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WellStar Kennestone Honored for Top-Level Cardiac Care

WellStar Kennestone is the only hospital in the state of Georgia and the second hospital in the nation to receive the triple distinction of the Disease Specific Care Certification for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Cardiac Valve Repair/ Replacement and Congestive Heart Failure Program by The Joint Commission.

Recognition by The Joint Commission is your assurance that you can trust WellStar for the highest quality of care.

For more information, visit wellstar.org or call 770-956-STAR (7827).

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WellStar Kennestone Honored for Top-Level Cardiac Care 32 WellStar Kennestone is the only hospital in the state of Georgia and the second hospital in the nation to receive the triple distinction of the Disease Specific Care Certification for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Cardiac Valve Repair/ Replacement and Congestive Heart Failure Program by The Joint Commission.

All WellStar hospitals have received the Gold Seal of Approval accreditation from The Joint Commission, recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects a hospital’s commitment to meeting defined performance criteria. 38 Recognition by The Joint Commission is your assurance that you can trust WellStar for the highest quality of care. 2 Welcome Letter 24 Cobb’s Schools and Universities For more information, visit wellstar.org or call 770-956-STAR (7827). 4 Cobb at a Glance 32 Health, Hospitals, 6 Cobb’s Cities and and Wellness Communities 38 Business and Career 21 Calendar of Events Development 21 23 Cobb County Map 42 Cobb Resource Guide

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CobbInsight18.indd 2 12/14/17 11:49 AM CobbInsight18.indd 3 12/14/17 11:49 AM BRINGINGBRINGING YOU YOU THE THE POWER OF MEMBERSHIP at a glance POWER OF ENERGY Cobb County, Georgia POPULATION WHAT'S GREAT ABOUT THE COMMUNITY 748,150 Cobb County is home to distinct communities, each with its own PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS cultural hangouts, family-friendly neighborhoods, top-notch recreational assets, high- performing schools, and thriving business environments. Cobb is a community that The The Atlanta takes action. In the past Atlanta Atlanta United year, Cobb has experienced Blaze Braves Football (Major League (Major League Club an explosion of growth that’s Lacrosse), Baseball), (Major League attracting new businesses, new atlantablaze. atlanta. Soccer), retailers, and new residents alike. com braves.mlb. atlutd.com Most recently, Cobb has welcomed com Aarons, Inc., Synovus, Vonage Business Solutions, Greenway Health, and Comcast to Cumberland. Additionally, The Home Depot, HD Supply, CCA and B (the brains behind The Elf on the Shelf), Floor and Decor, and GLOCK have announced expansions in Cumberland, Marietta, and Smyrna. 6 On the sports front, Cobb offers a complete sports, visitor, MUNICIPALITIES and community experience. The county has hosted international Acworth FORTUNE 500 sports tournaments and national championships. From Little cityofacworth.org AND 1000 League and collegiate competitions to the major leagues, Austell COMPANIES Cobb’s got game. austellga.gov Aaron’s, Inc. The county offers lots to see and do. Love history? Take a Kennesaw stroll along the various trails at Kennesaw Mountain National kennesaw-ga.gov Genuine Battleﬁ eld Park, and see remnants and memorials of the Civil Marietta Parts War. Marietta Square and downtown Kennesaw offer several mariettaga.gov Company Connecting you to reliable electricity museums—Marietta Museum of History, Marietta/Cobb Museum Powder Springs of Art, and the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive cityofpowdersprings. The Home History—that explore the area’s past. org Depot Cobb EMC’s 99.99 percent reliability rating helps assure our members that they can count Smyrna Cobb’s got drama too! The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand HD Supply on us, rain or shine. With some 180,000 members, reliability is critical. Having one of the Theatre and Jennie T. Anderson Theatre host local productions. smyrnacity.com Both Atlanta Ballet and the Atlanta Opera perform at the Cobb most technologically advanced power distribution systems in the country assures our Energy Performing Arts Centre, which also welcomes touring members that the lights will stay on in their home and their business will keep running. productions, musicians, and comedians. You are cordially invited to explore our community. Here you That’s the power of membership. can climb a mountain and retrace a Civil War battle, stroll along our charming city centers, indulge in culinary treats, ﬂ oat along 16 the Chattahoochee River, and seek the adrenaline rush of roller thrilling roller coasters at Six Flags Over coasters and water slides. Georgia, Cobb’s No. 1 tourist attraction Come experience the Cobb way of life.

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This tour of Cobb County reveals what locals have known for years—that The vibrant city of Smyrna is home to the best Food Truck event series around. Enjoy the offerings from Cobb is a place worth exploring. Its town squares and central hubs are lively a weekly gathering of quality mobile gourmet trucks and a bit of sweet mixed in and music, too. Res- destinations full of eateries, shops, homes, and local culture. Each square offers idents 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 its own distinctive charms, including a full calendar of events, multiple outdoor and a list of scheduled trucks from May through September. www.SmyrnaCity.com pursuits, and a place for you to call home. So venture out and explore these neighborhoods. You’ll soon understand why so many have taken a shine to them.

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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. Res- idents 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

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ACWORTH OUR DOCTORS SURROUND Cozied up to Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona, Cobb’s northernmost city is known for its downtown hub. A quick stroll through Acworth’s historic downtown brings glimpses of the past THEMSELVES WITH A GREAT CREW. and the present, including a nostalgic Coca-Cola wall mural, an iconic red train caboose, modern boutiques, galleries, and cozy restaurants. Acworth is also known as a quaint place to raise your family and for its ample recreational opportunities. Northside Hospital makes life better for thousands of patients, their families and our communities. The doctors and staff of Northside Hospital – always working in tandem – are a team like no other, anywhere. Please Your Palate It’s easy to work up an appetite exploring this city. Acworth has chef- driven restaurants for the gourmand and an expansive list of beloved chain restaurants along Cobb Parkway and Interstate 75. Some of the state’s top chefs have migrated to Acworth to deliver approachable concepts along with fancy plates. Henry’s Louisiana Grill on Main Street is a lively spot, A Lifetime of Care thanks to its charismatic chef, Henry. Try the cornbread, the Louisana Ooh La La (shrimp, oysters, or crawfi sh, northside.com fl ash-fried and tossed with tasso, spinach, and roasted garlic in a Cajun cream sauce), and—if you’ve got Cauble Park room—order the signature dessert, bread pudding. You’re likely to meet Outdoor Pursuits Chef Henry doling out hugs and Mardi Known as “The Lake City,” Acworth naturally offers a few ways to kick back Gras beads. and explore the outdoors. For starters, there’s Acworth Beach at Cauble Also in the downtown district is Park, which was named as one of the most refreshing lake beaches near Gabriel’s at the Old Mill. Johnnie Atlanta by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Visitors can dig their toes in the Gabriel brought her signature dishes sand, cast poles at various fi shing points, rent kayaks and paddleboards, from her Marietta restaurant to Ac- and cool off at the park’s expansive playground. Also on the grounds is a worth, including crispy fried chicken, beach house, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in the grilled pimento cheese sandwich, 2010. In total, Acworth boasts an enviable number of recreational options, and her famous red velvet cake. After including four beaches, two lakes, and 11 parks. placing your order, take a look at the restaurant’s artwork, which shares the history of the Old Mill. Walk This Way Downtown Acworth is the vibrant heart of the city. No matter the time or day, downtown streets are bustling with activity—friendly neighbors on a stroll, hungry residents lined up outside Henry’s Louisiana Grill, and shoppers hunting for that one-of-a-kind fi nd. “Acworth provides a sense of safety, and everyone is so kind,” says Kim Watt, tourism director for the city of Acworth. “The city’s walkability is ex- cellent. There are great trails and sidewalks all over town. Enjoying lunch on a patio at one of our great restaurants is a favorite weekend activity.” Watt has a handy tip for visitors and residents alike: Take a self-guided tour of the historic district. Highlights include such sites as the Collins Av- enue Historic District, once home to a Revolutionary War soldier; Liberty Hill Cemetery, the fi nal resting place of many of Acworth’s historic home own- Chef Henry Chandler of ers; and the Stephen D. Cowen Farmstead, one of the county’s last remain- Henry's ing Plantation Plain-style houses. The tour can be found online at acworth- Louisiana Grill

