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The Department of City Planning enables high quality, sustainable and equitable growth and development of Atlanta by facilitating more options for mobility, abundant housing for all people, thriving neighborhoods, exceptional design in architecture and public spaces, preservation of historic resources, innovative regulatory practices, safe and durable buildings, attentive customer service and public engagement in all our work.
On September 6, 2017, we released a plan that envisions what Atlanta could look like in the future. The Atlanta City Design will help guide upcoming decisions on development, investments and influence policy to ensure intentional design for the city. To learn more, view The Atlanta City Design: Aspiring to the Beloved Community at www.atlcitydesign.com!
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.