Cherokee County Competitors

OUR MISSION To deliver efficient, high-impact service to every resident and visitor of Fulton County. VISION STATEMENT Fulton County is a positive, diverse community with thriving economy, safe neighborhoods, healthy residents, and a rich quality of life that all people can enjoy. It is served by a County government that is recognized for being innovative, efficient, effective and trustworthy. STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREAS - OUR COUNTYWIDE GOALS To accomplish our mission and work toward our vision, the Boar dof Commissioners identified six Strategic Priority Areas that reflect the major goals of the government. Fulton County is one of many actors within a system of multiple governments that serve the County's residents. In order to have the greatest impact, we intend to collaborate with partners in the public, private and nonprofit sectors to ensure that "all people," regardless of where they live in the County, can achieve these goals: All People Are Safe All People Are Healthy All People Are Self-Sufficient All People Have Economic Opportunities All People Are Culturally And Recreationally Enriched All People Trust Government is Efficient, Effective and Fiscally Sound

Cobb County Government employs 5,000 people making it one of the premier employers in Cobb County, Ga. We offer competitive salaries, a robust benefits package including four medical plan options, dental and life insurance, a Hybrid pension plan, a wellness clinic and two fitness centers, various supplemental benefit options, paid holidays, and sick and annual leave. We also provide a sick-time, buy-back program. Since its founding in 1832, the county has become a significant part of the Atlanta metropolitan area, and offers many charming communities, top-performing schools, low property taxes, parks and recreational facilities, and an ever-growing business community. It is the third largest county in Georgia, with an estimated population of 717,190. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the many adventures awaiting them. Whether it’s rafting or tubing through the Chattahoochee’s rapids, biking the 12.8-mile Silver Comet Trail or hitting a home run during league baseball, there is always something to do in Cobb County. If outdoor adventures don’t tickle your fancy, Cobb County is home to Atlanta’s premier performance venue, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The 2,750-seat John A. Williams Theatre attracts top Broadway and educational shows, the ballet, concerts, family performances, and the opera. Being part of the metropolitan Atlanta area, Cobb County is just a quick 20-minute drive to downtown Atlanta, which is home to the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and MLB’s Atlanta Braves, who will call Cobb County home in 2017. Cobb County is home to the Atlanta Blaze professional lacrosse team and Atlanta United Major League Soccer team.

Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs. The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with more than a million residents now calling our county home. Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents. The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 15 department directors. The 15 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Child Advocacy and Juvenile Services, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Parks and Recreation, Planning and Development, Water Resources, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations efficiently and effectively. In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.