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City Council to Meet January 7th and 9th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on Monday, January 7th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place on Wednesday, January 9th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled mee...

City Offices Closed for New Year's Day

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Tuesday, January 1.  Police, fire and other services essential for public safety and health will remain open. 

Marietta Power and Water administrative offices will also be closed in o...

City of Marietta Offers Alexa and Google Assistant to Better Serve its Citizens

December 26, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta is pleased to announce it has added yet another helpful feature in its quest towards becoming a well-rounded &ldquo...

Free Christmas Tree Pick Up Service for Marietta Residents

December 21, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta is pleased to offer free Christmas tree pick up service for its residents beginning on Wednesday, December 26th with no...

City Offices Closed for Christmas

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25.  Police, fire and other services essential for public safety and health will remain open. 

Marietta Power and Water administrative office...

Mayor Steve Tumlin Hosts Inaugural Mayor’s Awards for the Marietta City Schools System

December 19, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at the Strand Theatre, Mayor Steve Tumlin hosted the inaugural Mayor’s Awards for the Marietta City ...

Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center Now Offering Strength and Cardio Fusion Group Fitness

December 18, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce its Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center is now offering strength and c...

Councilman Reggie Copeland Appointed to Serve on NLC’s Public Safety & Crime Prevention Committee

December 17, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA — Councilman Reggie Copeland has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2019 Public Safety and Crime Prevention (PSCP) federal advocacy c...

City Council to Meet December 18, 2018

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, December 18, 2018 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to atte...

Marietta City Employees Honored for Service

December 13, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - On Thursday, December 13th, Mayor Steve Tumlin and City Manager Bill Bruton honored both current and recently retired City employees who have served M...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayor Steve Tumlin to Host Inaugural Mayor’s Awards

December 13, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Mayor Steve Tumlin is pleased to announce he will host the inaugural Mayor’s Awards for the Marietta City School System on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 ...

MPD Semiannual Citizens Police Academy to Begin March 28, 2019

December 12, 2018

CONTACT: Officer Paul Hill

phill@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5356

MARIETTA - The Marietta Police Department is pleased to announce its upcoming Citizens Police Academy.  The semiannual program provides citizens of Marietta with an opport...

Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center to Offer Tumbling Classes Starting January 8, 2019

December 11, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce its Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center will offer Tumbling classes beginning on...

City Council to Meet December 10th and 12th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on Monday, December 10th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place on Wednesday, December 12th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled...

Marietta Fire Department Reminds Citizens December 2-8th is Winter Weather Preparedness Week

December 6, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – In conjunction with Winter Weather Preparedness Week from December 2-8, 2018, the Marietta Fire Department would like to remind citizens of the potenti...

Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center to Offer Personal Training Certification Workshop

December 5, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta’s Parks, Recreation, and Facilities department is pleased to announce they will host a Personal Training Certification W...

Marietta Tree Keepers Needs Volunteers on Saturday, December 15th at Kirby Park

December 4, 2018

CONTACT: Holly Walquist  

770.424.4664

What:    Marietta Tree Keepers Planting Event

When:    Saturday, December 15, 2018  

           ...

Santa to Visit Marietta's Root House During Holiday Candlelight Event

December 3, 2018

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

678-594-4994

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

MARIETTA - Join the William Root House in downtown Marietta for a special holiday experience that's perfect for the entire family! Vis...

Attend the 32nd Annual Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour December 1-2, 2018

November 29, 2018

CONTACT: Courtney Spiess

Marietta Visitors Bureau

courtney@mariettasquare.com

770-429-1115

www.mariettapilgrimage.com

MARIETTA – Explore six of Marietta’s most beautiful and historic homes on Dec. 1 and 2 as the 32nd Annual Marietta Pilgrimage...

Marietta Fire Department Enlists Santa to Help With Fire Prevention Education

November 28, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Fire Department is excited to announce that Santa has kindly agreed to help them promote and educate our City’s children about fire safet...

Strand Theatre Announces Holiday Events

November 26, 2018

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas

Marketing Director

770.293.0080

manda@strandmarietta.org

MARIETTA - This winter, The Strand will be bringing back holiday favorites like A Christmas Tradition, Christmas Royal Tea and Grand Yuletide Ball, It’s A Wonde...

City of Marietta Needs Your Input!

November 26, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER (Rescheduled at a later date) - MARIETTA – The City of Marietta seeks the community’s input for its Envision Mariett...

City Council to Meet November 27, 2018

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, November 27, 2018 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to atte...

City of Marietta Announces Lawsuit by Former Employee Dismissed in its Entirety

November 20, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta and the Marietta Fire Department are pleased to announce a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a former firefighte...

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Concerts Feature Santa, Special Guests, and a Sing-Along!

November 13, 2018

CONTACT: Susan Stensland

Georgia Symphony Orchestra

sstensland@georgiasymphony.org

770.429.2390

MARIETTA - The holidays will be merry and bright this year as a sing-along and special guests combine to present one of the re...

Marietta Fire Department Offers Helpful Holiday Safety Tips

November 19, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA, GA – As we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Marietta Fire Department would like to remind everyone of the need to practice fire safety, particula...

Marietta PAL Youth Boxing & Dance Program Now Accepting New Students

November 19, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA, GA - The Marietta Police Athletic League (PAL) is accepting registrations for its new and existing Winter youth programs, including PAL Dance classes a...

City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23.  Police, fire and other services essential for public safety and health will remain open. 

Marietta Power and Water administrative offic...

Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre Presents The Nutcracker

November 7, 2018

CONTACT: Gina Duncan

admin@georgiametrodance.org

678.287.9020

MARIETTA - Let Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre (GMDT) take you on an enchanting journey with characters from around the world in The Nutcracker. Make this classical ballet the p...

Marietta Fire Museum to Participate in 32nd Annual Marietta Pilgrimage

November 13, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Fire Department is pleased to announce that for the first time ever the Marietta Fire Museum will participate in the Annual Mar...

City of Marietta Given 2018 Regional Redevelopment Award for Franklin Gateway

November 12, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Partnership Gwinnett, in collaboration with the Council for Quality Growth, has announced the City of Marietta was awarded the 2018 Regional...

Marietta Square Candlelight Shopping Begins Friday, November 9th

November 8, 2018

CONTACT: Stephanie Coston

stephaniecoston07@gmail.com 

MARIETTA - The Marietta Square will be kicking off this festive season with an Open House and candlelight shopping Friday, November 9th. Come stroll the beautiful Square and get...

City Council to Meet November 12th and 14th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on Monday, November 12th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place on Wednesday, November 14th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled...

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Searches for its Next Holiday Pops Star

November 6, 2018

CONTACT: Susan Stensland

Georgia Symphony Orchestra

sstensland@georgiasymphony.org

770.429.2390

MARIETTA - Here is your chance to sing a solo with at with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra!  The GSO is hold...

Keep Marietta Beautiful to Co-Host 10th Annual Cherokee Heights Arts Festival

November 6, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The 10th Annual Cherokee Heights Arts Festival (CHAF) is November 10th from 9am - 4pm. The Festival is on Etowah Drive between Freyer and Sem...

