May to September, Food
Truck Tuesdays. Kennesaw’s
largest park, 42-acre SwiftCantrell Park, contains two
playgrounds, a dog park,
a lighted skate park and a
one-mile perimeter track.
Marietta residents flock to
Steve and Virginia Tumlin
Park at Hickory Hills, with
its large playground, lighted
tennis courts and activity
fields, and to the dog park
at Lewis Park, with its
brand-new doggie wash
station.
Seven Springs
Water Park
Few can resist indulging in
a little retail therapy at one
of Cobb’s many standout
shopping destinations.
Cumberland Mall offers a
wide variety of retailers,
from indie boutiques to
national department stores,
along with a range of eateries. Town Center at Cobb
features the latest fashions,
popular lunch spots and a
number of intriguing shops.
SHOP LOCAL
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Several other major shopping
centers and districts—the Galleria 4.687 x 7.01
Specialty Mall, Vinings Jubilee,
4c
the Avenue at East Cobb and
West Cobb, Marietta Square, West
Village in Vinings and Smyrna
Market Village—cater to shoppers with equally impressive retail
options, including elegant home
accents and stylish apparel.
COBB’S CULINARY SCENE
Get a taste of Southern hospitality (and fine Southern cooking)
through the county’s diverse array
of dining options. You’ll soon
understand why Food Network
personalities such as Alton Brown
and Guy Fieri have recognized
Cobb’s hottest restaurants—
winning spots such as Seed, The
Butcher, The Baker and Marietta
Diner. Feast on legendary Southern
barbecue, enjoy gourmet creations or indulge in your favorite
ethnic cuisine. Here’s a sampling
of the county’s best-known and
most beloved restaurants:
ACWORTH Henry’s Louisiana
Grill, Volcano Steak & Sushi
KENNESAW 41 Cork & Tap,
Burger Fi, Olde Towne Tavern and
Grill, Papi’s Cuban & Caribbean Grill,
Tin Lizzy’s Cantina, Trackside Grill
and Patio Bar, West Cobb Diner
MARIETTA The Butcher, The
Baker, Cherokee Cattle Company,
Chicken and the Egg, Common
Quarter, Dave Poe’s BBQ, Gabriel’s
Desserts, Marietta Pizza Company,
Zeal Kitchen & Bar
SMYRNA Blue Moon Pizza,
Muss and Turner’s, Pappadeux
Seafood Kitchen, Pappasito’s
Cantina, South City Kitchen,
Taqueria La Villa
VININGS Another Broken Egg,
Canoe, Cinco’s Mexican Cantina,
Crispina Ristorante Italiano, Heirloom Market BBQ, Grub Burger
Bar, Paces and Vine, Ray’s on the
River, SOHO Atlanta Restaurant
Hungry for more? View an
expanded list of restaurants at
cobbchamber.org/restaurants.
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options to help you reach your short- and long-term goals,
or simply to supplement cash flow. A local banker is here
to help guide you to the appropriate financing for your
business, including:
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• Loans
• Real estate financing
• Vehicle and equipment loans
You can borrow with confidence knowing you’re working
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Education
Cobb’s commitment to academic
excellence reaches from elementary
to the college level
Kennesaw State
University Color Guard
Cobb County
Schools
Cobb County Schools
Cobb County residents enjoy an enviable selection of well-rounded
and well-respected school options. Preparing children for success
is the ultimate goal of local academic institutions. Whether you are
seeking public or private education, Cobb’s teaching professionals
are committed to making a positive impact on every student.
When searching for the
right school for your child,
you can’t go wrong in this
community, which prides
itself on providing worldclass education. Cobb’s
public schools strive to
offer an academically challenging, caring and safe
environment that caters to
students’ individual needs.
Parents are encouraged to
participate in their child’s
education, as the districts
believe involvement is essential to a child’s scholastic performance. Test scores
surpassing national aver-
ages confirm the effectiveness of these public institutions’ teaching techniques.
In addition, Cobb's two
public school systems are
committed to preparing
students for their future
workplace through highquality science, technology, math and engineering
educational opportunities.
Between both districts,
Cobb has six Georgia
STEM–certified schools.
Private education in Cobb
also earns the highest marks,
promoting individualized
education, sound learning
COBB CH AMBER OF COMMERCE
Cobb County School District
Elementary schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Middle schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
High schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Charter schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Special education centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Adult education center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Performance learning center�� 1
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
National Blue Ribbon Schools�� 22
Georgia Schools of Excellence�� 56
Student enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111,460
habits and character building. Cobb’s private schools
offer a variety of options to
those seeking faith-based
schooling or specialized
academic programs in the
arts and sciences. In such
accommodating learning
environments, children reach
their full potential and grow
in self-confidence.
Community Support
& School Success
Cobb consistently demonstrates its commitment
to educational excellence
through Cobb Chamber
programs such as Teacher
for a Day, Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership,
Give Our Schools a Hand,
Principal for a Day and
Partners in Education. The
Cobb Chamber and other
supporters are proud to aid
in the continued development of the county’s two
public school systems.
