Paulding County, the 87th county created in the state, was formed from part of Cherokee County. It was named after John Paulding, a soldier in the Revolutionary War who helped capture Major Andre, an accomplice in Benedict Arnold’s plot to overthrow the nation. Paulding county is the neighboring county to the west of Cobb county. Home Buyers are attracted to Paulding county for it's affordable housing (less expensive than Cobb county) and newer construction. The price ranges can vary greatly by location in Paulding. Paulding can be broken down into 4 areas.