Guidebook Cobb County
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Location:
Cobb County is located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Atlanta.
Cobb is the perfect location for any event. Close to all the
conveniences of a large city, yet offering the gracious
hospitality of a much smaller town, you can depend on Cobb for
all your needs.
Cobb County is backed by
the Chattahoochee River National Recreation area, the Silver
Comet Trail and Kennesaw Mountain, which offer a variety of
outdoor adventures from hiking to biking to rafting and anything
else that the great outdoors will allow. |
Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art |
With Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport,
one of the world’s best and busiest airports, just thirty minutes away
and a sophisticated system of interstate highways running through Cobb,
travel here is as easy as it sounds.
There are over 340 square miles of Cobb County that
are filled with 825 acres of beautifully designed neighborhoods and
regional parks as well as 8900 acres for federal park lands.
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Climate: What
more could you ask for! The climate in Cobb is what keeps the
residents here and brings the visitors back time & again.
Cobb has the best of all worlds with four
distinct seasons, where temperature extremes never linger long.
Dress in Light cottons and knits for the
summer months, with a jacket or sweater for cooler evenings and
air-conditioned settings.
Early spring and late fall call for
slightly heavier clothing. The height of winter brings along
cold, windy air and more rain than usual. Warm suits and
overcoats are in order.
Ice and snow are rarely seen; if the
make an appearance, it is usually in January or February. |
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Month |
High |
Low |
| January |
51.2 |
32.6 |
| February
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55.3 |
34.5 |
| March |
63.2 |
41.7 |
| April |
73.2 |
50.4 |
| May |
79.8 |
58.7 |
| June |
85.6 |
65.9 |
| July |
87.9 |
69.2 |
| August |
87.6 |
68.7 |
| September
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82.3 |
63.6 |
| October |
72.9 |
51.4 |
| November
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62.6 |
41.4 |
| December
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54.1 |
34.8 |
Population: 657,583 and
growing
Area History: Famed Spanish
explorer Hernando De Soto is thought to have visited Cobb County in the
1500’s, but it was not until almost three centuries later that an influx
came to this homeland. The rich history of Cobb County goes back to the
Cherokee and Creek Indians who once roamed the countryside and spans to
its colorful role in the Civil War and other historical events.
The area became a popular resort- a summer haven for
coastal Georgia planters who fled from the heat to our medicinal
springs. In the summer of 1864, the thriving communities of Cobb County
were destroyed by Union troops during the civil War. The county grew
slowly until the 1940’s when aircraft manufacturing made Cobb the
airlift capital of the world. Each community celebrates its heritage
with museums, historical districts and more. Our blend of Old South
charm, natural attractions and modern amenities makes us a perfect
location for meetings and visits.
Current Information: To
date, Cobb County has over 100 hotels offering over 12,500 sleeping
rooms, 2 premier malls with stores ranging in numbers from 150-220, a
specialty mall with specialty boutiques, historic squares, museums,
parks and sites and many antique shops. Cobb County has everything and
anything for that unique experience.
Ballet, art, the symphony, theatre…Cobb County has it
all! Spend time in one of our beautiful museums; hear our own Symphony
Orchestra with renowned Music Conductor Steven Byess; enjoy a
performance by the Georgia Ballet; or see a play at the award-winning
Theatre on the Square. The cultural options are endless.
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What to See & Do:
With some of Atlanta’s biggest attractions here
in Cobb, there is no need to go anywhere else! Six Flags Over
Georgia, White Water and American Adventures, and Sun Valley
Beach are just a few of Cobb’s many attractions to keep your
days filled.
When the sun goes down, Cobb offers and exciting
entertainment at the adult playground Dave & Buster’s, U.S.
Play, Cowboys Concert Hall, elegant Marietta Square and the
Smyrna’s charming revitalized and active new downtown area "The
Village Green". No other county in Metro-Atlanta will offer you
more leisure options! |
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Six Flags over Georgia
- Six Flags over Georgia is bigger and better than ever!