The power of collective
effort is evident in the work
of Partners in Education,
a program initiated by the
Cobb Chamber, the Cobb
County Public School System and the Marietta City
School System. This project
matches businesses and
organizations with schools
to provide volunteer support, extra funding or
unique services matched to
the schools’ needs. Partners
in Education invites you
to act now to help today’s
generation build a strong
academic foundation, skills
and core values to ensure
a promising future.
Cobb County
School District
With 111,460 students
enrolled in a diverse and
rapidly growing suburban
environment, the Cobb
County School District is
the second largest school
system in Georgia and the
24th largest in the nation.
The mission of the Cobb
County School District is
to provide an academically
rigorous, caring and safe
educational environment in
partnership with families,
students and the community. The goal is for all Cobb
students to maximize their
individual learning potential through performancebased instruction.
The district strives to
ensure students can fully
Marietta High School
Kennesaw State University,
Marietta Campus
The Walker School
highly trained and skilled
teachers, administrators
and professionals whose
collective degrees and
experience rank them
among the most qualified
in Georgia. Students reap
the benefits of Cobb
educators’ passion for
teaching in their academic performance.
A hallmark of the district, parental involvement
is key to the success of
Cobb schools. One hundred percent PTA participation is common, as
is the active involvement
of parent volunteers. In
fact, each school has its
own council, consisting
of a principal, teachers,
parents and business representatives, providing
oversight and input on
key school operations.
Marietta City Schools
Known for its low studentto-teacher ratios and high
THE COBB COUNTY SCHOOL
DISTRICT STRIVES TO ENSURE
STUDENTS CAN FULLY
DEMONSTRATE WHAT THEY
KNOW. COBB STUDENTS
CONSISTENTLY SCORE ABOVE
THE NATIONAL AVERAGES ON
NORM-REFERENCED TESTS.
Elementary schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Middle school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Sixth grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
High school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Magnet (elementary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Performance learning center�� 1
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
National School of Excellence�� 1
National Blue Ribbon School �� 1
Georgia Schools of Excellence�� 5
Student enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,800
COBB CH AMBER OF COMMERCE, HAROLD DANIELS
demonstrate what they
know and communicate
their knowledge. Cobb
students consistently score
above the national averages
on norm-referenced tests.
The district also includes
six magnet programs:
• The International Baccalaureate Program at
Campbell High School
• The North Cobb School for
International Studies at
North Cobb High School
• The Academy of Research
and Medical Sciences at
South Cobb High School
• The Center for Advanced
Studies in Science,
Math and Technology at
Wheeler High School
• The Academy of Mathematics, Science and
Technology at Kennesaw
Mountain High School
• The Center for Excellence
in the Performing Arts at
Pebblebrook High School
The school district employs more than 16,000
THE
NOT-SO-LITTLE
UNIVERSITY
THAT IS CHANGING
THE WORLD.
LIFE UNIVERSITY
110 acres of rolling hills, forests, hiking trails and state-of-the-art wellness facilities.
17:1 student/faculty ratio allows for hands-on learning and one-on-one interaction.
The world’s largest chiropractic college.
LIFE OFFERS DISTINCTIVE UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE AND DOCTORATE DEGREES
Athletic Training . Biology . Biopsychology . Business Administration . Chiropractic . Clinical Nutrition . Coaching Psychology
Computer Information Management . Dietetics . Exercise Science . General Studies . Health Coaching . Nutrition
Positive Psychology . Psychology . Sport Health Science
1269 BARCLAY CIRCLE
MARIETTA, GEORGIA USA
800-543-3202 or 770-426-2600
[email protected]
www.LIFE.edu
Chattahoochee Tech
per-pupil expenditures,
(MCS) serves some 8,800
students at eight elementary schools—one of which
is a Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math
(STEM) Magnet—along with
one middle school, one
sixth-grade school and one
high school. MCS is home
to five Georgia Schools
of Excellence: West Side
Elementary (1985), Marietta Middle School (1987),
A.L. Burruss Elementary
(1991, 2003), Marietta
High School (2003) and
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics (2011).
A.L. Burruss Elementary
was named a National
School of Excellence in
1992. The school district
employs approximately
1,200 people. In 2008, Marietta City Schools became
one of Georgia’s first charter school systems.
MCS is an International
Baccalaureate (IB) World
School district. In 2008, the
HAROLD DANIELS, COBB CHAMBER OF COM M E RC E
MARIETTA CITY SCHOOLS
IS AN INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE (IB)
WORLD SCHOOL DISTRICT
AND ONE OF ONLY A
FEW SCHOOL SYSTEMS
NATIONWIDE TO PROVIDE
THE FULL IB (K–12)
CONTINUUM.
