Cobb Information
One of 24 counties created in 1832 from Cherokee Indian territory, Cobb County is named for Judge Thomas W. Cobb, a former U.S. Senator. Its county seat of Marietta is said to be named for his wife. A lot has changed over the last 190 years. At just 10 minutes northwest of Atlanta, Cobb is a constantly growing suburb offering everything from entertainment, history and natural splendor to a wide array of places to eat, drink and celebrate. Known as “Atlanta’s Sweet Spot,” it boasts 5000 acres of parkland encompassing 78 parks. Its alluring variety of destinations include Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield, Marietta Square, Six Flags Over Georgia, Lake Acworth and Truist Park – home of the 2021 World Series Champions, The Atlanta Braves. Cobb is also well-known for the excellence of its school, and its role as a major employment hub with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company and Home Depot headquartered here.
County Seat
Marietta
County Population
766,802
Millage Rates (uninc.)
30.35
Median Home Price
$399,000
Median Income
$80,830
Municipalities
Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs, and Smyrna
COBB COUNTY OFFICES
Main Contact Information
www.cobbcounty.org
(770) 528-1000
All Emergencies
911
Animal Control
(770) 499-4136
Business License
(770) 528-8410
Cobb County Tax Commissioner
Gail Downing
(770) 528-8600
Commissioner Office
(770) 528-3300
County Extension Office
(770) 528-4070
Driver’s License
(404) 657-9300
Fire and Emergency Services
(770) 528-8000
Planning and Zoning
(770) 528-2018
Police Department
(770 499-3900
Tax Assessor
(770) 528-3100
Voter Registration
(770) 528-2581
Municipalities
City of Acworth
www.acworth.org
(770) 974-3112
City of Austell
www.austellga.gov
(770) 944-4300
City of Kennesaw
www.kennesaw-ga.gov
(770) 424-8274
City of Marietta
www.mariettaga.gov
(770) 794-5530
City of Powder Springs
www.cityofpowdersprings.org
(770) 943-1666
City of Smyrna
www.ci.smyrna.ga.us
(770) 434-6600
Electricity
Acworth Power
www.acworth.org
(770) 917-8903
Cobb EMC
www.cobbemc.com
(770) 429-2100
Georgia Power
www.georgiapower.com
888-660-5890
GreyStone Power Corp.
www.greystonepower.com
(770) 942-6576
Marietta Power/Columbia Energy
(770) 794-5150
Gas Companies
Gas South
www.gas-south.com
866-762-6427
Austell Gas System
www.austellgas.com
(770) 948-1841
Marietta Power
www.mariettaga.gov
(770) 794-5150
Water and Sewer
Cobb Marietta Water Authority
www.water.cobbcountyga.gov
(770) 423-1000
Recycling
www.solidwaste.cobbcountyga.gov
(678) 581-5488
COMMUNICATION
Cable Television
AT&T U-Verse
www.att.com
(800) 288-2020
Charter
www.charter.com
(800) 955-7766
Comcast
www.comcast.com
(404) 266-2278
Telephone
AT&T
www.att.com
888-757-6500
EDUCATION
Public Schools
Cobb County School System
www.cobb.k12.ga.us
(770) 426-3300
Marietta City Schools
www.marietta-city.org
(770) 422-3500
Colleges
Chattahoochee Technical College
www.chattahoocheetech.edu
(770) 528-4545
Kennesaw State University
www.kennesaw.edu
(770) 423-6000
Southern Polytechnic State University
www.spsu.edu
(678) 915-7778
HOSPITALS
Emory Adventist Hospital
www.emoryadventist.org
(770) 434-0710
WellStar Cobb Hospital
www.wellstar.org
(770) 732-4000
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
www.wellstar.org
(770) 793-5000
WellStar Windy Hill Hospital
www.wellstar.org
(770) 644-1000
LIBRARIES
Cobb County Public Library System
www.cobbcat.org
(770) 528-2320
NEWSPAPERS
Cobb County News
www.ajc.com
The Marietta Daily Journal
www.mdjonline.com