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Posted on: March 30, 2023

Marietta Parks & Recreation’s Custer Park Sports & Fitness Center to Host Ultimate Disc Camp

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March 30, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Marietta Parks & Recreation’s Custer Park Sports & Fitness Center is proud to announce that Atlanta Hustle is excited to offer an introductory ul...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: March 29, 2023

Marietta History Centers Hosts Touchstones to the Past: City Cemetery Walking Tour

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March 29, 2023

CONTACT: 

Contact: Christa McCay

770-794-5710

MARIETTA - Established in the 1830s, the Marietta City Cemetery has a host of tales to tell, and a guided walking tour is the best way to experience them. Each tour has a different theme th...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: March 28, 2023

City Offices Closed for Good Friday

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City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Friday, April 7 in observance of Good Friday. The City's sanitation schedule including garbage, brush/yard waste and recycling will remain the same for the week.

Marietta Power and Water administrative...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: March 27, 2023

City Council to Meet March 29, 2023

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MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Wednesday, March 29, 2023 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...
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2023 News Archive
Posted on: March 27, 2023

Marietta History Center Hosts Cemetery Symbolism Lecture with Christa McCay, M. H. P.

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March 27, 2023

CONTACT: 

Contact: Anna Monroe

Amonroe@mariettaga.gov

770-794-5710

MARIETTA - Marietta History Center invites you to a Cemetery Symbolism lecture by our own Collections Manager and resident Marietta City Cemetery Historian, Christa McCa...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: March 23, 2023

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art to Hold Opening Night Reception on April 1

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March 23, 2023

CONTACT: Bobbi VanHorn 

bobbi@mariettacobbartmuseum.org

MARIETTA – The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art presents two new exhibitions opening April 1, 2023. A group exhibition of textile and fiber art entitled Entwined & Quilting the Pa...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: March 22, 2023

MPD Opens Registration for High School Women’s Self Defense Course

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March 22, 2023 

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy

cmcphilamy@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - The Marietta Police Department is pleased to announce they have opened registration for their high school women's self defense course, beginning April 17....

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: March 21, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Marietta & Habitat for Humanity to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony

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March 21, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

Sheri Kell

Habitat for Humanity

sheri@sherikellcommunications.com 

MARIETTA – On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, the City of Marietta and Habitat for Hum...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Marietta History Center to Host Tombstone Cleaning Workshops at the Marietta City Cemetery

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March 20, 2023

CONTACT: Christa McCay

770-794-5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta History Center is excited to continue its tombstone cleaning workshops to be held at the Marietta City Cemetery. Established in the early 1830s, the Marietta City Cemetery is the fina...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Musicians Wanted for May-retta Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

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March 16, 2023

CONTACT: Emily Zillweger

ezillweger@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5606

MARIETTA - May-Retta Daze is a two-day art, crafts & music outdoor festival held annually, around the first weekend in May at the Historic Marietta Square. The festival feature...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: March 15, 2023

MPD's K-9 Jacquo Retiring After Seven Years of Service

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March 15, 2023

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy

cmcphilamy@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - Marietta K-9 Officer Jacquo officially retired from law enforcement today.  Jacquo, a Belgian Malinois born in France, is eight years old and was imported by Arete ...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Temporary Exhibit Series at the Marietta History Center

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March 14, 2023

CONTACT: Anna Monroe

AMonroe@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - Join us this Spring at the Marietta History Center as we continue to host a series of traveling exhibits from Kennesaw State University’s Museum of History and Holocaust Educat...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Glover Park Concert Series Schedule Announced

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March 13, 2023

CONTACT: Emily Zillweger

ezillweger@mariettaga.gov

770-794-5606

Carolyn Morris

cmorrisga@gmail.com

404-966-8497

MARIETTA – The Downtown Marietta Development Authority and the City of Marietta are proud to announce the 2023 Glover Park Concert Seri...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: March 9, 2023

Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities Named Tree City USA for 39th Consecutive Year

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March 9, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Wednesday, March 8, City Council recognized Marietta’s Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department for receiving the Tree City USA award from the Geor...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: March 8, 2023

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

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March 8, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – In conjunction with the end of daylight savings time on Sunday, March 12, 2023, the Marietta Fire Department would like to remind residents to change the ...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: March 7, 2023

Marietta’s Georgia Metro Dance Theatre Presents ‘Peter Pan’ March 24-26

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March 7, 2023

CONTACT: Jeni Miller, publicist

mrsjenimiller@gmail.com 

(847) 401-0479 (c)

georgiametrodance.org

MARIETTA – “The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it.” (J. M. Barrie, Peter Pan)

Dancers with Mariet...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: March 6, 2023

