Cobb County

With one foot firmly planted in the past and one in the future, Cobb County has something to offer everyone. One of the fastest growing counties in the nation, Cobb has earned a reputation as a great place to live and do business. With affordable housing, endless shopping opportunities, major highway access and an excellent business infrastructure, Cobb County can continue to grow without hesitation. Situated just north of Atlanta, Cobb is bisected by Interstate 75 with access from the south to Interstate 285 and to the west on Interstate 20.

Throughout the six main cities in Cobb County there exist elements of historic charm alongside 21st century progress. Retailers have set up shop in Cobb in record numbers, especially in the fast-growing area around Town Center Mall in north Cobb. The Cumberland-Galeria in southeast Cobb, known as the "Platinum Triangle", contains slightly more office space than Atlanta's central business district.

Major companies with operations in Cobb County include Sprint, AT&T, Coca-Cola, GE Power Systems, IBM and Georgia-Pacific. A few miles north on Cobb Parkway is Lockheed Martin where 8,200 people construct aircraft and equipment.

Education is taken seriously in Cobb County. Students consistently score well above state and national averages on standardized tests. With nearly 96,000 students, the system in the second largest in the state of Georgia. Cobb schools have earned 14 National Schools of Excellence and 31 Georgia Schools of Excellence awards. The business community collaborates with schools through the Partners in Education Program, enabled by the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce.

Higher and continuing education is offered through Kennesaw State University, Southern Polytechnic State University, Life University, Shorter College, Chattahoochee Tech and North Metro Tech.

Cobb County offers housing for everyone. Low property taxes are one of the many reasons people are attracted to Cobb real estate. East Cobb is known for its affluent subdivisions, with the west side being popular among first-time buyers because of the excellent value per square foot. The entire county has an abundance of apartments and condominiums near office towers and shopping complexes. With one of the best bus systems in the south, Cobb County Transit, residents can traverse the county or even ride to downtown Atlanta.
Historical sites by the dozens can be found in Cobb County. Marietta contains five National Historic Register districts including antebellum homes at their best. Kennesaw National Battlefield is home to a famous Civil War battle and contains hundreds of preserved acres with mile after mile of nature trails for running, hiking and exploring.

Recreational opportunities exist along the Chattahoochee River where residents can run, bike, fish and picnic. Cobb is home to more than a dozen quality golf courses and several practice facilities.

Population: 607,751
Avg. cost of new home: $190,978

 

Courtesy of Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Inc.  Information Deemed Accurate but not Warranted.