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The Cobb Life Cobb County defines the term “quality of life” with an ideal community setting – premium health care, abundant recreation, military partnerships, affordable homes, and so much more.

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Cobb Experience...... 2 Business and Industry...... 20 Things to See and Do...... 6 Newcomer Information...... 23 Education...... 10 Area Map...... 28 Health Care...... 16 Advertiser Index

AirTran...... IBC Cobb Heating & Air Association...... 27 Bank of North ...... 4 Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home...... 26 Cobb EMC...... 12 Shumate Air Conditioning...... 25 The Place To Be & Southern Polytechnic State University...... 11 Cobb County is the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre...... 9 place in metro St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School...... 13 to do business. Community and Southern Bank...... 21 To fast track your St. Joseph Catholic School...... 15 business on the road Dave and Buster’s...... 5 to success, contact The Vinings Club...... 3 the Cobb Chamber at Destiny Metropolitan Worship Church...... 19 770-980-2000 or visit Wells Fargo...... 22 www.cobbchamber.org. Emory-Adventist Hospital...... 18 WellStar...... IFC Georgia Power...... BC

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Cobb County: The Perfect Family Environment

A Great Blend Cobb County is a great blend of unique housing opportunities. From starter homes priced in the low $100,000s to executive homes starting at more than $500,000, there is something to suit a variety of lifestyles and incomes.

Cobb’s Communities Welcome You Home

obb County, comprised of several unique and exceptionally sculpture gardens, botanical species charming communities, embodies Southern hospitality at from around the globe and an intriguing Cits best. Whether you prefer the historic feel of Marietta, 1850s home. the family-friendly neighborhoods of Kennesaw, or the shopping When in Kennesaw, you can expect and business center of Vinings, there is a place here for you. Rich in modern appeal intertwined with a sincere appreciation for local history. amenities, services, economic and entertainment opportunities, the communities of Cobb County welcome you home. Mableton (Pop. 37,125)

Acworth (Pop. 19,569) Kennesaw (Pop. 32,138) Admirers of art are drawn to Mableton’s magnetic scene, alive with creative Located just 35 miles northwest of There is never a dull moment in character. Home to the Mable House Cobb County Atlanta, Acworth is nestled perfectly Kennesaw, with an array of cultural More than 500,000 Barnes Amphitheatre, a uniquely intimate on Lake Allatoona and Lake Acworth, events, educational facilities, parks, golf residents, or slightly performance venue that attracts thousands more than 72 percent attracting many who seek the quality courses, neighborhoods and more. With to p erformances every year, and the Mable of all Cobb County of life of which most Americans so much to choose from, Family Circle residents, live in dream. While the close proximity to magazine duly selected Kennesaw as one House Cultural Center, which houses the the unincorporated the city allows residents to easily access of the nation’s “Best Towns for Families.” South Cobb Arts Alliance, Mableton’s parts of the county professional sports and cultural events, and receive services Whether you are a resident of profound dedication to the arts is apparent. from Cobb County the small town atmosphere of Acworth Kennesaw or just visiting, there are Marietta (Pop. 64,911) Government. provides families with local fun and certain attractions that you simply peaceful serenity. With a bountiful cannot miss. Explore Kennesaw Marietta, centrally located, serves as range of dining options, superb Mountain National Battlefield Park’s Cobb County’s seat of government. As shopping and recreational amenities, 2,923 acres and more than 18 miles Cobb’s largest city, Marietta provides you won’t want to leave. of historic trails. Stroll through the an array of enchanting shops, galleries, Austell (Pop. 7,061) downtown area’s quaint shops and museums and parks such as the community Austell may be home to the diverse dining venues. Then, get your fix gem, Glover Park. exhilarating Over Georgia for local culture with the community’s With five unique historic districts and , but the community’s performing and visual arts offerings and the National Confederate Cemeteries, small town sensibility and charisma the Big Shanty Festival – one of the history buffs find themselves wildly captivate the soul. Austell supports a state’s largest arts and crafts events. The captivated in Marietta. If you value variety of family activities, proving that spectacular Gilbert Botanical Gardens is historical preservation and storytelling, quality of life is of primary concern. also a must-see, featuring walking trails, don’t miss the house used by General

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William T. Sherman during the preparation of his are drawn, again and again, to the many shops and infamous “March to the Sea.” recreational facilities the city has to offer. Smyrna’s Nationally recognized as an All-American commitment to preserving quality of life is evident City in 2006, as well as one of the United States’ through ongoing revitalization projects. 10 best communities by the National Civic League, Marietta’s commitment to quality of life Vinings (Pop. 10,123) is unsurpassed. Located in southeast Cobb County, Vinings Powder Springs (Pop. 15,509) is a historic community just minutes from the Cumberland Galleria area and interstates 285 and 75. Named for the seven mineral springs in the city With a wide variety of restaurants, shopping, seasonal limits, Powder Springs is a prosperous place that community events and a newly constructed Vinings exudes classic Southern charm. Visit the downtown Jubilee “Tower Stage” used for entertainment, area, featuring well-preserved homes and commercial Vinings offers an ideal quality of life. buildings, the Seven Springs Museum and the largest swimming pool in the Southeast at Sun Valley Beach. East Cobb and West Cobb

Smyrna (Pop. 46,745) The residents and employees of Cobb County Cobb County Just south of Marietta lies the vibrant city of find benefit in the convenient proximity to such Smyrna. With verdant parks, ongoing economic amenities as swim, golf and tennis communities, Advantage educational resources, shopping centers and other The communities of Cobb are vitality, a wide range of housing options, welcoming nationally recognized as exceptional neighborhoods, cultural amenities and the nearby family friendly activities. The unincorporated places to achieve the ultimate quality of excitement of Atlanta, Smyrna is a great place to live, communities encompassed in this flourishing area life. Over the years, both Marietta and work and play. have managed to maintain relatively low tax rates. Acworth have won the All-American City The Village Green, recipient of the Urban With a short drive to the city and the impressive Award, a prestigious honor for those communities that have demonstrated Land Institute’s Award for Excellence in mixed-use economic prospects and lifestyle advantages Cobb success in overcoming community gathering spaces, represents the visionary planning offers, it’s not surprising that so many families choose challenges. Additional awards include of Smyrna’s civic leaders. Residents and visitors alike to call Cobb County home. Kennesaw’s selection as one of the “Top 25 Cities and Towns with the Best American Values,” and Smyrna’s Award of Excellence from the Urban Land Institute. Such tributes confirm Cobb County’s ambition to continuously improve the community to better meet the needs and desires of its residents.

