The communities of East Cobb are affluent and residents are well educated, enjoying a sophisticated infrastructure, a strong diversified economy, numerous recreational and cultural amenities, and excellent public schools. The Cobb County School District is the second largest school system in the state, serving more than 100,000 students. Almost 50 schools within the district have been designated as Schools of Excellence state- or nation-wide. The area’s two public universities -- Kennesaw State University and Southern Polytechnic State University -- are units of the University System of Georgia. East Cobb also maintains more than 40 public parks. Water sports are popular and The Appalachian Trail is just minutes away. Cultural opportunities are numerous, from the free concerts at Piedmont Park to the Georgia Ballet, the Cobb Symphony Orchestra, the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art and Theatre in the Square. All in all, East Cobb provides a diverse and dynamic atmosphere for families and businesses alike.