With eight roller coasters and other heart-pounding thrill rides, water
adventures, Broadway-style musicals and Bugs Bunny and all his Looney
Tunes friends, Six Flags is the place for family fun! Open March through
October. Go to
www.sixflags.com/georgia/ for more information.
Six Flags - White Water
- The largest water park in the Southeast, provides fun for the whole
family - from exciting water slide rides to the relaxing "Little Hooch"
river. WhiteWater Park also features special attractions like "Dive-In
Movies" and the "Pirate Invasion Dive Show." Open May through Labor Day
weekend. For more information, go to
www.whitewaterpark.com.
Six Flags - American Adventures
- Is right next door to Atlanta's only "ocean" and is an amusement
park designed just for kids. With fun rides, an arcade and the exciting
indoor Foam Factory, American Adventures provides hours of activities
for your family. Open May - Labor Day daily and some weekends and school
holidays during the year. For information on hours of operation, call
(770) 424-9283 or visit
www.whitewaterpark.com/sp/index.html.
Sun Valley Beach -
Kids will think they're in paradise! Sun Valley Beach offers a full
range of water activities plus a go-kart track, tennis courts, beach
volleyball, basketball, horseshoes and ball fields. Parents can relax on
a sandy beach while their children frolic in the crystal clear water.
Sun Valley has its own snack bar or you can bring your own picnic for
family fun. Call (770) 943-5900 for rates and information.
East Cobb Children's Museum
– "Philosophy"- to provide a hands-on, interactive
environment where children can discover, explore and have fun while
learning about the world around them. The Children's Museum offers an
interactive, educational environment for parents and children.
Visit
www.cobbmuseum.com
or call (770) 973-6327 for more information.
Gone With The Wind Movie Museum:
See Vivien Leigh’s Best Actress Oscar, Clark Gable’s original contract
and dozens of costumes from the world’s largest private collection of
Gone with the Wind memorabilia at Visit the Gone With The Wind Movie
Museum: Scarlett on the Square in Marietta. For more information visit
us at
www.gwtwmarietta.com or call us at (770) 794-5145.
Dave & Buster's:
Dave & Buster's is a game lover’s paradise! Billiards, shuffleboard,
skeeball, virtual reality and a multitude of video games await your
pleasure, all supported by Dave & Buster's elegant and delicious Grand
Bar and Dining Room or the fun loving Midway Bar. For more information,
go to
www.daveandbusters.com.
U.S. Play:
From cosmic bowling to billiards to state-of-the-art simulations, U.S.
Play has an activity everyone can enjoy. Kids will love the 10,000
square feet of video games or the glow in the dark bowling with laser
show, while adults contentedly sit back in the Brew Pub, enjoying U.S.
Play's own microbrewery and watching the big game on the big screen. 775
Cobb Place Boulevard, Kennesaw.
Cowboys: Come
dancing at Cobb's liveliest night spot - Cowboys. You'll love listening
to live music and concerts at Cowboys. Call (770) 426-5006 for
information. 1750 N. Roberts Road, Kennesaw.
Marietta Square:
Fabulous dining and theatre right in the heart of Cobb County! You don't
have to go downtown for an elegant evening of first class theatre and
delectable dining. Marietta Square has it all. Take a romantic evening
stroll through Glover Park, see a play at Theatre in the Square or the
Square Globe Theatre and dine in one of Cobb's finest restaurants like
La Famiglia, Jimmy's, North Park Square and more. For more information,
click
www.mariettasquare.net.
Cobb County has devoted thousands of acres to parks
and recreation. From national tournaments to family pick up games, there
is a park that fits every need.
Visit
www.cobbcounty.org/residentservices/prca.htm#recreation for more
information.
Georgia Ballet - Cobb
County's own premiere ballet company, the Georgia Ballet, produces a
full range of ballets from holiday favorites like "The Nutcracker" to
the classic "Giselle" to more modern pieces. Visit the Georgia Ballet's
web site at
www.georgiaballet.org for a full schedule and prices.
