Located on the shores of Lake Acworth, Cauble Park is one of the city's signature parks and a favorite destination for families throughout Cobb County. The park features a public beach, fishing pier, playgrounds, walking paths, picnic pavilions, and beautiful lake views.

Throughout the year, Cauble Park also hosts community events, concerts, and seasonal celebrations, making it a gathering place for residents and visitors alike.

A collaborative local community garden operating in the Acworth municipal space. The garden functions as a sustainable food production model, utilizing structural composting beds, organic pollinator gardens, and rainwater collection systems to grow fresh produce that is harvested and donated directly to local South Cobb food pantries.

Located inside a meticulously constructed replica of the city’s historical 1893 locomotive depot, this localized center serves as a specialized repository tracking local industrial architecture, regional photography, and historic community development.

Operating from their central public safety building, this division manages a specialized emergency pantry and a rapid community aid repository. The platform serves as a localized supply chain hub designed to distribute essential shelf-stable nutrition and emergency hygiene resources to families displaced by structural fires or severe weather events.

Operating as the resident community performance division under the Acworth Cultural Arts banner, this local organization produces live comedic showcases, classic stage dramas, and multi-act musicals inside the expansive Tanyard Creek Overlook room at the Acworth Community Center.

Allatoona Creek Park is a 1,450-acre park known for its extensive network of natural surface trails winding through forests and rolling terrain. While the park is especially popular with mountain bikers, hikers and nature enthusiasts will also find miles of scenic trails to explore. The park's quiet setting offers a more rugged outdoor experience than many neighborhood parks.

Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Allatoona Lake Visitor Center & Museum tells the story of one of North Georgia's most important natural and engineering resources. Interactive exhibits explore Native American history, iron mining, the Civil War, wildlife, hydropower, water safety, and the construction and operation of Allatoona Dam. Visitors can also enjoy a short educational film and scenic overlooks of the dam and historic Cooper's Furnace. Admission is free.

The Allatoona Center Community Garden is located behind the Allatoona Resource Center at 6503 Glade Road, Acworth, Georgia 30102. This is a volunteer run Community Garden with the objective of supplementing the local food pantry, providing free gardening classes, teaching people how to grow their own food, and bringing the residents of South Bartow County together as a community. The garden consists of 24 raised beds. We use square foot gardening with the Back to Eden gardening method & pesticide free! Volunteers are needed every 3rd Saturday from 9-11am for weeding and maintenance. Volunteers are also needed Tuesday's 7:30-9am and Friday's 5:30pm-7pm beginning in mid March. If you would like to volunteer with a school, church or family group please call 678-859-3455 to arrange a time.

A dedicated regional training point providing certified, life-saving emergency medical instruction. The facility combines expert-led physical skills assessments with interactive simulation modules to train individuals in high-stress crisis response.

Located on Terrell Garden property, the Austell Community Garden serves as a neighborhood agricultural education center in partnership with the Food Well Alliance. The site hosts active youth community workshops focused on soil health, composting systems, and local edible plants—ranging from wild blueberries to native pawpaws. It also features a public organic drop-off station for a pilot community-wide food-waste reduction initiative.

A unique, aviation-themed public park designed directly as an open-air physics and aerospace education facility. The park sits immediately adjacent to the Cobb County International Airport runway, incorporating structural math models, airplane wing drag indicators, full-scale landing strip layouts, and weather forecasting gear into the play space.

Situated along the Chattahoochee River, the Chattahoochee Nature Center is one of Georgia's premier environmental education facilities. Visitors can explore woodland trails, wetlands, gardens, and riverfront habitats while learning about Georgia's native wildlife and ecosystems. The center also features live animal exhibits, educational programs, and seasonal events throughout the year.

The Cochran Shoals Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in the metro Atlanta area. The wide, relatively flat trails follow the Chattahoochee River, making this an ideal location for hiking, birdwatching, wildlife observation, and family recreation. The scenic loop trail offers beautiful views of the river and is accessible for a wide range of ages and abilities. Throughout the year, visitors may observe herons, ducks, turtles, deer, and a variety of native plant species.

