INSIGHT2018 COBB COUNTY, GEORGIA Patrons unwind at Sports & Social, one of many new offerings at The Battery Atlanta. The innovative mixed- used development attracts visitors from near and far, and has become an integral part of the Cobb community. VISITOR + NEWCOMER Guide CobbInsight18.indd 1 12/14/17 12:31 PM contents 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. 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. 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). CobbInsight18.indd 2 12/14/17 12:31 PM contents6 24 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 cobbchamber.org | 1 CobbInsight18.indd 1 12/14/17 11:49 AM INDEXAdvertiser Atlanta Air Charter . 22 Atlanta Beverage . 20 Atlanta Braves . 3 welcome Casteel Heating & Cooling . 17 Charter Bank . 11 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta . 33 City of Smyrna . 7 Hello. Cobb Churches . 37 Cobb County is one of the most envi- Cobb/Douglas Community Services . 36 able addresses in the metro area, and Cobb EMC . 5 Cobb Galleria Centre . 15 with good reason. Here you’ll fi nd D. McKeon Heating & Air. .41 affordable homes and two of Geor- Delta Community Credit Union . 22 gia’s highest-performing public school First Landmark Bank . 39 Fortress Builders . 13 systems, distinctive cultural venues, Frameworks Gallery . 17 lush parks, active trails, inviting restau- Gas South . 40 rants, and defi ned communities that Georgia Highlands College . 20 Georgia Power . Back cover welcome you home. Georgia Power/Governor’s If you’re new in town, there’s no bet- Gun Club. Inside back cover ter way to get acquainted with your Georgia Trade School . 17 The Georgian Club . 18 new address than charting your own course through the area’s hangouts, Henssler Financial . .19 eateries, shopping districts, and museums. Cobb County offers much to Kaiser Permanente . 35 KSU Sports and explore, including several distinct communities. Each locality is home to Entertainment Park . 28 its own cultural offerings, hidden-gem attractions, walkable downtowns, LIFE University . 27 and individual charms. Marietta Family Restaurants . 20 Mt. Bethel Christian Academy . 31 You’re invited to use this publication as your guide to discover all that Northside Hospital . 9 Cobb has to offer you and your family. Inside you’ll fi nd helpful tours of The Pink Plumber . 22 various neighborhoods, museums, schools, healthcare facilities, and rec- Pinnacle Orthopaedics . 36 reational opportunities. Shumate Mechanical . 43 St. Joseph Catholic School . .16 Let me be the fi rst to say, “Welcome home!” Synovus . 13 Town Center Community Alliance . 21 Traton Homes . 18 The Walker School . 29 WellStar . Inside front cover Trey Sanders Whitefi eld Academy . 20 Williamson Bros. BBQ . 22 2018 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Cobb Chamber of Commerce PUBLISHED BY 260 Peachtree Street Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 404-527-5500 atlantamagazine.com PUBLISHER ART DIRECTOR Sean McGinnis Joss Wakamo EDITORIAL PRODUCTION DIRECTOR DIRECTOR Kevin Benefi eld Whitney Tomasino DESIGN CONTRIBUTING 240 Interstate North Parkway DIRECTOR PHOTOGRAPHER Atlanta, GA 30339 Cristina Villa Hazar Harold Daniels (770) 980-2000 SENIOR EDITOR CONTRIBUTING ARTIST cobbchamber.org Dana Ford John Holcroft This guide was published in cooperation with the Cobb Chamber of Commerce by Atlanta Magazine Custom Media. All contents © 2018. All photography courtesy of Cobb Chamber of Commerce, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. 2 | 2018 Insight Guide 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. 4 | 2018 Insight Guide InsightNewcomerAd_Reliability.indd 1 7/11/17 2:38 PM CobbInsight18.indd 4 12/14/17 11:49 AM BRINGINGBRINGING YOU YOU THE THE OF MEMBERSHIP POWERPOWER OF ENERGY Connecting you to reliable electricity Cobb EMC’s 99.99 percent reliability rating helps assure our members that they can count on us, rain or shine. With some 180,000 members, reliability is critical. Having one of the most technologically advanced power distribution systems in the country assures our members that the lights will stay on in their home and their business will keep running. That’s the power of membership. InsightNewcomerAd_Reliability.indd 1 7/11/17 2:38 PM CobbInsight18.indd 5 12/14/17 11:49 AM SWEET. SAVORY. Community YUMMY! Downtown Acworth EXPLORE COBB 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. travelcobb.org 6 | 2018 Insight Guide CobbInsight18.indd 6 12/14/17 11:49 AM SWEET.