Enrollment in Cobb County’s
Largest Colleges and Universities
Kennesaw State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32,500
Chattahoochee Technical College�� 17,238
Life University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,754
Georgia Highlands College . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,300
Life University
school district became the
first IB World School district in Georgia authorized
to offer the IB Middle Years
Program (MYP) for grades
6 through 10. With the
addition of the IB Middle
Years Program to the IB
Primary Years Program
(PYP) offered at Sawyer
Road Elementary and the
long-standing IB Diploma
Program (DP) at Marietta
High School, Marietta City
Schools is one of only a few
school systems nationwide
to provide the full IB (K–12)
continuum. Last year, Marietta High School received
national attention as one of
America’s Most Challenging
High Schools in the Washington Post.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Cobb County is home to
the third largest university in Georgia, Kennesaw
State University, and the
largest technical college in
the state, Chattahoochee
Technical College. These
two institutions, along with
many others, provide residents with quality higher
education options.
Kennesaw State University
Established in 1963, Kennesaw State University,
the third largest school in
the University System of
Georgia, provides superb
educational opportunities to more than 32,000
undergraduate and gradu-
One of the
boundless opportunities wonders
of Walker.
Because of the small size of our school
and the breadth of extracurricular
opportunities, the possibilities are
limitless.
Cobb’s college-prep community pre-K(3) through 12
thewalkerschool.org
The Walker School practices a nondiscriminatory policy of admission.
THE WALKER SCHOOL
where wonders await.
Private Schools
Whitefield
Academy
ate students representing
132 countries. The school
offers more than 150
undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a
growing doctoral program.
KSU is also a magnet for
talented athletes, and
students feel a sense of
community attending
basketball, soccer and
baseball games and—
brand new in 2015—a
football program in the
Big South Conference.
Mount Vernon
Presbyterian
School
COBB RESIDENTS ENJOY
AN ENVIABLE SELECTION
OF WELL-ROUNDED
AND WELL-RESPECTED
SCHOOL OPTIONS.
Located near historic
Kennesaw Mountain,
KSU affords students
access to the best of
Atlanta as well as the
tranquility of a beautifully
landscaped, pedestrianfriendly 384-acre campus.
kennesaw.edu
Chattahoochee
Technical College
With more than 50 programs at eight campuses,
Chattahoochee Technical
College offers a superior
team of education professionals, access to advanced
technology, an enhanced
campus life, a large number
of scholarships and “distance learning” opportunities. chattahoocheetech.edu
Life University
Founded in Marietta in
1974, Life University is a
health sciences institution
best known for its chiropractic program, the largest in the world. Life
University is accredited by
the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools
(SACS) and relevant
specialized accrediting
agencies to award fouryear undergraduate and
graduate degrees in a
variety of healthcare, science, business and general
studies fields. The mission
of Life University is to empower students with the
education, skills and values
necessary for career success and life fulfillment,
MOUNT VERNON PRESBYTERIAN, COBB CH AMBER OF COMMERCE
While the majority
of families are satisfied with the educational opportunities
Cobb public schools
offer, there are many
private schools
available to parents
seeking a particular
religious or secular
education for their
child. Cobb Chamber
members include
Destiny Academy,
Benjamin Preparatory
School of Academics
and Performing
Arts, Buckhead
Preparatory School
of Academics and
Performing Arts,
Mount Paran Christian School, Mount
Vernon Presbyterian
School, Mt. Bethel
Christian Academy,
North Cobb Christian
School, St. Joseph
Catholic School,
the Walker School,
the Wood Acres
School and Whitefield Academy.
Marietta City
Schools
Advantage Cobb
One of the standout
qualities of our community is the strength
of our educational
assets. Cobb County
is home to—or only
a quick drive from—
the state’s top higher
education institutions.
In addition to those
featured in this section,
Cobb Chamber higher
education and continuing education members
include Belhaven University, Central Michigan
University, Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University,
Georgia Trade School,
ITT Technical Institution,
Saint Leo University
and the University of
West Georgia.
Here is where
we know you
by name, not
account number.
bankofnorthgeorgia.com
770-576-4471
Banking products are provided by Synovus Bank,
Member FDIC. Divisions of Synovus Bank operate
under multiple trade names across the Southeast.
based on a vitalistic philosophy. life.edu
Fortis College
Fortis College in Smyrna,
formerly Medix College,
is dedicated to providing
comprehensive career
training that enables
graduates to meet the
ever-changing needs of
the workplace. Programs
include dental assisting,
dental hygiene, electronic
systems technology, EMTParamedic, HVAC, medical
assisting, medical office
administration, pharmacy
technology and welding
technology. fortis.edu
Celebrating over 60 years in Catholic Education
Discover St. Joseph
Catholic School
Kindergarten – 8th Grade
Strong Religious Formation
AdvanceED Accredited
Challenging Curriculum
Before and After School Care
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81 Lacy Street • Marietta, GA 30060 • 770-428-3328
SJCS does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, ethnic origin or disability.
Lincoln College
of Technology
Lincoln’s Marietta campus
provides focused, shortterm career training and
flexible class schedules
that enable students to
enter new careers sooner.