The Sope Creek Unit combines wooded hiking trails with one of the area's most recognizable historic landmarks—the ruins of the Marietta Paper Mill. Visitors can explore forested paths, cross footbridges, and discover the remains of the 19th-century mill nestled beside the creek. The varied terrain makes this a rewarding destination for those seeking a more adventurous hike while also learning about local history.

A newly launched municipal community fabrication workspace situated inside the historic Lemon Motor Company building. The site functions as a practical engineering lab where youth can train on computer-aided industrial equipment, variable-speed wood lathes, 3D layer filaments, and precision laser cutting rigs.

Located inside the Threadmill Complex suite, the City of Austell Museum serves as the primary repository for the community's rich industrial, medical, and agricultural history. Inside, scouts can examine deep archival collections mapping out Austell's origins as a premier therapeutic mineral spring destination, along with early regional school records, historical photographs, and local railroad artifacts.

Operating as a vital public safety barrier for local municipalities, this division plans, trains, and monitors regional public health emergency defense strategies. The agency maintains specialized community outreach structures, manages rapid medical supply distribution planning, and offers direct education on household sanitation, water safety, and epidemic readiness.

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program provides free, hands-on disaster preparedness training to equip local community members with critical emergency response skills. Taught by professional emergency management facilitators, the curriculum empowers youth groups and adult leaders to step up and provide immediate, life-saving assistance for up to 72 hours when professional first responders are delayed by a catastrophic natural disaster.

Throughout the year, Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services hosts community open houses where families can tour fire stations, meet firefighters, explore emergency vehicles, and learn about fire prevention and emergency response. Tour Request Form: https://www.ccfes.org/fire-stations/request-a-fire-station-tour/

An active local Advanced Life Support (ALS) station housing a front-line engine crew and a tactical rescue squad. The facility functions as an operational training site where community groups can interface directly with emergency personnel to observe high-stress search and rescue mechanics, vehicle extraction equipment, and structural safety management.

Cobb County PARKS coordinates volunteer projects throughout the county, including trail improvements, litter cleanups, invasive plant removal, tree planting, and park beautification efforts. Projects take place at parks across the Silver Comet District and provide meaningful opportunities to improve public spaces.

The Cobb County Safety Village offers hands-on educational programs designed to teach children about fire safety, traffic safety, emergency preparedness, and personal responsibility. Through realistic learning environments and interactive demonstrations, young visitors gain practical safety knowledge they can apply in everyday life.

The Cobb County Water System offers educational resources and, at times, facility tours or presentations that explain how drinking water is treated, delivered, and protected. These programs introduce families to the science and engineering behind one of our most essential public services.

Operated directly under Austell Public Works, the Community Partners for Healthy Streams (CPHS) program is a specialized environmental conservation initiative. The utility provides local youth groups with training materials, maps, and safety gear to participate in their voluntary urban stream buffer protection campaigns and localized neighborhood storm drain marking projects.

Built in 1872, the Concord Covered Bridge is one of Georgia's few remaining covered bridges and a treasured local landmark. Located within a small historic park, the bridge provides an opportunity to explore local history while enjoying the nearby Nickajack Creek. The site offers a quiet setting for reflection, photography, and learning about Cobb County's transportation history.

Situated on the shores of Lake Allatoona, Dallas Landing Park provides access to one of North Georgia's most popular recreational lakes. Visitors can enjoy scenic views, picnic areas, a swimming beach, boat access, and opportunities to experience the natural beauty of the lake.

Depot Park serves as the centerpiece of Acworth's historic downtown district. The park celebrates the city's railroad heritage while providing a welcoming gathering space for community events, festivals, and everyday visitors. Its location makes it easy to combine a visit with local shops, restaurants, and nearby attractions.

