Kennesaw, Marietta, and Acworth vs. Unincorporated Cobb County Taxes

Two homes a half-mile apart, one inside Kennesaw city limits and one in unincorporated Cobb County, can carry very different property tax bills over time. The difference comes down to city millage rates and which homestead exemption freeze actually applies to that address. Here's what buyers comparing Kennesaw, Marietta, and Acworth need to check before writing an offer, not after closing.