Marietta Tree Keepers Needs Volunteers on Saturday, November 10th at Cemetery Trail

November 5, 2018

CONTACT: Holly Walquist 

770.424.4664

What:    Marietta Tree Keepers Planting Event

When:    Saturday, November 10, 2018  

            ...

Changes Coming to Marietta Square’s Winter Wonderland 2018

November 2, 2018

CONTACT: Stephanie Coston

stephaniecoston07@gmail.com

MARIETTA – The Branding Project has announced changes to Marietta Square’s Winter Wonderland along with new opportunities to this year’s events and experiences, including the removal of t...

Marietta Fire Department Reminds Citizens to Change Clock and Alarm Batteries This Weekend

November 1, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – In conjunction with the end of daylight savings time on Sunday, November 4, 2018, the Marietta Fire Department would like to remind residents to change...

Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Native American History Month

October 31, 2018

CONTACT: Annemarie Brugioni

abrugioni@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

The Marietta Museum of History will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday November 17th from 10:30am-3:30pm. Pop-Ins provide children and their families with the oppo...

Marietta’s Community Development Division to Hold Informational Homeownership Meetings

October 30, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 5:00pm the City of Marietta’s Community Development Division will hold informational homeownership meetings for Aspi...

CobbWorks Offers Free Workshops During the Month of November

October 29, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – CobbWorks will host a series of FREE workshops in November presented by Carmen D. Brown, 2018 Engagement Champion, SunTrust Bank. Registratio...

SAVE THE DATE: City of Marietta to Host Santa’s Arrival & Christmas Tree Lighting on November 29th

October 25, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta’s Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in conjunction with the arrival o...

City Council to Meet October 30, 2018

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, October 30, 2018 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to atten...

Marietta Museum of History to Host Evening with History Event: Life and Trial of George Goumas

October 23, 2018

CONTACT: Christa McCay

770.794.5710

In 1931, Marietta was confronted with a downtown shooting in broad daylight that inflamed the populace. The murderer was a Greek immigrant, George Goumas, who killed perhaps the most popular man in Cobb Co...

Attend the 14th Annual Veterans Day Parade on November 10, 2018

October 22, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Please join the City of Marietta and the Kiwanis Club of Marietta in honoring all veterans on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the 14^th Annual Veterans D...

Strand's Veterans Day Event Spotlights Local WWII Veterans

October 18, 2018

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas, Marketing Director

770.293.0080 ext 301

manda@strandmarietta.org

www.strandmarietta.org

MARIETTA - This Veterans Day the Big Chicken Chorus, the Marietta Daily Journal, and the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre hav...

Deadline for City of Marietta 2019 Alcohol License Renewal is Thursday, November 15, 2018

October 17, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The deadline for City of Marietta businesses to renew alcohol licenses without incurring penalty and interest is Thursday, November 15, 2018 in person ...

Marietta Tree Keepers Needs Volunteers on Saturday, October 20th to Help Maintain Hill Park

October 16, 2018

CONTACT: Holly Walquist

770.424.4664

What:    Maintaining Event

When:    Saturday, October 20, 2018  

               8:30am Si...

CobbWorks Offers Free Workshops October 15-18, 2018

October 15, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – CobbWorks will host a FREE workshop series presented by The Financial Planning Association of Georgia during the week of October 15-18, 2018. Registrat...

Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Archives Month

October 12, 2018

CONTACT: Annemarie Brugioni

abrugioni@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, October 20th from 10:30am-3:30pm. To follow along with common month-long observa...

City Council and Marietta Fire Department Honor Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest Winners

October 11, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - On Wednesday, October 10, 2018, the City Council and the Marietta Fire Department honored third grade students from local schools who participated in a...

Mayor and Council Honor Marietta Power & Water's Park Street Elementary School Contest Winners

October 11, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - On Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at the City Council Meeting, Mayor Tumlin and City Council honored Park Street Elementary School students who participa...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilwoman Cheryl Richardson to Hold Town Hall Meeting on October 17, 2018

October 10, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Councilwoman Cheryl Richardson (Ward 1) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 205 L...

MFD Marks National Fire Prevention Week October 7-13, 2018

October 10, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – In light of National Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13, 2018, the Marietta Fire Department would like to remind citizens of some very important and us...

Elizabeth Porter Park Sprayground Announces Closing Date for 2018 Season

October 9, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The final day to enjoy the Elizabeth Porter Park Sprayground for the 2018 season is Sunday, October 14, 2018.

The Sprayground will be open for ...

Deadline for City of Marietta Property Tax Payments is Wednesday, October 31, 2018

October 9, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The deadline for City of Marietta residents to pay their property taxes without incurring interest is Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in person by...

Death Comes To Downtown Marietta's Oldest Home

October 2, 2018

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director678-594-4994

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

MARIETTA - During the 1850s, Hannah and William Root shared their home with their children and extended family. Hannah Root's father, Leonard Simpson, liv...

Marietta Power & Water Emphasizes the Importance of Public Power & Clean Water Week Celebration

October 4, 2018

CONTACT: Heidi M. Dasinger

Marketing, Marietta Power & Water

hdasinger@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5183

MARIETTA - “It’s a week we look forward to every year as we come out of the hot, summer months and head into a more comfortable, Southern fal...

City Council to Meet October 8th and 10th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on Monday, October 8th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place on Wednesday, October 10th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled me...

Marietta’s Community Development Division to Hold Informational Meetings

October 3, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Tuesday, October 9, 2018, the City of Marietta’s Community Development Division will hold informational meetings for First Time H...

Marietta Power & Water to Mark Public Power & Clean Water Week October 7-13, 2018

October 2, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Marietta Power and Water is pleased to join over 2,000 community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities, and many more municipal water and sewer syste...

Councilwoman Michelle Cooper Kelly Selected by US State Department Program to Serve on Delegation

October 1, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is pleased to announce Councilwoman Michelle Cooper Kelly has been selected by the US State Department’s Bureau of Educational and ...

City of Marietta Employees Elected to Serve on the Georgia Association of Public Pension Trustees

September 27, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is pleased to announce that Patina Brown, its Deputy Director of Finance, has been appointed to serve as the Treasurer of the Bo...

Marietta Museum of History to Host Remember When Club: The Pitchfork Turns 90!

September 27, 2018

CONTACT: Amy Reed

areed@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5712

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History is pleased to announce that it will host the next edition of the Remember When Club on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 10:30am at the Museum located...

Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum to Host October Book Debut Events

September 26, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum is pleased to announce it will host two book debut and signing events during the month of October at its new h...

Attend the 42nd Annual HarvestFest on the Marietta Square on Saturday, October 20th

September 25, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Mark your calendars to attend the City of Marietta's 42nd Annual HarvestFest on the Historic Marietta Square on Saturday, October 20, 2017 from 9am –...

City of Marietta and Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art to Host Chalktoberfest October 13-14, 2018

September 24, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

Over 100 National and International chalk artists, public chalk competition, beer festival, live music, and activities for the whole family

MARIETTA - Chalktober...