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Northside Hospital makes life better for thousands of patients, their families and our communities. The doctors and staff of Northside Hospital – always working in tandem – are a team like no other, anywhere.

A Lifetime of Care

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KENNESAW With its array of cultural offerings, educational institutions, lovely parks, golf courses, and neighborhoods, it’s easy to understand why Family Circle magazine picked Kennesaw as one of the nation’s “Best Towns for Families.” A city favorite is the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. This downtown museum uses interactive displays to tell one of the greatest spy stories in American history: the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862.

A Fit City Kennesaw has its own series of six 5K races throughout the year, known as the Kennesaw Grand Prix. As part of the Fit City Ken- nesaw initiative, which encour- ages residents to become more physically active, the races raise support for city facilities and projects. Unique to Kennesaw, the series is a regional favorite, thanks to fl at courses and professional management. Each race starts at the Kennesaw First Baptist Church; awards are given Smith-Gilbert Gardens near the Pedestrian Underpass. If you participate in four of the We know you’re busy and many work late. That is why we strive to Family-Friendly Fun races, you receive a coveted Quickly becoming a tourism destination, Kennesaw is known for its recreational Kennesaw Grand Prix hoodie. offer the longest hours in town. We’re here to provide top-notch amenities that suit the interests of all ages. A crown jewel of the city’s parks is Races are typically held in the service and help make your life a little easier. Swift-Cantrell Park, which has something for every member of the family, includ- late spring, summer, and fall. ing four-legged members. Always bustling with activity, this park is a popular gathering place to meet your neighbors and play outside. You’ll fi nd two playground areas, a dog park, a popular skate park, three picnic pavilions, a one-mile perimeter trail, a half-mile inner loop trail, shade structures, and open fi elds. Your family could also easily spend a morning or afternoon touring Smith- Gilbert Gardens. This hidden gem is on Pine Mountain Road and features some 3,000 species of plants. Visitors of all ages enjoy strolling through wooded trails and stumbling upon art sculptures, water features, and serene scenes. Crowd favorites include the garden’s collection of bonsai trees, the Learn and Play Gar- den, and the latest installment, a butterfl y house. Play at New Heights The Town Center Community Improvement District is adding A Tasteful Tour a new recreational resource for Kennesaw is popular with foodies. There is a lot to digest, but here’s a good Kennesaw families: Aviation bucket list covering the city’s culinary scene. Start at Stilesboro Biscuits. Park, which debuts this year. This tiny roadside restaurant is likely to have a line out the door, so come early The park features aviation- for biscuits topped with meats, gravies, and jellies. Next, head downtown to themed playground equipment Burger Fi for amped up burgers with adventurous condiments, such as candied and sits adjacent to the end bacon, tomato jam, and truffl e aioli. Outside of burgers, the menu features hot of the runway at Cobb County dogs, made-from-scratch fries and onion rings, frozen custard, and local craft International Airport-McCollum brews and wine. Next door is another Kennesaw staple: Trackside Grill. This Field. Visitors can watch 3596 Dallas Hwy, Marietta | 3324 Canton Rd, Marietta charming spot has a creative menu offering new takes on Southern comfort takeoffs and landings while 3140 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta | 3016 Atlanta Rd, Smyrna dishes. For dinner, order the pimento cheese-crusted fi let or the jumbo lump exploring the park, view public crab cakes featuring sweet creamed corn. Come thirsty and sample the art installations, and hop on a

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MARIETTA As Cobb’s largest city, Marietta offers an array of enchanting shops, art galleries, theaters, museums, and parks. At the heart of it all is Marietta Square. And in the middle of the square is Glover Park, which boasts a bandstand, a small playground, and the city’s iconic three-tiered water fountain. The streets outlining the square serve as the backdrop to many community festivals and events throughout the year.

Explore Your Wild Side Six Flags White Water is Marietta’s answer to your tired summer. Families will love the Wahoo Racer, a larger-than-life water toboggan racing slide complex. Thrill rides like Cliffhanger, one of the world’s tallest water freefalls, and Tornado, a six-story funnel slide, keep adrenaline junkies coming back for more. Those looking for a tamer time can cool off in the Little Hooch lazy river or splash around in the Atlanta Ocean wave pool. Looking for a different kind of adventure? Then you won’t want to miss Kennesaw Mountain National Battleﬁ eld Park. This national park preserves the remnants of one of the most heated battles of the Civil War and offers miles of hiking trails dotted with historic earthworks, cannon emplacements, and monuments. Picnic areas and lookout points invite you to take in the park’s natural beauty. Stop in at the visitor center for a tour of the museum and information on local wildlife and self-guided tours.