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Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center

A Variety of Attractions Cobb County attractions include more than 500 restaurants, 36 public parks, seven golf courses and numerous museums, theme parks, arts venues and more.

Experience Cobb County

here’s no better way to explore Cobb County than by Cobb County is known for its serene taking advantage of the multitude of attractions, events, environment. Look no further than your tours and recreational activities happening throughout the own backyard for the best fishing and T camp sites. Lake Allatoona, covering more area. Meander through mesmerizing museums, stroll the streets than 12,000 acres, attracts outdoorsmen of charming communities, browse through enticing boutiques, from far and wide with its beaches, breathe in fresh air on the trails or savor delectable cuisine. campsites and top-notch fishing. You can also head to Red Top Mountain If you are craving a thrill, the is the best way State Park, one of the state’s most opportunities for excitement in Cobb to beat the summer heat with thrilling popular sites for fishing, hiking, rides like The Cliffhanger, one of the are endless. From water parks and roller boating and swimming. 770-975-4226 Silver Comet Trail world’s tallest water freefalls, and Tornado, coasters to ballets and hiking trails, Cobb See preserved historic earthworks, Cobb County is the a six-story funnel slide that the adrenaline starting point for the County never falls short when it comes cannon emplacement and monuments at junkies in every family will love! For a Silver Comet Trail to exciting things to do and see. Cobb Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield and includes 12.8 tamer respite, cool off in one of the three welcomes all sports fans, artists, business Park. As you walk the park, imagine the miles of the multi- owners, musicians, performers and interactive children’s areas, splash around hard-fought battle that occurred so long use paved path that in the Atlanta Ocean wave pool or relax in stretches 61 miles to adventurers to embrace the endless local ago. Picnic areas and lookout points the Little Hooch lazy river. 770-948-9290 the Georgia/Alabama menu of sights, sounds and sensations. invite you to take in the natural beauty of state line. Cobb County is your surroundings. Stop in at the visitor’s Outdoor Adventure known for its serene center for information on local wildlife is the environment. Look and trails. 770-427-4686 Southeast’s destination for thrilling family no further than your The scenic Silver Comet Trail offers more than 61 miles of route, luring fun. Test your bravery on one of the 11 own backyard for heart-pounding roller coasters, including bikers, joggers and skaters alike. Once the best fishing belonging to the Silver Comet passenger the 20-story Goliath hyper coaster. Have and camp sites. train, the trail passes through breathtaking a blast in one of the three interactive fields, streams and valleys, stretching all children’s areas of Bugs Bunny World, Enjoy the largest pool in the Southeast the way to Anniston, Ala. 770-528-8825 Hill and . at Sun Valley Beach, complete with 11 Splash around in the park’s huge water waterslides, diving platforms, swinging A Taste of History play structure, Skull Island, or get soaked ropes and more! The pool serves as an Cobb County’s museums and on one the three incredible water rides. excellent venue for large group outings. historical landmarks tell stories of Spend a day, or a weekend. 770-948-9290 770-943-5900 times past, sparking interest in war

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history, architecture, locomotives and local culture. Locomotive History in Kennesaw, a museum Experience the region’s heritage through vast providing fun for the entire family. Come on in collections of artifacts and memorabilia. and experience the dramatic history of railroads and Learn about the history of Marietta and its the “War Between the States” through numerous surrounding areas at the Marietta Museum of hands-on and interactive exhibits. See a locomotive History, located inside one of Cobb’s oldest factory from the late 1800s, and witness a high-speed buildings, the historic Kennesaw House. Open depiction of the Civil War’s Great Locomotive Chase. since 1996, the museum houses four galleries Visitors from all over the nation stop here to learn the featuring collections of local history, home life powerful role of the locomotive in American history. and the military. 770-794-5710 It’s no wonder, with the constant flux of traveling Let your children’s imaginations run wild as exhibits from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling they act out history in period ensembles at the Exhibition Service and the museum’s impressive Cobb County Youth Museum. Carefully researched permanent collection. 770-427-2117 settings, props and authentic details engage and excite Artistic Flare young minds. 770-427-2563 No visit to the South is complete without a tour Cobb is a melting pot for the arts, welcoming of the Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum. With art from cultures across the globe. Enjoy theatrical an extensive collection of memorabilia, it’s no wonder performances, poetry readings, gallery exhibits and fans of Margaret Mitchell’s 1936 classic flock from musical delights. far and wide. Tour the museum and view authentic If you are seeking a world-class facility for keepsakes like the Bengaline gown worn by Vivian entertainment, the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Leigh in her famous movie portrayal of Scarlett Centre, at the Cobb Galleria, inspires individuals O’Hara. 770-794-5576 in metro Atlanta with stunning performances. The Six Flags Over Georgia has just about every kind of ride for every kind of rider. Cobb County’s museums Centre is a premier venue for Broadway shows, ballet, From gravity-defying thrill rides like Goliath concerts, educational shows, family performances, to family-pleasers like a classic carousel, and historical landmarks opera, corporate meetings and events. With a they’ve got you covered. tell stories of times 750-seat theater and 10,000-square-foot ballroom, past, sparking supporters of the arts can come together to enjoy a wide array of talent. 770-916-2800 interest in war history, If you are an admirer of American art, make a Cobb County architecture, locomotives point to visit the Marietta/Cobb Museum, one of Advantage and local culture. Marietta’s most beloved cultural treasures. View paintings, sculptures and decorative art objects, all Experience a wealth of history in Transport yourself back to the 1850s at the Root presented in the city’s former post office, a building Cobb County! The Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a historic Civil House, a fully furnished historic home belonging to more than 100 years old. 770-528-1444 War site visited by lovers of the outdoors one of Marietta’s earliest merchants. The Root House From college productions to concerts by the and history enthusiasts from all over the Garden will teach you about gardening practices prestigious Georgia Symphony Orchestra to the country. In 1864, on these very grounds, common in the mid-19th century. See just how artistry of the Georgia Ballet, the Stillwell Theatre more than 5,350 died during a two-week many plants are still common to Southern grounds. at Kennesaw State University attracts audiences to battle. Picture the past in what is today 770-426-4982 performances from every scope. 770-423-6515 a well-preserved park with more than 18 Visit the Southern Museum of Civil War and The Mable House Complex is a Cobb County miles of captivating trails.

Cannon emplacements and historic earthworks let you touch history at Kennesaw Mountain National Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History Battlefield Park.

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The Strand Theatre in Historic Marietta Square

The Hooch Paddling the , known here as “The Hooch”, is a pleasant way to spend a day in Cobb County.

