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New Temporary Exhibit at the Marietta History Center

November 28, 2023

CONTACT: Christa McCay

770-794-5710

CMcCay@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - Join the Marietta History Center for their newest temporary exhibition entitled Divine 9: Take Action. Make a Difference. Curated by the MHC staff and members of seven (7) ...

City of Marietta Police Chief Marty Ferrell to Retire After Over 30 Years of Service

November 22, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509 

MARIETTA - On Wednesday, November 22, 2023, the City of Marietta announced that after over thirty years of service to the City and its citizens, Mariet...

37th Annual Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour and Marietta’s Christmas Party Coming Soon!

November 20, 2023

CONTACT: Gina Duncan 

Marketing and PR Manager, Visit Marietta 

gina@visitmariettaga.com 

770-429-1115

MARIETTA - Atlanta Metro residents and visitors are invited to explore some of Marietta’s most beautiful histori...

Volunteers Needed to Plant Trees Along Powder Springs Street

November 15, 2023

CONTACT: Holly Walquist  

770.424.4664

What:    November Tree Planting Event

When:    Saturday, November 18, 2023  (RESCHEDULED)

    8:30am Sig...

City Requests Community Input for Mountain to River (M2R) Trail Study

November 14, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is conducting a study on the Mountain to River (M2R) trail and needs the community’s input. On Sunday, Novemb...

City Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Day

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24, your sanitation services will change for the week. Police, fire and other services essential for public safety and health will remain open. 

Mari...

City Council Approves Largest Single Pay Increase for Public Safety Employees

November 8, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

Public Safety Employees Have Received An Average 20% Salary Increase in 20 Months

MARIETTA – On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, Marietta City Council unanim...

City of Marietta Community Development Block Grant PY 2024 Application Meeting

November 8, 2023

CONTACT: Kelsey Thompson-White 

Community Development Manager

kthompson@mariettaga.gov

770-794-5437

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta will hold an application meeting for the opening of the CDBG Public Services application for program y...

City Offices Closed for Veterans Day

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans Day. The City's sanitation schedule including garbage, brush/yard waste and recycling will change for the week.

Marietta Power and Water administrative off...

City of Marietta Announces Proposed CDBG Substantial Amendment

November 6, 2023

CONTACT: Kelsey Thompson-White 

Community Development Manager

kthompson@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5437

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta is advertising a proposed Substantial Amendment to its CDBG PY2023-2027 Consolidated Plan and PY23 Ann...

GMDT’s Holiday Favorite The Nutcracker Debuts Thanksgiving Weekend

November 2, 2023

CONTACT: Jeni Miller, publicist

mrsjenimiller@gmail.com 

georgiametrodance.org

MARIETTA – November 2, 2023 – Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre (GMDT), housed in the studios of the Georgia Dance Conservatory, is again kicking off the...

City Council to Meet November 6 and November 8

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

Marietta Tree Keepers Hosts More Trees Please Fundraiser

October 31, 2023

CONTACT: Holly Walquist 

770.424.4664

What:              More Trees Please Fundraiser Event

When:            Monday,...

Marietta Fire Department Reminds Citizen to Change Alarm Batteries When Changing Clocks

October 30, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – In conjunction with the end of daylight savings time on Sunday, November 5, 2023, the Marietta Fire Department would like to remind residents to change...

Volunteers Needed to Plant Trees Along Powder Springs Street

October 26, 2023

CONTACT: Holly Walquist  

770.424.4664

What:    November Tree Planting Event

When:    Saturday, November 11, 2023  

    8:30am Sign-in and refre...

Pop-In at the Marietta History Center: Aviation

October 25, 2023

CONTACT: Anna Monroe

770-794-5710

AMonroe@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - The Marietta History Center will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, November 18 from 10am-4pm. This is a monthly event that takes place on the 3rd Saturday of e...

Attend the 19th Annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2023

October 24, 2023

CONTACT: parade@post29marietta.org  

MARIETTA – Please make sure to attend the City of Marietta and the Horace Orr Post 29 of the American Legion’s 19th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 11 at 11am on the Marietta Sq...

