From the Publisher
A year like no other…
Welcome to the 2021 edition of the
Marietta Daily Journal’s Factbook — the
newspaper’s 44th consecutive year of
publishing the information and data that makes Cobb
County and its citizens unique in the Georgia landscape.
This year, like the rest of the world, Cobb
has been knocked down by the global
Covid-19 pandemic. Residents, government
bodies and businesses are facing unknowns
and uncertainties. However, in the face of
adversity, Cobb’s collective communities are
adapting, recovering and growing stronger.
Cobb has always been a special place but
the true spirit and heart of the county has
been on full display in recent months. Our
heroic healthcare workers, public safety,
military, not for profits, business leaders, elected officials,
faith communities and neighbors helping neighbors have
enabled us to navigate this invisible threat.
In this unprecedented time, local news and facts have
also mattered more than ever. Our team of reporters and
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editors has produced thousands of articles highlighting
our community and keeping residents informed. Facts
matter and this year’s Factbook is full of them.
Factbook 2021 is the perfect guide for the newcomer
wanting to know more about the place they now call
home, but also serves as a refresher for those families
who’ve called Cobb home for generations.
From Dobbins Air Reserve Base and
Lockheed to Truist Park and the Atlanta
Braves to our schools, hospitals, churches,
museums, festivals and entertainers, they
are all covered.
Throughout the magazine, readers
are greeted by a thriving community of
merchants advertising their wares and
services. We ask that you take note of
their message. They play a critical role
in creating the high quality of life Cobb
residents enjoy today.
Thank you for supporting this newspaper and we hope
you enjoy this year’s edition of Cobb’s Factbook.
-Otis A. Brumby III, publisher