City of Marietta to Host Public Review Meeting Notice

CITY HALL SPRING

March 6, 2023

CONTACT: Kelsey Thompson-While

Community Development Manager

kthompson@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5437

MARIETTA - A Public Review Meeting will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 268 Lawrence Street, Suite 200 Marietta, Georgia to receive...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: March 2, 2023

City Council to Meet March 6th and 8th

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

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: March 2, 2023

Volunteers Needed to Plant Trees around Marietta

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March 2, 2023

CONTACT: 

Holly Walquist – 770.424.4664

What:    March Scavenger Hunt - Tree Planting Event

When:    Saturday, March 11, 2023  

        &a...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Marietta Parks & Rec's Spring Break Camp Registration Now OPEN

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March 1, 2023

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 Gem City Spring Break Camp, April 3rd - 7th, for chil...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: February 28, 2023

City to Host FREE Shredding Day on Saturday, March 11

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February 28, 2023

CONTACT: Maggi Moss

Community Engagement Supervisor

keepmariettabeautiful@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5609

MARIETTA - On Saturday, March 11, 2023, the City of Marietta, in conjunction with the Marietta Parks & Recreation and Keep Marietta Beau...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: February 27, 2023

The Bunny Brunch is BACK on Saturday, April 1!

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February 27, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Marietta Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce that Bunny Brunch at Custer Park Sports & Fitness Center is back!  

?Join us on Sat...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: February 23, 2023

Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum Debuts Exclusive New Collection

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February 23, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum, located at historic Brumby Hall and Gardens, is excited to announce it will be the home to an exclusive new co...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: February 22, 2023

MPD to Begin New CADET Program

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February 22, 2023

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy

cmcphilamy@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - Do you know a 14-20 year old that is interested in law enforcement?  MPD is starting a new CADET program!

The Marietta Police Department will be hosting an inform...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: February 21, 2023

MHC Hosts Lecture and Meet the Author: Michael Ruskin

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February 21, 2023

CONTACT: Anna Monroe 

amonroe@mariettaga.gov

770-794-5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta History Center is excited to host Mr. Michael Ruskin for a lecture and book signing, on Saturday, March 11th at 2pm. Hear the story of the late David ...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: February 20, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilman Johnny Walker to Hold Town Hall Meeting on February 28, 2023

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February 20, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Councilman Johnny Walker (Ward 3) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Hickory Hills Elementary School located at 500 Redwo...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: February 16, 2023

Marietta’s Sanitation Division Rolling Out Changes to Collection to Create More Efficient Service

CITY HALL SPRING

February 16, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta’s Sanitation Division is in the process of rolling out efficient changes and modern technologies to better serve our residents wa...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: February 16, 2023

City Council to Meet February 21, 2023

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MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, February 21, 2023 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...
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2023 News Archive
Posted on: February 15, 2023

Application is Now Open for July 4th's Let Freedom Ring Parade

july 4th parade registration

February 15, 2023

Emily Zillweger

Special Events Coordinator

ezillweger@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5606

MARIETTA - The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department is proud to announce the application for the 2023 Let Freedom Ring July 4th Parade, on Tuesday, July 4th...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: February 14, 2023

Apply Now to Become a Marietta Firefighter

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February 14, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Fire Department is pleased to announce that its recruiting process is now open to applicants.

The Marietta Fire Department offers exceptio...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: February 9, 2023

Marietta Fire Announces 2022 MFD Award Recipients

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February 9, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - On Monday, February 6, 2023, Chief Tim Milligan and the Marietta Fire Department celebrated the achievements of Marietta Fire personnel at the annual d...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: February 8, 2023

Inaugural Marietta the Gathering Festival Coming to the Square on March 4

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February 8, 2023

CONTACT: Emily Zillweger

Special Events Coordinator

ezillweger@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - Marietta the Gathering is a new festival to be held each March in Glover Park at the Historic Marietta Square celebrating Geek Community, pop culture, an...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: February 7, 2023

Marietta Tree Keepers Hosts “Free Trees” Event on February 11

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February 7, 2023

CONTACT: Holly Walquist – 770.424.4664

What:    Marietta Tree Keepers: “Free Trees”

When:    Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 9-12noon

Where:    Farmers Market, ...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: February 6, 2023

Registration Now Available for Marietta’s 2023 Citizens’ Government Academy

CITY HALL SPRING

February 6, 2023

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 2023 Citizens’ Government A...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: February 2, 2023

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art to Host "Art of the Cocktail” on February 10

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February 2, 2023

CONTACT: Bobbi VanHorn 

Bobbi@mariettacobbartmuseum.org

MARIETTA - The Art of the Cocktail will feature two specialty drinks, “Lady in Red” and “Get Figgy With It,” which will be created and presented by Hamp & Harry’s. ...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: February 1, 2023