Discovery Park at the River Line is one of Cobb County's newest and most distinctive parks. Located along the Chattahoochee River, it preserves a portion of the historic Johnston's River Line, a series of Civil War earthworks built in 1864 during the Atlanta Campaign. Today, visitors can walk wooded trails, view preserved fortifications, enjoy riverfront scenery, and explore interpretive exhibits that connect the area's natural and historical significance. The park also links to the growing Chattahoochee RiverLands Greenway.

A world-class, acoustically pristine performance venue located on the Kennesaw State University campus. The facility houses the 624-seat Morgan Concert Hall and a specialized premiere rehearsal hall designed specifically to maximize sound wave clarity and reverberation control. It hosts an active year-round schedule of classical ensembles, wind symphony performances, and masterclasses.

Originally opened in 1935, the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre has been beautifully restored as one of Marietta's most recognizable historic landmarks. Today it hosts classic films, concerts, theatrical performances, educational programs, and community events throughout the year.

A scenic 20-acre community space in Marietta. It features walking trails along Sewell Mill Creek and a dedicated outdoor stage. This makes it an ideal spot for staging formal Cub Scout pack meetings, advancements, or community campfire events.

A specialized community performing arts conservatory focusing on youth theater production, vocal performance techniques, and classic stagecraft. The facility hosts year-round instructional clinics, dramatic workshops, and small-scale seasonal musical revues designed to teach kids the fundamentals of stage execution.

Friends of Kennesaw Mountain supports preservation projects, trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and educational initiatives throughout Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Volunteers help protect one of Cobb County's most treasured natural and historic landscapes.

The Friends of the Silver Comet Trail support one of Georgia's most beloved recreational trails through litter cleanups, beautification projects, advocacy, and volunteer stewardship. Their work helps keep the trail welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.

Georgia Audubon hosts bird walks, habitat restoration projects, citizen science initiatives, and educational programs that connect people with Georgia's native birds and ecosystems. Many activities take place in and around the Chattahoochee River corridor.

While the Georgia Tech Research Institute is not open for general public tours, it occasionally participates in STEM outreach programs, educational events, and community partnerships that introduce students to engineering, aerospace, robotics, and advanced technology.

Green Meadows Preserve is a peaceful nature preserve protecting meadows, forests, streams, and wetlands in West Cobb. The easy walking trails provide excellent opportunities for wildlife observation, photography, and quiet reflection without the crowds found at some larger parks.

Habitat for Humanity partners with volunteers to build and repair homes for families in need. While construction opportunities often have minimum age requirements, there are many ways for youth and adults to support the mission. Volunteer opportunities include home construction (age restrictions apply), ReStore support, special events, and donation processing.

Heritage Park combines natural beauty with local history. The park preserves the remains of the Concord Woolen Mills area and provides opportunities for visitors to explore historic structures, trails, and natural areas. This destination allows Scouts to experience both environmental exploration and community history in one outing. An excellent example of how historical sites can become outdoor classrooms.

Hyde Farm is one of Cobb County's best-preserved historic farmsteads. The property includes restored farm buildings, open fields, wooded trails, and interpretive signs that tell the story of rural life in North Georgia. Visitors can explore the grounds while gaining an appreciation for agriculture, historic preservation, and the area's cultural heritage.

Keep Cobb Beautiful is a nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental stewardship through litter prevention, recycling, beautification, and community education. Throughout the year, the organization coordinates volunteer opportunities, cleanup events, and environmental initiatives across Cobb County. Participation is open to individuals, families, schools, businesses, and community organizations.

An official local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, this civic organization facilitates community-wide environmental improvements. They provide the infrastructure for local youth groups to adopt specific trail sections, conduct localized community litter index evaluations, and run neighborhood recycling drives.

Keep Powder Springs Beautiful is an organization created for the purpose of “assisting the City of Powder Springs in litter control, beautification, and recycling for the common goal of improving environmental and waste management.”

