Cobb PARKS is inaugurating a new Christmas event in Jim Miller Park and Event Center beginning November 17, 2023 and continuing through January 7 2024.

It’s Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland, a drive-through light show, synchronized to music.

The park and event center is located at 2245 Callaway Road, Marietta.

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According to the county’s news release for the show:

“Open nightly November 17, 2023, through January 7, 2024, cutting-edge technology and timeless holiday charm create an unforgettable experience. 

“From the comfort of your vehicle, take a magical journey through custom-built light displays perfectly synchronized to the merry melodies of Christmas.

“This dynamic show features a 300-foot RGB tunnel that surrounds you in a kaleidoscope of colors, 50-foot sparkling Christmas trees, towering walls of lights, and much more! 

“Also, along the tour, you’ll see how the elves, reindeer, and Mr. and Mrs. Claus live at the bustling North Pole. From toy making to reindeer flight school, stilt walking, and yoga, these giant displays will have your whole crew engaged in preparation for the big day.”

After driving through the light show, visitors can visit Santa’s Village inside the Jim Miller Event Center, where there will be “ice tubing slide, inflatables, photo ops, attractions for kids and families, delicious food, tasty treats, and even the jolliest man, Santa Claus, available for visits and photos.”

Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland has been operating for 20 years, and the company describes itself as a pioneer in the field of music-synchronized light shows.  In addition to the show in Marietta, the company will operate shows in seven other cities.

About Cobb County

Cobb County is the third most populous county in Georgia, smaller only than Fulton and Gwinnett counties.

The governing authority is the five-member Cobb County Board of Commissioners, which includes a Chairperson and four district commissioners.

The current board is:

Chairwoman	Lisa Cupid
District 1 Commissioner	Keli Gambrill
District 2 Commissioner	Jerica Richardson
District 3 Commissioner	JoAnn Birrell
District 4 Commissioner	Monique Sheffield

The U.S. Census Bureau gives the following quick facts about the county:

PeoplePopulation
Population Estimates, July 1 2021, (V2021)	766,802
Population estimates base, April 1, 2020, (V2021)	766,149
Population, percent change – April 1, 2020 (estimates base) to July 1, 2021, (V2021)	0.1%
Population, Census, April 1, 2020	766149
Population, Census, April 1, 2010	688078
Age and Sex
Persons under 5 years, percent	5.6%
Persons under 18 years, percent	22.7%
Persons 65 years and over, percent	13.3%
Female persons, percent	51.3%
Race and Hispanic Origin
White alone, percent	61.7%
Black or African American alone, percent(a)	29.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent(a)	0.5%
Asian alone, percent(a)	5.7%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, percent(a)	0.1%
Two or More Races, percent	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino, percent(b)	13.7%
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, percent	50.2%
Population Characteristics
Veterans, 2016-2020	40562
Foreign born persons, percent, 2016-2020	15.6%
Housing
Housing units, July 1, 2021, (V2021)	311450
Owner-occupied housing unit rate, 2016-2020	65.8%
Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2016-2020	$273,900
Median selected monthly owner costs -with a mortgage, 2016-2020	$1,672
Median selected monthly owner costs -without a mortgage, 2016-2020	$474
Median gross rent, 2016-2020	$1,264
Building permits, 2021	3247
Families & Living Arrangements
Households, 2016-2020	283359
Persons per household, 2016-2020	2.63
Living in same house 1 year ago, percent of persons age 1 year+, 2016-2020	84.6%
Language other than English spoken at home, percent of persons age 5 years+, 2016-2020	20.5%
Computer and Internet Use
Households with a computer, percent, 2016-2020	97.2%
Households with a broadband Internet subscription, percent, 2016-2020	93.3%
Education
High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2016-2020	92.6%
Bachelor’s degree or higher, percent of persons age 25 years+, 2016-2020	48.4%
Health
With a disability, under age 65 years, percent, 2016-2020	6.2%
Persons without health insurance, under age 65 years, percent	13.8%
Economy
In civilian labor force, total, percent of population age 16 years+, 2016-2020	69.6%
In civilian labor force, female, percent of population age 16 years+, 2016-2020	64.3%
Total accommodation and food services sales, 2017 ($1,000)(c)	2056579
Total health care and social assistance receipts/revenue, 2017 ($1,000)(c)	5569500
Total transportation and warehousing receipts/revenue, 2017 ($1,000)(c)	1536858
Total retail sales, 2017 ($1,000)(c)	18543691
Total retail sales per capita, 2017(c)	$24,615
Transportation
Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16 years+, 2016-2020	31.2
Income & Poverty
Median household income (in 2020 dollars), 2016-2020	$80,830
Per capita income in past 12 months (in 2020 dollars), 2016-2020	$41,480
Persons in poverty, percent	9.2%
BusinessesBusinesses
Total employer establishments, 2020	21492
Total employment, 2020	358927
Total annual payroll, 2020 ($1,000)	21780372
Total employment, percent change, 2019-2020	-0.3%
Total nonemployer establishments, 2019	86497
All employer firms, Reference year 2017	17066
Men-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017	10386
Women-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017	3537
Minority-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017	3058
Nonminority-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017	12177
Veteran-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017	1204
Nonveteran-owned employer firms, Reference year 2017	13909
GeographyGeography
Population per square mile, 2020	2254.8
Population per square mile, 2010	2026.4
Land area in square miles, 2020	339.78
Land area in square miles, 2010	339.55