Dedicated instructors and
staff offer individualized
attention and job placement assistance. lincolnedu.com
Reinhardt University
With an emphasis on
personalized education,
students are nurtured
through small classes
led by talented professors. Reinhardt’s residential campus is located in Waleska, Georgia,
with satellite campuses
in Alpharetta, Cartersville
and Canton. This liberal
arts university offers 37
undergraduate and six
graduate programs.
reinhardt.edu
ANTH ONY STALCU P, SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
Kennesaw State University
Georgia Highlands
College
A limited-mission, four-year
state college, GHC serves
more than 5,400 students
in the region with instruction on five campuses
in Marietta, Rome, Cartersville, Dallas and Douglasville. To maximize
convenience, Georgia
Highlands has also ex-
panded its offerings of
online, DVD and hybrid
courses. highlands.edu
Access to Georgia’s
Top Colleges
Two of the state's top research
universities are within a short
20-minute commute from Vinings.
Georgia Institute of Technology
Located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia Tech offers
undergraduate and graduate degrees in the colleges
of Architecture, Computing, Engineering, Management, Sciences and the Ivan Allen College of Liberal
Arts. Degree seekers from all over the world choose
this metropolitan campus to receive a focused,
technology-based education. gatech.edu
Georgia State University
More than 32,000 degree-seeking students make up
the diverse student body at Georgia State. Located in
the heart of downtown Atlanta, students experience
a challenging curriculum with 250 undergraduate and
graduate degree programs in more than 100 fields of
study. gsu.edu
A Christ-centered college preparatory
school for grades PreK4 through 12
• 100 percent of Whitefield Academy
graduates gain admission to 4-year
colleges and universities
• More than $7.7 million in
scholarships and grants in 2015
• 18% of the 2015 graduating class
went on to compete in college
athletics
1 Whitefield Drive SE
|
Mableton, GA 30126
|
678.305.3027
|
whitefieldacademy.com
Health
Enjoy superior medical care
and an active, balanced lifestyle
WellStar
Kennestone
Hospital
There’s no better foundation for a healthy life
than residing in a community that values fresh
air, physical fitness and wholesome nutrition
while positioning a range of world-class healthcare providers in its residents' backyards.
HEALTHCARE
EXCELLENCE
WellStar Health System
(wellstar.org), the largest
community not-for-profit
health system in Georgia,
operates three hospitals as
well as numerous urgent
care and specialty centers
in Cobb. Its flagship hospital, WellStar Kennestone,
offers an internationally
recognized cancer center
as well as a Level II Trauma
Center. WellStar Windy
Hill is home to the Southeast’s leading sleep disorders center and a Joint
Commission–certified respiratory program. Among
the noteworthy services
offered at WellStar Cobb
are a Joint Commission–
certified spinal surgery
program and a leading
burn center. Every year,
physicians from WellStar
Medical Group receive
more than 1.4 million
medical visits across 182
office locations.
Not only is Cobb a short
drive from Atlanta’s “pill
hill” and the main campuses of Children’s Healthcare
of Atlanta (choa.org) and
Northside Hospital (northside.com), both acclaimed
hospitals operate satellite
facilities in the county. Five
CHOA outposts provide a
range of services including
urgent care, radiology,
sports medicine, rehabilitation and specialty pediatric
care, while Northside operates three diagnostic imaging centers in the county.
Cobb is also home to
three Kaiser Permanente
medical centers (kaiserpermanente.org). One of
Children's Healthcare
of Atlanta
the nation’s largest not-forprofit healthcare providers,
Kaiser Permanente has
provided metro Atlantans
with comprehensive health
plans and a wide network
of affiliated physicians and
hospitals for more than
25 years.
Since 1920, Cobb and
Douglas Public Health
(cobbanddouglaspublichealth.com) has promoted
and protected the health
of Cobb residents—tracking and preventing disease,
regulating restaurants and
pools, launching education
initiatives and ensuring
emergency preparedness.
The organization also offers
a variety of child and adult
health services, including
immunizations and family
planning, across eight
Cobb locations.
HAROLD DANIELS, COBB CH AMBER OF COMMERCE
Kaiser Permanente
INVIGORATING
OUTDOORS
From historic national
parkland to rapidly expanding bicycling infrastructure,
Cobb offers ample opportunity to get endorphins
flowing. Though the Chattahoochee River marks the
Farmers Markets
Around Cobb
• Acworth
Farmers Market
• Cobb International
Farmers Market
• Farmers Atlanta
Road Market
(F.A.R.M.)
• Kennesaw
Farmers Market
• Marietta Square
Farmers Market
• Smyrna Fresh Market
Find more information
about the markets,
including seasonal
opening/closing
dates and hours, on
cobb2020.com
county’s eastern border, the
wide river flows at the heart
of the county’s outdoor
offerings. Operated by the
National Park Service, the
Chattahoochee National
Recreation Area (nps.gov/
chat) includes four park
units in Cobb—home bases
where you can explore
designated hiking, biking
and jogging trails. Another
parcel administered by the
National Park Service is
regal Kennesaw Mountain
National Battlefield Park
(nps.gov/kemo)—nearly
3,000 lush acres where
visitors can hike an array
of trails of various difficulty
and view artifacts from
a significant Civil War
showdown in Sherman’s
Atlanta campaign.
