Looking at the Metro area’s NW, you’ll find the suburban havens of
Cobb, Cherokee, Paulding, & Bartow 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 & 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. 
| Consider these communities for Home.: - Cobb County: Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta, Smyrna, Vinings, Austell, Mableton, West Cobb, East Cobb. Powder Springs,
- Cherokee County: Canton, Woodstock, Holly Springs,
- Bartow County: Cartersville, Adairsville, Euharlee, Taylorsville
- Paulding County: Dallas, Hiram
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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 Quintiles and UCB have opened operations in Cobb County. 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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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. |