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County Description
Cobb county came into being in 1832 when the state redistributed land once part of the Cherokee Nation. Named after Thomas Welch Cobb the county experienced a devastating setback during the Civil War when most of it was destroyed during the Battle at Kennesaw Mountain
Today, Cobb County, located north of Fulton County, is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. With a diverse economic base that includes jobs in the service, retail, aerospace and technology sectors, Cobb County offers a quality of life unsurpassed in the Southeast. More than $770 million has been spent on transportation improvements in recent years, allowing residents easy access to Atlanta and the commercial districts of Vinings Overlook, Cumberland Parkway and the prestigious "Platinum Triangle" in the Galleria area.
A variety of housing options exist in Cobb County, including luxury apartments and condos near Cumberland Mall, secluded subdivisions in East Cobb and horse ranches in the northwest corner of the county. The small towns of Marietta, Vinings, Smyrna, and Austell still retain their Southern charm amidst urban settings. Homes range in price from $85,000 in west Cobb to $1 million in East Cobb.
Cobb County Neighborhoods
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| Photo courtesy of GDITT. | Marietta
While home to 68,000 people, Marietta still offers the small town atmosphere one expects to find in the South. Occupied by Union troops until 1884, Marietta withstood the Civil War and prospered. Nineteenth-century Victorian homes, Antebellum homes and modest bungalows make Marietta a charming Southern community. The Square is Marietta's historic and cultural center with numerous antique shops, theater, museums and restaurants. Marietta also is home to the Big Chicken, a well-loved landmark.
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Smyrna
Rapidly defining what's new and progressive in quality of life and citizen services, Smyrna delivers an amazing sense of style and love of life. The new Market Village, home to fabulous restaurants, bars and upscale shops and services, is the final piece of a master plan for success. Call it "main street USA" or "Disneyland," but don't overlook its unique charm and the solid government and citizen services that stand behind the best in fresh, new and trendy lifestyle options.
County Information
Median household income
$70,401
Median age of residents
31.7
Population
616,548
Sales tax
5%
Chamber of Commerce
Cobb County Chamber of Commerce
770-980-2000
www.cobbchamber.org
Property Taxes
The property tax rate per $1,000 is:
$29.87.
Tax Commissioner: 770-528-8600
Public Education
Cobb County Schools Board of Education
770-426-3300
Elementary Schools 61
Middle Schools 19
High Schools 13
Special Learning Centers 2
Alternative 1
Per-pupil expenditures $5,032
School & bus information 770-528-6500
Mareitta City Schools Board of Education
770-422-3500
Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Per-pupil expenditures $7,222
School & bus information 678-594-8000
Avg SAT Scores* (Verbal/Math)
Cobb Co. (514/513)
Marietta City Schools (510/521)
Georgia (487/482)
National (506/514)
*Note: most students take the SAT whether they go on to higher education or not.
Atlanta School Guide
"Atlanta's Definitive Source for Education Information"
Private Education
Brandon Hall School
770-394-8177
www.brandonhall.org
Eastside Christian School
770-971-2332
www.eastsidechristianschool.com
Mount Paran Christian School
770-578-0182
www.mtparanschool.com
North Cobb Christian School
770-975-0252
www.ncchristian.org
Whitefield Academy
678-305-3000
www.whitefieldacademy.com
Atlanta School Guide
"Atlanta's Definitive Source for Education Information"
Utilities and Contacts
Cobb EMC (Electricity, Natural Gas, Telephone and Satellite TV): 770-429-2100
Electricity
Acworth Power
770-917-8903
Georgia Power
888-660-5890
GreyStone Power Corp.
770-942-6576
Marietta Power/Columbia Energy
770-794-5150
Cobb Energy (Electricty, Security, Telephone and Satellite TV)
770-429-2222
www.cobbenergy.com
Gas
Scana Energy
877-GO-SCANA
www.goscana.com
Austell Gas System: 770-948-1841
Marietta Power: 770-794-5150
For information about the deregulation of the natural gas market in Georgia and a listing of the residential gas providers, click here.
Telephone
BellSouth: 888-757-6500
Outside Georgia: 1-800-356-3094
Water
Cobb County Water Systems: 770-423-1000
Marietta Water: 770-794-5150
Cable TV
Charter Communications (South of Dobbins AFB): 800-955-7766
Comcast: 404-266-2278
Hospitals
Emory Adventist Hospital: 770-434-0710
WellStar Cobb Hospital: 770-732-4000
WellStar Kennestone Hospital: 770-793-5000
WellStar Windy Hill Hospital: 770-644-1000
Helpful Links
Cobb County
www.cobbcounty.org
Cobb Chamber of Commerce
www.cobbchamber.org
Neighborhoods
www.austell.org
www.city.marietta.ga.us/
www.ci.smyrna.ga.us/
Cobb County Schools
www.cobb.k12.ga.us/
www.marietta-city.k12.ga.us/
Source: NewcomerAtlanta.com |
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