Marietta Museum of History Six Flags White Water Cobb’s Cultural District Marietta is a cultural hub for the county, with three signifi cant museums located in and around the square. The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art occupies the city’s century-old former post offi ce. The impressive Classical Revival building houses a wonderful collection of American art, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts objects. The museum also welcomes special exhibitions and offers tours, classes, and lectures. Located inside the historic Kennesaw House, one of Cobb’s oldest buildings, is the Marietta Museum of History. Open since 1996, the museum spotlights local history, home life, and the military. Next door is the Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum, which features an extensive collection of memora- bilia that attracts visitors from far and wide. Tour the museum and view authentic keep- sakes, including the Bengaline gown worn by Vivien Leigh in her famous movie portrayal of Scarlett O’Hara. Also nearby is the Earl and Kennesaw Rachel Smith Strand Theatre. While not a Mountain National museum, this historic Art Deco-style theater Battlefi eld has been beautifully restored to host classic Park

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ChalktoberFest Developers, Builders, and Creators of Outstanding Cobb County Neighborhoods Homes, Townhomes & Active Adult 55+ A Gracious Host Marietta is a community that knows how to throw a FORTRESS party. A weekly favorite is BUILDERS the Marietta Square Farmers Market. Open weekends from April to December, this www.builtbyfortress.com market is widely touted as Atlanta’s best. It features an average of 65 vendors selling an assortment of farmhouse favorites—okra, tomatoes, squash, and beans—plus artisanal cheeses, breads, oils, vinegars, and honey. Throughout the year, the You are the city also hosts a Fourth of July parade and festival; center of our ChalktoberFest, an outdoor chalk art and craft beer fes- attention. tival; two concert series; and holiday festivities including a historic home tour, ice skating,

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SMYRNA Just south of Marietta sits Smyrna, a vibrant city known for its bright yellow jonquil blooms. With verdant parks, welcoming neighborhoods, and cultural amenities, Smyrna is a great place to live, work, and play. Residents and visitors are drawn to the city’s many shops and recreational facilities. Smyrna’s commitment to maintaining its economic vitality, while preserving an unparalleled quality of life, is evident in the number of ongoing revitalization projects.

Smyrna Market Village The City’s Centerpiece The centerpiece of the city is the Smyrna Market Village, an active downtown center with retail offerings, restaurants, residences, two parks, a community center, city hall, and nearby neighborhoods. The Market Village is where the community comes to play. It hosts fall and spring festivals, the Smyrna Fresh Produce Market from May through October, a summer concert series, and the annual Smyrna Birthday Celebration in August. Locals love strolling through the market and enjoying the patio dining options at Porch Light Latin Kitchen, Corner Taqueria, Atkins Park, Zucca Bar and Pizzeria, and Village Sushi and Gourmet.

Take a Trail Ride The start of the Silver Comet Trail, one of Atlanta’s favorite trails, is at the Mavell Road Trailhead in Smyrna. This 61.5-mile trail travels west through Cobb, Paulding, and Polk counties, all the way to the Georgia-Alabama line. The trail was once an active railway, and trailblazers can see remnants of that past, including old bridges and posts. To- day, the Silver Comet functions as a paved, non-motorized trail that’s a neighborhood favorite for walkers, rollerblad- ers, and cyclists. A popular trailhead is Floyd Road at mile marker 4.2. It has a convenience store that offers bike and gear rentals, nice restrooms, ample parking, and a small fountain park. Also worth a mention is Heritage Park, a 105-acre nature preserve at the corner of Fontaine and Nickajack roads. It features a nearly two-mile walking trail with an elevated boardwalk over wetlands that passes by Heritage Park

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CobbInsight18.indd 14 12/14/17 11:50 AM Residential, Retail, and Creatwood Tavern Restaurants In Smyrna, two key neighborhood addi- tions add a clever spin to the three R’s: residential, retail, and restaurants. Jonquil is a mixed-use development featuring shops and boutiques, restaurants, and a community of 266 apartments anchored by a Publix grocery store. Just down the road is Belmont, at the corner of Atlanta and Windy Hill roads. Larger than Jonquil, Belmont is a mixed- use development with retail offerings, residences—both apartments and single- family homes—and a two-story, Class A ofﬁ ce building. The Belmont development surrounds Smyrna Elementary School, which adds a nice community feel to the area. The Shops at Belmont offer ample opportunities to indulge. Highlights include Creatwood Tavern, Opa Greek Village Taverna, Cielo Grill (a Mexican restaurant), Allure Nail Salon, and N’style Barber Shop.

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.

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SOUTH COBB Surround yourself with the arts, and visit many of metro Atlanta’s top tourist attractions in South Cobb. Destinations such as the Mable House Complex, Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, and Six Flags Over Georgia welcome culture and thrill seekers to the county. Even the county’s award-winning performing arts high school, Pebblebrook High School, is located in Mableton. South Cobb includes Austell, Mableton, and Powder Springs.

Artsy Vibes Want to know a secret? Mableton is home to one of Atlanta’s best outdoor venues for live concerts. The 2,409-seat Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre draws popular musical acts and theatrical performances for unforgettable evenings of entertainment under the stars. In addition to ﬁ xed seats, tables and lawn seating are available, making the mid-sized theater a great destination for family and friends looking to enjoy a show together. The amphitheater is part of the Mable House Complex, adminis- tered by the Cobb County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs De- partment. The complex is comprised of the Mable House Arts Center, the historic Mable House property, and the Mable House Barnes Am- phitheatre. Through a partnership with the South Cobb Arts Alliance,

the complex brings a variety of programming to the community, Mable House including classes for children and adults at the arts center, tours and Barnes Amphitheatre ﬁ eld trips of the historic property, and community events.

Eat Like a Local Yes, South Cobb has the arts St. Joseph Catholic School covered, but it has noteworthy culinary experiences, too. The area is home to an eclectic mix Grades K-8 | Strong Religious Formation | AdvancED Accredited of restaurants. For a down-home Challenging Curriculum | Fine Arts & Music | Spanish & Sports meal, try Wallace Barbecue Restaurant on Veterans Memorial Highway in Austell. In operation since 1966, Wallace Barbecue is known for its simple approach to pit-cooked beef and pork. Other menu favorites are sweet tea, Brunswick stew, and ribs. Ad- ditional spots to try are Scott’s Eats and Sweets for Vietnamese delicacies, and Mexico Lindo for your margarita ﬁ x.

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VININGS & CUMBERLAND Located in southeast Cobb County along the Chattahoochee River, just minutes from Interstates 285 and 75, are Vinings and Cumberland. Vinings is a historic community with a welcoming spirit, known for its quaint walkable downtown and village feel. Cum- berland is Cobb’s hottest neighborhood with urban and traditional homes, and a central business district. It’s also the home of SunTrust Park and The Battery Atlanta, the Atlanta Braves’ new development.

Explore Vinings Central to the community is Vinings Jubilee, the area’s downtown development with posh shops and restaurants. Shoppers will be happy exploring Hemline, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Francesca’s, J.McLaughlin, and Tal- bots. One of the neighborhood’s newest restaurants is 101 Steak, where its chef-driven menu puts a modern spin on the traditional steakhouse. Diners can choose classic cuts of beef, like ﬁ let mignon and dry-aged prime cuts, or opt for seafood and the raw bar. Another perk: 101 Steak has more than 100 wines by the glass—salute! Within Vinings Jubilee is comfort food standout Paces & Vine. This neighborhood favorite is simple in its approach and features many locally sourced items throughout the menu, including in its seasonal craft cocktails. Just a short stroll away are even more dining choices, including SOHO, Figo, Guaco Joe’s, Another Broken Egg Cafe, and Cafe at Pharr.

