Cobb County Georgia Public Records
Cobb County is located in the north-central part of the state of Georgia, and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 688,078, making it Georgia's third most populous county. The county seat is Marietta.
Cobb County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners, which has both legislative and executive authority within the county. The chairman of the Board of Commissioners is elected county-wide. The other four Commissioners are elected from single-member districts. The Board enacts local ordinances and approves the county budget.
Cobb County is served by the Cobb County School District, which is the second largest school district in Georgia and the 17th largest in the nation. The district has a total of 106 schools, including 79 elementary schools, 18 middle schools, and 9 high schools.
Cobb County is home to several major attractions, including Six Flags Over Georgia, the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, the Marietta Square, and the Cobb County International Airport. The county is also home to several professional sports teams, including the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, and Atlanta United FC.
Cobb County Courthouse
Cobb County Georgia court is located at 12 East Park Square, Marietta, GA 30090. It is a superior court that handles civil and criminal cases. It also handles probate, juvenile, and mental health cases. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Cobb County Court Jurisdiction
Cobb County Georgia court jurisdiction is the Superior Court of Cobb County. The court is located at 12 East Park Square, Marietta, GA 30090. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases.
Cobb County Historical Facts
1. The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain (June 1864): During the Civil War, the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain was fought in Cobb County, Georgia. The battle was a major victory for the Confederate forces, who were able to repel the Union forces and prevent them from taking Atlanta.
2. The Marietta Tornado (April 1911): On April 12, 1911, a tornado struck Marietta, Georgia, killing at least 54 people and injuring hundreds more. The tornado was one of the deadliest in Georgia history and caused extensive damage to the city.
3. The Great Locomotive Chase (April 1862): During the Civil War, a group of Union soldiers known as the Andrews Raiders attempted to steal a Confederate locomotive in Marietta, Georgia. The raiders were eventually captured, but their daring mission was immortalized in the 1956 Disney movie The Great Locomotive Chase.
4. The Atlanta Campaign (May-September 1864): During the Civil War, the Union army launched the Atlanta Campaign, a series of battles fought in Cobb County, Georgia. The campaign resulted in a decisive victory for the Union forces, who were able to capture the city of Atlanta and effectively end