GSO Jazz Performs music of Steely Dan!

September 21, 2018

CONTACT: Susan StenslandExecutive Director770.429.2390www.georgiasymphony.org

MARIETTA - Sam Skelton and the GSO Jazz! will return to the Strand Theatre on the Marietta Square to present “Big Band Dan!” at 8 p.m. on September 29t...

LAST CALL for City of Marietta’s 42nd Annual HarvestFest Arts and Crafts Festival Registration

September 20, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – This is the LAST CALL for the Marietta Parks and Recreation Department’s 42nd Annual Harvest Square Arts and Crafts Festival Registration on Saturday...

City Council to Meet September 25, 2018

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, September 25, 2018 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to att...

Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theater Presents Dracula at The Strand Theatre

September 19, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Back by popular demand, with four shows this year. GMDT’s Dracula will be an intriguing display of talent and exciting storytelling with ori...

Marietta Museum of History to Host Touchstones to the Past: City Cemetery Tours

September 18, 2018

CONTACT: Christa McCay

cmccay@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5726

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History’s Registrar, Christa McCay, will continue her walking tours through the Marietta City Cemetery this October.  The tours provide a c...

Marietta PAL Needs Your Help!

September 17, 2018

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy

cmcphilamy@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5370

Do you own an amazing car? Are you willing to help the Marietta Police Athletic League (PAL) provide affordable programs for area youth? Please register now to show you...

Marietta Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Financial Report for 30th Consecutive Year

September 13, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented the City of Marietta a Certificate of Achievement for Ex...

Register to Participate in the 14th Annual Veterans Day Parade on November 10th

September 12, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Registration is now available for the community to participate in the City of Marietta and the Kiwanis Club of Marietta’s 14^th Annual Veterans Day Pa...

Registration Now Available for City of Marietta’s 13th Annual Scarecrows in the Square Contest

September 11, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Registration is now open for the City of Marietta's Parks and Recreation Department’s 13th Annual Scarecrows in the Square contest. Please remember e...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilwoman Michelle Cooper Kelly to Hold Town Hall Meeting on September 19, 2018

September 10, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Councilwoman Michelle Cooper Kelly (Ward 6) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 in the Media Center at Sawyer Road Element...

Marietta Police Department Announces Promotions

September 6, 2018

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy

cmcphilamy@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5370

The Marietta Police Department is honored to announce the promotions of Sergeant Andrew Colquitt, Lieutenant David Collins and Major Stephen Campisi. At a promotion cere...

Marietta Square Art Walk Continues Friday, September 8, 2018

September 5, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The next installment of the Marietta Square Art Walk will occur on Friday, September 8, 2018 and continues the first Friday of every month through Nov...

Brown Bag Lunchtime Concerts Begin September 6, 2018

September 4, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce September's Brown Bag Lunch Concerts will be held on the Square at noon ...

Marietta Fire Departments Reminds Public September is National Preparedness Month

August 31, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Fire Department would like to remind the citizens of Marietta that September is National Preparedness Month.

The theme this year is “Disaste...

City Council to Meet September 6th and 11th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session Thursday, September 6th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place Wednesday, September 12th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly sc...

Registration Opens September 4th for Marietta's Youth Basketball Program

August 29, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce registration for Marietta's 2018-2019 youth basketball season will open Tu...

Download Marietta’s TravelSafely App Today at Google Play or iTunes Store!

August 27, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – 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 ...

City Council to Meet August 28, 2018

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, August 28, 2018 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to attend...

Marietta Museum of History to Host Remember When: Reporters Sharing Their Top Stories!

August 22, 2018

CONTACT: Jan Galt  

jgalt@mariettaga.gov

770-794-5710

MARIETTA - On Friday, August 24th, 2018, the Marietta Museum of History continues its popular monthly program, the Remember When Club.  The Club explores what li...

City of Marietta & Marietta Museum of History to Host 27th Annual Marietta StreetFest

August 21, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

CONTACT: Jan Galt

Director, Marietta Museum of History

jgalt@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta and the Marietta Museum of History is pleased ...

City Offices Closed for Labor Day

Marietta Police Department Reminds Citizens to LOCK, TAKE, HIDE

August 16, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – 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.

One...

City of Marietta's Community Development Division receives HUD CDBG Grant of $519,893

August 15, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta has been awarded a $519,893 grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support community projects that ...

Keep Marietta Beautiful to Hold Shredding Event on Saturday, September 8, 2018

August 14, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Saturday, September 8, 2018, the City of Marietta and Keep Marietta Beautiful will hold a shredding event from 9am-12pm at Custer Park Sports and Fit...

MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Marietta to Hold Ribbon Cutting for Elizabeth Porter Park

August 13, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Friday, August 31, 2018, the City of Marietta will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Elizabeth Porter Park at 10:00am located at 3...

Mayor Tumlin Challenges Mayor of Rome to Friendly Wager Over Corky Kell Classic

August 9, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Ahead of the football matchup between the powerhouse of the Marietta Blue Devils and Back to Back State Champion Rome Wolves on Thursday, Augus...

City of Marietta and Glover Park Play Host to 32nd Annual Art in the Park Sept 1st - 3rd

August 7, 2018

CONTACT: Angella Ocheltree 

President

Marietta Business Association

angella@rightpathhypnosis.com

MARIETTA – Once again providing locals with a reason to stay in town for Labor Day, the 32^nd Annual Marietta Art in the Park showcases 175...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Elizabeth Porter Historic Committee to Hold Meeting on Tuesday, August 7, 2018

August 6, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Elizabeth Porter Historic Monument, Art, and Murals Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 5:30pm in City Hall’s 4^th Floor Confe...

SAVE THE DATE: Root House to Host Craft Beer Festival on September 14th

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director678-594-4994

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

Hops grown in Marietta's c. 1845 William Root House Garden will be used in a limited release of beers produced by Red Hare Brewing Company. 

MARIETTA - The Willi...

Marietta Fire Department Announces Promotions

August 3, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Fire Department and Fire Chief Tim Milligan are pleased to announce the following promotions have been made within the department ...

Registration to Open for Marietta Police Athletic League’s Free After School Program

August 2, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Police Athletic League is pleased to announce that registration for their FREE After School Program will occur on Monday, August 6^th and Tue...

Strand Theatre Announces August Show Schedule

August 1, 2018

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas

Marketing Director

770.293.0080 ext 301

manda@strandmarietta.org

www.earlsmithstrand.org

MARIETTA – The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre is pleased to share the schedule for all August shows and events. For ...

MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Marietta to Hold Ribbon Cutting for Kirby Park

July 30, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Wednesday, August 8, 2018, the City of Marietta will hold a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for Kirby Park located at 426 Frasier Street, Mariet...

City Council to Meet August 6th and 8th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session Monday, August 6th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place Wednesday, August 8th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled meeting at ...

Marietta Chief Judge Roger Rozen Given Frost Ward Lifetime Achievement Award

July 26, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – During the annual Summer Law and Practice Update on June 20-22, 2018, the Council of Municipal Court Judges awarded Marietta’s Chief Judge, Roger Rozen, w...