Established officially in 1863, this central municipal burial ground serves as a physical record of the community’s early civic founders, rail pioneers, and military veterans. The site features structured walking tours highlighting the individuals who transitioned the area from a rugged railroad construction camp into a modern integrated city.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park preserves an important Civil War site while providing miles of hiking trails, educational exhibits, and opportunities for outdoor exploration. The combination of history, hiking, and conservation makes it one of the strongest Scout destinations in the region.

Also located at Swift Cantrell Park, this 40,000-square-foot skate park lets kids and adults practice street elements using a skateboard or inline skates (no bikes or scooters). Helmets required for those 15 and younger.

The Kennesaw State University Field Station is a 25-acre outdoor research and education facility where science, sustainability, and agriculture come together. While it serves as a living laboratory for university research, the Field Station also welcomes the community through educational workshops, volunteer opportunities, and special events focused on ecology, regenerative agriculture, beekeeping, mushroom cultivation, native plants, and sustainable land management.

The Museum of History and Holocaust Education at Kennesaw State University explores significant historical events through permanent and rotating exhibits designed to encourage thoughtful learning and civic engagement. The museum also hosts lectures, educational programs, and special exhibitions throughout the year.

Kennesaw State University's Observatory opens to the public during scheduled astronomy nights throughout the year. Visitors can observe the Moon, planets, star clusters, and other celestial objects through research-grade telescopes while learning from KSU faculty and astronomy students. Programs often include sky tours, telescope viewing, and discussions about space science.

Kolb's Farm preserves an important section of the battlefield associated with the Battle of Kolb's Farm during the Atlanta Campaign. Interpretive markers help explain the events that unfolded here, while the preserved landscape offers visitors a chance to better understand Cobb County's Civil War history.

Leone Hall Price Park is a neighborhood park offering walking trails, open green space, picnic areas, and recreational facilities. Its convenient location makes it an excellent choice for families seeking a quick outdoor escape without traveling far from home.

Logan Farm Park is a 120-acre community park featuring walking trails, a fishing pond, playgrounds, picnic areas, and open green spaces. Throughout the year, the park hosts a variety of community events while remaining a favorite destination for outdoor recreation. The combination of natural areas and modern amenities makes it a versatile location for both short visits and longer family outings.

Lost Mountain Park is a popular Cobb County park offering walking trails, open green space, athletic fields, playgrounds, and picnic facilities. The park's paved and natural walking paths make it an excellent destination for families looking to spend time outdoors without traveling far from home. Its spacious layout also makes it a convenient location for pack gatherings and informal outdoor activities.

MUST Ministries has served Cobb County for decades through food assistance, housing support, workforce development, and emergency services. Volunteers play an essential role in helping the organization meet community needs. Volunteer opportunities include food pantry, donation center, warehouse projects, seasonal collections, and holiday assistance.

The Mable House Arts Center serves as a cultural hub for South Cobb, offering art classes, gallery exhibits, performances, and creative programs throughout the year. Whether visiting an exhibit or attending a workshop, families can experience the visual and performing arts close to home.

The Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre is one of Cobb County's premier outdoor performance venues. Throughout the year it hosts concerts, cultural performances, family entertainment, and community celebrations in a beautiful open-air setting.

Located inside Marietta Fire Station No. 1, the Marietta Fire Museum preserves the history of firefighting through antique fire engines, historic equipment, photographs, and exhibits highlighting the evolution of fire service in the community.

Situated directly off the historic Marietta Square. This museum offers structured educational resources tracking Cobb County’s diverse cultural, agricultural, and industrial milestones. It helps young Cub Scouts earn required civic achievements. Enjoy free admission and hands-on crafts for children on the third Saturday of every month. Explore local history with staff-led tours available for schools and clubs, priced at $10 per person. Discover the Civil War in the Andrews' Raiders Room and period home life galleries.

