About Us
Atlanta’s best events happen at Cobb Galleria Centre. Whether for a small gathering, corporate meeting, or an exhibition, we help bring your vision to life in one of the city’s most in-demand areas.
Events:
Guests:
Where Convenience Meets Choice
Located at the intersection of I-285 and I-75, our event spaces range from a 144,000-square-foot exhibit hall to private board rooms. With over 3,500 hotel rooms and diverse dining options nearby, there’s no better place for an event.
Our Story
Since breaking ground in 1992 and unveiling a state-of-the-art digital marquee in 2018, Cobb Galleria Centre has become one of the Southeast’s busiest convention centers.
1980
Establishment of The Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority by the Georgia General Assembly.
1991
Feasibility study for a convention center and performing arts center commissioned.
1992
Groundbreaking of Cobb Galleria Centre.
1994
Opening of Cobb Galleria Centre.
1996
Acquisition of an 11-Acre tract of land for future expansion.
1997
Recognition as one of North America's busiest convention centers.
1998
Opening of a pedestrian sky bridge connecting the center to Cumberland Mall.
2002
Expansion adds an additional 36,000 sf exhibition hall and 650-space parking deck.
2003
Announcement of plans to build a performing arts center.
2005
Establishment of a Foundation for performing arts center fundraising.
2007
Debut of the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.
2014
Foundation rebrands to ArtsBridge Foundation, with a focus on arts education and outreach.
2017
Opening of a multi-purpose bridge that connects to the Battery Atlanta and Truist Park.
2018
Debut of a 100-foot-tall, digital outdoor marquee overlooking I-285.
2024
Renovation and expansion of Cobb Galleria Centre and repurposing of the Galleria Specialty Shops announced.
Fact Sheet
Find specific details about our facilities, location, on-site services, and more.
| Dramatic two-story rotunda entrance |
| Exhibition, ballroom and meeting space located on a single level |
| 320,000 gross square feet of overall space |
| 144,000 gross square feet of total exhibition space |
| 25,000-square-foot ballroom |
| 20,000 square feet of meeting space, featuring 20 meeting rooms and 4 executive boardrooms |
| 24,000 square feet of registration/pre-function space |
| 5,500-square foot special event space, adjacent to Cobb Galleria Centre |
| 13 docks with oversized freight doors and on-grade access to exhibit halls |
| Fixed and mobile food outlets |
| High speed fiber optics and wireless access |
| In-house audiovisual specialists |
| 1,800 parking spaces |
| Adjacent to the 522-room, Four-Star, Four-Diamond Renaissance Waverly Hotel and the 278-suite Sheraton Suites Galleria |
| Connected to Cumberland Mall and the Galleria Specialty Mall |
| A short walk via pedestrian bridge to Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta |
| A wide selection of restaurants to suit every taste |
| Access to more than 3,500 sleeping rooms |
| Concierge Service |
Vision, Mission, and Values
We strive to transform business and entertainment into remarkable experiences. Our mission is to be the Southeast’s preferred destination for events, meetings, and arts of all kinds, underpinned by values of integrity, collaboration, and unwavering service excellence.
Vision:
Transform everyday business and entertainment events into extraordinary experiences.
Mission:
Be the Southeast’s premier destination for mid-sized conventions, performing arts, and entertainment.
We do this by continuing to:
Values:
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Service Excellence
- Safety
- Respect, Diversity, and Inclusion
Leadership and Team
Meet our executive team and discover the role of the Cobb-Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority, a body corporate and politic that owns and operates Cobb Galleria Centre.
Our Sister Properties
The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Galleria Specialty Shops, and ArtsBridge Foundation are sister properties of Cobb Galleria Centre. The Cobb-Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority owns and operates all four organizations.
Sustainability
With an emphasis on reducing our overall environmental impact while benefiting and improving the local community, Cobb Galleria Centre, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, and Galleria Specialty Shops are committed to reviewing, changing and implementing policies and sustainability initiatives, which work to strengthen our environmental principles. Our goal is to improve, maintain and apply practices that will reduce impact on the environment, benefit the local community and make economic sense.
While we realize that this effort is never complete and always evolving, here are some of the things we are doing to promote environmental sustainability:
Recycling
- Shipping pallets are reused or recycled
- Batteries are recycled
- Flourescent bulbs are recycled
- Grease is recycled into biodiesel fuel
- Toner cartridges are recycled
- Use of masonite for carpet protection, eliminating the use of disposable carpet shield
Energy/Water
- ALTO fluorescent bulbs (low mercury) where possible
- Integrated “Building Management System” that has reduced electricity and gas costs/consumption exponentially
- Motion-censored lights (since 1994)
- LED lighting throughout facility
- Restricted use of HVAC during move-in/move-out days in the exhibit halls to eliminate the energy waste of operating HVAC systems when the loading dock doors are open
- Low-flow toilets
- Planting of perennials instead of annuals in flower beds – perennials grow deeper roots and require less watering
- Chemical treatment and monitoring to maintain water quality for HVAC
- Biodiesel partnership with Southern Green Industries to recycle all of the grease from our kitchen
- Replacement of 12 rooftop HVAC units with 15% reduction in energy usage
Food and Beverage
- Local and regional food sourcing when possible
- Clients are discouraged from using disposables on their buffets and breaks (china and linen are highly encouraged)
- Water urns provided on request instead of bottled water at meetings
- Left-over food donated to Atlanta’s Table
- Minimal use of pre-packaged condiments
Office
- Major reduction in paper through “going electronic” with most operational documents (Proposals, Contracts, Event Orders, Invoices, Service Order Forms, etc.)
- Major reduction in paper through minimal production of collateral materials and only electronic production of newsletters
Additional Resources & Information
Careers
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News & Blog
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Upcoming Events
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Book Your Event
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