Diverse Cobb: An In-depth Immersion into History You Should Know

July 26, 2018

CONTACT: Amy Reedareed@mariettaga.gov770.794.5710

Join the Marietta Museum of History as it continues its Diverse Cobb series. Diverse Cobb focuses on many facets of local black history with the goal of educating the community on over...

Mayor Tumlin Reelected to MEAG Board

July 25, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Tuesday, July 10, 2018, Mayor Steve Tumlin was reelected to serve his third term on the Board of the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia ...

Marietta Fire Department’s FREE Summer Contest Almost Over!

July 19, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Fire Department’s 2^nd Annual special summer contest is almost over so hurry up and enter now! The winner will receive a FREE ride in a fire e...

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Online Permitting Process

July 18, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5659

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta has been successfully processing permit applications via the website for a few months, but we have noticed a few ...

Jukebox Giants: Motown & More! Returns to The Strand Theatre August 10-19

July 17, 2018

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas

Marketing Director

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

770.293.0080 x301

MARIETTA - Jukebox Giants: Motown & More is playing weekends at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre starting on Friday, August 10 at 8:00p...

Evening with History: WWI Live Ammunition Underground in Cobb

July 13, 2018

CONTACT: Jan Galt 

770-794-5710

jgalt@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - On Thursday, August 9, 2018, the Marietta Museum of History presents its latest installment of the popular Evening with History series. This series high...

Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center Now Offering Acrylic Paint Classes

July 12, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta’s Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center is pleased to announce they are now offering an exciting acrylic paint class at the...

Passing of Former Marietta Councilwoman Annette Lewis

July 11, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA –The City of Marietta is saddened to announce that former Marietta Councilwoman Annette Lewis passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018.

Councilwoman Lewis served ...

Switzer Library Hosts Scholastic Popup Reading Festival on July 20th

July 6, 2018

CONTACT: Lisa Cleary

Community Engagement Manager

Lisa.Cleary@cobbcounty.org

770.528.4620

MARIETTA – Scholastic is presenting a popup reading festival from 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, July 20 at the Switzer Library outdoor plaza in downtown Marietta,...

Strand Theatre Announces July Show Schedule

July 5, 2018

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas

Marketing Director

770.293.0080 ext 301

manda@strandmarietta.org

www.earlsmithstrand.org

MARIETTA – The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre is pleased to share the schedule for all July shows and events. For all ...

Marietta Square Art Walk Continues Friday, July 6, 2018

July 5, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The next installment of the Marietta Square Art Walk will occur on Friday, July 6, 2018 and continues the first Friday of every month through November. The...

Marietta Not Increasing Tax Rates, Millage Rate to Remain the Same

July 3, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

Marietta to Host Public Hearings on Proposed Property Tax Increase

City Not Increasing Tax Rates, Millage Rate to Remain the Same

MARIETTA - The Marietta City...

City Offices Closed for Independence Day

City Council to Meet July 5th and 11th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session Thursday, July 5th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place Wednesday, July 11th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled meeting at 7...

City of Marietta Names Tim Milligan As Its New Fire Chief

June 27, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is pleased to announce that Assistant Chief Tim Milligan has been selected to serve as the City’s new Fire Chief ...

Remember When Club: Evening Edition! Lost Schools of South Cobb

June 26, 2018

CONTACT: Jan Galt 

jgalt@mariettaga.gov

 770.794.5710

MARIETTA - On Friday, July 27, 2018, the Marietta Museum of History continues its popular monthly program, the Remember When Club, but this time at night! The Club explores ...

Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Summer Crafts

June 25, 2018

CONTACT: Annemarie Brugioniabrugioni@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - Beat the heat with a fun day at the Museum. July's Pop-In theme will be "Summer Crafts"- a perfect way to wrap up the last couple weeks of summer. Summer them...

Strand Theatre to Unveiling Painting Honoring Earl and Rachel Smith

June 22, 2018

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas

Marketing Director

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

770.293.0080 x301 

(Marietta, GA) (Friday, June 15, 2018) - A portrait of Earl and Rachel Smith will be revealed to close friends and relatives of ...

City Council to Meet June 26, 2018

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, June 26, 2018 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to attend
• Ag...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Elizabeth Porter Historic Committee to Hold Meeting on Thursday, June 21st

June 20, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Elizabeth Porter Historic Monument, Art, and Murals Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday June 21, 2018 at 5:30pm in City Hall’s 4^th Floor Confere...

Remember When Club: Test Pilots

June 19, 2018

CONTACT: Jan Galt 

jgalt@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - On Friday, June 22, 2018, the Marietta Museum of History continues its popular monthly program, the Remember When Club. The Club explores what life was like in Co...

Strand Theatre to Host Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr.

June 18, 2018

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas

Marketing Director

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

770.293.0080 x301

MARIETTA - Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. is playing at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre starting on Friday, June 22 at 8PM for one weeken...

Marietta City Council Adopts Balanced FY 2019 Budget With No Tax or Fee Increases

June 14, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, the Marietta City Council voted to adopt a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2019, which begins July 1, 2018, and ends June 30,...

City Council to Vote on Fiscal Year 2019 Proposed Budget

June 12, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The Marietta City Council will consider the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 budget at its regularly scheduled meeting on June 13, 2018 at 7pm in the City Hall Counc...

Cobb NAACP to Host 15th Annual 15th Juneteenth Celebration June 15-17th

June 8, 2018

CONTACT: Deane Bonner

cobbjuneteenth@gmail.com

770.425.5757

Juneteenth Message Line 770.485.9181

The Cobb County Branch of the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People, along with Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin will be hosting the 15...

City Council to Meet June 11th and 13th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session Monday, June 11th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place Wednesday, June 13th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled meeting at 7 ...

Root House Museum to Host Union Occupation Event on Saturday, July 7th

June 7, 2018

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

Cobb Landmarks

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

Join the William Root House Museum & Garden for a special event on Saturday, July 7th from 10am-4pm commemorating the Union occupation of Marietta i...

Strand Theatre Announces June Show Schedule

June 5, 2018

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas

Marketing Director

770.293.0080 ext 301

manda@strandmarietta.org

www.earlsmithstrand.org

MARIETTA – The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre is pleased to share the schedule for all June shows and events. For all ...

Celebrate July 4th on the Marietta Square with the City!

June 4, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

Maggi Moss

Community Engagement Supervisior

mmoss@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5609

Grab your American flag, put on your red, white and blue, and celebrate America's independen...

MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Marietta to Hold Public Hearing on FY19 Budget on June 4, 2018

June 1, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 4, 2018 regarding the recommended budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019, which begins July 1, 20...

Marietta Square Art Walk Continues Friday, June 1, 2018

May 31, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The next installment of the Marietta Square Art Walk will occur on Friday, June 1, 2018 and continues the first Friday of every month through November. The...

MPD Announces Registration Now Open for RadKids Program

May 31, 2018

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy

cmcphilamy@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5370

The Marietta Police Department (MPD) is dedicated to protecting its citizens in every way possible. While our primary focus is on finding ways to fight and prevent crime, we ...

Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Red, White, & Blue

May 30, 2018

CONTACT: Christa McCay

CMcCay@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History will be hosting its monthly Pop-In for Family Fun event on Saturday June 16^th from 10:30am-3:30pm. Let’s get patriotic during this Pop-In! With Fl...

Sold Out Run of MURDER! AT THE STRAND Extended for June

May 29, 2018

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas

Marketing Director

770.293.0080 ext 301

manda@strandmarietta.org

www.earlsmithstrand.org

MARIETTA - Murder! at The Strand, an immersive theatrical who-dun-it, is back by popular demand and will be extendin...

Update for Friday, May 25th Glover Park Concert Series

May 25, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - At this time the Friday, May 25th Glover Park Concert Series is still scheduled to occur.

With the threat of thunderstorms, the sensitive instruments and th...

Dixie Highway Yard Sale at the Marietta Museum of History

May 25, 2018

CONTACT: Christa McCay

cmccay@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - Created in 2006, the 90 Mile Dixie Highway Yard Sale, celebrates historic communities along Georgia’s Dixie Highway. This annual event is held on the first full weekend of June....

City Council to Meet May 30, 2018

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Wednesday, May 30, 2018 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to attend
• A...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayor Tumlin to Deliver State of the City Address on June 5, 2018

May 24, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Mayor Steve Tumlin will deliver the State of the City address on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at the Marietta Area Council Luncheon. The luncheon will be held at ...

Evening with History: Marietta National Cemetery

May 24, 2018

CONTACT: Jan Galt

jgalt@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - On Thursday, May 24^th, 2018, the Marietta Museum of History presents its latest installment of the popular Evening with History series. This series highlights research and publication...

Remember When Club: Underground Cobb

May 23, 2018

CONTACT: Jan Galt

jgalt@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - On Friday, May 25th, 2018, the Marietta Museum of History continues its popular monthly program, the Remember When Club.  The Club explores what life was like in Cobb County ...

MPD Opens Registration for Women’s Self Defense Classes

May 23, 2018

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy

cmcphilamy@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5370

MARIETTA - The Marietta Police Department is dedicated to protecting its citizens in every way possible. An important part of our mission is educating the public with our own...

MPD Opens Enrollment for Semiannual Citizens Police Academy

May 22, 2018

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy

cmcphilamy@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5370

The Marietta Police Department is pleased to announce its upcoming Citizens Police Academy. The semiannual program provides citizens of Marietta with an opportunity to experi...

City Offices Closed for Memorial Day

Civil War on the Homefront Special Exhibit Coming to Root House Museum

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

Cobb Landmarks

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

MARIETTA - Visitors to Marietta's William Root House Museum & Garden will have the opportunity to see the home as it may have appeared at the time of the Americ...

Marietta Parks and Rec Announces National Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 19th

May 17, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta’s Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to celebrate the 8^th Annual National Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at all t...

Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Historic Preservation

May 16, 2018

CONTACT: Christa McCay

cmcay@mariettaga.gov

77.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History will be hosting its monthly Pop-In For Family Fun on Saturday May 19th from 10:30am-3:30pm. Pop-In’s provide children and their families the opportu...

Marietta Historic Preservation Commission Celebrates National Historic Preservation Month May 24th

May 16, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta’s Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to celebrate National Historic Preservation Month on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at 6:00pm a...

Evening with History: Atlanta’s Historic Westview Cemetery

May 15, 2018

Contact: Amy Reed

areed@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - On Thursday, May 17th, at 6:30pm, the Marietta Museum of History hosts its first Evening with History lecture of 2018. In 1884, several leading citizens purchased 577 acres ...

MCMA Hosts Dylan Pierce and Alfred Conteh: Building Community Through Art

CONTACT: Sally Macaulay

Executive Director

Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art

770.528.1444

MARIETTA - The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art is now showcasing two new exhibitions: Dylan Pierce’s Legacy of Hope: Studies in Africa and Alfred Conteh’s Visions of a Cultural Co...

City of Marietta Celebrates Historic Preservation Month

May 10, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Wednesday, May 9, 2018, City Council presented a proclamation to the Marietta Historic Preservation Commission recognizing May 2018 as Historic Preserva...

Strand Theatre Announces May Show Schedule

May 9, 2018

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas

Marketing Director

770.293.0080 ext 301

manda@strandmarietta.org

www.earlsmithstrand.org

MARIETTA – The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre is pleased to share the schedule for all May shows and events. For all sh...

Marietta Tree Keepers to Host Annual Spring Tree n’ Stroll

May 7, 2018

CONTACT: Holly Walquist 

770.424.4664

Briefly: Marietta Tree Keepers will hold their Annual Spring Tree n’ Stroll.

Friday, May 11th, 2018 at 5:00pm

Location to begin the event: Marietta Square’s Glover Park, 50 North Park Square, ...

City Council to Meet May 7th and 9th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session Monday, May 7th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place Wednesday, May 9th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m....

City of Marietta Community Development Division to Host Public Review Meeting

May 3, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - A Public Review Meeting will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 268 Lawrence Street, Suite 200 Marietta, Georgia to receive comments on...

Thursday Brown Bag Lunchtime Concerts in Glover Park Begin May 3, 2018

May 2, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce May's Brown Bag Lunch Concerts will begin on the Square at noon every Thursday beginning...

Registration for Marietta's Parks & Recreation Department’s Summer Camp Now Open

May 2, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta's Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce registration for its summer camp for children ages 6 – 12 is now o...

Marietta Fire Department Reminds Citizens of Statewide Annual Burn Ban Beginning on May 1, 2018

May 1, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The Marietta Fire Department would like to remind its citizens that the annual statewide burn ban began on May 1, 2018 and runs through September 30, 2018.

D...

Marietta's Parks & Rec to Host 42nd Annual May-retta Daze Arts & Crafts Festival

May 1, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department would like to invite the public to the 42nd Annual May-retta Daze Arts and Crafts Festival held in Glover Park ...

WorkSource Cobb to Host May Workshops

April 30, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – WorkSource Cobb is pleased to announce it will host a set of workshops on May 4 and May 18, 2018. Registration is required. To register, call 770-528-430...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilman Reggie Copeland to Host Housing Financial Resource Forum on May 10th

April 27, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Thursday, May 10, 2018, Councilman Reggie Copeland (Ward 5) will host a Housing Financial Resource Forum at 6:30pm at 264 Fowler Circle NE, ...

Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art to Host Martinis & Music on May 11th

CONTACT: Sally Macaulay

Executive Director

Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art

770.528.1444

MARIETTA - The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art, located at 30 Atlanta Street, is set to host Martinis & Music on Friday, May 11th, 2018. It will begin at 5:30pm and run until ...

City's Community Development Division to Host Grant Program Application Workshops

April 24, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

The City of Marietta will hold Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application workshops for Non-Profit organizations seeking federal grant funding for program...

Marietta Police Athletic League Announces Summer Camp Dates

April 23, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Police Athletic League (PAL) is pleased to announce registration is now open for their summer camp offered for children in first t...

Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Aviation

April 19, 2018

CONTACT: Christa McCay

Museum of History                                     &am...

Remember When Club: Evening Edition! The Ramblin’ Raft Race

April 19, 2018

CONTACT: Jan Galt

jgalt@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - Join the Marietta Museum of History for this special Evening Edition of our popular Remember When Club! This month’s event will take place on the 4th floor of the historic Strand Th...

City Council to Meet April 24, 2018

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, April 23, 2018 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to attend
• A...

MPD to Host RAD Women’s Self- Defense for High School Senior Girls

April 18, 2018

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy

cmcphilamy@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5370

MARIETTA - The Marietta Police Department is dedicated to protecting its citizens in every way possible. While our focus is on finding ways to fight and prevent crime we ar...

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Premieres African-American Composers

April 17, 2018

CONTACT: 

Susan Stensland

Georgia Symphony Orchestrasstensland@georgiasymphony.org

770.429.2390

MARIETTA – The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) will proudly partner with regional African-American organizations in the presentation of Apr...

Annual Root House Plant Sale Planned for April 28th

April 16, 2018

Contact: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

678-594-4994

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

Annual Root House Plant Sale Planned for April 28th

MARIETTA - The William Root House Museum & Garden will be hosting their annual Plant Sale on April ...

City of Marietta Adds New Permits to Online Plan Review & Permit Application Process

April 12, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is pleased to announce that beginning Friday, April 13, 2018, the City will add to its existing online permit process the ability to...

Marietta City Council Recognizes Graduates of the MPD’s Citizens' Police Academy

April 12, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, Police Chief Dan Flynn and Officer Paul Hill recognized and congratulated the most recent graduates of the Marietta Police ...

City Council Recognizes Graduates of the Marietta Citizens’ Government Academy

April 11, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, Mayor Steve Tumlin and City Manager Bill Bruton recognized the graduates of the City's 12^th Citizens Government Academy. Du...

Marietta Police Department Response Times Slashed

April 11, 2018

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy

cmcphilamy@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5370

Sharp reduction credited to PSA Program

In 2017, the City of Marietta conceived the Public Safety Ambassador (PSA) Program based on the Evidence-Based policing methodology u...

Marietta Debuts Public Art at Two-Day Spring Arts Festival

April 10, 2018

CONTACT: Alvin Huff

Economic Development Project Manager

City of Marietta

AHuff@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5512

Inaugural M2R TrailFest Celebrates Opening of Marietta’s Mountain to River Trail

MARIETTA - Recent visitors to ...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilman Reggie Copeland to Hold Town Hall Meeting on April 26th

April 9, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – MARIETTA – On Thursday, April 26, 2018, Councilman Reggie Copeland will host a town hall meeting at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall of Z...

City Council to Meet April 9th and 11th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session Monday, April 9th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place Wednesday, April 11th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled meeting at 7...

Strand Theatre Announces April Shows

April 5, 2018

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas

Marketing Director

770.293.0080 ext 301

manda@strandmarietta.org

www.earlsmithstrand.org

MARIETTA – The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre is pleased to share the schedule for all April shows and events. For al...

Marietta Tree Keepers Needs Volunteers on Saturday, April 14 at Hill Park

April 4, 2018

CONTACT: Holly Walquist  

770.424.4664

MARIETTA - The Marietta Tree Keepers invites volunteers of all ages to help maintain Hill Park on Saturday, April 14 at 8:30am. Tools and refreshments provided. Dress for outdoor weather.

What: &am...

MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Marietta to Hold Ribbon Cutting for M2R Pedestrian Bridge

April 3, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, the City of Marietta will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Mountain to River Trail Pedestrian Bridge located near Br...

Georgia Symphony Orchestra to Perform Macon Concert

CONTACT: Susan Stensland

Executive Director

770-429-2390

sstensland@georgiasymphony.org

MARIETTA – The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) has reached agreement with a group of friends of music in Macon to present an orchestral concert in Macon, GA. on Sunday, M...

MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Marietta to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Fire Station

March 28, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, the City of Marietta and the Marietta Fire Department will host the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station 56 loc...

City of Marietta Receives Mobility Smart 50 Award for Marietta TravelSafely App

March 27, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is pleased to announce it has been recognized by Smart Cities Connect with the 2018 Mobility Award for the Marietta TravelSafely app...

Marietta Fire Department to Open Recruitment Process on April 1, 2018

March 27, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Fire Department is pleased to announce that its yearly recruiting process will open to applicants on April 1, 2018. 

The Marietta Fi...

Chairman Reggie Copeland to Hold Special Called Public Safety Committee Meeting on March 28th

March 26, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Chairman Reggie Copeland (Ward 5) will hold a Special Called Public Meeting on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in the 4th Floor Conference Room located at City...

Root House Museum Announces “Pay What You Can” Week

March 26, 2018

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

MARIETTA - MARIETTA, GA, March 19, 2018 - Between April 4th and 7th, visitors to the William Root House Museum & Garden in downtown Marietta can pay whatever they feel comf...

MPD to Host CRASE Meets STOP THE BLEED Training

March 23, 2018

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy

cmcphilamy@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5370

MARIETTA - The Marietta Police Department and WellStar Kennestone Hospital’s Trauma Center are planning a training seminar to be held at Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road ...

City Offices Closed for Good Friday

MPD's Next Pastor’s Police Academy Now Open for Registration

March 22, 2018

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy 

cmcphilamy@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5370

MARIETTA - This academy is designed to provide faith-based leaders with insight into various aspects of policing. Participants will learn from department personne...

Remember When Club: Hometown Colleges and Universities

March 22, 2018

Contact: Jan Galt 

jan@mariettahistory.org

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - On Friday, March 23, 2018, the Marietta Museum of History continues its popular monthly program, the Remember When Club.  The Club explores...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Elizabeth Porter Historic Committee to Hold Meeting on Monday, March 26, 2018

March 21, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Elizabeth Porter Historic Monument, Art, and Murals Committee will hold a meeting on Monday, March 26, 2018 at 5:30pm in City Hal...

City Council to Meet March 27, 2018

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, March 27, 2018 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to attend
• A...

Marietta's Parks & Recreation Department to Hold Spring Break Camp April 2 – 6, 2018

March 15, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta's Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce it will hold a Spring Break Camp for children ages 6 – 12 during the week...

Marietta’s Parks & Rec Department to Host Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 24th

March 14, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta's Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce it will host a special Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event on Saturday,...

Marietta’s Parks & Rec Department to Host Annual Easter Egg Scramble on Friday, March 23rd

March 13, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The Marietta Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce it will host the City’s Annual Easter Egg Scramble on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 6:3...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilwoman Michelle Cooper Kelly to Hold Town Hall Meeting on March 22, 2018

March 12, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Councilwoman Michelle Cooper Kelly (Ward 6) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Sawyer Road Elementary School located at 840 Saw...