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CobbInsight18.indd 18 12/14/17 11:50 AM Take in a Show A world-class entertainment facility, the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Cumberland draws audiences from throughout the metro area for unforgettable performances. It is a premier venue for the Atlanta Opera and Atlanta Ballet, and also hosts Broadway shows, concerts, family performances, and educational programming. On the 2018 calendar are Atlanta Ballet performances (Don Quixote, Beauty and the Beast, and Black Swan); Atlanta Opera performances (Carmen and Sweeney Todd); Postmodern Jukebox; and Shen Yun Performing Arts. The county’s top economic engine is the hospitality Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre and tourism industry. It makes a $2.08-billion impact and employs more than 32,000 people. Cobb’s crown jewel for meeting and convention services is the Cobb Galleria Nearby is the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre at The Battery Centre. This facility is consistently recognized for exceed- Atlanta. The venue is a rebirth of Atlanta’s well-loved ing industry standards. A new addition to the Centre Roxy Theatre, originally located in Buckhead. This is Murph’s, a casual dining concept by Braves legend reincarnation features two ﬂ oors and various seating Dale Murphy. The menu is inviting, full of pub grub and arrangements, including an expansive general admission comfort food, including tempting appetizers for sharing, ﬂ oor, theatre-style seating, and permanent seating in the signature salads, and an array of sandwiches and wraps. balcony. The 2018 schedule includes more than 40 shows, (If Dale is on site, he’s likely to pose for a picture—just representing a range of local, national, and international

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CobbInsight18.indd 19 12/14/17 11:50 AM Welcome to Braves Country The fastest-growing area of the county is Cumberland. This neighborhood is welcoming more than 6,000 new residences and fi ve new offi ce towers over the next year, alone. Its landmark project, the Atlanta Braves’ SunTrust Park and The Battery Atlanta, brings new chef-driven restaurants, upscale retail, and another four-star hotel to the community. The Battery Atlanta is a 365-day destination, offering a mix of modern residential options, more than 400,000 square feet of retail space, entertainment venues, and restaurant concepts from Atlanta’s culinary elite. Here’s a short list of can’t-miss shops and restaurants: • Antico Pizza Napoletana: Atlanta’s famed wood-fi red pizzeria • El Felix: A Tex-Mex concept from chef Ford Fry • C. Ellet’s: A modern steakhouse by chef Linton Hopkins • Terrapin Taproom: This restaurant AS SEEN ON marries Fox Bros. Bar-B-Que and Athens-based Terrapin brews, two of Georgia’s greats • Live! at the Battery: The entertainment and dining destination includes Sports & Social, PBR Atlanta, and Todd English Tavern • Punch Bowl Social: Features craft cocktails, inventive apps, and games • Mizuno Experience Center: A hands-on sporting goods store • Feed Fried Chicken and Such: A Christ-centered college Fried chicken and all the preparatory school for trimmings grades PreK4 through 12 • Wahlburgers : Paul Wahlburg, brother to Mark and Donnie, whitefieldacademy.com brings his house-made burgers

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CobbInsight18.indd 20 12/14/17 11:50 AM Calendar of Events Ready to explore Cobb County? Here’s a year’s worth of fantastic shows, events, and festivals to help get you started.

JANUARY AUGUST The Great American Motorcycle Show, Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival, Kennesaw, Cobb Galleria Centre, cobbgalleria.com. pigsandpeaches.com. This festival combines See foreign and domestic motorcycles, competition barbecue with bluegrass, jazz, custom bikes, cruisers, sport bikes, choppers, rock, and country music performances. trikes, and touring bikes. SEPTEMBER MARCH North Georgia State Fair, Jim R. Miller Park, northgeorgiastatefair.com. Enjoy the second- The Model Train Show, Cobb Galleria Centre, largest fair in Georgia with various family cobbgalleria.com attractions, rides, concerts, competitions, Spring Atlanta Home Show, Cobb Galleria and funnel cakes. Centre, cobbgalleria.com. The largest home Anime Weekend Atlanta, Sept. 20-23, show in Georgia happens in Cobb over Cobb Galleria Centre, cobbgalleria.com three days. Cobb Restaurant Week, Sept. 15-22, travelcobb.org. This weeklong celebration APRIL features prix-fi xe dinners at participating Acworth Art Fest, Acworth, acworth.org. restaurants throughout the county. Historic downtown Acworth serves as the delightful setting for 100 whimsical and OCTOBER talented artisans from around the country. Fright Fest, Six Flags Over Georgia, Pinners Conference & Expo, April 28-29, frightfest.sixfl ags.com/overgeorgia. Cobb Galleria Centre, cobbgalleria.com Experience the park decked out for Halloween, featuring haunted mazes, Big Shanty Festival, Kennesaw, kennesaw-ga. costumed characters, and thrilling rides. gov. One of the biggest art festivals in North Chalktober Fest, Marietta Square, Georgia, the festival starts with a parade in chalktoberfest.com. Chalk artists from downtown Kennesaw and features more than around the world use chalk to create artistic 200 arts and crafts booths. masterpieces on Marietta Square. Spring Jonquil Festival, Smyrna, smyrnacity. Fall Jonquil Festival, Smyrna, smyrnacity. com. Buy jonquils and enjoy arts and crafts, com. Enjoy more than 125 arts and crafts children’s activities, and the entertainment booths, children’s activities, and the stage. entertainment stage. MAY Owl-O-Ween Hot Air Balloon Festival, Kennesaw, owl-o-ween.com. Don’t miss May-retta Daze, Marietta Square, mariettaga. Atlanta’s only hot air balloon festival and gov. Don’t miss this two-day arts and crafts costume party. festival at Glover Park in Marietta Square. Smoke on the Lake Festival, Acworth, NOVEMBER acworth.org. Enjoy two days of competition Acworth Craft Beer Festival, Acworth, barbecue, music, dancing, bounce houses, acworthcraftbeerfest.com. Sip on more and fi reworks on Lake Acworth. than 100 craft beers, and enjoy live music Marietta Greek Festival, mariettagreek and food. festival.com. Sample authentic Greek cuisine, Gobble Jog, Marietta, gobblejog.org. entertainment, and a marketplace during Raise money for MUST Ministries, and this three-day festival. earn your turkey with this favorite 5K on Thanksgiving Day. JUNE Lights of Life, Life University, life.edu. First Friday Art Walk, Marietta Square, This annual holiday tradition features artwalkmarietta.com. Take this self-guided holiday light displays throughout the Life walking tour that celebrates Marietta’s University campus. diverse culture scene, featuring local artists and performers along sidewalks on the DECEMBER Marietta Square. Holiday in the Park, Six Flags Over Georgia, sixfl ags.com/overgeorgia. Everyone’s favorite The Blade Show, June 1-3, Cobb Galleria theme park gets gussied up for the holidays Centre, cobbgalleria.com. Experience the with twinkling lights, visits from Santa, world’s largest knife show, which includes the and more. BLADE Show World Cutting Championship. Marietta Pilgrimage: A Christmas Home JULY Tour, Marietta, mariettapilgrimage.com. Tour historic homes just off Marietta Square. Fourth of July Festivities, various locations. Visit acworth.org, austellga.gov, kennesaw. Holiday Tree Lightings, Events, and More, ga.us, mariettaga.gov, smyrnacity.com, various locations. Visit acworth.org, austellga. and cityofpowdersprings.org for more gov, kennesaw.ga.us, mariettaga.gov, information. smyrnacity.com, and cityofpowdersprings.org for more information. ATLANTA BRAVES ATLANTA

