Welcome to Cobb County, Georgia!  We invite you to experience our unique and thriving community. 

Cobb County represents the best of Atlanta and Georgia. With nationally ranked educational systems, state-of-the-art infrastructure and lifestyle opportunities like no where else, Cobb has a lot to offer.

Cobb’s business community is at the center of our quality of life. The leadership provided by local, regional and national firms has defined Cobb as one of the premier destinations in the entire country for business relocation and growth. This is no accident. Visionary leadership in business and government and a genuine commitment to excellence by community leaders have created the Cobb County you will see profiled here.

Our community provides educational systems that are second to none and a fantastic blend of entertainment opportunities, state-of-the-art health systems and quality housing options in every price range and for every lifestyle.  Due to fiscal responsibility and efficient management in government, property taxes are among the lowest in the metro-Atlanta area.  Through the years, Cobb has earned its well deserved reputation as a great place to live, work and play.  

The Cobb Chamber is proud to represent Cobb County’s diverse, dynamic business community. We work continuously to maintain a healthy local economy by attracting new business to the area, helping established firms grow and providing a pro-business environment.

On behalf of our Board of Directors, staff and almost 2,500 business members, we look forward to assisting you in becoming a part of our community and a key element in our continued success.

To find out more about the Cobb Chamber of Commerce or our community, please stop by our office at 240 Interstate North Parkway (1/2 mile south of the Marriott, off Windy Hill Road) or call us at 770-980-2000.

Thank you for your interest in Cobb County and the Cobb Chamber of Commerce.

Sincerely,

Bill Cooper
President and CEO

•       Cobb County is a vibrant community in the northwest part of metro Atlanta. Marietta is the county seat; other municipalities are Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Smyrna and Powder Springs. 

•       Cobb’s population is 679,481.* Careful planning has built a solid infrastructure. Cobb Community Transit (CCT) operates a bus system, and major road improvements are underway. 

•       College-educated residents make up almost 45 percent* of the population. More than 11 percent* have an advanced degree. Four universities, one college and two technical colleges serve the area along with numerous private schools and two top-ranked public school systems. 

•       Cobb has the second-highest per capita income in the metro area as well as in Georgia, totaling $31,399* and a median household income of $65,836.* 

•           Cobb County is home to more than 212 international firms; many have their U.S. headquarters located in Cobb. 

•           Most jobs are in the service industry with retail and manufacturing close behind. The county’s largest single employer is Cobb County Schools with 15,229 employees. WellStar Health System is second with 11,018 employees. 

•       Examples of recent economic acceleration in Cobb include the redevelopment of several shopping and dining districts along with the creation of world-class performing arts venues.

•       The Cobb Galleria Centre, along with more than 13,000 hotel rooms throughout the county, welcomes conventions, trade shows and business meetings. Fine restaurants, quality shopping areas, historic attractions, Six Flags and White Water theme parks, as well as the new Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, lure vacationers and travelers year round. 

•       Two major daily newspapers, the Marietta Daily Journal and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, serve the area along with numerous other community and business publications. 

•       The Cobb Chamber of Commerce works to maintain a healthy economy throughout Cobb County.  

*Note - Demographic figures are based on 2007 estimates.