Located in the heart of historic Marietta Square, the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art is the only museum in metro Atlanta dedicated exclusively to American art. Its rotating exhibitions feature paintings, sculpture, photography, and contemporary works by nationally recognized and regional artists. Throughout the year, the museum also offers family programs, workshops, lectures, and special events that encourage visitors to engage with the visual arts.

This advanced public utility facility provides an eye-opening look at environmental engineering in action. Through scheduled educational group tours, scouts can walk through the step-by-step technological process of how wastewater is safely treated, filtered, and returned to our local river systems.

The North Cobb Regional Library is much more than a place to borrow books. Its makerspace offers access to creative technology, including 3D printing, while the library regularly hosts STEAM programs, workshops, community gardening activities, and educational events for children, teens, and adults.

A modern, 25,000-square-foot public facility equipped with an advanced digital training lab and multi-room community presentation areas. The branch partners directly with local safety coalitions to host community-wide disaster preparedness lectures, map neighborhood emergency resources, and run tech-driven safety seminars.

North Cooper Lake Park offers wooded walking trails, open green space, playgrounds, picnic areas, and access to Nickajack Creek. While not one of Cobb County's largest parks, its peaceful setting makes it an excellent destination for a relaxed afternoon outdoors.

Oregon Park is a spacious Cobb County park featuring walking trails, wooded areas, athletic facilities, picnic shelters, and playgrounds. The park provides a peaceful setting for outdoor recreation while remaining easily accessible for local families. Its network of trails offers opportunities to enjoy nature without venturing far from home.

Located in Mableton, Our Giving Garden grows fresh produce that is donated to local families and food pantries. Volunteers help plant, weed, harvest, and maintain the gardens throughout the growing season. Volunteer opportunities include gardening, harvesting vegetables, garden maintenance, and community workdays.

Located on the historic Ford Center Campus in downtown Powder Springs, the Patricia C. Vaughn Cultural Arts Center is a state-of-the-art, 7,000-square-foot multimedia facility. Equipped with professional theatrical lighting, sound systems, a performance stage, and dynamic gallery spaces, it hosts a year-round rotation of local art shows, theatrical productions, recitals, and musical concerts.

Housed in a historic school building in downtown Dallas, this local museum preserves the deep agricultural, railroad, and civic history of Paulding County. Through extensive collections of vintage farming equipment, railroad artifacts, and local archives, scouts gain a meaningful understanding of how early industry shaped their home district.

Tucked away just west of the Silver Comet District, Pickett's Mill preserves one of the best-preserved Civil War battlefields in the nation. Unlike many battlefields that have been heavily developed, visitors can still walk the original terrain, follow wooded trails, and gain an appreciation for how the landscape influenced the battle fought here in May 1864. The park includes a visitor center, museum, interpretive exhibits, hiking trails, and picnic areas.

Located adjacent to the preserved battlefield, this extensive trail system winds through deep ravines, mature forests, and crosses pristine creeks where the 1864 battle actually took place. Unlike the main visitor center grounds, this loop offers a more rugged foot-trail experience that lets older youth immerse themselves in North Georgia's natural topography.

Nestled in a historic community setting on Cemetery Street, The Red Cockerill Gallery has been a prominent creative staple of the Austell arts scene since 1975. The gallery regularly showcases a beautiful selection of original fine art oil paintings, watercolors, and limited-edition prints created by prominent regional artists, including co-owner Ann Cockerill.

Rise Against Hunger organizes meal-packing events that provide nutritious meals to communities around the world. Volunteers work together in an assembly-line format that's energetic, collaborative, and impactful. Volunteer opportunities include meal packing, event setup, and event support.

Located on Riverside Parkway in Mableton, this massive community facility functions as a central meeting and town hall hub for localized civic engagement, emergency management coordination, and public safety planning. The facility frequently hosts public forums, community response training, and local emergency planning updates.

Safe Kids Cobb County works to prevent childhood injuries through education and community outreach. Programs often include bicycle helmet fittings, car seat inspections, pedestrian safety education, and seasonal safety campaigns.