Beloved among serious
cyclists and casual dog
walkers alike, the vast Silver
Comet Trail (silvercometga.com), a paved mixeduse path, starts in Smyrna
and extends 60-plus scenic miles into Alabama. A
newly established cycling
route, U.S. Bike Route 21,
splits from the Silver
Comet Trail in Cedartown,
Georgia, and extends
north all the way to Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Looking to cruise around
town? The City of Smyrna’s
bike-share program
(zagster.com/smyrnaga)
is the first of its kind to
launch in metro Atlanta,
with rental bikes stationed
at three convenient locations. Simply tap the app,
unlock your bike and go
(the first four hours are
free!). Following closely
on its heels is a bike-share
in Kennesaw’s Town Center
Community Improvement
District (zagster.com/
towncenter); phase one
of the program, which
launched in late 2015, rolled
out three bike rental stations, including one at a
trailhead of the popular
Noonday Creek Trail, which
winds from Bells Ferry Road
to Kennesaw Mountain.
HEALTHFUL EVENTS
AND AMENITIES
Few pursuits foster a sense
of community more than
the pursuit of good health.
The county’s many farmers
markets present perfect
opportunities to meet fellow
residents while stocking
Cobb 2020
In 2011, the Cobb &
Douglas Public Health
Department received
a grant, supported by
the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, to help make the
tools for healthy living
more accessible to
the community. The
resulting partnership,
called Cobb 2020, aims
to implement strategic
changes throughout
the county over the
next five years to
reduce and prevent
chronic disease such as
diabetes, stroke, heart
disease and cancer.
The Cobb 2020
website offers a variety
of helpful resources
for residents, including
lists of health clinics
and farmers markets
and general tips on
nutrition and exercise.
Plus, learn about initiatives advocating for a
tobacco-free Cobb in
public and work places
and for sharing healthful spaces throughout the community.
cobb2020.com
Bob Callan Trail
COBB CH AMBER OF COMMERCE
Northside Hospital
Other facilities might treat children, but they’re not
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. From broken bones
to cancer, we’re the only healthcare system in Atlanta
100% dedicated to treating kids. To learn more or to
find the location near you, visit choa.org/cobb.
©2015 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved.
If you don’t see Hope & Will,
it’s not Children’s Healthcare
of Atlanta.
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programs in the nation,
East Cobb Baseball (eastcobbbaseball.com) has
produced such notable
alumni as major leaguers
Jason Heyward and Brian
McCann. The Cobb County
Parks, Recreation and
Cultural Affairs Department
operates four recreation
centers, six tennis centers,
four indoor aquatic centers,
two outdoor pools, two
golf courses and numerous
athletic facilities, including
the nationally recognized
Al Bishop Softball Com-
THE PERFECT MEETING
SPACE FOR THOUSANDS
OF TASTE BUDS.
When you have a meeting at Cobb Galleria Centre,
not only will your guests be happy, every one of
their taste buds will celebrate your choice. Our
superior service, convenient location, and flexible
space options offer you the perfect place for your
most important events. For more information or to
submit an RFP, contact one of our event planners
at 770-955-8000 or visit cobbgalleria.com.
Fun Runs
and Walks
• March of Dimes’
March for Babies,
Marietta
• Make-A-Wish 5K,
Marietta
• Silver Comet Races,
Mableton
• The Locomotive
Race Series,
Kennesaw
• Gobble Jog, Marietta
• Jingle Jog, Acworth
• Run the Lights of
Life, Life University
the city’s geographic and
cultural heart where colorful shops, restaurants and
museums surround historic
Glover Park.
your pantry with fresh,
locally grown produce.
The largest of them, held
year-round in Marietta
Square (mariettasquarefarmersmarket.net), hosts
a festive spread of 60-plus
vendors selling everything
from organic fruits and
veggies to handmade pastas, beeswax candles and
gluten-free scones.
A bevy of sports leagues
provide outlets for honing athletic skills—or just
having fun. One of the
premiere youth baseball
plex and the Cobb Gymnastics Center. Visit the
county website (cobbcounty.org/athletics) for a list of
local sports organizations,
from lacrosse to BMX to
pickleball, for both kids
and adults.
Looking to mingle with
your neighbors while burning a few calories? Register
for one of the many annual
fun runs and events (see
inset). Or simply get out
of the car and explore one
of Cobb’s many walkable
downtowns—especially
downtown Acworth’s oldtimey Main Street, Smyrna’s
lush Village Green and
mixed-use Market Village
complex, downtown Kennesaw with its unique pedestrian tunnel beneath train
tracks and Marietta Square,
GREAT DOCTORS DON’T WORK ALONE.
THEY NEED GREAT NURSES AND STAFF.
In Atlanta and throughout Georgia, Northside Hospital provides high quality
health care. It begins with our medical and administrative leadership – known
for accountability and acknowledged for perennial success. Our employees,
volunteers and caregivers are connected, regardless of where they are or what
they do. When our patients and families need one, we give them everyone.
