The Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority has announced a new name for Georgia’s premier mid-size convention venue for tradeshows, meetings and special events: Cobb Convention Center-Atlanta.
Formerly Cobb Galleria Centre, the venue is rebranding in the midst of a transformational, $190 million renovation and expansion project. The expansion is scheduled to be completed in early 2027.
‘While the Galleria name served us well for more than 30 years, we feel this new name better reflects our location and purpose,” said Jerry Nix, Chairman of the Authority, owner and operator of the convention center. “As we modernize to better serve our customers and guests, our name has been updated as well.”
By incorporating both Cobb and Atlanta into the new name, the Center will clarify its geographic identity as a prominent landmark in Cobb but also a premier venue for visitors who identify with the Atlanta location. This clarity in market positioning also extends to adding the word convention into the name, which clearly identifies the venue’s primary function of hosting conventions, trade shows and large-scale events.
The renovation and expansion will happen in phases. While the convention center is currently closed, it will reopen for business in January 2026 in the exhibit halls and ballroom.
Cobb Convention Center will be open throughout 2026 and will continue to host trade shows, expos, meetings, conventions and social events in the exhibit halls and ballroom. The expansion project will continue until early 2027.
For more information, visit cobbgalleria.com/where-it-all-comes-together.
About Cobb Convention Center-Atlanta
The Cobb Convention Center-Atlanta is located in prestigious northwest Atlanta in the Cobb Convention, Sports and Entertainment District. Cobb Convention Center is Georgia’s premier mid-size convention venue for trade shows, meetings and special events. The expanded venue will offer 377,000 square feet of event space, four exhibition halls, two ballrooms, 11 meeting rooms and one executive boardroom. Cobb Convention Center attracted more than 219,000 visitors to 201 events in 2024, resulting in an overall economic impact of $130 million. For more information, visit cobbgalleria.com and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/CobbGalleria, on Twitter at @CobbGalleria and on Instagram at instagram.com/cobbgalleria/.
