Cobb County is known for many things: top-notch schools, well-preserved historical sites and great parks. It is also a hub for many businesses, both large and small. The county’s low tax rate and educated population base make it the perfect place to start a business or to seek a job with one that is already […]
As a leading city in the U.S. for higher education, Atlanta prides itself on its active student population and 22 institutions of higher learning. Both traditional and non-traditional students can take advantage of a wide range of degree and certificate programs, from the arts and sciences to medicine and law. With its large concentration of […]
Cobb County has a wealth of entertainment options for families. Explore everything from opera performances and arts festivals to museums exhibitions and hiking trails. Below are just some of the family attractions Cobb County has to offer, along with websites for more information. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre www.cobbenergycentre.com (770) 916-2800 The 2,750-seat venue hosts […]
Community Profiles Cobb County 2014 Op-ed: Cong. Tom Price The 6th District of Georgia: A Dynamic Community By Rep. Tom Price, M.D. (GA-06) For 30 years my family and I have had the joy of calling Roswell, Ga., our home. For the past eight years, I have had the honor of representing our community as a […]
Acworth www.acworth.org (770) 974-3112 Acworth, also known as the “Lake City,” is experiencing rapid residential growth as newcomers discover its natural beauty, recreational opportunities and stable economic base. Once a busy trade center on the Western and Atlantic Railroad, Acworth was incorporated in 1860. Located just 35 miles northwest of Atlanta, Acworth boasts a small-town […]
Cobb County is trisected by three major interstates: I-75, I-20 and I-285. That means commuters can easily travel to and from downtown Atlanta, as well as to some of the other outlying counties. The Galleria district between interstates 75 and 285 has quickly become one of the area’s busiest business hubs, making it easy for […]
Welcome To The Peach State The area of Atlanta was originally populated by a Native American mound-building society. Many of Atlanta’s corridors follow the paths created by the Creek and Cherokee Indian nations, who inhabited the area until the early 19th Century. A large Creek settlement was called Standing Pitch Tree after a tall […]
www.cherokeega.com (678) 493-6000 County Population: 221,000 Median Household Income: $66,717 Square Miles: 421.67 Municipalities: Ball Ground, Canton, Holly Springs, Waleska, and Woodstock County Seat: Canton Median Home Price: $198,000 Mileage Rate: 5.825
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Bacchanalia www.opentable.com 1198 Howell Mill Road NW #100 Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 365-0410 For contemporary American cuisine, try Bacchanalia, which features light dishes with strong flavors. The menu changes with the seasons and consists of entirely organic ingredients. Bacchanalia offers a five-course prix fixe menu for $85 per person. The menu can also be ordered […]