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EducationACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Cobb County residents are afforded an enviable selection child’s education as the districts believe involvement is of well-rounded and well-respected school options. essential to a child’s successful scholastic performance. Preparing children for success is the ultimate goal of Test scores surpassing national averages conﬁ rm the local academic institutions. Whether you are seeking effectiveness of teaching techniques employed by local public or private education, Cobb’s teaching professionals public institutions. are committed to having a positive impact on every Private education in Cobb also earns the highest marks, Cobb student. promoting individualized education, sound learning When searching for the right school for your child, you habits, and character building. Cobb’s private schools can’t go wrong in this community, which prides itself on offer a variety of options to those seeking faith-based providing world-class education. Cobb’s public schools schooling or specialized academic programs in the strive to offer an academically challenging, caring, and arts and sciences. In such accommodating learning safe environment that caters to the individual needs of environments, children reach their full potential and grow students. Parents are encouraged to participate in their in self-conﬁ dence.

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CobbInsight18.indd 24 12/14/17 11:51 AM THE COBB COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASS OF 2016 POSTED AN AVERAGE SAT SCORE OF 1560, WHICH IS 61 POINTS HIGHER THAN THE STATE AVERAGE AND 36 POINTS HIGHER THAN

Cobb County THE NATIONAL School District AVERAGE.

Community Support of Partners in Education, students’ academic and students consistently score and School Success a program initiated by the professional performance, above the national averages Cobb consistently dem- Cobb Chamber, the Cobb residents can expect on norm-referenced tests. onstrates its commitment County School District, and even more positive changes The district includes six to educational excellence Marietta City Schools. This in the school systems magnet programs: through Cobb Chamber project matches businesses and in higher education • The International Bac- programs such as Teacher and organizations with each year. calaureate Program at for a Day, Georgia Occupa- schools to provide volunteer Campbell High School tional Award of Leadership, support, extra funding, and Cobb County • The North Cobb School Give Our Schools a Hand, unique services matched to School District for International Stud- Principal for a Day, and the schools’ needs. Partners With 112,831 students ies at North Cobb High Partners in Education. The in Education invites you to enrolled in a diverse and School Cobb Chamber and other act now and help today’s rapidly growing suburban • The Academy of Research supporters are proud to aid generation build the strong environment, the Cobb and Medical Sciences at in the continued develop- academic foundation, skills, County School District is South Cobb High School ment of the county’s two and core values required to the second-largest school • The Center for Advanced public school systems. ensure a promising future. system in Georgia and the Studies in Science, Math- The power of collective With a number of pro- 24th largest in the nation. ematics & Technology at effort is evident in the work grams aimed at improving The mission of the Cobb Wheeler High School County School District is • The Academy of Math- to provide an academically ematics, Science & rigorous, caring, and safe Technology at Kennesaw Cobb County School District educational environment in Mountain High School Elementary schools ...... 67 partnership with families, • The Center for Excellence Middle schools ...... 25 students, and the commu- in the Performing Arts at High schools ...... 16 nity. The goal is for all Cobb Pebblebrook High School Charter school ...... 1. students to maximize their The school district Special education center ...... 1 individual learning poten- employs more than 13,000 Adult education center ...... 1 tials through performance- highly trained and skilled Performance learning center ...... 1 based instruction. teachers, administrators, Total ...... 112 The district strives to en- and professionals whose National Blue Ribbon Schools ...... 22 sure that students are fully collective degrees and Georgia Schools of Excellence ...... 56 able to demonstrate what experience rank them Student enrollment ...... 112,831 they know and communi- among the most qualiﬁ ed in cate that knowledge. Cobb Georgia. Students experi-

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ence the beneﬁ ts 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, comprised of a principal, teachers, parents, and business representatives, who provide oversight and input on key school operations.

MARIETTA CITY SCHOOLS Known for its low student- to-teacher ratios and high per-pupil expenditures, Marietta City Schools Marietta City Schools (MCS) serve some 8,900 students at eight elementary schools—one of which TECHNOLOGY PLAYS AN INTEGRAL ROLE is a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math THROUGHOUT MARIETTA CITY SCHOOLS. ALL (STEM) magnet—along TEACHERS RECEIVE A LAPTOP UPON HIRING. with one middle school, one sixth-grade school, and one high school. Currently, Innovator of the Year.” (2003), and Marietta Center Program at Marietta High the school system is ranked MCS is home to ﬁ ve for Advanced Academics School, MCS is one of only a nationally among the top 10 Georgia Schools of Excel- (2011). A.L. Burruss Elemen- few school systems nation- U.S. school districts in digi- lence: West Side Elemen- tary was also named a wide able to provide the full tal technology and holds tary (1985), Marietta Middle National School of Excel- IB (K-12) continuum. the title of the “Georgia School (1987), A.L. Burruss lence in 1992. The school Charter System Founda- Elementary (1991, 2003), district has approximately HIGHER EDUCATION tion’s 2016 Charter System Marietta High School 1,200 employees. Cobb County is home to MCS is an International the third-largest univer- Baccalaureate (IB) World sity in Georgia, Kennesaw School district. In 2008, the State University, and the Marietta City Schools school district became the largest technical college in Elementary schools, incl. a magnet school ...... 8 ﬁ rst IB World School district the state, Chattahoochee Middle school...... 1. in Georgia authorized to of- Technical College. These Sixth-grade school...... 1 fer the IB Middle Years Pro- two institutions, along High school ...... 1. gram for grades six through with many others, provide Total ...... 11 10. With the addition of the residents with quality higher National Blue Ribbon School ...... 1 IB Middle Years Program education options. National School of Excellence ...... 1 to the IB Primary Years Georgia Schools of Excellence ...... 5 Program offered at Sawyer Belhaven University Student enrollment ...... 8,900 Road Elementary, and the Belhaven University offers long-standing IB Diploma small and personal class-

