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Cobb County is a great blend of unique housing opportunities. From starter homes priced in the low $100,000s to executive homes starting at more than $500,000, there is something to suit a variety of lifestyles and incomes.

Luxurious executive homes are available in golf, equestrian and family-friendly neighborhoods. Swim and tennis communities are among the most popular types of neighborhoods, but options abound, with golf and country club communities offering private memberships and custom homes.

Quaint town square and numerous neighborhoods with homes on the National Historic Register offer a different style, while quality apartments and condominiums provide options for those who prefer a more urban living environment.
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Taxes
Cobb County has the lowest property tax rate in the metro Atlanta area. The tax rate has not increased in 11 years. Property taxes fund the operations of the county as well as the school systems. Property taxes are calculated in terms of millage, or the dollars of tax to be paid for each $1,000 of the property's assessed value (40 percent of fair market value in Cobb).
 

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Where to Live

Marietta, the county seat, is the county’s largest city. Its famous town square is home to quaint shops, an award-winning theater and a beautiful park, complete with a gazebo and fountain. Another famous Marietta landmark is the Big Chicken, a giant rendering that sits atop the local Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant. This bird is so popular that it is hard to get directions around the city without a reference to the Big Chicken. Marietta also has a large historic presence, with three historic districts. It was the temporary home of  General Sherman during his March to the Sea during the Civil War.

The second-largest city in Cobb County is Smyrna, the Jonquil City. First established as a Methodist campground, the city now has a population of more than 43,000. Long known for the beauty of the many jonquils that bloom each spring, Smyrna is recognized for its town center, the Village Green. Smyrna’s downtown area has been rejuvenated with a new shopping and dining village, community center, city hall, library and public safety building. The community center features a 55,000-square-foot complex with two gymnasiums, racquetball courts, exercise rooms, community meeting facilities and conference rooms. Festivals and special events throughout the year occur on the Green.

North of Marietta is Kennesaw. Its namesake mountain is where the Civil War battle between Sherman and General Joseph E. Johnston occurred, and the battlefield is now a national park. The city also is known as the home of The General, the locomotive that was stolen in 1862 and was the subject of the movie “The Great Locomotive Chase.” The General now sits in the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History.