Because at Northside Hospital, our great doctors have great teams.
A Lifetime of Care
Northside.com
Business
The future of
your career
starts here
Novelis Global Research
and Technology Center
in Kennesaw
Cobb County is one of Georgia’s premier business communities in terms of economic power,
planned growth, amenities and quality of life.
These attributes, combined with the county’s
central location, close proximity to the world’s
busiest airport, dynamic leadership, pro-business attitude and welcoming nature, drive fiscal
and social achievement.
COBB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, ANTHONY STALCU P
With three Fortune 500
companies headquartered
here and more than 285
international companies
calling Cobb home, the
area has evolved into a
dynamic business environment attracting both rising
entrepreneurs and established business leaders. Top
industries include professional, scientific, management, administrative, waste
management, education,
health, manufacturing and
social services.
Among America’s favorite brands that choose
Cobb as their preferred
hub are the Atlanta Braves;
The Weather Company,
the country’s go-to source
for weather information;
RaceTrac, a fuel supplier
growing strong in the
Southeast; The Home
Depot, the leading home
improvement retailer in
the world; NAPA, an auto
parts distributor; and GE
Energy, which manufactures
products and services for
the energy industry. With
so many of America’s most
recognizable names, Cobb
County has become known
as one of the most attractive sites in the Southeast
for corporate expansions
and headquarters.
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT AND
SMALL BUSINESS
SUPPORT
Cobb’s position as a vibrant
and growing business community holds promise for
your career path. Currently,
the county boasts a 4.9
percent unemployment
rate, and future job growth
over the next 10 years is
predicted to hit 37.40 percent, according to Sperling’s Best Places. The Cobb
Chamber has spearheaded
an aggressive economic
development strategy, and
since its launch in 2011 this
Erin Zwigart of
Georgia Crafted
strategy has generated
more than 13,000 jobs in
the county. There’s no better time to start a business
in Cobb or take your career
to the next level.
Local business ventures
also thrive and grow in
Cobb because of the area’s
strong commitment to
supporting entrepreneurs.
Some successful companies
that have gained prestige
and a strong following
include Marietta’s Red
Hare Brewing Company
and Talenti Gelato. Other
small-business success
stories include Kennesaw’s
Creatively Classic Activities
and Books, makers of “Elf
on the Shelf,” and Georgia
Crafted, a subscription box
company featuring products from Georgia artisans,
in Smyrna. One recent
expansion is High Road
Ice Cream & Sorbet; this
rapid-growth specialty
food startup relocated
to Marietta last year to
increase its footprint and
global brand presence.
The Cobb Chamber is
focused on nurturing local
talent and offers a variety
of programs designed to
expand your skill set and
professional network:
CEO Roundtable provides C-level executives,
largely presidents and
CEOs, with the opportunity to meet monthly with
members of their own peer
group in a setting that
fosters creative solutions
and encourages teamwork
to accomplish individual
goals. Each roundtable
gives participants their own
confidential board of advisors who can assist with
business challenges.
Cobb Executive Women
highlights the key role
Cobb’s female business and
community leaders play
in our economy, providing
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and encourage community
involvement.
Leadership Cobb is one
of the Cobb Chamber’s
application-based leadership programs. Nearly 50
professionals representing various industries
and employers complete
a 10-month experiential
learning program highlighting the ins and outs of
county issues and Cobb’s
influence in the metro area.
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BE A PART OF
OUR HISTORY
Cobb County is experiencing unprecedented growth
and development; it’s a
special time in our history.
The county’s reputation for
strong and sound leadership, low taxes and positive customer service has
inspired many professionals and companies to set
their sights on Cobb. In the
past year, the county has
COBB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, HAROL D DA N I E L S
important educational and
professional tools, ideas for
expanding women-owned
businesses and opportunities to network.
Cobb Young Professionals targets those in
the early stages of their
careers—professionals in
their 20s and
30s—to establish
Sandra Deal at Cobb
and cultivate
Executive Women event
young talent
while building
the county’s next
generation of
leaders. This professional group
provides learning
opportunities
that develop critical business and
leadership skills,
enhance professional networks
welcomed Vonage Business Solutions, Greenway
Health, Synovus and
Comcast. Cobb and its
business and residential
offerings have positioned
the area as a destination
with no compromise—a
complete live, work, play
and retire community.
“The energy that is happening in Cobb County is
due to our incredible business community and the
visionary county leadership,” says Brooks Mathis,
senior vice president of
economic development at
the Cobb Chamber. “I am
incredibly proud to market
Cobb to those that find
it to be the most competitive and quality place to
do business.”
Red Hare Brewing Company
Cobb Career Resources
Career Resource Center,
Cobb-Cherokee Georgia
Department of Labor
On Wednesdays, a Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity
Act representative is available
to provide career training
and education services.
