Least pretentious neighborhoods in East Cobb (Roswell, Marietta: middle-class, to buy, private school)

[Vancof]

Our family has lived in East Cobb for a few years and are looking for a family friendly neighborhood with swim and tennis. I’m a Midwesterner and am pretty astounded by the level of snobiness I’ve encountered since living here. Not in terms of snobiness of appreciating and liking nice things (which I do, whereas my husband makes a very good living and we live in a nice area), but in terms of people not being friendly, authentic and acting like they are better than everyone else. I have lived in other very affluent areas outside of Georgia and have never come across such a degree of snobiness. We were told to buy in East Cobb because of the schools, which is understandable, but are there areas or neighborhoods that are not as snobby? We want a good family neighborhood where we can raise our kids and get to know other families. Are areas in Roswell or Alpharetta better?

[cqholt]

Originally Posted by Vancof

Our family has lived in East Cobb for a few years and are looking for a family friendly neighborhood with swim and tennis. I’m a Midwesterner and am pretty astounded by the level of snobiness I’ve encountered since living here. Not in terms of snobiness of appreciating and liking nice things (which I do, whereas my husband makes a very good living and we live in a nice area), but in terms of people not being friendly, authentic and acting like they are better than everyone else. I have lived in other very affluent areas outside of Georgia and have never come across such a degree of snobiness. We were told to buy in East Cobb because of the schools, which is understandable, but are there areas or neighborhoods that are not as snobby? We want a good family neighborhood where we can raise our kids and get to know other families. Are areas in Roswell or Alpharetta better?

They don't call it East Snobb for nothing

[primaltech]

North Fulton is even more snobby. They drive Ferraris around in Alpharetta, it's elitist up there.

The most down-to-earth portions of East Cobb are probably going to be on the western edge as you approach Marietta and Powers Ferry, and the northern parts north of Sandy Plains where things start to get more normal and less country club.

[Iconographer]

Originally Posted by cqholt

They don't call it East Snobb for nothing

I don't know when or from where East Cobb earned this reputation. In 30 years, I can't recall ever meeting a pretentious East Cobber. Buckhead, Morningside or Virginia-Highland, yes, but never East Cobb.

[Gulch]

I lived in East Cobb for 18 years and never found it to be any more snobby than most affluent upper-middle-class suburbs.

[Iconographer]

Originally Posted by Gulch

I lived in East Cobb for 18 years and never found it to be any more snobby than most affluent upper-middle-class suburbs.

It is my opinion that the perception of an entire community as 'snobby' is a projection of one's own social insecurities, anyway.
No shortage of that in the Northern Arc.

[aslowdodge]

I moved here three years ago to east Cobb. I have found people to be quite friendly and polite. I think in any middle class area on up you will encounter some snobby people, but my experience has been very pleasant.

[back2atl]

Same here. Been in East Cobb 3 years, haven’t seen the snobbery.

Jackson’s Creek is laid back and friendly and proud of it. I’m sure there are plenty of others. No offense, Internet stranger, but I can’t help wonder if your issues are emanating from within rather than from your neighbors. Maybe grab a cold one at Suburban Tap and meet some chill east Cobb folks?

[AtlJan]

I'm from Buckhead and definitely encountered a few East Cobb snobs growing up. Yes, it's a real thing and probably hasn't changed. The Marietta Square area would be my choice if trying to find a more authentic community. The schools aren't as highly rated, but if your goal is to avoid the East Cobb snobs, then you may find the Marietta City Schools fit the bill for you.

[cqholt]

Originally Posted by AtlJan

I grew up in Buckhead and in middle and high school sports and activities around the city, there was a clique of East Cobb girls who were the snobbiest of all--it took us private school girls by surprise, but they really had attitude back then and I'm sure nothing's changed.