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CobbInsight18.indd 27 12/14/17 11:51 AM room settings—12 to 20 stu- professionals, access to dents—tailored to the working advanced technology, an professional seeking a bachelor’s enhanced campus life, a large or master’s degree. Most degree number of scholarships, and programs are available on cam- distance learning opportunities. pus and online. The curriculum chattahoocheetech.edu is taught from the perspective of a Christian worldview. atlanta. DeVry University belhaven.edu DeVry University Atlanta Cobb-Galleria Center offers Central Michigan University undergraduate and graduate Known as a leader in distance degree programs in some of learning, Central Michigan Uni- today's fastest-growing career versity has an Atlanta campus fi elds. Situated within Cobb’s location in Cobb County. Stu- core business district, DeVry dents can earn online graduate provides students with spacious degrees in education and admin- classrooms, a virtual research istration. cmich.edu library, a computer lab, and the fl exibility of traditional or online Chattahoochee classes. devry.edu Technical College With more than 50 programs at Embry-Riddle eight campuses, Chattahoochee Aeronatical University Technical College offers a Founded just 22 years after the Chattahoochee Technical College superior team of education Wright brothers’ historic fi rst

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CobbInsight18.indd 28 12/14/17 11:51 AM flight, Embry-Riddle teaches Georgia Trade School the science, practice, and Marketed as the premiere business of aviation and independent school of Enrollment in Cobb County’s aerospace. Students can welding in Georgia, Geor- Largest Colleges and Universities earn degrees in programs gia Trade School offers Kennesaw State University ...... 35,600 related to applied science, shielded metal arc welding, Chattahoochee Technical College ��14,625 aviation, business, computers gas metal arc welding, flux Life University ...... 2,692 and technology, engineer- cored arc welding, and gas ing, security, intelligence and tungsten arc welding cours- safety, and space. erau.edu es. The school is changing how students perceive a Kennesaw Georgia Highlands College technical school path. State A limited-mission, four- georgiatradeschool.com University year state college, Georgia Highlands College serves Kennesaw State University more than 5,400 students Established in 1963, Ken- in the region with instruc- nesaw State University tion on five campuses in (KSU), the third-largest Marietta, Rome, Cartersville, school in the University Dallas, and Douglasville. System of Georgia, pro- To maximize convenience, vides superb educational Georgia Highlands has also opportunities to more than expanded its offerings of 35,000 undergraduate and online, DVD, and hybrid graduate students repre- courses. highlands.edu senting 130 countries. The

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CobbInsight18.indd 29 12/18/17 1:42 PM school offers 150 bachelor’s, Schools, and other relevant master’s, and doctorate de- specialized accrediting grees (the latter including agencies, to award four-year Access to Georgia’s PhDs in education, business undergraduate and gradu- Top Colleges administration, and nurs- ate degrees in a variety of Two of the state’s top research universi- ing). KSU is also a magnet healthcare, science, busi- ties are within a short commute from Cobb for talented athletes, and ness, and general studies County. Both Georgia Institute of Technology and students feel a sense of fi elds. The mission of Life Georgia State University are easily accessible by community attending sport- University is to empower Interstate 75, just 20 minutes south of Vinings. ing events, including bas- students with the education, ketball, soccer, and baseball skills, and values necessary Georgia Institute of Technology games. The addition of the for career success and life Located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is KSU Owls football team fulfi llment, based on vitalis- one of the nation’s leading research universities. has enhanced the student tic philosophy. life.edu Offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in and alumni community and the colleges of Architecture, Computing, Engineer- fostered a fi ghting spirit Lincoln College of ing, Management, Sciences, and the Ivan College among the student body. Technology of Liberal Arts, degree seekers from all over the Located near historic Lincoln’s Marietta campus world choose this metropolitan campus to receive Kennesaw Mountain, KSU provides focused, short- a focused, technology-based education. With such affords students access term career training and prestigious programs, it’s no wonder Georgia Tech to the best of Atlanta, as fl exible class schedules is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Re- well as the tranquility of that enable students to port as one of the top 10 public universities in the a beautifully landscaped, enter new careers quickly. United States. gatech.edu pedestrian-friendly, 384- Dedicated instructors and acre campus. kennesaw.edu staff offer individualized at- Georgia State University tention and job placement More than 32,000 degree-seeking students make Life University assistance. lincolnedu.com up the diverse student body at Georgia State, one Founded in Marietta in 1974, of the country’s leading urban research universi- Life University is a health Reinhardt University ties. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, sciences institution best Reinhardt University Georgia State welcomes students from every known for its chiropractic nurtures students through county in Georgia, every state in the nation, and program, the largest in the small classes led by talented 160 foreign countries. All experience a challenging world. Life University is professors. Its residential curriculum with 52 undergraduate and graduate accredited by the Southern campus is located in Wales- degree programs in more than 250 fi elds of study. Association of Colleges and ka, with satellite campuses Georgia State’s schools and colleges include the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, the Byr- dine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Profes- Life University sions, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Law, the Honors Col- lege, the Institute of Public Health, and the J. Mack Robinson College of Business. gsu.edu

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CobbInsight18.indd 30 12/14/17 11:52 AM Private Schools While the majority of families are satisﬁ ed with the educational opportunities offered by Cobb’s public schools, there are many private The Walker School schools available to parents who seek a particular religious

St. Joseph or secular education for their Catholic School child. Cobb Chamber members include: Brookwood Christian School, Cumberland Christian Academy, Destiny Academy, Holy Spirit Preparatory School, MDE School, 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 Whiteﬁ eld Academy.

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CobbInsight18.indd 31 12/14/17 11:52 AM Cobb County’s destination for specialized pediatrics Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta HealthA COMMUNITY THAT TAKES CARE OF YOU We have been a proud part of this community for more than 20 years. There’s no better foundation for a healthy life than residing in a community that values Beginning Feb. 6, 2018, we are expanding Children’s at Town Center by fresh air, physical ﬁ tness, and wholesome nutrition, while positioning a range of world-class opening a new outpatient care center. This facility will provide families access to even more pediatric specialists, an expanded sports medicine healthcare providers in its residents’ backyards. As Cobb County grows, so does its number gym, outpatient rehab, and orthotics and prosthetics. These services will of healthcare facilities, services, and advancements in technology and treatment. join our existing urgent care and radiology offerings on this campus. We look forward to continuing to serve Cobb County’s kids.