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Bailey and Family Performance Center the perfect setting to stretch your legs venue. The venue, which is comprised at Kennesaw State University. Venues and stay active. A variety of county, of the Mable House Arts Center, for instrumental and vocal performances municipal and national parks offer bike historic property and the Mable House include Concert Hall, the Don Russell trails, swimming pools, gyms, athletic Barnes Amphitheatre, brings a variety Clayton Gallery and the Erik and fields, nature trails, eye-catching natural of programming to the community Gwendolyn Brooker Rehearsal Hall. beauty and so much more. through a partnership with the South 770-423-6650 The Cobb County Parks and Cobb Arts Alliance. Activities include Whether you Recreation and Cultural Affairs children and adult classes at the arts paddle or picnic, Department operates 44 facilities and center, tours and field trips of the owns 1,350 acres of developed land, the Chattahoochee Trolley Tours historic property and concerts at the providing athletic, educational and Trolley tours let amphitheater. 770-819-3285 River provides therapeutic services. The available you experience Enjoy top-of-the-line outdoor an exceptional parks and facilities include the Lost Marietta’s rich entertainment at the Mable House Barnes environment for Mountain softball complex, the Mable heritage, from the Amphitheatre, a mid-sized venue that House Barnes Amphitheatre, the Cobb vibrant Downtown family fun. Square, past grand offers the perfect setting for a night under Gymnastics Center, the fairgrounds at Jim Antebellum homes the stars. With a capacity for hosting Classic movies, gallery openings and Miller Park, Cobb County Civic Center to the battlefields at 2,409 people through 156 table seats, community theater provide the perfect Complex, four community centers, three Kennesaw Mountain. 1,253 fixed seats and 1,000 lawn seats, artistic blend at the art deco-style Earl art centers, six tennis centers with 112 the theater offers a spacious area for Smith Strand Theatre. The home of the tennis courts, four indoor aquatic centers connecting with family and friends. Atlanta Lyric Theatre, the Strand offers and two outdoor pools, two golf courses 770-819-7765 music and theater performances year- and 20 miles of trails. The Cobb County Witness theatrical performances round for your viewing pleasure. The Parks and Recreation Department is that speak to the heart at Theatre in Strand has entertained audiences for accessed by volunteer organizations as a the Square in Marietta. See plays like 76 years, serving as a movie house for resource for park use scheduling, by-laws, “The Ladies Man” and “Flyin’ West,” Marietta Square from 1935 to 1976. technical expertise and incorporation. and experience theater preserved as Sit back, relax and enjoy the show! Take a walk in nature and experience innovative art form. A small, 225-seat 770-293-0080 the Chattahoochee River National main stage and a 123-seat Alley Stage Recreation Area. Established in 1978 by Get Back to Nature provide an intimate setting. There’s not President Jimmy Carter, the recreation a bad seat in the house. 770-422-8369 Whether you are an avid outdoors area covers more than 9,000 acres and Music lovers can indulge in the person or a casual acquaintance of draws more than 2.6 million visitors pleasant sounds heard at the Dr. Bobbie Mother Nature, Cobb County provides a year, who flock to see nature at its

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grandest. The ancient river attracts fishermen from like The Galleria Specialty Mall, Vinings Jubilee, all over the Southeast with its enticing misty waters. The Avenue at East Cobb and West Cobb, Marietta Whether you enjoy kayaking or simply picnicking Square, West Village in Vinings and Smryna Market along the river’s shore, the Chattahoochee provides Village offer the skilled shopper an astonishing an exceptional environment for family fun. selection of retail options. In addition to Cobb County’s outstanding department, the cities of Acworth, Austell, Diverse Dining of Cobb County Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs and Smyrna Lakeside picnic, romantic meal for two, authentic operate more than 100 parks and recreation offerings cuisine or family-style feast, everything you in their areas. • Cobb County...... 770-528-8800 could ever ask for awaits you in Cobb. Enjoy • Acworth...... 770-917-1234 some Southern comfort and feast on our famous, • Austell...... 770-944-4309 laid-back Southern barbecue, or find pleasure in • Kennesaw...... 770-422-9714 a night of fine dining, sampling a chef’s gourmet Six Flags White Water is conveniently • Marietta...... 770-794-5601 masterpiece. Any imaginable craving can be located in Marietta. The South’s largest • Powder Springs...... 770-943-1666 appeased in this food mecca. Areas known for water park, Six Flags White Water lets • Smyrna...... 770-431-2842 their restaurants include: you splash, soak, swim and slide to your heart’s content, and the recently Your Style Fix • Acworth – downtown, including Henry’s opened Wiggles Water World will keep Louisiana Grill, Fusco’s via Roma and Old your little tikes enthralled. From the unusual to the unique, shopping in Mill Restaurant; Cobb County is anything but ordinary. Few can resist • Marietta Square – Schilling’s on the Square indulging in a little retail therapy in local boutiques, (a landmark) and Willie Rae’s, Marietta retail stores, thrift shops and antique markets. If you are looking for the supreme blend of Pizza Company, Blu Greek Taverna, local boutiques, name brands and eateries, visit Simpatico and Thaicoon Sushi Bar; Cumberland Mall, a local favorite. Town Center at • Smyrna – Atkins Park, Village Tavern Cobb offers the latest fashions, delicious lunch spots and Zucca Pizza and a variety of intriguing shops. Meanwhile, centers • Vinings – Soho, Old Vinings Inn, Noche, Canoe

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center

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Cobb County offers a quality selection of higher education institutions.

Great Schools Cobb County’s schools rank among the best in the nation, and are often cited as the No. 1 reason why families move to or stay in Cobb.