Strand Theatre Debuts Interactive Theatrical Murder Mystery

Contact: Manda Costoulas

Marketing Director

770.293.0080 ext 301

manda@strandmarietta.org

www.earlsmithstrand.org

MARIETTA - Murder! at The Strand, an immersive theatrical who-dun-it, is coming to Marietta Square this April 12-15, 2018. Using all of The Strand...

Marietta’s Gone With The Wind Museum to Relocate to Historic Brumby Hall

March 8, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

City of Marietta

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

CONTACT: Connie Sutherland

Executive Director

Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum

csutherland@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA – Marietta’s Gone With the Wind Muse...

Volunteers Needed to Plant Trees In City Cemetery

March 7, 2018

CONTACT: Holly Walquist

770.424.4664

What:             Marietta Tree Keepers Planting Event

When:            Saturday, March 10, 2018&...

Online Registration Now Open for Marietta's 2018 July 4th Parade

March 7, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta is now accepting applications for the 2018 Let Freedom Ring July 4th Parade.  School bands, military units, civic organizati...

Councilman Johnny Walker Announces Community Garden Beds Now Available

March 6, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Councilman Johnny Walker (Ward 3) is pleased to announce community garden beds are now available at the Reconnecting Our Roots Community Garden located at 271 Lemon ...

MPD to Host Radkids Safety Education Program

March 5, 2018

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy

cmcphilamy@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5370

The Marietta Police Department is dedicated to protecting its citizens in every way possible. While our primary focus is on finding ways to fight and prevent crime, we are a...

City of Marietta's Glover Park Concert Series Schedule Announced!

March 2, 2018

CONTACT: Maggi Moss

Special Events

mmoss@mariettaga.gov

770-794-5609

Carolyn Morris

cmorrisga@gmail.com

404-966-8497

MARIETTA – The Marietta community will again be “dancing in the street” during the Glover Park Concert Series presented by LGE Commu...

City of Marietta to Receive ARC’s Livable Centers Initiative Awards Grants

February 28, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is pleased to announce it will receive one of only eleven of Atlanta Regional Commission’s Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) study grants for $100,000....

City Council to Meet March 8 and 14

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session Thursday, March 8 beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place Wednesday, March 14 at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p...

Marietta Tree Keepers “Free Trees” Event on Saturday, March 3

February 28, 2018

CONTACT: Holly Walquist 

770.424.4664

What:             Marietta Tree Keepers: “Free Trees”

When:          &nb...

Rock the Night Away at the History Museum on March 10, 2018

February 27, 2018 

CONTACT: Amy Reed

areed@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - Party and dance the night away as we bring back some of the best classic rock ever at the Marietta Museum of History on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 7pm-10pm! Get read...

History 4.0: African American Experience

February 26, 2018

Contact: Amy Reed

areed@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History presents Black History 4.0, a series of 4 Thursday sessions discussing American black history from a local perspective. Join us in our second serie...

GA Metro Dance Theatre Presents The Wolf, The Swan, and The Princess

February 21, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

Enchanting Story Ballets - Including Acts from Peter and The Wolf, Swan Lake and La Bayadère - To Be Performed by Marietta Square’s Dance Company

MARIETTA - GA Me...

Georgia Symphony Orchestra presents Sensory Friendly Concert on March 3

February 20, 2018

CONTACT: Susan Stensland

Executive Director

sstensland@georgiasymphony.org

770.429.2390

MARIETTA - The Georgia Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with Autism Speaks will present the third annual Sensory Friendly Concert at 2pm on Saturday, ...

GA Metro Dance Theatre to Host "Ballet Storytime" at the Switzer Library on March 3rd

February 19, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Saturday, March 3, 2018, the GA Metro Dance Theatre (GMDT) is excited to present excerpts from three enchanting story ballets during “Ballet Storyt...

Strand Theatre to Host Wedding Open House on Wednesday, February 28th and Wednesday March 28th

February 16, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Strand Theatre is excited to announce they will host a FREE Wedding Open House on Wednesday, February 28th from 7pm-10pm and Wednesday, March 28th...

City Council to Meet February 27

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, February 27, 2018 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to atte...

Remember When Club: Marietta Public Housing

February 16, 2018

CONTACT: Jan Galt 

jgalt@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710 

MARIETTA - On Friday, February 23, 2018, the Marietta Museum of History continues its popular monthly program, the Remember When Club.  The Club explo...

City to Host 5k Shamrock Shuffle March 17th to Benefit City’s Police Athletic League

February 16, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta will host the 2^nd Annual 5K Shamrock Shuffle on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 8:00am on the Marietta Square benefitting the Mariett...

City of Marietta Needs Your Help for Marietta TravelSafely App

February 16, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta has entered the testing phase to deploy the “Smart City” Marietta TravelSafely app that is now available on Apple and Android dev...

Cobb Landmarks to House Joe Kirby Papers

February 16, 2018

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

MARIETTA - The family of the late Joe Kirby has donated his personal collection of photographs, books, research materials, notes, and awards to Cobb Landmarks &a...

Drive Shack to Open First Location in Georgia on Marietta’s Franklin Gateway

February 15, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

City of Marietta

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is pleased to announce that Drive Shack is the newest addition to the Franklin Gateway Corridor, joining other to...

Marietta Square Branding Project and MDJ to Host Restaurant Week on the Marietta Square March 6-11th

February 15, 2018

CONTACT: Katelyn Ledford

kledford@mdjonline.com

CONTACT: Stephanie Coston

Marietta Square Branding Project

Operations Manager

stephaniecoston07@gmail.com

MARIETTA – The Marietta Square Branding Project and the Marietta Daily Journal a...

Keep Marietta Beautiful to Hold Shredding Event on Saturday, March 10, 2018

February 14, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Saturday, March 10, 2018, the City of Marietta and Keep Marietta Beautiful will hold a shredding event from 9am-12pm at 591 North Mariett...

Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Black History Month

February 13, 2018

CONTACT: Annemarie Brugioni

abrugion@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, February 17th from 10:30am-3:30pm with the theme of Black History.

Pop-In&rsq...

Marietta Square Art Walk Season Kicks Off Friday, March 2, 2018

February 12, 2018

CONTACT: Stephanie Coston

stephaniecoston07@gmail.com

MARIETTA - The 2018 season of Marietta Square Art Walk kicks off Friday, March 2nd and continues every first Friday through November. Art Walk celebrates the vitality of Marietta&rsq...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art to Host Martinis & Music on February 9, 2018

February 7, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is pleased to host the Popular Martinis & Music on Friday, February 9 from 5:30pm – 8:30pm.

This month, the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art w...

City of Marietta Warns of Fraudulent Activity Relating to City Owned Utility

February 7, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - During the week of February 5, 2018, the City of Marietta/Marietta Power and Water was notified of fraudulent activity related to the City’s utility pa...

Marietta Museum of History Offers Free Admission For Super Museum Sunday

February 7, 2018

CONTACT: Christa McCay  

christa@mariettahistory.org

770-794-5726

MARIETTA - On Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, the Marietta Museum of History will be open for FREE from noon to 4pm.  As a part of the Georgia History Festival, Super ...