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We have been a proud part of this community for more than 20 years. Beginning Feb. 6, 2018, we are expanding Children’s at Town Center by opening a new outpatient care center. This facility will provide families access to even more pediatric specialists, an expanded sports medicine gym, outpatient rehab, and orthotics and prosthetics. These services will join our existing urgent care and radiology offerings on this campus. We look forward to continuing to serve Cobb County’s kids. ©2017 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved.

Visit choa.org/breakingnewgroundinCobb for more information.

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CHILDREN’S ingnewgroundincobb for • Children’s at Town Center: COBB AND DOUGLAS HEALTHCARE OF more information about the Urgent care, radiology,* PUBLIC HEALTH ATLANTA Children’s at Town Center and lab services Since 1920, Cobb and No one in the metro Outpatient Care Center. • Children’s at Ivy Walk: Douglas Public Health Atlanta area offers more choa.org Sports medicine* has promoted and pro- comprehensive healthcare • Children’s at East Cobb: tected the health of Cobb services for the region’s Children’s Cobb General surgery, plastic residents—tracking and tiniest patients than Locations surgery, and rheumatology preventing disease, regulat- Children’s Healthcare of • Children’s at Town Center • Children’s at Marietta: ing restaurants and pools, Atlanta (CHOA). CHOA’s Outpatient Care Center Orthotics and prosthetics, launching education initia- staff is specially trained (opening Feb. 2018): and orthopaedics tives, and ensuring emer- and equipped to care for Sports medicine,* reha- • Children’s at Sandy Plains: gency preparedness. The children. bilitation,* orthotics and Orthotics and prosthet- organization also offers a Starting February 2018, prosthetics, allergy and ics, sports medicine, and variety of child and adult Children’s is expanding immunology, endocrinolo- rehabilitation* health services, including Children’s at Town Center gy, gastroenterology, gen- • Sibley Heart Center Cardi- immunizations and family by opening a new outpa- eral surgery, nephrology, ology–Marietta: Cardiology planning, across eight Cobb

tient care center. Children’s orthopaedics, otolaryn- * A service of Children’s at locations. The Smyrna at Town Center Outpatient gology, and pulmonology Scottish Rite hospital location offers Women, Care Center will provide ac- Infant, and Children (WIC) cess to even more pediatric services, a special supple- specialists, an expanded mental nutrition program sports medicine gym, out- for women, infants, and patient rehab, and orthot- children found to be at nu- ics and prosthetics. Those tritional risk and are income services will join urgent eligible. cobbanddoug- care and radiology offer- laspublichealth.com ings already on campus. Children’s is Cobb County’s Public Health Centers destination for special- • Acworth

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CobbInsight18.indd 34 12/14/17 11:52 AM • Smyrna: Offers WIC services • East Cobb • South Cobb: Offers WIC services MRM#: 60525210 Designer: Anne Davies and Adolescent Health and Youth Date: 10/04/16 Document Size Flat: 4.5” w x 8.25” h Project Name: 60525210-C- Prints: 4/0; CMYK Development program jf_KPSASalesRepPacket_GA-MMC_ Pages: 1; Sides: 1; Bleeds: None MRM#:GA_2017_PrtAdv 60525210 Designer:Notes: Files Anne Deliverable Davies Hires PDF KAISER PERMANENTE Date: 10/04/16 Document Size Flat: 4.5” w x 8.25” h Cobb is also home to three Kaiser Project Name: 60525210-C- Prints: 4/0; CMYK jf_KPSASalesRepPacket_GA-MMC_ Pages: 1; Sides: 1; Bleeds: None Permanente medical centers. One GA_2017_PrtAdv Notes: Files Deliverable Hires PDF of the nation’s largest nonproﬁ t Wellstar Vinings healthcare providers, Kaiser Health Park Permanente has provided metro Atlantans with comprehensive health plans and a wide network KAISER PERMANENTE of afﬁ liated physicians and MEDICARE HEALTH PLANS hospitals for more than 25 years. KAISER PERMANENTE kaiserpermanente.org MEDICARE HEALTH PLANS

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• Northside East Cobb Medical Center: Equipped to handle a range of needs, from broken Destiny is a purpose driven church that is committed bones to immunizations Provider of Mental Health, Addictive Disease to building the Kingdom. Our vision is to develop generationally-minded Christ followers who live and WELLSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM WellStar Health System, the largest passionately to shape the culture for God’s glory. Developmental Disabilities Services health system in Georgia, is known nationally for its innovative care Cobb Community Services Board models, focused on improving 1775 Water Place, Atlanta, GA Administrative Office quality and access to healthcare. 3830 South Cobb Drive, Suite 300 www.destinymetro.org WellStar consists of WellStar Medi- Smyrna, GA 30080 770-509-9010 [email protected] 770-429-5000 cal Group, 250 medical ofﬁ ce locations, outpatient centers, health parks, a pediatric center, nursing centers, hospice, homecare, as well Recovery is Possible! as 11 hospitals. As a nonproﬁ t orga- For Appointments, Referrals, and Information nization, WellStar continues to rein- 770-422-0202 vest in the health of the communities it serves with new technologies and treatments. wellstar.org

Hospitals • WellStar Cobb Hospital • WellStar Kennestone Regional We Help people find Medical Center (anchored by WellStar Kennestone Hospital) & folloW Jesus. • WellStar Windy Hill Hospital

Health Parks 2305 Barrett Pkwy. Marietta, GA • WellStar Acworth Health Park www.northmetro.org • WellStar East Cobb Health Park 678-290-7830 • WellStar Vinings Health Park

Pediatric Center • WellStar Pediatric Center in Kennesaw Canton: 770.345.5717 Marietta: 770.427.5717 East Cobb: 770.579.8558 Woodstock: 770.926.9112 Hospice Care Hiram: 678.453.5717 • Tranquility Hospice in Austell • Tranquility Hospice at Kennesaw At Pinnacle, we believe in results. This is why our physicians are constantly pursuing leading Mountain edge technologies and investing in research and education in new and innovative techniques. • Home hospice Using this advanced approach, we are able to maximize results and minimize recovery time, allowing you to spend We are committed to “Reaching the Lost and time enjoying what is really important to you and your family. With 17 physicians and surgeons in 5 locations, we are happy to serve you in Cobb, Cherokee, and Paulding counties. Additional Locations and Teaching the Found.” Our prayer is that God will Services meet you at your point of need and that “You • Urgent Care Centers (eight won’t leave here like you came in Jesus Name.” @pinnacleortho @pinnacleortho @pinnacleorthos locations) Visit www.pinnacle-ortho.com for a list of services, physicians, and locations near you. • Multiple medical practices and 12 imaging centers 770.874.8400 | 212 Riverside Pkwy | Austell, GA 30168 www.woffamily.org 36 | 2018 Insight Guide

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We Help people find & folloW Jesus.