Education Rules in Cobb County

obb County residents are advantaged with a multitude of 2400. The Cobb Chamber and other available, well-rounded and well-respected school options. supporters are proud to aid in the further Preparing children for success is the ultimate goal local development of the county’s two public C school systems. academic institutions aim to achieve. Whether you are seeking The power of collective effort is public or private education, Cobb’s teaching professionals are evident through the work of Partners committed to making a positive impact on our community’s youth. in Education, a program initiated by the Cobb Chamber, the Cobb County When finding the right school for The public schools credit their success Public School System and the Marietta your child, you can’t go wrong choosing to the SPLOST (Special Purpose Local City School System. This project matches from within a community that prides Option Sales Tax) efforts, contributing businesses and organizations with schools Well Rounded itself on providing world-class education. tax dollars to improving our children’s to provide volunteer support, extra Education Cobb’s public schools strive to offer an future. In 2008, nearly 61 percent funding or unique services matched to With the highest academically challenging, caring and of voters approved an $860 million the schools’ needs. Partners in Education caliber collegiate safe community environment that caters SPLOST III package effective until and technical invites you to act now and help today’s experiences right to the individual needs of students. 2013. SPLOST funds have allowed for generation build the strong academic here in Cobb County, Parents are encouraged to participate in the construction of a total of 223 new foundation, skills and core values required local students can their child’s education, as the districts classrooms with a net increase of 85 to ensure a promising future. get a total education believe involvement is imperative at the elementary school level and an With a number of programs aimed from Pre-K to Ph.D. to a child’s performance. Test scores increase of 40 classrooms at the high without having to to improve students’ academic and leave home. surpassing national averages confirm school level. Funds have also supported professional performance, residents can the effectiveness of teaching techniques maintenance, curriculum, technology expect to experience positive changes employed by local public institutions. and safety means, all necessary in the school systems and in higher Private education in Cobb also makes expenditures for creating a positive education each year. the grade, promoting individualized learning environment for our students. education, sound learning habits and In Cobb County, we firmly believe Cobb County School District character building. Private schools offer a that a combined effort is required to With more than 106,000 students variety of options to those seeking faith- cultivate a commendable education enrolled in a diverse and rapidly growing based schooling or specialized academic system. Cobb consistently demonstrates suburban environment, the Cobb County programs in the arts and sciences. its commitment to educational School District is the second-largest In such accommodating learning excellence through programs such as school system in Georgia and the 26th environments, children are known to Teacher for a Day, GOAL, Give Our largest in the nation. The mission of reach their full potential and grow in Schools a Hand, Principal for a Day, the Cobb County School District is to self-confidence. Partners in Education and Project provide an academically rigorous, caring

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and safe educational environment in partnership A hallmark of the district, parental involvement with families, students and the community. The is key to the success of Cobb schools. One hundred goal is that all Cobb students will maximize their percent PTA participation in most schools is a individual learning potential through performance- common thing, as is the active participation of based instruction for every student. The district parent volunteers. In fact, each school has its own strives to ensure that students are fully able to council, comprised of a principal, teachers, parents demonstrate what they know and communicate their and business representatives who provide oversight knowledge. Cobb students consistently score above and input on key school operations. the national averages on norm-referenced tests. The district also includes six magnet programs: Cobb County School District • The International Baccalaureate Program Elementary Schools...... 69 at Campbell High School Middle Schools...... 25 • The North Cobb School for International High Schools...... 16 Studies at North Cobb High School Special Education Centers...... 2 • The Academy of Research and Medical Adult Education Center...... 1 Sciences at South Cobb High School Performance Learning Center...... 1 • The Center for Advanced Studies in Science, Total Number of Schools...... 114 Mathematics and Technology at Wheeler Student Enrollment...... 106,642 High School Source: Cobb County School District, 2010 • The Academy of Mathematics, Science and Technology at Kennesaw Mountain Marietta City Schools Cobb County High School • The Center for Excellence in the Performing Marietta City Schools (MCS) serves over 8,000 Advantage Arts at Pebblebrook High School students at eight elementary choice schools—one Moving into the future, Cobb County The school district employs 7,500 highly trained of which is a Science, Technology, Engineering and and Marietta City school districts will and skilled teachers and administrators whose Math (STEM) Magnet—one middle school, one continue to advance with initiatives collective degrees and experience rank them among the sixth-grade school and one high school. MCS is such as Project 2400. In 2006, the Cobb most qualified in Georgia. The Cobb County School home to five Georgia Schools of Excellence: West Chamber, the Cobb Schools Foundation District is the second-largest employer in the county, Side Elementary (1985); Marietta Middle School and the Cobb County and Marietta City with more than 14,000 employees in 120 facilities. (1987); A.L. Burruss Elementary (1991, 2003); school districts partnered to help enhance Students experience the benefits of Cobb educators’ Marietta High School (2003); Marietta Center for students’ SAT scores, implementing an passion for teaching in their academic performance. Advanced Academics (2011); and one National improvement program based on a score of 2400. Students are better prepared for the college application process with the SAT course provided to them in their junior year of high school.

2010 Project 2400 Results • 348/408 students (85 percent) took Diagnostic 1 and the actual SAT test in May or June • 335/348 students (96 percent) scored higher on the actual SAT than Diagnostic 1 by 10 to 810 points • Average change in score was 217 points • Median change in score was 220 points

Education Excellence

Comparison of Average SAT Scores, 2010 Subject Marietta Cobb All All City County GA U.S. Math 509 517 490 516 Critical 492 511 488 501 Reading Writing 480 495 475 492 Total 1,481 1,523 1,453 1,509 Combined SAT Score

