How many people are out of work in Cobb County?
About 13,580 Cobb County residents were unemployed and looking for work in August 2026 (preliminary), out of a labor force of 430,000. That is an unemployment rate of 3.2%, down from 3.4% in August 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cobb County's rate is below the metro Atlanta rate of 3.4%. It is tied for the eleventh-highest of the 17 metro counties we serve. Even with the rate falling, about 13,580 people in the county are dealing with a lost job, and a lost job or cut hours is often how a mortgage falls behind.
| Unemployment | August 2026 | August 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Cobb County | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Metro Atlanta | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| Georgia | 3.4% | 3.6% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics. Not seasonally adjusted. Updated monthly.
When is the next foreclosure sale in Cobb County?
The next Georgia foreclosure sale day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Sales in Cobb County are held at the county courthouse on the first Tuesday of each month, or the Wednesday after when that Tuesday is a holiday. Your notice names your exact date. Check how much time you have.
Can a short sale help if I lost income in Cobb County?
Yes, if you owe more than the home would sell for and can no longer keep up. A short sale lets you sell for less than you owe with the lender's approval, before the foreclosure sale. A job loss, a cut in hours, illness or divorce is the kind of hardship lenders look for, and it goes in a short hardship letter with your pay stubs and bank statements. See every reason we see, and what the lender asks for.
The lender decides. A signed purchase and sale contract and a complete package are what usually get a sale postponed, so the earlier you call, the more options you have.
What does a short sale cost a Cobb County homeowner?
Usually nothing out of pocket. In most short sales the lender pays the real estate commission and closing costs from the sale. A typical short sale takes 60 to 90 days from listing to closing, and the lender usually responds about 10 days after the listing is signed (our average).
Who helps Cobb County homeowners with short sales?
Constance Boyce, REALTOR®, SFR®, a licensed Georgia agent with Atlanta Communities, works short sales in Cobb County and across metro Atlanta. Call (404) 861-3575. If your home is already listed with another agent, please talk to your listing agent; we do not solicit listed homes.
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Last updated October 22, 2026 by Constance Boyce, REALTOR®, SFR®. General information, not legal or tax advice. We do not solicit properties listed with another agent.