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.

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.

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.

 

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!

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.

• Mable House Cultural Center
  5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. (770) 819-3275
• The Art Place-Mountain View
  3330 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. (770) 509-2700
• 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-
 

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Cobb County is the home of the Weather Channel. The nation’s most complete source for weather reporting and forecasting.
• Cobb County is the home of Julia Roberts. The Hollywood celebrity attended high school in Smyrna.
• Cobb County is the home of the Home Depot Corporate Headquarters.
• 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.
• 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.

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