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School of Excellence: A.L. Burruss and “distance learning” opportunities. DeVry University’s Elementary (1992). The school district has www.chattahoocheetech.edu Cobb-Galleria Centre approximately 1,200 employees. In June DeVry offers undergraduate programs 2008, Marietta City Schools became one of Southern Polytechnic and, through its Keller Graduate School of Marietta City Schools State University (SPSU) Elementary Georgia’s first Charter School Systems. Management, graduate degree programs Schools...... 7 MCS is an International Baccalaureate Southern Polytechnic State University in some of today’s fastest-growing fields. is a residential, coeducational member Middle School...... 1 (IB) World School district. In 2008 Once enrolled at the Cobb-Galleria of the University System of Georgia, Sixth Grade...... 1 the school district became the first Centre, students may take courses at any IB World School district in Georgia located on 198 acres of naturally wooded of the other six Atlanta-area locations, as High School...... 1 landscape in the historic and vibrant City authorized to offer the IB Middle well as online. www.devry.edu Magnet of Marietta. More than 5,500 students (Elementary)...... 2 Years Program (MYP) for grades 6-10. from 36 states and 64 countries study Embry-Riddle Adult Education With the addition of the IB Middle architecture, engineering, engineering Center...... 1 Years Program to the IB Primary Years technology, computer science, political Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Total Number Program (PYP) offered at Sawyer Road science, business administration, University’s campus in Marietta offers of Schools...... 11 Elementary and the long-standing IB psychology and much more. This undergraduate and graduate degree and Student Diploma Program (DP) at Marietta unique learning environment is known certificate programs in aviation and Enrollment...... 8,011 High School, MCS is one of only a for encouraging reflective thinking aerospace, including the areas of business, FY11 - October FTE few school systems nationwide able to and community leadership, preparing logistics, maintenance technology, provide the full IB (K-12) continuum. students for their roles as professionals. management and safety. www.erau.edu www.spsu.edu Everest Institute Educating a Higher Education Life University Growing Population Everest Institute in Marietta, Together, Cobb Cobb County is home to the third- Founded in Marietta in 1974, Life formerly Georgia Medical Institute, County Schools and largest university in Georgia, Kennesaw University is a health sciences institution offers the opportunity to train for a Marietta City Schools State University, and the largest technical most known for its chiropractic program, career and develop skills that can be educate more than college in the state, Chattahoochee the largest in the world. Life University is leveraged for a lifetime. Programs 114,000 students, Technical College. These two accredited by the Southern Association of include health care, business a population institutions along with others provide Colleges and Schools (SACS) and relevant administration, information technology that grows by approximately residents a quality selection of options specialized accrediting agencies to award and trade skills. www.everest.edu 2,500 each year. for higher education. four-year undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of health care, science, Fortis College Kennesaw State University (KSU) business and general studies fields. The Fortis College in Smyrna, formerly Established in 1963, KSU, the third- mission of Life University is to empower Medix College, is dedicated to providing largest school in the University System students with the education, skills and comprehensive career training that enables of Georgia, provides superb education values necessary for career success and life graduates to meet the ever-changing opportunities to 24,000 undergraduate fulfillment, based on vitalistic philosophy. workplace. Programs offered include and graduate students representing 132 www.life.edu dental assisting, dental hygiene, electronic countries. The school offers 80 bachelor’s, systems technology, EMT-Paramedic, master’s and doctorate degrees (the latter Shorter University HVAC, medical assisting, medical office including Ph.D.s in education, business A private liberal arts college that administration, Microsoft Network administration and nursing). Located just recently transitioned to university status, Technology, patient care technology, northwest of Atlanta in Cobb County near Shorter offers a Professional Studies pharmacy technology, and welding historic Kennesaw Mountain, KSU affords program for working adults who desire technology. www.fortis.edu a bachelor’s or master’s degree. The students access to the best of Atlanta as well program is offered at several Atlanta as the tranquility of a 384-acre, artfully Georgia Highlands College (GHC) metro locations, including North Atlanta, A four-year state college, GHC now landscaped, pedestrian-friendly campus. only minutes from Cobb County. www. serves more than 5,400 students in the KSU is also a magnet for the shorter.edu athletically talented. Students feel a sense region with instruction on five campuses of community attending basketball, Belhaven University in Marietta, Rome, Cartersville, Dallas and soccer, baseball games and other sporting Belhaven Atlanta is a Christian Douglasville. To maximize convenience, events. Potential and current students university tailored for working Georgia Highlands has also expanded Higher Education look forward to the start up of a football adults pursing an undergraduate or a its offerings of online, DVD and hybrid Higher education program, targeted to begin in 2014. www. graduate degree accelerated program. courses. www.highlands.edu options for students kennesaw.edu http://atlanta.belhaven.edu/ in Cobb County ITT Technical Institute include traditional degree programs, Chattahoochee Central Michigan University ITT Tech is a leading private college technical education Technical College (CTC) Located in the Cumberland area, that offers technology-oriented and programs, and With more than 50 programs at eight CMU offers a Master of Arts in Education career-focused degree programs. At the flexible degree campuses, CTC offers a superior team tailored to working adults. They also offer Kennesaw campus, students learn the skills programs for of educational professionals, access and knowledge needed to succeed in jobs working adults. a military rate for current active duty and to advanced technology, an enhanced retired veterans and their spouses. www. in technology, drafting and design, and campus life, a large number of scholarships cmich.edu criminal justice. www.itt-tech.edu

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Lincoln College of Technology Georgia Institute of Technology Lincoln’s Marietta campus provides focused, short- Located in the heart of Atlanta is one of the term career training and flexible class schedules that nation’s leading research universities, Georgia Enrollment in Cobb Tech. Offering undergraduate and graduate County’s Five Largest enable students to enter new careers sooner. Dedicated Colleges and Universities instructors and staff offer individualized attention and degrees in the Colleges of Architecture, Computing, Engineering, Management, Kennesaw State University...... 24,000 job placement assistance. www.lincolnedu.com Sciences and the Ivan College of Liberal Arts, Chattahoochee Technical College...... 11,273 degree seekers from all over the world choose MedTech Institute this metropolitan campus to receive a focused, Southern Polytechnic State University...... 5,781 With an Atlanta-Marietta location, MedTech technologically based education. With such Life University...... 2,437 Institute helps students gain the skills needed to step prestigious programs, it’s no wonder Georgia into new careers quickly through business, healthcare Tech is consistently ranked in U.S. News & Shorter University - North Metro campus...... 2,170 and technology programs. www.medtech.edu World Report’s top 10 public universities in the United States. www.gatech.edu Saint Leo University Georgia State University With an office in Marietta, Saint Leo University More than 40,000 degree-seeking students is a Catholic, coeducational liberal arts university that make up the diverse student body at Georgia offers programs leading to associate’s, bachelor’s and State, one of the country’s leading urban master’s degrees in business administration, education research universities. Located in the heart of and criminal justice. The university offers a practical downtown Atlanta, students from every county model for life and leadership, recognizing the dignity, in Georgia, every state in the nation and 160 Private Schools value and gifts of all people. www.saintleo.edu countries experience a challenging curriculum While the majority of families with 52 undergraduate and graduate degree are satisfied with the educational University of Phoenix programs in more than 250 fields of study. opportunities offered by Cobb’s Georgia State’s schools and colleges include public schools, there are many private University of Phoenix is focused on helping Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, schools available to parents who seek a particular religious or secular education working adults adapt and evolve in an ever-changing Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health world with a commitment to providing a quality for their child. Professions, College of Arts and Sciences, Cobb Chamber members include education that can help students stay on the cutting College of Education, College of Law, Honors Goddard Schools, Mount Paran edge of fields like health care, business management College, Institute of Public Health and J. Mack Christian School, Mount Vernon and education. www.phoenix.edu Robinson College of Business. www.gsu.edu Presbyterian School, Mt. Bethel Christian Academy, North Cobb Christian School, Omega Learning Center, Primrose Schools, Shiloh Hills Christian School, Shreiner Academy, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School, St. Joseph Catholic School, The Walker School, Whitefield Academy and The Wood Acres School.

Whitefield Academy is located in Mableton.

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WellStar Cobb offers a Children’s Emergency and Immediate Care Center.

World-Class Cobb County residents can access health care from four world-class hospitals, seven clinics of the Cobb County Board of Health, and various programs and facilities offering psychiatric, senior, hospice or chiropractic assistance.