Housed in the beautifully restored historic Bodiford House, the Seven Springs Museum tells the story of Powder Springs—from its earliest Native American history and the famous mineral springs that gave the city its name, to the arrival of the railroad and the growth of the community. Exhibits include local artifacts, photographs, agricultural tools, Civil War relics, and rotating displays that highlight the people and places that shaped the city. Admission is free, and the museum is operated by volunteers from the Seven Springs Historical Society.

Located directly adjacent to the Silver Comet Trail in Powder Springs, this specialized park serves as an ideal staging ground for multi-mile cycling or hiking expeditions. The facility features open-air pavilions, accessible restrooms, and a large playground, making it a perfect basecamp for families and units navigating the trail system.

The Silver Comet Trail is one of the most recognizable outdoor resources in the Silver Comet District area. Built on a former railroad corridor, this paved multi-use trail provides opportunities for walking, hiking, cycling, fitness activities, nature observation, and community exploration. With multiple access points throughout Cobb County, families and units can choose short outings for younger Scouts or longer adventures for older Scouts and crews.
The trail is especially valuable because families can use it repeatedly at different locations and experience something new each time.

Smith-Gilbert Gardens is a botanical garden featuring diverse plant collections, educational exhibits, and artistic elements throughout the property. It provides a hands-on opportunity to explore plant science, environmental awareness, and creativity.

The Smyrna Community Center is a massive indoor multi-use civic asset located directly on the Village Green. Featuring multiple basketball courts, indoor walking tracks, meeting rooms, and fitness facilities, it offers local scouting units a year-round shelter for physical fitness tracking, rainy-day pack meetings, or district training workshops.

Operated directly out of the municipal public safety network, the Smyrna Emergency Management Agency (EMA) coordinates local disaster mitigation, severe weather monitoring, and the city's specialized civic response networks. Through their community-wide Smyrna Ready Initiative, they offer educational frameworks, shelter-in-place instructions, and interactive safety mapping tools designed to teach families how to handle severe weather emergencies

Housed in a beautiful replica of an early 20th-century locomotive depot, the Smyrna History Museum showcases the "Jonquil City’s" growth from a small railroad stop into a bustling suburban hub. Inside, scouts can explore interactive historical timelines, vintage photographs, and a vast collection of local artifacts mapping out native history, the Civil War, and early local industries.

As the only independent city library system in Cobb County, the Smyrna Public Library serves as a premier research and educational center. The facility regularly hosts structured youth literacy initiatives, STEAM workshops, and community events, offering an outstanding indoor resource for tracking academic achievements and badges.

Operated by the City of Smyrna and supported by Keep Smyrna Beautiful, the Smyrna Recycling Center is much more than a community drop-off site. The facility promotes environmental stewardship through education, outreach, and one of the area's most unique learning opportunities—free monthly public tours that explain what happens to recyclable materials after they are collected.

Visitors learn how materials are sorted, processed, and prepared for recycling while gaining practical tips for reducing contamination and improving recycling habits at home.

A heavy civic utility facility treating 40 million gallons of wastewater daily. Staff-led structural field tours walk visitors step-by-step through the automated physical sorting screens, chemical treatment chambers, and biological filtration systems that clean water before its release.

Located in the heart of downtown Kennesaw, the Southern Museum tells the story of the Civil War, rail transportation, and the famous locomotive General. Through interactive exhibits and historical artifacts, visitors gain a deeper understanding of how railroads shaped both the nation and the local community.

Sweetwater Creek State Park is one of Georgia's premier outdoor destinations and a true gem just minutes from the Silver Comet District. The park features more than 15 miles of hiking trails, scenic overlooks, the ruins of the historic New Manchester Manufacturing Company, fishing, kayaking, and a visitor center with exhibits on the area's natural and cultural history. Whether you're looking for a short family walk or a more challenging hike, Sweetwater Creek offers an experience for every skill level.

