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Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art to Host Opening Night Reception on July 13, 2019

The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art will host an Opening Night Reception for Metro Montage XIX and Meg Aubrey and Alea Hurst: Veiled Realities on July 13, 2019 from 6 pm until 8 pm. Read on...
WorkSource Cobb to Host Computer Training Classes beginning August 3rd

The CobbWorks Literacy Council, a division of WorkSource Cobb/CobbWorks, Inc., is offering no cost computer training classes beginning August 3. Sessions will take place the first Saturday of the month 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at WorkSource Cobb. Read on...
Join the City of Marietta to Celebrate July 4th on the Marietta Square

On Thursday, July 4, 2019, the City of Marietta will host its annual Fourth in the Park Festival from 10 am - 10 pm with a parade and celebration on the Square! Read on...
Marietta Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Financial Report for 31st Consecutive Year

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States & Canada (GFOA) presented the City of Marietta a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). Read on...
Historic Lemon Street Grammar School To Be Saved

Lemon Street Grammar School will be returned to its original use: educating Marietta's students. Read on...
Marietta City Council Adopts Balanced FY 2020 Budget With A Property Tax Decrease

On Wednesday, June 12, 2019, the Marietta City Council voted to adopt a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2020. The budget was passed with no service reductions and no tax or fee increases. The budget included a 4.45% property tax decrease. Read on...
MPD Offers Helpful Pet Summer Safety and Etiquette Tips

Temperatures in Marietta spiked in the upper nineties before June first and we are still having an unusually hot spring with summer right around the corner. It’s time for some quick reminders about pet safety and etiquette. Read on...
City Club, Marietta Undergoing Renovations

The City of Marietta is pleased to announce the City Club, Marietta has begun the greens conversion project. The golf course will remain open during the conversion process. Read on...
MFD Reminds Citizens Georgia EPD Annual Ban Runs May 1st-Sept 30th

The Marietta Fire Department would like to remind citizens that the Georgia Environmental Protection Division's (EPD) open burning ban will be in effect for 54 Georgia counties from May 1st through September 30th. Read on...
Marietta's Root House Museum Shows Visitors How Southerners Kept Their Cool

Before air conditioning existed, southerners used a variety of tricks to keep their homes airy and cool. This summer, see the historic William Root House dressed as it would have been during the hot months of the 1860s. Read on...
The Strand Hosts National Tour of Little Black Dress in July

The national tour of LITTLE BLACK DRESS, the fearlessly funny ladies’ night out musical, will make a stop in Marietta at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre July 10-14. Read on...
Marietta Museum of History Hosts The A. G. Spalding Museum®: “An American Sports Empire”

The Marietta Museum of History is excited to present The A.G. Spalding Museum®: “An American Sports Empire” which contains an impressive private collection of sports memorabilia showcasing A. G. Spalding, his company and early American sports’ history. Read on...
Winter Wonderland Coming to the Marietta Square in July!

Surrounded by festive evergreen trees and pink flamingos, families will enjoy an unseasonably warm Winter Wonderland experience on the Marietta Square on July 13th. The free event is presented by The Branding Project. Read on...
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art presents Magic at the Museum 2019

In 2017, the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art hosted a series of events celebrating everyone’s favorite wizarding school. This year’s sequel event features more magic than ever before. Read on...
Marietta Receives Community Engagement Smart 50 Award for TrashTalk Sanitation App

The City of Marietta has been recognized by Smart Cities Connect with the 2019 Community Engagement Award for the Marietta “Trash Talk” app. This is the second year in a row Marietta has been recognized internationally by Smart Cities Connect. Read on...
Elizabeth Porter Park Sprayground Now Open

Marietta’s Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that the Elizabeth Porter Park’s Sprayground will open for the season on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Read on...
Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities Summer Camp Registration Now Open

The City of Marietta's Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce registration for its Gem City Summer Camp for children ages 6 – 12 is now open. Read on...
Strand Announces First Full Theatrical Season

The Strand Theatre has announced a seven show theatrical season for 2019 that includes the return of the popular Murder! at The Strand franchise, national touring show Little Black Dress, and Ed Asner in his one man show A Man and His Prostate. Read on...
City of Marietta Offers Alexa and Google Assistant to Better Serve its Citizens

The City is pleased to announce it has added yet another helpful feature in its quest towards becoming a well-rounded “SMART” city. The City is now pleased to offer Google Assistant and Alexa to better answer your questions. Read on...
Download Marietta’s TravelSafely App Today at Google Play or iTunes Store!

The City of Marietta is pleased to announce its Marietta TravelSafely app that is available for download immediately at both the Google Play and iTunes Store. To download now, visit either store and search for “Glance TravelSafely.” Read on...
Marietta Police Department Reminds Citizens to LOCK, TAKE, HIDE

The Marietta Police Department would like to remind citizens that thefts from autos are on the rise, not only in Marietta, but throughout the region. Read on...
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Online Permitting Process

The City of Marietta has been successfully processing permit applications via the website for a few months, but we have noticed a few frequently asked questions. Read on...

Marietta Parks and Recreation Announces Glover Park Concert Series Schedule

The City of Marietta's Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the 2019 Glover Park Series schedule! Read on...
City of Marietta Releases New FREE “Trash Talk” App

The City of Marietta is pleased to release a new citizen friendly sanitation app called “Trash Talk” to better aide your trash and recycling needs! Read on...
Marietta Fire Department Offers FREE Seatbelt Safety Check

The Marietta Fire Department is pleased to announce they will now offer FREE seatbelt safety checks to the residents of the City. Read on...