A Healthy Community

obb County’s medical facilities go above and • Rehabilitation beyond, exceeding patients’ expectations with • Dialysis • Specialized Services comprehensive care. Local health care professionals C • Bariatric Surgery are known nationwide for their medical expertise and advanced • Cardiac Catheterization techniques. Residents enjoy easy access to leading specialized • Cardiac Intervention health care providers. • Cardiac Intensive Care Unit • Critical Care Unit WellStar, Georgia’s largest not- community-based research program, • Diabetes Center is one of the most respected treatment for-profit health system, boasts three • Home Health Services and diagnosis centers in the country. locations – Cobb Hospital, Kennestone • Medical Imaging Rounding out the spectrum of treatment Hospital and Windy Hill Hospital – in • Minimally Invasive Services Quality Care Cobb County alone. Emory-Adventist options, the technologically advanced Cobb County’s high WellStar Cardiac Network is a regional • Occupational Medicine quality Emergency Hospital in Smyrna adds to the choices • Oncology 9-1-1 response and hub for cardiac care in the Southeast. for care, as does Cobb and Douglas • Open Heart Surgery pre-hospital care • Emergency Services Public Health, which offers six clinics • Radiation Therapy Services is readily available throughout the county. • Fast Track Triage Program in the event of • Senior Services Cobb County takes pride in to identify and treat minor an unforeseen emergencies quickly • Wellness and Prevention emergency. providing residents an inimitable quality • Children’s Emergency Programs On Campus of life and considers health care to be a and Immediate Care Center • 256 and 64 Slice CT foundational factor in supporting the • Chest Pain Observation Unit • 3.0T MRI community’s wellbeing. • Accredited Chest Pain Center • Atherton Place Senior WellStar Kennestone Hospital • Outpatient Services Living Community • Cyberknife Stereotactic For years, the reputation of WellStar • Diagnostic/Treatment Center Radiosurgery Kennestone Hospital has been • Rehabilitation • da Vinci Surgical System recognized for providing exemplary • Surgical Center care. A $68 million, seven-story patient (Inpatient and Outpatient) • Health Place Center for Fitness care facility, completed in 2006, has • Oncology/Infusion Center and Wellness raised the number of hospital beds offered • Inpatient Services • The Jean and Mack Henderson by Kennestone to 633, and complements • Intensive Care Women’s Center at Kennestone the internationally known WellStar • Obstetrics • The Women’s Shoppe Kennestone Cancer Center perfectly. • Medical/Surgical Care at Kennestone Kennestone, home to Georgia’s leading • Neonatal Care • STAT Cancer Clinic

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WellStar Windy Hill Hospital • Emergency Services • Accredited Chest Pain Center As home to the Southeast’s leading Sleep • Fast Track Triage Program to identify Disorders Center, along with the Center for and treat minor emergencies quickly Minimally Invasive Services and an array of outpatient rehabilitation programs, this 115- • Children’s Emergency and Immediate bed facility offers highly advanced services with Care Center • Outpatient Services compassionate expertise. • Outpatient Services • Diagnostic/Treatment Center • Diagnostic/Treatment Center • Behavioral Health and Abuse • IV Therapy Northside/East Cobb Imaging is located in • Uterine Fibroid Embolization the Woodlawn Commons Medical Center • Physical Rehabilitation • Physical Rehabilitation (Building #1) on the west side of Johnson • Sleep Disorders • Surgical Center (Inpatient and Outpatient) Ferry Road at Woodlawn. The center offers • Inpatient Services general MRI exams and digital screening • Surgical Center mammography with CAD (Computer • Education Classes • Obstetrics Assisted Detection). • Inpatient Services • Intensive Care • Specialty Center, Long-Term Acute Care • Medical/Surgical Care • Specialized Services • Neonatal Intensive Care Cobb County • Gastroenterology Lab • Behavioral Health Advantage • Laboratory • Physical Rehabilitation • Specialized Services • Medical Imaging The largest integrated health • Bariatric Surgery system in Georgia, WellStar has placed • Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Services • Cardiac Catheterization Cobb County in the spotlight with • Interventional Radiology its impressive list of services and • Cardiac Intervention • Wellness and Prevention Program treatment options. In 2008, WellStar • Home Health Services • Breast Health earned the Atlanta Journal-Constitution • Comprehensive Oncology Program Nursing Excellence award along with WellStar Cobb Hospital • Medical Imaging the VHA Leadership Award for Clinical Excellence. Over the years, WellStar • Minimally Invasive Services With nearly 100,000 visitors in FY11, WellStar has been recognized numerous times • Occupational Medicine Cobb’s Emergency Department remains among and is committed to maintaining high the busiest in Georgia. Serving patients primarily • Orthopedic Services standards long into the future. • Senior Services from southern Cobb County, along with Douglas In addition to the world-class facilities • Wellness and Prevention Program and Paulding counties. WellStar Cobb Hospital is a and programs of WellStar Health System 382-bed acute care hospital. State-of-the-art services • Wound Care and Emory-Adventist Hospital, residents are available in the Barrett Surgery Center. Women’s • On Campus also benefit from access to systems such as Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, • WellStar Behavioral Health Center Services and the Vascular Institute deliver other Northside Hospital and the programs of specialty services that fulfill WellStar Cobb’s pledge to • Tranquility Inpatient Hospice the Cobb County Board of Health, as well offer world-class care. • The Family Birthplace at Cobb Hospital as the progressive brand of health care offered by one of Kaiser Permanente’s five Cobb locations. This mosaic of health care providers presents an invaluable network of medical care that will serve the community now, and for generations to come.

WellStar Kennestone Hospital is home to Georgia’s leading community-based Kaiser Permanente West Cobb Medical Center on Tramore Parkway in Austell. research program.

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Emory-Adventist Hospital the hospital’s faith-based mandate ensures that the science of medicine works in tandem with a Emory-Adventist Hospital in Smyrna is an 88-bed, not-for-profit facility operated by Adventist profound depth of caring and compassion. Health System in a joint venture with Emory Furthering their dedication to providing speedy Healthcare. As a leader in cutting-edge research and response to patients’ immediate health care needs, technology, Emory Healthcare has contributed to Emory-Adventist has added InQuickER, in which Cobb’s mission to provide premium medical services patients with non-life threatening conditions can to residents. register online and wait for attention in the comfort Emory-Adventist Hospital at Smyrna is a of their own homes until it is time to be seen. Emory- Christian facility that cares for the body, mind Adventist is the only hospital in the Atlanta metro Emory-Adventist Hospital is Cobb County’s and spirit of each individual. Commitment to area to offer this service. only faith-based hospital, caring for the body, mind and spirit of every patient.

