Cobb County

MyTownView tracks 6 municipalities in Cobb County, Georgia. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

6Municipalities
775,208Residents
51Articles
45Meetings (30d)
$86,282Avg. Median Income
$365,183Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 26Construction begins on National Women’s Soccer League team training facility in MariettaMariettaApr 25Marietta team saves dogs from South Georgia firesAtlantaApr 22Six Flags reintroduces park presidentsMariettaApr 20Person found dead at Smyrna Kroger on South Cobb DriveSmyrnaApr 17Roof collapses during house fire in Powder SpringsPowder SpringsApr 1713-year-old found safe in AcworthAcworthApr 9City of Smyrna recognizes child abuse monthSmyrnaApr 1An Easter visit to Kennesaw’s Georgia House Rabbit SocietyKennesawMar 31Tree Removal Risks in Acworth GA Highlighted by Vilchis Tree Services Pro in New Safety GuideAcworthMar 24'Code Red' at Hillgrove High School in Powder SpringsPowder SpringsMar 17Powder Springs fire crews investigate heavy smoke seen behind businessPowder SpringsMar 16Police investigate fatal train crash in Powder SpringsPowder SpringsMar 12Services announced for security guard killed at Acworth barAcworthMar 10Accused shooter facing new charges after killing Acworth security guardAcworthMar 10Man shot to death at Powder Springs Park identifiedPowder Springs

Meetings

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Upcoming

Apr 27City CouncilKennesawAgendaApr 28Economic/Community Development CommitteeMariettaAgendaApr 28Public Works CommitteeMariettaAgendaApr 28City CouncilMariettaAgendaApr 28Public Safety CommitteeMariettaAgendaApr 28Finance/Investments CommitteeMariettaApr 28Parks, Recreation and Tourism CommitteeMariettaAgendaApr 28Personnel/Insurance CommitteeMariettaAgenda

Recent

Apr 24Smyrna Public Art Committee - HR Training RoomSmyrnaAgendaApr 23Plan ReviewKennesawAgendaApr 22City CouncilSmyrnaVideoApr 21City CouncilKennesawAgendaApr 20City CouncilKennesawAgendaApr 20City CouncilSmyrnaVideoApr 17Historic Preservation CommissionKennesawAgendaApr 16Plan ReviewKennesawAgenda

Rankings in Cobb County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1Powder SpringsCobb+3.4%
2KennesawCobb+2.9%
3AustellCobb+1.1%
4MariettaCobb+0.8%
5SmyrnaCobb+0.6%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1MariettaCobb1.20%
2AustellCobb1.22%
3KennesawCobb1.40%
4AcworthCobb1.44%
5SmyrnaCobb1.45%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1MariettaCobb62 / 100
2AustellCobb62 / 100
3KennesawCobb52 / 100
4AcworthCobb50 / 100
5SmyrnaCobb50 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Acworth

Pop. 22,473Income $83,539Homes $339,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Austell

Pop. 8,447Income $72,938Homes $284,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Kennesaw

Pop. 34,605Income $83,356Homes $335,400
City (Mayor-Council)

Marietta

Pop. 62,263Income $72,725Homes $448,500
City (Mayor-Council)

Powder Springs

Pop. 18,009Income $105,070Homes $332,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Smyrna

Pop. 56,633Income $100,061Homes $449,500
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