Cobb Symphony - Since
1951, the Cobb Symphony has established a regional reputation for the
presentation of classical, operatic and pops repertoire, as well as free
children's concerts and a glorious annual holiday performance. Music
Director Steven Byess and members of the Cobb Symphony Orchestra were
selected by Walt Disney World Entertainment in January 2000 to be the
"Millennium Orchestra" in the Super Bowl XXXIV Halftime Show in the
Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art
- Dedicated to exhibiting American fine art from
the 19th and 20th centuries, the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art both
collects and sponsors traveling exhibits of the best American artists.
Open Tuesday - Saturday 11 - 5, Sunday 1 - 5; closed Mondays and
holidays. Visit
www.mariettasquare.com/mcma/ for ticket and exhibit information.
Sturgis Library Art Gallery at Kennesaw State
University Fine Arts Gallery at Kennesaw State University -
Kennesaw State University continues to support
visual arts through its two fine arts galleries. The galleries feature a
wide variety of art including paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture
and more from collections, as well as faculty and student works. Open
Monday through Thursday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM; Wednesday and Thursday 7:00
- 9:00 PM; Sturgis Library Art Gallery is also open Saturdays 1:00 -
4:00 PM. Galleries may be closed during university holidays, so please
call (770) 499-3223 for further information.
Marietta Museums
- Marietta boasts several quality museums that
bring the culture of Marietta 's early days to life. Visit the Marietta
Welcome Center & Visitors Bureau at the old depot to get more
information about Marietta. For more information visit:
www.mariettasquare.com.
Cobb County proudly supports the arts through theater,
music, visual arts and more. The county's two art centers feature
concerts, art exhibits, craft classes, plays and more. Call the centers
for specific information on current events.
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Mable House Cultural Center
5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. (770) 819-3275
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The Art Place-Mountain View
3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. (770) 509-2700
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Kennesaw State University School of the Arts -
1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw.
(770) 423-6650 or visit
www.KennesawStateUniversity.edu
From performances by local actors to
Broadway-style productions, Cobb County offers a variety of plays
and performances throughout the year. For ticket information, please
contact the theaters directly.
Theatre in the Square-
11
Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. (770) 422-8369
www.theatreinthesquare.com
Mabel House Amphitheatre
- Floyd Road in South Cobb
(770) 819-6788
www.MabelHouseAmphitheatre.com
State/Area Trivia and Interesting or Little Known
Facts-
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Cobb County is the home of Kennesaw Mountain
National Battlefield Park. Covering 2,882 acres this site
commemorates pivotal struggles in the Civil War, leading to the
capture of Atlanta and the fall of the Confederacy.
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Cobb County is home to the largest swimming
pool in the southeast. The 1.8 acre, 2,000,000-gallon pool at
Sun Valley Beach.
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Cobb County is the Home of the "Big Chicken".
A 56 ft. sheet metal rooster that rises above a fried chicken
restaurant at the corner of U.S. Highway 41 and Roswell Road.
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Cobb County is the home of the Weather
Channel. The nation’s most complete source for weather reporting
and forecasting.
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Cobb County is the home of Julia Roberts. The
Hollywood celebrity attended high school in Smyrna.
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Cobb County is the home of the Home Depot
Corporate Headquarters.
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Cobb County is the home of Lockheed Martin
Aeronautical Systems. The manufacturing facility where the C-5
cargo plane was built, earning Cobb the title airlift center of
the world.
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Cobb County is the home of "The General".
"The General" is the stolen steam engine involved in the Great
Locomotive Chase during the Civil War and is located at the
Kennesaw Civil War Museum.
Information and photos submitted
by:
Cobb County CVB
Galleria Specialty Mall
One Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, GA. 30339
678/ 303-2622 or 800/ 451-3480 |
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