Emory-Adventist Hospital Services • Med-Surg Inpatient Care • 24/7 Emergency Department • ICU/CCU • Respiratory Therapy Clinical Lab • Rehabilitation Services • Hospitalist Services • Pain Relief Program • Lithotripsy • Nuclear Medicine • Extremity MRI • Imaging Services • Geriatric Fracture Program • Uterine Fibroid Embolization • Ultrasound/Echocardiography • Mammography • Diabetes Education • Sleep Lab • Hip Arthroscopy • Interventional Radiology • Emergency Services

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Business is vibrant in Cobb County.

Cobb Business Cobb County offers one-stop permitting for companies seeking to do business from within Cobb County, as well as providing an educated workforce and a low insurance rating.

A Thriving Business Community

obb County is Georgia’s premier location in terms of the finest designer/manufacturer economic power, designed growth, amenities and lifestyle. of advanced military aircraft; and C These attributes along with Cobb’s central location, close Travelport GDS, one of the world’s proximity to the world’s busiest airport, dynamic leadership, pro- largest global distribution systems business attitude and welcoming nature keep the community on (GDS) providers, which has its North top when it comes to fiscal and social achievement. American GDS headquarters and its primary data center here in Cobb With several Fortune 500 companies in the world; NAPA, an auto parts County. These major corporations selecting Cobb County for their distributor; and GE Energy, which employ thousands of workers locally Business Expo headquarters, and more than 20 manufactures products and services and have rightfully earned Cobb The Cobb international companies present, for the energy industry. With so many County’s prestigious placement on the Chamber’s annual Business-to- this area has evolved into a dynamic of America’s most recognizable names, global map. Business Expo is the business environment. The growing Cobb County has become known as It’s no wonder that so many Chamber’s largest nature of the area consistently attracts one of the most attractive sites in the industries call Cobb home with networking event of the year and rising entrepreneurs and established Southeast for corporate expansions opportunities offered through pace- gives companies a leaders of businesses. Top industries and headquarters. setting programs and incentives chance to showcase include professional, scientific, their services. Cobb County has promoted by the Development management, administrative waste become known as Authority of Cobb County. An management services, education, health, one of the most aggressive new focus on economic manufacturing and social services. attractive sites in development by the Cobb Chamber Among America’s favorite brands the Southeast for and its community-wide partners led who choose Cobb as their preferred hub to an impressive 26 corporate locations corprate expansions are The Weather Channel, the country’s and expansions, generating more than go-to source for weather information; and headquarters. $248 million in new investment and Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc., the Cobb County is also home to 3,093 new jobs in the span of nine world’s leading marketer, producer and Genuine Parts Company, a diversified months (January-November 2011). The distributor of Coca-Cola products; service company that specializes proof is in the numbers. Cobb County RaceTrac, a fuel supplier growing strong in the distribution of automotive is the place to grow your business. in the Southeast; The Home Depot, parts; Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Cobb is proud to serve as the home the leading home improvement retailer Company, globally recognized as base for businesses of all sizes. Adding

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to the unprecedented growth, diversity and energy West Village, the Avenue East Cobb and West of the business community, the area’s retail sector Cobb and Smyrna Market Village all provide continues to thrive. With a combination of small pleasurable environments for finding steals and specialized local boutiques and prominent and deals. national chain outlets, the local economy The retail sector experiences a constant wave of economic gain. continues to thrive. Town Center Mall in Kennesaw gives you a The local economy range of retail options all under one roof, while experiences a constant Cumberland Mall in Smyrna offers a “main wave of economic gain. street” design with fountains, outdoor seating, Economic power and an unrivaled lifestyle – dining and more! Both shopping areas have these are the hallmarks of Cobb County. We invite recently undergone extensive multi-million dollar you to join us as Cobb County continues to move Cobb County’s population of close renovations. Vinings Jubilee, the Marietta Square, forward, growing local industry success. to 700,000 people is a strong base to support a thriving retail sector throughout the county.

Cobb County Advantage

Cobb County, home to some of the most prominent brands in the country, has attracted not one, but three Fortune 500 companies. Setting down their roots in Cobb’s growing setting, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Genuine Parts (NAPA) and The Home Depot, have all have experienced the multitude of economic benefits generated by the county’s pro-business programs.

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Marietta Square in Historic Downtown Marietta

Great Rates Cobb County residents enjoy some of the lowest water utility rates of all metro Atlanta counties, an attraction for both residents and businesses.

Making Your Home in Cobb

elocating to a new area can be exciting, but whether Newspapers you are moving across the street or across the nation, • Atlanta Journal-Constitution R certain questions are bound to come to mind in the 404-526-5151; www.ajc.com process. During this transition, let our experts respond to • Marietta Daily Journal any inquiries you may have in regards to telephone service, 770-428-9411; www.mdjonline.com school registration, licenses, utilities and more. We will provide you with the information needed to make Cobb Real Estate County feel like home. • Cobb Association of Realtors 770-422-3900; www.cobbrealtor.com Government Services • Greystone Power 770-942-6576; www.greystonepower.com • Board of Health • Marietta Power and Water You may find an extensive list of Luxurious Homes 770-514-2300; realtors who are members of the Cobb Luxurious executive 770-794-5100; www.mariettapower.com homes are available www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.org Chamber at www.cobbchamber.org. Cable in golf, equestrian • Business License Office and family-friendly 770-528-8410; www.cobbcounty.org • AT&T Water neighborhoods. • Cobb County Information 800-288-2020; www.att.com • Acworth Water Swim and tennis • Charter Communications (Smyrna) communities are 770-528-1000; www.cobbcounty.org 770-423-1000; www.cobbwater.org among the • Georgia Department of Labor 888-438-2427; www.charter.com • Comcast • Austell Water most popular. 404-232-7300; www.dol.state.ga.us 800-266-2278; www.comcast.com 770-819-2302; www.austell.ga.gov • Senior Services • Cobb Water 770-528-5355; www.cobbseniors.org Telephone 770-423-1000; www.cobbwater.org • Social Security Office • AT&T • Kennesaw Water 800-772-1213; www.ssa.gov/atlanta Residential 800-288-2020; Business 866-213-6300; 770-423-1000; www.cobbwater.org • Marietta Power & Water Electricity www.att.com • Acworth Power • Comcast 770-794-5100; www.mariettapower.com 770-917-8903; www.acworth.org 800-266-2278; www.comcast.com • Powder Springs Utility Department • Verizon • Cobb EMC 770-943-8000; 800-837-4966; www.verizon.com 770-429-2100; www.cobbemc.com www.cityofpowdersprings.org • Georgia Power Company Other companies may offer phone service • Smyrna Water 888-660-5890; www.georgiapower.com in your area. See your local phone directory. 678-631-5338; www.smyrnacity.com