Important Announcement Regarding City’s Yard Waste Service

February 6, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – During the weekend of December 8-10, 2017, a severe winter weather storm hit the City of Marietta and its infrastructure taking out power pol...

Volunteers Needed to Plant Trees at Marietta Middle School

February 6, 2018

CONTACT: Holly Walquist  

770.424.4664

WEATHER UPDATE:

We, Marietta Tree Keepers, are currently scheduled to plant trees tomorrow, Feb. 10th at 9am sign in then followed by planting. We realize that it might be raining but how much o...

City Council to Meet February 12 and 14

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session Monday, February 12 beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place Wednesday, February 14 at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled meeting a...

Register for 42nd Annual May-retta Daze Arts & Craft Festival

February 2, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov 

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department would like to invite artists to participate in the 42^nd Annual May-retta Daz...

“Celebrities” Delight at GA Metro Dance Theatre’s Annual “Dancing With the Stars” Competition

February 1, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA, GA February 1, 2018 – From hip hop to swing and everything in between, ten of Marietta’s “celebrities” danced the night away on January 27^th for GA Metr...

Old Zion Heritage Museum "African Americans in Times of War" Program on February 25th

February 1, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Sunday, February 25, 2018, the Old Zion Heritage Museum will host a Black History Month Program, “African Americans in Times of War" at 3:00pm ...

Marietta Fire Department Announces February 5-9, 2018 Georgia Severe Weather Awareness Week

January 31, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – In recognizing Georgia’s Severe Weather Awareness Week during the week of February 5 – 9th, the Marietta Fire Department hopes to bring invaluable know...

Marietta Fire Museum Now Open After Renovation Project

January 30, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Fire Museum, located at 112 Haynes Street, Marietta, GA, is now officially re-open after a months long renovation project which ...

Registration Now Open for Marietta Parks & Recreation’s Mid-Winter Break Camp

January 29, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta's Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce it will hold a Mid-Winter Break Camp for children ages 6 – 12, February...

City to Hold Ribbon Cutting Kicking Off West Park Square Improvements on Monday, January 29, 2018

January 26, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is pleased to hold a ribbon cutting event to signify the beginning of the improvement project and renovations...

City Council to Meet January 30

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, January 30, 2018 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to atten...

Remember When Club: World War II Veterans Edition

January 25, 2018

CONTACT: Amy Reed

areed@mariettaga.gov 

770-794-5719

MARIETTA - To kick off our fourth year of Remember When programming, we will be hosting a panel of World War II veterans who were interviewed by Marietta Daily Journal staffer, Kel...

Marietta’s Parks & Recreation Department to Host Daddy Daughter Dance on February 11th

January 25, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta's Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department is pleased to announce it will host the annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Sunday, Febr...

City of Marietta/BLW/Municipal Court CLOSED on Tuesday, January 29, 2019

January 28, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager's Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504

The City of Marietta, BLW Administrative Offices, and Marietta Municipal Court will be closed on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 due to inclement weather.

City of Marietta Partners with Arts Council for Two-Day, Two-Mile Spring Arts Festival

January 24, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

Inaugural M2R TrailFest Celebrates Opening of Marietta’s Mountain to River Trail

MARIETTA — The City of Marietta and the Marietta Arts Council a...

GA Metro Dance Theatre Presents Annual “Dancing With the Stars of Marietta” Competition

January 23, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

Celebrity Emcee Announced for GA Metro Dance Theatre’s Annual

“Dancing With the Stars of Marietta” Competition

Award-Winning TV Report...

GSO Jazz teams with GSO Chorus!

January 23, 2018

CONTACT: Susan Stensland

Executive Director

770-429-2390

sstensland@georgiasymphony.org

MARIETTA - Sam Skelton and the GSO Jazz will team with the 80+ voices of the GSO Chorus for the first time, for a presentation of jazz favorites from yeste...

MEDIA ADVISORY: The Marietta Fire Museum to Host a Grand Re-Opening Event on Sat, January 27, 2018

January 22, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta, Marietta Fire Department, and City Council are please to host a Grand Re-Opening Ceremony on Saturday, Janu...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Elizabeth Porter Committee to Hold Meeting on Tuesday, January 23, 2018

January 19, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Elizabeth Porter Historic Monument, Art, and Murals Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 5:30pm in City Hall’s ...

Join Keep Marietta Beautiful on Saturday, January 20th at Love the Loop Event

January 18, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Please join Keep Marietta Beautiful on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the "Love the Loop" Event to help clean a portion of the loop....

Registration Now Available for Marietta’s 2018 Citizens’ Government Academy

January 18, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is pleased to announce that registration is now available for the City’s 2018 Citizens’ Government A...

City of Marietta/BLW/Municipal Court to Open at 10am on Thursday, January 18, 2018

January 7, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

The City of Marietta, BLW Administrative Offices, and Marietta Municipal Court will open on a delayed schedule on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 10am due to incleme...

City of Marietta/BLW/Municipal Court CLOSED on Wednesday, January 17, 2018

January 17, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

The City of Marietta, BLW Administrative Offices, and Marietta Municipal Court will be CLOSED on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 due to inclement weather. Youth baske...

MPD and WellStar Kennestone to Host CRASE meets STOP THE BLEED Training

January 16, 2018

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy

cmcphilamy@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5370

WHAT YOU DO MATTERS: CRASE meets STOP THE BLEED Training

The Marietta Police Department and WellStar Kennestone Hospital’s Trauma Center are planning a training seminar t...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Elizabeth Porter Historic Committee to Hold Meeting on Tuesday, January 16th

January 15, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Elizabeth Porter Historic Monument, Art, and Murals Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 5:30pm in City Hall’s 4th Floor C...

City Offices Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

City of Marietta Thwarts Attempted Fraudulent Activity

January 10, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – During the week of January 1, 2018 the City of Marietta/Board of Lights and Water was notified of fraudulent activity on one of the City’s bank account...

MEDIA ADVISORY: City to Host Small Reception for City Council on Wednesday, January 10, 2018

January 9, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta will host a small reception on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 to honor the new term of City Council from 5:30pm – 6:00pm in the City H...

Volunteers Needed to Plant Trees at Westside Elementary

January 4, 2018

CONTACT: Holly Walquist

770.424.4664

MARIETTA - Give back to your community and get some good exercise by coming out and joining the Marietta Tree Keepers for our December Tree Planting (postponed from the earlier Winter Storm in December). W...

City Council to Meet January 8 and 10

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session Monday, January 8 beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place Wednesday, January 10 at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled meeting at 7...

MPD to Host Town Hall Meeting for Zone #4

January 2, 2018

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy

cmcphilamy@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5370

MARIETTA - On Thursday, January 11, 2018, the Marietta Police Department, Zone 4, will host a town hall meeting at 6:30pm at Marietta High School located at 1171 Whitlock ...

Death Comes To Downtown Marietta's Oldest Home

October 2, 2018

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director678-594-4994

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

MARIETTA - During the 1850s, Hannah and William Root shared their home with their children and extended family. Hannah Root's father, Leonard Simpson, liv...