Looking at the metro area’s
northwest side, you’ll find the suburban havens of Cobb, Cherokee, Douglas
and Paulding counties. These communities appeal to families and young professionals
alike. For the families there are top notch public and private schools that
consistently exceed state and national testing standards. Young professionals
seek out northwest communities for affordable housing opportunities, job opportunities
and easy access to Lake Allatoona, Kennesaw Mountain and Red Top Mountain.
Live
Quaint downtown squares, recreational communities, luxury enclave communities
and village-style neighborhoods dot the sprawling landscape of the metro area’s
northwest side.
An impressive master-planned development is Tributary, a collection of neighborhoods,
parks and recreational amenities situated next to a 2,500-acre nature preserve.
Consider these communities for your new home: Acworth, Austell, Canton, Douglasville,
Hiram, East Cobb, Holly Springs, Kennesaw, Mableton, Marietta, Powder Springs,
Smyrna, Vinings, West Cobb and Woodstock.
Work
The northwest is home to several corporate headquarters, including The Home
Depot, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company and PlayNation. Two growing bio-pharmaceutical/bioscience
companies have opened operations in Cobb County—Quintiles and UCB. Georgia
ranks seventh in the country for its number of bioscience companies. The northwest
is poised for growth with The Bluffs, a smart growth industrial park designed
to add development to Cherokee County over the next 15 years.
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Top Living
One of the metro area’s most sought-after addresses is the walkable
neighborhood of Vinings. One Vinings Mountain is in the heart of Vinings
and offers luxury condos with expansive views of Atlanta’s skyline.
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Aside from its natural recreation opportunities at Kennesaw Mountain, Red Top
Mountain and Lake Allatoona, the northwest is home to the Southeast’s
largest amusement parks—Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags Whitewater.
If you’re looking for a more cultural avenue, the Cobb Energy Performing
Arts Centre is the home of the Atlanta Opera and hosts national acts throughout
the year.
Experience
One of the first landmarks you’re likely to hear about is the Big Chicken
in Marietta. Often used in giving directions within Cobb County, the Big Chicken
is a 56-foot steel chicken, with moving eyes and beak, which tops a Kentucky
Fried Chicken restaurant.
Civil War buffs can get their fill of history in historic Marietta Square, Kennesaw
Mountain National Battlefield Park and the Southern Museum of Civil War and
Locomotive History.