Quality of Life was identified as a strategic outcome area to emphasize the importance of maintaining a County-wide standard in alignment with Cobb County’s Vision Statement. This area strives to prioritize the County’s role as an influencer to improve the social determinants of health (i.e., neighborhood and physical environment, education, community and social context, and health care) across the County, to confirm that citizens and visitors alike have access to high quality services and resources that meet basic needs, and foster belonging, community connectedness, and cultural respect. Cobb strives for all people to experience a high quality of life. This focus is intended to ensure Cobb County continues to support and pursue collaborative partnerships with stakeholders working to ensure Cobb maintains its reputation as a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.

• Healthy People & Sustainable Environment
• High-Quality & Accessible County Services
• Improved Educational Outcomes
• Support for Cultural & Recreational Activities

Healthy People & Sustainable Environment

• Support the physical and mental health of the community through collaborative partnerships access to quality healthcare facilities and services
• Identify opportunities for public/private partnerships (PPP) that seek to improve and promote health to synergize efforts and deliver services in Cobb
• Support efforts to provide Countywide senior programming, inclusive of enhanced transportation options

High-Quality & Accessible County Services

• Conduct thorough assessments to identify current program viability as well as gaps in access to resources and service delivery
• Build cohesion amongst community leaders, organizations, and influencers who can amplify, support and encourage participation in Countywide programs and initiatives
• Gather demographic and socio-economic data to develop an advisory group reflective of the County to assist in achieving the strategies that address the specific needs of the County

Improved Educational Outcomes

• Enhance voter education to inform citizens about early voting, referenda, sample ballots, and registration
• Support youth enrichment programs that foster civic engagement and encourage a greater understanding of local government
• Evaluate existing methods of informing residents about available resources and services and seek ways to improve gaps or limitations in community with them

Support for Cultural & Recreational Activities

• Seek community input to understand the types of recreational activities and artistic experiences that residents desire
• Ensure recreation centers, libraries and amenities are equitably accessible and desirable across the County to support programs that enhance quality of life
• Facilitate partnerships to support the efforts of the arts community and organize festivals, art exhibitions, and performances that promote diversity and experiences in Cobb