770-528-6103, dol.georgia.
gov/location/cobb-cherokee
CobbWorks
This nonprofit offers employment training, business
services, a mobile career
center, labor market services, job training and job
seeker resources. 770528-4300, cobbworks.org
IgniteHQ
North Georgia’s new entrepreneurial business incubator
launched in partnership
with Kennesaw State University and the Cobb Chamber.
IgniteHQ will provide support
to inventors and problem
solvers looking to take their
business concept global.
470-578-3180, ignitehq.co
ROAM Galleria
This new co-working and
meeting space is aimed
at work-at-home professionals and entrepreneurs
offering a vibrant environment in which to work,
grow their businesses and
connect with fellow professionals. 404-850-9740,
meetatroam.com
SCORE
This non-profit association
and resource partner with
the Small Business Administration is dedicated to
entrepreneur education
and the launch of small
businesses. SCORE provides
free business tools, lowcost workshops and more.
Counselors meet with professionals at the Cobb
Chamber. 770-859-2321,
atlanta.score.org
Home
Service providers to help
you establish your roots
MAKING YOUR HOME IN COBB
Relocating to a new area can be exciting, but whether
you are moving across town or across the country, certain
questions are bound to arise. During the transition, let our
experts respond to any inquiries you may have regarding
telephone service, school registration, licenses, utilities and
more. We will provide you with the information you need
to make Cobb County feel like home.
GOVERNMENT
SERVICES
Board of Health
770-514-2300
cobbanddouglaspublichealth.com
Business License Office
770-528-8410
cobbcounty.org
Cobb County Information
770-528-1000
cobbcounty.org
Georgia Department
of Labor
404-232-7300
dol.state.ga.us
Senior Services
770-528-5355
cobbseniors.org
Social Security Office
800-772-1213
ssa.gov/atlanta
HAROLD DANIELS, COBB CH AMBER OF COMMERCE
ELECTRICITY
CABLE
AT&T
800-288-2020
att.com
Charter Communications
(Smyrna)
888-438-2427
charter.com
Comcast
800-934-6489
comcast.com
TELEPHONE
AT&T
Residential: 800-288-2020
Business: 866-213-6300
att.com
Comcast
800-266-2278
comcast.com
Verizon
800-837-4966
verizon.com
Acworth Power
770-917-8903
acworth.org/powerdepartment
Other companies may
offer phone service in
your area. Consult your
local phone directory.
Cobb EMC
770-429-2100
cobbemc.com
NEWSPAPERS
Georgia Power
Company
888-660-5890
georgiapower.com
Greystone Power
770-942-6576
greystonepower.com
Marietta Power
& Water
770-794-5100
mariettapower.com/
city/mpw
Atlanta JournalConstitution
1-800-933-9771
ajc.com
Marietta Daily Journal
770-428-9411
mdjonline.com
REAL ESTATE
Cobb Association
of Realtors
770-422-9300
cobbrealtor.com
For an extensive list of
realtors who are members
of the Cobb Chamber, visit
cobbchamber.org/search.
WATER
Acworth Water
770-423-1000
cobbwater.org
Austell Water
770-819-2302
austellga.gov
Cobb Water
770-423-1000
cobbwater.org
Kennesaw Water
770-423-1000
cobbwater.org
NATURAL GAS
Atlanta Gas Light
800-427-5463
atlantagaslight.com
Austell Natural
Gas System
770-948-1841
austellgas.com
Gas South
877-472-4932
gas-south.com
Georgia Natural Gas
770-850-6200
onlygng.com
SCANA Energy
770-907-4231
scanaenergy.com
Marietta Power
& Water
770-794-5100
mariettaga.gov/
city/mpw/service
SECURITY SYSTEMS
Powder Springs
Utility Department
770-943-8000
cityofpowdersprings.org
ADT Security Services
770-687-7165
adt.com
Smyrna Water
678-631-5338
smyrnacity.com
Ackerman Security
Systems
770-552-1111
ackermansecurity.com
Cana Communications
678-766-6600
canacomm.com
this service in unincorporated Cobb, or visit cobbcounty.org.
CPI Security Systems
770-856-5580
cpisecurity.com
Many municipalities offer
curbside pickup of recyclable items for city residents.
Residents of unincorporated Cobb County should
contact their garbage
collectors for curbside
recycling. For more information on recycling:
ERMC of Atlanta, LLC
770-989-7360
ermc2.com
First Signal, LLC
770-988-8744
firstsignal.com
LOUD Security
Systems, Inc.
770-427-1300
loudsecurity.com
Security 101
770-644-1890
security101.com
Tyco SimplexGrinnell
678-428-5178
simplexgrinnell.com
TRASH AND RECYCLING
Acworth Utilities
770-917-8903
acworth.org
Austell Sanitation
770-944-4336
austellga.gov
Kennesaw Sanitation
770-421-8582
kennesaw-ga.gov
Marietta Sanitation
770-794-5581
marietta.gov
Powder Springs
Utility Department
770-943-8000
cityofpowdersprings.com
Smyrna Sanitation
770-431-2850
smyrnacity.com
City of Austell
770-944-4325
Keep Cobb Beautiful
770-528-1135
Keep Marietta Beautiful
770-794-5606
Keep Smyrna Beautiful
770-431-2863
Kennesaw Public Works
770-421-8582
Powder Springs
Public Works
770-943-8010
DRIVER’S LICENSE
& TAG OFFICES
New residents have 30
days after establishing
residency in Georgia to
apply for a new auto tag.
