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Towns in Cobb County

Acworth www.acworth.org (770) 974-3112 Acworth, located about 35 miles northwest of Atlanta, is 132 square miles.While it is close enough to Atlanta to experience professional sports and cultural events like a larger city, the small-town atmosphere of Acworth provides opportunities for families that offer fun and tranquility. Convenient to both Interstate 75 and Highway 41, […]

Utilities

Power Acworth Power (770) 917-8903 acworth.org/power-department Cobb EMC (770) 429-2100 cobbemc.com Greystone Power Corp (770) 942-6576 greystonepower.com Marietta Power (770) 794-5100 mariettaga.gov/city/mpw Gas Atlanta Gas Light (877) 427-4321 atlantagaslight.com Gas South (877) 472-4932 gas-south.com Georgia Natural Gas (877) 850-6200 onlygng.com Infinite Energy Company (877) 342-5434 infiniteenergy.com True Natural Gas (877) 746-4362 truenaturalgas.com Walton EMC Natural […]

Cobb County: An Entrepreneurial Community

There’s a new energy in Cobb County. It’s a way of life and doing business that’s attracting the nation’s best known brands, passionate entrepreneurs and professionals eager to live out their version of the American dream. Discover the county’s unparalleled assets—charming neighborhoods, high-performing schools, breathtaking recreational offerings and cultural attractions, a thriving dining scene and […]

Cobb Chamber

It’s not difficult to figure out why people move to Cobb County.  We’ve got the lowest tax rate in the metro Atlanta area. We’ve got the highest bond ratings possible. We are home to the state’s largest non-academic, nonprofit health system. We have the benefits of both city and rural living. We have more than […]

Dining Out in Cobb

Over the past few years, the Atlanta metro area has become a foodie paradise. Chef-driven concepts are taking center stage and using locally grown seasonal ingredients, which means diners can find any type of cuisine they may desire, from comfort food at the local diner to a wide range of ethnic cuisine and established chain […]

North Fulton, your new hometown!

Welcome home! With a county seat of Atlanta, Fulton County always has plenty to do and see. More than 90 percent of the city of Atlanta is in Fulton County, and North Fulton is known as the affluent part of the county. The cities of Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park, Roswell, Sandy Springs and […]

Public Education In Cobb

Cobb is served by two separate school districts: the Cobb County School District (CCSD) and Marietta City Schools (MCS). CCSD is the second largest school system in the state and educates more than 108,000 students each year. With two special education centers, one adult education center and one performance learning center—CCSD employs more than 13,000 teachers, counselors and administrators. Since 1984, […]

Sports in North Fulton

In addition to the many parks and recreational facilities around the county, North Fulton also has myriad other ways for residents to stay active. From adult and children’s organized sports leagues run by the county Department of Parks and Recreation to chain fitness gyms and the country’s largest recreational tennis league, the options are limitless. […]

Cobb Schools

Cornerstone Preparatory Academy (K–12) www.cornerstoneprep.org (770) 529-7077 Founded in 2004, Cornerstone Preparatory Academy is a certified University-Model School, which means students attend classes both on campus and in their homes. This helps them develop the study skills and work ethic necessary to succeed in a college environment. Current student enrollment at CPA is 380. In […]