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We are committed to “Reaching the Lost and Teaching the Found.” Our prayer is that God will meet you at your point of need and that “You won’t leave here like you came in Jesus Name.”

770.874.8400 | 212 Riverside Pkwy | Austell, GA 30168 www.woffamily.org

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BusinessBUILD YOUR CAREER IN COBB Cobb County is one of Georgia’s premier business and established business leaders. Top industries include communities in terms of economic power, planned growth, professional, scientiﬁ c, management, administrative, and amenities, and quality of life. These attributes, along with waste management services, in addition to education, Cobb’s central location, close proximity to the world’s health, manufacturing, and social services. busiest airport, dynamic leadership, pro-business attitude, Among America’s favorite brands that choose Cobb and welcoming nature keep the community on top when it as their preferred hub are: the Atlanta Braves, RaceTrac, comes to ﬁ scal and social achievement. The Home Depot, Genuine Parts Company, The Weather With three Fortune 500 companies and more than 285 Channel, and GE Power & Water. Cobb County, home to so international companies calling Cobb County home, the many of America’s most recognizable names, has become area has evolved into a dynamic business environment. known as one of the most attractive sites in the Southeast

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CobbInsight18.indd 38 12/14/17 11:52 AM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT Cobb’s position as a vibrant and growing business community holds promise for your career path. Cur- rently, the county boasts a 4.3 percent unemployment rate, and future job growth over the next 10 years is pre- Creatively Classic dicted to be 37.40 percent, according Activities to the Sperling’s Best Places website. and Books The Cobb Chamber has spearheaded an aggressive economic development Cumberland’s Creatively Classic Ac- ety of programs designed to expand strategy, which has created more than tivities and Books (the brains behind your skill set and professional net- 23,373 jobs since its launch in 2011. The Elf on the Shelf); and Smyrna’s work. For example, CEO Roundtable There’s no better time to start a busi- Georgia Crafted, a subscription box offers C-level executives the chance to ness in Cobb or take your career to company featuring products from meet monthly with their peer group in the next level. Georgia artisans. One recent expan- settings that foster creative solutions Local business ventures also thrive sion was High Road Ice Cream & and encourage teamwork to accom- and grow in Cobb because of the Sorbet. This rapid-growth specialty plish individual goals. Each roundtable area’s strong commitment to support- food startup relocated to Marietta gives participants their own conﬁ den- ing entrepreneurs. Some successful to increase its footprint and global tial board of advisers who can assist companies that have gained prestige brand presence. with business challenges. and a strong following include Mari- The Cobb Chamber is focused on Cobb Executive Women highlights

HAROLD DANIELS etta’s Red Hare Brewing Company; nurturing local talent and offers a vari- the key role Cobb’s female business

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CobbInsight18.indd 39 12/14/17 11:52 AM Cobb Career Resources and community leaders play in the economy, pro- Career Resource Center, State University and the Cobb SharedSpace Cobb Cobb-Cherokee Georgia Chamber. 470-578-2865; New to Cumberland, viding important infor- Department of Labor ignitehq.co SharedSpace is a co-working mation, ways to expand On Wednesdays, a Workforce and meeting space geared women-owned business- Innovation and Opportunity ROAM Galleria toward local entrepreneurs Act representative is available This new co-working and and businesses seeking es, and an opportunity to to provide career training and meeting space is aimed at off-site meeting spaces. network. education services. 770-528- work-at-home professionals The attention to detail is Cobb Young Profes- 6100; dol.georgia.gov/loca- and entrepreneurs. It offers impressive, from easy Wi-Fi tion/cobb-cherokee them a vibrant environment to and high-quality coffee to full- sionals is targeted to work, grow their businesses, service printing and swanky those who are early in CobbWorks and connect with fellow conference rooms. 404-282- their careers—profes- This non-profi t offers professionals. 404-850-9740; 3126; sharedspaceatl.com/ employment training, business meetatroam.com cobb sionals in their 20s and services, a mobile career 30s—to establish and cul- center, labor market services, SCORE WorkSource Cobb tivate young talent while job training, and job seeker A nonprofi t association and This nonprofi t organization resources. 770-528-4300, resource partner with the offers employment training, building the county’s next cobbworks.org Small Business Administration, business services, a mobile generation of leaders. This SCORE provides free business career center, labor market professional group pro- IgniteHQ tools, low-cost workshops, services, job training, and job IgniteHQ provides support and more. The group is seeker resources. 770-528- vides learning opportuni- to inventors and problem dedicated to entrepreneur 4300; cobbworks.org ties that develop critical solvers looking to take their education and the launch of business and leadership business concepts global. The small businesses. Counselors new entrepreneurial business meet with professionals at the skills, enhance profes- incubator was launched in Cobb Chamber. 770-859-2321; sional networks, and partnership with Kennesaw atlanta.score.org encourage community involvement.

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CobbInsight18.indd 40 12/14/17 11:52 AM The Cobb Chamber’s Honor- ary Commanders Association is a leadership opportunity like no other. This prestigious program pairs local business professionals with a military counterpart. Throughout a yearlong program, class members and their counter- parts visit local and regional mili- Leadership Cobb tary installations. Each class learns Public Safety Day about the nation’s defense system and the military’s approach to leadership and discipline. Leadership Cobb is one of the Cobb Chamber’s application- based leadership programs. This program takes nearly 50 professionals, representing various industries and employers in Cobb, through a 10-month experiential learning program that highlights the ins and outs of the county and Cobb’s inﬂ uence in the metro area.

BE A PART OF OUR FUTURE Cobb County is experiencing unprecedented growth and development—it’s a special time in our history. The county’s reputation for strong, sound leadership, low taxes, and positive customer service has many professionals and companies setting their sights on Cobb. Recent projects have included relocations and expansions by organizations like the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta United, Floor and Decor, HD Supply, Von- age Business Solutions, Greenway Health, Synovus, and Comcast. The county has positioned itself as a destination, with no com- promise. Cobb is a complete live, work, play, and retire community. “The energy that is happening in Cobb County is due to our in- credible 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 ﬁ nd it to be the most competitive and quality place to do business.”

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CobbInsight18.indd 41 12/14/17 11:52 AM WELCOME HOME Relocating to a new address can be exciting, but whether you are moving across town or across the country, certain questions are bound to come to mind. During the transition, let our experts respond to any inquiries you may have in regards to telephone service, school registration, licenses, utilities, and more. We will provide you with the information you need to make Cobb County feel like home.

The Cobb Chamber has prepared an online database of county and city agencies, local businesses, and various utilities to help get you settled in Cobb. Visit cobbchamber.org/home for more information. HAROLD DANIELS

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