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Cobb County, Georgia is considered one of Atlanta’s most desirable communities to live and work. Its close proximity to Atlanta makes it appealing to those who don’t want to live too far away from the city center yet still want a suburban lifestyle. Some parts of Cobb County are just 10 minutes away from the city of Atlanta.

Homes for sale in Cobb County range from first time home owners to luxury estates and penthouse condos. The population in Cobb County has grown 9.2 percent since 2000, and Cobb County schools consistently rank at or near the top for the state of Georgia, keeping the demand for quality real estate strong.

For years, business has long been an epicenter of Cobb County. Many Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies call Cobb County home, headquartered in business-oriented cities such as Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna and Vinings.

Cobb County has six incorporated cities: Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs, and Smyrna. Cobb County is ranked as both the county with the most educated citizens in Georgia and among the most wealthy counties in the country.

Cobb County was originally part of the Cherokee Indian Nation. It was the 81st county in Georgia and named for Judge Thomas Willis Cobb of Virginia, who served as a U.S. Senator, state congressman and Superior Court Judge.

Marietta was named for Judge Cobb's wife. The city's downtown was destroyed by Sherman's troops in 1864, but it was reconstructed and now Marietta is home to four National Historic Districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

There is a 23-acre National Cemetery in Marietta with more than 17,000 officers and soldiers from every U.S. war buried in the cemetery. With 43 parks, recreation centers, and other related facilities, Cobb's park system is one of the Southeast's largest. There are also 8,800 acres of federally owned park lands in Cobb County including Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Two other of the state's top attractions are found in Cobb are White Water Park and Six Flags Over Georgia.

Some of the festivals in Cobb County include the Kennesaw Big Shanty Festival in April, the Historic Marietta Arts and Craft Festival, and the North Georgia State Fair.

Cobb is fortunate to have unparalleled transportation options. Four major interstate highways traverse the county (I-75, I-285, I-20 and I-575), as well as numerous state highways, two commercial rail lines (CSX and Norfolk Southern) and more than 2,000 miles of well maintained public roads.

No Georgia community has invested more in transportation improvements during the past 15 years than Cobb. As the result of three, voter approved, one percent special use sales tax programs for transportation almost $1 billion was spent on local highway, road and street improvements during the 1990s. An aggressive road improvement program continues and is being paid for in cash.

The center of Cobb is only 20 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, the busiest passenger airport in the world. Twenty-three passenger and 19 cargo air carriers fly out of Hartsfield. Being on the northwestern edge of Atlanta allows Cobb easy access to Hartsfield-Jackson via I-75, I-285 or surface streets, with a typical airport commute of 25-45 minutes.

Public Transportation

Cobb Community Transit (CCT) operates a fleet of 75 buses on 17 routes, carrying 2.7 million passengers annually. A reciprocal transfer agreement with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) links CCT services with regional employment, entertainment centers and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta.

Shopping, attractions, arts and recreation are second to none. With all that Cobb offers, it's not necessary to drive into Atlanta for excitement, In addition to the listings below. For more information on attractions and activities in Cobb, contact the Cobb Convention & Visitors Bureau at (678) 303-COBB (2622) or www.cobbcvb.com

In Cobb, shopping is one of our specialties! A wide variety of shopping centers, malls and specialty boutiques will help anyone find that perfect gift, outfit or home accent. Two regional malls are located in Cobb, along with numerous smaller shopping centers, chain retailers and local stores.

Town Center Mall

Town Center is located in north Cobb County between 1-75 and 1-575. It holds 200 stores plus anchor stores Belks, Macy's, JCPenney and Sears, www.simon.com

The Avenue East Cobb

Located near the intersection of Roswell and Johnson Ferry roads, this upscale shopping mall features a variety of specialty shops, including Borders Books & Music, Victoria's Secret, Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Loft, Gap, Banana Republic, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma and more. Restaurants include Pacific & Vine and Panera Bread, www.theavenuealist.com

ARTS

Cobb Energy Center
a new Performing Arts Centre located adjacent to the Cobb Galleria complex at 1-75 and 1-285. It houses a 3,000-seat concert hall, a 700-seat recital hall and a 200-seat black box theatre. In addition, the center will provide space for the music and theater departments of Kennesaw State University with facilities for staff and students. The center will showcase touring shows and performers, along with local productions and community events.

Cobb Symphony Orchestra
A Cobb cultural resource since 1951, the Cobb Symphony Orchestra stands proudly as one of the finest musical ensembles in Georgia. Each season contains diverse offerings of great symphonic masterworks and operatic masterpieces. The orchestra is in residence at Kennesaw State University, www.cobbsymphony.com

The Georgia Ballet
Demonstrating the highest artistic standards in dance, this nonprofit company and ballet school was founded in 1962.The professional company presents three ticketed performances each year, along with a series of performances for school children. The Nutcracker is performed each holiday season as well, www.georgiaballet.org

Mable House Amphitheatre
The Mable House Amphitheatre, opened in 2003 as an outdoor venue for the performing arts, sits next door. Performances are scheduled throughout the spring and summer featuring top entertainers and musical groups. Call the box office for show details at (770) 819-7765, www.mablehouseamphitheatre.com

Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art Located just off the Marietta Square, this museum features special exhibits, a permanent collection, a special gallery and art classes for children, www.mariettasquare.com/mcma

Theatre in the Square
One of the premier regional theatres in the Southeast, Theatre in the Square was a 1988 recipient of the prestigious Governor's Award in the Arts. This 170-seat theatre offers a mixture of dramas, comedies and musicals performed by professional talent, www.theatreinthesquare.com

ATTRACTIONS

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
The visitor's center showcases exhibits about the Atlanta Campaign of the Civil War and the major battle at Kennesaw Mountain in 1864, Enjoy the park trails, hiking and picnicking as well as panoramic views. Civil War reenactments and ceremonial events are held regularly. Contact the visitor's center for details, www.nps.gov

Lake Allatoona
Popular with boaters and fisherman alike. The I 1,860-acre lake and dam are managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for flood control, recreation, hydropower; water supply and environmental integrity. Enjoy 10 swimming beaches, lake cabins and campsites available for rent. Red Top Mountain State Park sits on the northern edge of the lake, www.allatoona.sam.usace.army.mil

Marietta Museum of History
This museum allows visitors to explore the long and storied history of Marietta and the surrounding area through ever-changing exhibits as well as a permanent collection. It is located on the Marietta Square in the historic Kennesaw House, www.mariettahistory.org

Silver Comet Trail
This paved trail, formerly an abandoned railroad corridor once used by the Silver Comet passenger train, offers 12.8 miles of walking, biking, skating, jogging and access to nature. The complete trail will eventually stretch from Cobb County to Birmingham, Ala, The trail is available for use by the public at no charge, www.cobbcounty.org

Six Flags Over Georgia
This national attraction draws millions of visitors each year with an array of roller coasters, thrill rides and entertainment shows. It is open March through November with daily and season passes available, www.sixflags.com

Six Flags White Water
This water park has been rated one of the top I 0 water parks in America by the Travel Channel. Six Flags White Water is a popular summer attraction featuring a variety of water slides, the Atlanta Ocean wave pool and the "Little Hooch" tubing river Both daily tickets and season passes are available for the summer season, www.whitewaterpark.com

America Adventures
A theme park created especially for children ages I through 12, American Adventures features rides, the Foam Factory, a family arcade, miniature golf, go-carts and more. Birthday parties and group outings are a specialty, www.americanadventurespark.com

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