Just a few minutes north of Atlanta along Interstate 75 lies one of the best places to live in Georgia, Marietta. This rural-suburban town of 61,000 is a great community in which to raise a family. It is diverse, has peaceful neighborhoods, shops, restaurants and community events. Like most of the Atlanta area, Marietta is rich with Civil War era history, including the Gone With the Wind Museum, the Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield and Brumbly Hall and Gardens. The lovely and historic downtown Marietta Square is a charming place to spend part of a day. Kennesaw State University is nearby, the schools are above average and the median price of a home is $290,000.