For more information
regarding requirements
and necessary documentation, check the website
at cobbtax.org (Motor
Vehicles Division).
Driver’s Licenses
(car, motorcycle road tests)
1605 County Services
Parkway
Marietta, GA 30008
678-413-8400
Cobb County Solid Waste
770-581-5488
portal.cobbcountyga.gov
Main Tag Office
700 South Cobb Drive
Marietta, GA 30060
770-528-8247
Call for a list of private
companies that provide
East Cobb Tag Office
4400 Lower Roswell Road
Marietta, GA 30068
770-528-8247
North Cobb Government
Service Center
Market Square
Shopping Center
2932 Canton Road
Suite 300
Marietta, GA 30066
770-528-8247
South Cobb Government
Service Center
4700 Austell Road
Austell, GA 30106
770-528-8247
Cobb County
Fire Station #28
3858 Kemp Ridge Road
Acworth, GA 30101
770-528-8247
AUTO EMISSIONS
INSPECTIONS
In Cobb County, all vehicles
older than three years
require annual emissions
inspections. For more
information, contact:
Georgia’s Clean Air Force
800-449-2471
cleanairforce.com
VOTING INFORMATION
Cobb County residents
can register to vote while
applying for a driver’s
license or library card,
or by picking up an application at government
service centers, city halls
or senior centers.
To obtain an application
from the Cobb County
Board of Elections, visit
736 Whitlock Avenue,
Suite 400, Marietta, call
770-528-2581 for an application by mail, visit the
Cobb County Government website at elections.
cobbcountyga.gov/registra-
tion.php or visit the Georgia
Secretary of State website
at sos.state.ga.us/elections.
CITY HALLS
City of Acworth
770-974-3112
acworth.org
City of Austell
770-944-4300
austellga.gov
City of Kennesaw
770-424-8274
kennesaw-ga.gov
City of Marietta
770-794-5530
mariettaga.gov
City of Powder Springs
770-943-1666
City of Smyrna
770-434-6600
smyrnacity.com
Municipal Parks
& Rec Centers
Cobb County
770-528-8800
cobbcounty.org
Acworth
770-917-1234
cityofacworth.org
Austell
770-944-4309
austellga.gov
Kennesaw
770-422-9714
kennesaw-ga.gov
Marietta
770-794-5601
mariettaga.gov
Powder Springs
770-943-1666
Smyrna
770-431-2842
smyrnacity.com
Chesley Brown
Companies, Inc.
770-436-3097
chesleybrown.com
OTHER IMPORTANT
CONTACTS
Cobb County Police
770-499-3900,
140 North Marietta Parkway
N.E., Marietta, GA 30060
Cobb County Department
of Public Safety
770-528-3800, 100 Cherokee
Street, Suite 460, Marietta,
GA 30090
Cobb County Fire and
Emergency Services
770-528-8000, 1595 County
Services Parkway S.W.,
Marietta, GA 30008
Sheriff
770-499-4600, 185 Roswell
Road, Marietta, GA 30060
Emergency Management
Agency
770-499-4567, 140 North
Marietta Parkway N.E.,
Marietta, GA 30060
Tax Assessor
770-528-3100, 736 Whitlock
Avenue, Marietta, GA 30064
Tax Commissioner
770-528-8600, 736 Whitlock
Elections Office
770-528-2581, 736 Whitlock
Zoning
770-528-2035, 191 Lawrence
Street N.E., Marietta, GA 30060
Animal Control
770-499-4136, 1060 Al Bishop
Drive, Marietta, GA 30008
770-974-5678
Cobb County Public Library
770-528-2320
cobbcat.org
Cobb County School District
770-426-3300
cobb.k12.org
770-422-3500
marietta-city.org
Powering economic development since 1938.
Cobb EMC serves some of the area’s largest and leading companies. Our 99.99
percent reliability rating helps assure our members that they can count on us, rain or
shine. We are available 24/7 to provide your business with personalized and reliable
support. Our team understands that collaborating with businesses small and large
will allow the community to continue to thrive.
Let us help your business run smoothly and grow. Call us today at 678-355-3435
and let’s talk about tomorrow.
That’s the power of membership.
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BRINGING YOU THE
POWER OF ENERGY
ONE OF THE BEST SPY STORIES
IN HISTORY HAPPENED
RIGHT UNDER YOUR NOSE.
Cobb County is Atlanta’s sweet spot for rich history. The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will captivate
you with a wide range of exhibits and an exciting depiction of the Civil War’s greatest spy stories featuring the General
locomotive. Cobb County also is the site of one of the most important battles during the Civil War which took place at what
is now Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Learn all about what Cobb has to offer. travelcobb.org
travelcobb.org
©2016 Cobb Travel & Tourism
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