Serving Austell, Mableton, Lithia Springs, and surrounding communities, Sweetwater Mission provides food assistance, clothing, financial support, and educational programs for families in need. Volunteer opportunities include food pantry support, clothing distribution, donation sorting, special events, and seasonal drives.

Swift-Cantrell Park is a large community park offering walking paths, open spaces, playgrounds, picnic areas, and family recreation opportunities. Its accessibility makes it an excellent location for pack events, family gatherings, and introductory outdoor activities.

Serving as Kennesaw’s premier 42-acre flagship park, this expansive municipal green space utilizes organized volunteer networks to maintain its urban canopy, inclusive playgrounds, and extensive trail networks. Scouts can participate in recurring city-sponsored cleanups, tree plantings, and invasive plant removal initiatives.

Tellus Science Museum is one of Georgia's premier science museums, offering interactive exhibits on geology, fossils, astronomy, transportation, minerals, and innovation. Visitors can explore hands-on exhibits, a digital planetarium, and one of the Southeast's largest fossil collections. Although located outside the district, Tellus is well worth the drive for families seeking a full day of discovery.

The Andrew J. Cheney House is a preserved nineteenth-century home associated with one of Cobb County's early families. Though less well known than many historic attractions, it reflects the architecture and community life that shaped the region during its early development.

Located in the heart of the historic downtown district, this community art anchor operates out of the historic McConnell House. The center hosts a constantly rotating gallery of original two-dimensional and three-dimensional works by regional artists, alongside guided educational workshops.

Operated by Cobb County PARKS, The Art Place offers rotating gallery exhibits, art classes, camps, performances, and creative workshops for all ages. Visitors can experience local and regional artwork while discovering opportunities to develop their own artistic skills.

Located adjacent to Dobbins Air Reserve Base, the Aviation History & Technology Center showcases the remarkable aviation legacy of Cobb County through an impressive collection of military and civilian aircraft. Visitors can explore more than a dozen historic aircraft, including cargo planes, fighter jets, reconnaissance aircraft, and executive aircraft—some of which are open for walk-through tours. The museum also highlights Marietta's long history of aircraft manufacturing, from Bell Aircraft to Lockheed Martin, and its continuing role in aerospace innovation.

The Cobb County Emergency Management Agency helps the community prepare for severe weather, natural disasters, and other emergencies through planning, education, and outreach. Public programs encourage families to build emergency kits, develop communication plans, and stay informed during emergencies.

Originally constructed in the 1930s as the massive Coats & Clark Thread Mill, this sprawling industrial landmark in Austell has been creatively repurposed into a thriving community and civic hub. The complex brilliantly preserves its industrial heritage, retaining monumental elements of its architectural past while housing local historical displays, local government offices, and specialized public facilities.

Throughout the year, park rangers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers offer educational programs on wildlife, water safety, Leave No Trace principles, lake ecology, and the history of Lake Allatoona. Seasonal programs provide opportunities to learn directly from the professionals who manage one of North Georgia's most important natural resources.

Located in downtown Powder Springs, the Veterans Memorial honors the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces. The memorial provides a peaceful setting for reflection and serves as a reminder of the community's commitment to recognizing those who have served.

Wild Horse Creek Park is one of Cobb County's largest regional parks, offering far more than athletic fields. The park features an equestrian center, fishing pond, walking trails, playground, BMX facilities, picnic areas, and seasonal access to Seven Springs Water Park. Its variety of amenities makes it easy for families to spend several hours exploring and enjoying the outdoors.

The oldest wood-frame structure still standing in downtown Marietta. It features an authentic 1860s middle-class lifestyle display and a Native American medicinal herb garden. This makes it perfect for history and botany-related badge component

A 19-acre conservation gem hidden in East Cobb. It serves as a living, outdoor classroom for native plant observation, wildlife tracking, and completing localized conservation service projects. Features nearly two miles of natural surface trails with a gentle 1%–2% grade, ideal for birdwatching and viewing songbirds.