Pop-In at the Marietta History Center: Black History Month

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February 1, 2023

CONTACT: Anna Monroe

AMonroe@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta History Center will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, February 18th from 10am-4pm. Pop-In’s provide children and their families the opportunity to...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: January 31, 2023

City Council to Meet February 6th and 8th

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

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: January 30, 2023

MPD Opens Registration for Women's Self-Defense Classes

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January 30, 2023

CONTACT: Lt. Gretchen Ingram 

gingram@mariettaga.gov

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 are also ...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Registration Now Open for 7th Annual Marietta Shamrock Shuffle

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January 26, 2023

CONTACT: Daneea Badio-McCray,

Marietta PAL Executive Director

dbadio@mariettaga.gov

404.747.4095

MARIETTA - The Marietta Police Athletic League (PAL) invites you, your family, friends or your company to create a team and register today for the...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: January 25, 2023

New Exhibit Explores Wedding Traditions of the Victorian South

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January 25, 2023

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

MARIETTA - 

The William Root House Museum invites visitors to learn the origin of many wedding customs and traditions still practiced today. 

MARIETTA - During the ...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Marietta History Center’s Collections Manager named Georgia Museum Professional of the Year

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January 24, 2023

CONTACT: Anna Monroe

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta History Center is proud to announce, Christa McCay, MHC’s Collections Manager, has been awarded Museum Professional of the Year from the Georgia Association of Museums.  

Chri...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: January 23, 2023

The Strand Partners with Old Zion Heritage Museum for "Strand Ole Opry: Revival!"

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January 23, 2023

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas 

Marketing Director

manda@strandmarietta.org 

(770) 293-0080 x301 

MARIETTA — The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre will present Strand Ole Opry: Revival! in partnership with the Old Zion ...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: January 19, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilwoman Cheryl Richardson to Hold Town Hall Meeting on January 31, 2023

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January 19, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Councilwoman Cheryl Richardson (Ward 1) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 205 La...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: January 18, 2023

City Council to Meet January 24, 2023

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MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, January 24, 2023 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...
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2023 News Archive
Posted on: January 17, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilman Andre L. Sims to Hold Town Hall Meeting on January 26, 2023

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January 17, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Councilman Andre L. Sims (Ward 6) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at at Sawyer Road Elementary School, 840 Sawyer Road, Ma...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: January 11, 2023

City of Marietta Presents $500,000 to Habitat for Humanity for Public Service Housing Program

CITY HALL SPRING

January 11, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov 

770.794.5509

Sheri Kell, Habitat for Humanity

sheri@sherikellcommunications.com 

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta and Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta ...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: January 11, 2023

City Offices Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Police, fire and other services essential for public safety and health will remain open. 

Marietta Power and Water administrati...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: January 11, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilman Carlyle Kent to Hold Town Hall Meeting on January 19, 2023

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January 11, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Councilman Carlyle Kent (Ward 5) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the Fire Station B/C Conference Room at the Main Fire S...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: January 10, 2023

Group Fitness Class Series Coming to Custer Parks Sports and Fitness Center

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January 10, 2023

CONTACT: Hunter Pooser, MPA, CPRP, NETA-CPT

Recreation Specialist 

770.794.5630

MARIETTA - Marietta Parks & Recreation is excited to announce that Group Fitness Class series is coming to Custer Park Sports & Fitness Center. T...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: January 9, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: City to Present $500,000 to Habitat for Humanity for Public Service Housing Program

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January 9, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

Sheri Kell

Habitat for Humanity

sheri@sherikellcommunications.com 

678.793.7770

MARIETTA – On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, the City of Marietta will present $...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: January 9, 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilman Joseph Goldstein to Hold Town Hall Meeting on January 18, 2023

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January 9, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Councilman Joseph Goldstein (Ward 7) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center located...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: January 5, 2023

Next to Normal Returns to Atlanta in Jennie T. Anderson Theatre and Atlanta Lyric Remount

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January 5, 2023

CONTACT: Mary Nye

mbennett@atlantalyrictheatre.com

MARIETTA - The Atlanta Lyric Theatre is teaming up with Cobb PARKS and the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre to bring their 2022 hit, NEXT TO NORMAL, back to the stage from February 16-26, 2023

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: January 4, 2023

Pop-In at the Marietta History Center: Board Games & Puzzles

Board Games

January 4, 2023

CONTACT: Anna Monroe

AMonroe@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta History Center will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, January 21st from 10am-4pm. Pop-In’s provide children and their families the opportunity to i...

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2023 News Archive
Posted on: January 3, 2023

Temporary Exhibit Series at the Marietta History Center

Opening at the Marietta History Center January 24th

January 3, 2023

CONTACT: Anna Monroe

AMonroe@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - Join us this Spring at the Marietta History Center as we continue to host a series of traveling exhibits from Kennesaw State University’s Museum of History and Holocaust Educa...

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2023 News Archive