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Natural Gas • Cobb County Solid Waste • Tag Offices 770-528-2500; 770-528-8247 • Atlanta Gas Light http://solidwastecobbcountyga.gov • Main: 700 South Cobb Drive, 770-994-1946; www.atlantagaslight.com • Austell, Natural Gas System Call for a list of private companies that Marietta, GA 30060 • East Cobb: 4400 Lower Roswell Road, 770-948-1841; www.austellgas.com provide this service in unincorporated • Coweta-Fayette EMC Natural Gas Cobb or go to www.cobbcounty.org. Marietta, GA 30068 • North Cobb Government 770-502-0226; www.utility.org Many of the municipalities offer • FireSide Natural Gas curbside pickup of recyclable items for Service Center: city residents. Residents of unincorporated 866-517-0250; Market Square Shopping Center Cobb County need to contact their Reasonable Prices www.firesidenaturalgas.com 2932 Canton Highway, Georgia is one of garbage haulers for curbside recycling. Marietta, GA 30066 the few states in • Gas South • South Cobb Government the nation that 877-472-4932; www.gas-south.com For more information on recycling: allows competition • Georgia Natural Gas • City of Austell Service Center: between natural gas 770-850-6200; www.onlygng.com 4700 Austell Road, Austell, GA 30106 marketers, even for 770-944-4325 • Infinite Energy • Keep Cobb Beautiful • Cobb County Fire Station #28: residential service. The competition 877-342-5434; 770-528-1135 3858 Kemp Ridge Road, ensures that prices www.infiniteenergy.com • Keep Marietta Beautiful Acworth, GA 30101 remain reasonable. • Mxenergy/GasKey 770-794-5606 Auto Emissions Inspections 877-677-4355; www.mxenergy.com • Keep Smyrna Beautiful • SCANA Energy 770-431-2863 In Cobb County, all vehicles older 877-467-2262; www.scanaenergy.com • Kennesaw Public Works than three years require annual emissions • Stream Energy 770-421-8582 inspections. For more information contact: 866-543-4642; www.streamenergy.net • Powder Springs Public Works • Georgia’s Clean Air Force • Walton EMC Natural Gas 770-943-8010 800-449-2471 www.cleanairforce.com 770-267-2505; Driver’s License & Tag Offices www.waltonemcnaturalgas.com Voter Registration New residents have 30 days after Trash and Recycling establishing residence in Georgia to Cobb County residents can register • Acworth Utilities apply for a new auto tag. For more to vote while applying for a driver’s information regarding requirements and 770-917-8903; www.acworth.org license or library card, or by picking • Austell Sanitation necessary documentation, contact the 24- up an application at government hour information line at 770-528-8247 770-944-4325; www.austell.ga.gov service centers, city halls or senior or check the website at www.cobbtax.org • Kennesaw Sanitation centers. The Cobb County Board (Motor Vehicles Division). 770-424-8274; www.Kennesaw-ga.gov • Driver’s Licenses of Elections has applications at 736 • Marietta Sanitation Whitlock Avenue, Suite 400, Marietta, (car, motorcycle road tests) 770-794-5581; www.marietta.gov • 1605 County Services Parkway, GA 30064, or call 770-528-2581 for • Powder Springs Utility Department Marietta, GA 30008 an application by mail, or visit Cobb Cost of Living 770-943-8000; 678-413-8400 County Government website at www. Cobb County’s cost www.cityofpowdersprings.com • Piedmont Village Shopping Center cobbelections.org or www.sos.state. of living is slightly • Smyrna Sanitation 2800 Canton Road, Suite 1000 ga.us/elections, the Georgia Secretary less than the national 770-431-2850; www.ci.smyrna.ga.us Marietta, GA 30066 of State website. average at 99.5, less than Denver, Colo. at 110.1; Chicago, Ill. at 116.2; and even smaller cities such as Richmond, Va. at 103.9.

Smyrna residents enjoy the many shops and restaurants in the city.

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City Halls • Sheriff • City of Acworth 770-499-4600 770-974-3112; www.acworth.org 185 Roswell Road, Marietta, GA 30060 • City of Austell • Emergency Management Agency 770-944-4300; www.austellga.gov 770-499-4567 • City of Kennesaw 140 North Marietta Parkway N.E., 770-424-8274; www.kennesaw-ga.gov Marietta, GA 30060 • City of Marietta • Tax Assessor 770-794-5526; www.mariettaga.gov 770-528-3100 • City of Powder Springs 736 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta, GA 30064 770-943-4249; • Tax Commissioner www.cityofpowdersprings.org Vinings is a vibrant, historic area within • City of Smyrna 770-528-8600 736 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta, GA 30064 sight of corporate strongholds. 770-434-6600; www.smyrnacity.com • Elections Office Other Important Contacts 770-528-2581 • Cobb County Police 736 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta, GA 30064 Cobb County 770-499-3900 • Zoning Advantage 140 North Marietta Parkway N.E., 770-528-2004 Marietta, GA 30060 1150 Powder Springs Street, Marietta, GA 30064 Experience the good life in Cobb, a • Cobb County Department of • Animal Control county that offers a quality of life like no Public Safety 770-499-4136 other. Newcomers can expect a unique 770-528-3800 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, GA 30008 blend of housing communities with starter 100 Cherokee Street, Suite 460, homes priced in the low $100,000s and • Cobb County Public Library Marietta, GA 30090 executive homes starting at more than • Cobb County Fire 770-528-2320; www.cobbcat.org $500,000. Residents benefit from our and Emergency Services • Cobb County Schools excellent water quality, AAA bond rating, 770-426-3300, www.cobb.k12.ga.us low crime rate and the lowest taxes in the 770-528-8000 • Marietta City Schools metro Atlanta area. 1595 County Services Parkway S.W., Marietta, GA 30008 770-422-3500; http://www.marietta-city.org

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Cobb County Area Map

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McCollum Cobb County lies in Airport the northwest part of metro Atlanta. Marietta is the 120 county seat; other 41 municipalities are Acworth, Austell, Marietta Kennesaw, Smyrna and Powder Springs. 120 120

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Cobb County is in a logistical sweet 20 spot, with four major interstate highways, numerous state Atlanta highways, intermodal rail, proximity to the world’s Floyd Cherokee Bartow County Forsyth busiest airport, and County 75 County 575 Fulton 400 County Jackson numerous surface County County transportation Cobb options. Polk Acworth County County Kennesaw 75 Barrow Marietta Gwinnett County Paulding County County 285 Smyrna Powder Springs Vinings

Austell 400 Harolson Mableton Walton County Atlanta DeKalb County 20 County 285

Douglas Fulton 20 Rockdale County County Carroll County Newton County Harts eld-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 675 County Cobb County Vicinity Map

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