Deadline for City of Marietta Property Tax Payments is Tuesday, October 31, 2023

October 23, 2023

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 Tuesday, October 31, 2023 in person by ...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilman Andre L. Sims to Hold Town Hall Meeting on October 25, 2023

October 18, 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 Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Sawyer Road Elementary School located at 840 Sawyer ...

City Council to Meet October 24, 2023

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, October 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...

'The 1940s Radio Hour' Musical Takes Center Stage at The Strand

October 16, 2023

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas, Operations Director

770.293.0080 ext 301

manda@strandmarietta.org

strandmarietta.org

MARIETTA — The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre is proud to present 'The 1940’s Radio Hour' live on stage for eight performances...

Marietta Fire Department Announces 2023 Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners

October 12, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - During the City Council meeting on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, the Marietta Fire Department announced the winners of the 2023 Fire Prevention Week Pos...

Victorian-Era House Going Dark for Flashlight Tours

October 10, 2023

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

678-594-4994

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

Authentic 19th century embalming equipment, mourning jewelry made from human hair, and other curious artifacts related to death during the Victorian era will be d...

Volunteers Needed to Maintain Hill Park

October 9, 2023

CONTACT: Holly Walquist 

770.424.4664

What:    Maintaining Event

When:    Saturday, October 21, 2023   

          &...

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

October 5, 2023

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 that will explore s...

City Council to Meet October 9 and October 11

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

Marietta Parks & Rec Introduces Inaugural Glover Park After Dark Storytelling Series

October 3, 2023

CONTACT: Emily Zillweger

Special Events Coordinator

ezillweger@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - The inaugural Glover Park After Dark Series is here! Beginning on Wednesday, October 4th from 6:00PM - 8:00PM the evening will be one for the BOOKS. &...

Marietta Power and Water Celebrates Public Power and Clean Water Week

October 2, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Marietta Power and Water is celebrating Public Power and Clean Water Week October 1 -7, 2023.  This annual observance recognizes the efforts of...

Pop-In at the Marietta History Center: Halloween

September 28, 2023

CONTACT: Anna Monroe

770-794-5710

AMonroe@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - The Marietta History Center will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, October 21st from 10am-4pm. This is a monthly event that takes place on the 3rd Saturday o...

Root House Museum Presents Victorian Funeral Exhibit For October

September 27, 2030

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

678-594-4994

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

Displays will include 19th century embalming equipment, mourning jewelry made from human hair, and other curious artifacts related to mourning during the Victor...

Advance Marietta City Schools Through Georgia's PEACH Education Tax Credit

September 26, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta would like to ensure all Marietta residents are aware of Georgia's PEACH Education Tax Credit. This program offers an exciting o...

National Tour of Menopause the Musical Returns to the Strand

September 26, 2023

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas, Operations Director

770.293.0080 ext 301

manda@strandmarietta.org

strandmarietta.org

MARIETTA – GFour Productions, winners of 68 Drama Desk and 54 Tony Awards®, are proudly bringing the international hit show Menopa...

Register to Participate in the 19th Annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11th

September 25, 2023

CONTACT: parade@post29marietta.org  

MARIETTA – Registration is now available for the community to participate in the City of Marietta and the Horace Orr Post 29 of the American Legion’s 19th Annual Veterans D...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Roosevelt Circle Community Meeting on Tuesday, October 3, 2023

September 21, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta will host a Roosevelt Circle Community Meeting on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Cole Street Baptist Church located at 1...

Marietta Educational Garden Hosts Fall Family Fun Day at Fair Oaks

September 20, 2023

CONTACT: Kate Millholland

Executive Director, Marietta Educational Garden Center, Inc.

770.427.3494 

www.mariettagardencenter.com 

MARIETTA - Families, neighbors, and the community are welcome to the grounds of Fair Oaks at...

City Council to Meet September 26, 2023

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, September 26, 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 att...

City of Marietta Ethics Committee Seeking Legal Counsel to Serve on Committee

September 19, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Notice is hereby given that the City of Marietta Ethics Committee is seeking resumes and/or letters of interest from individuals interested in servin...

New Exhibit at the Marietta History Center

September 18, 2023

CONTACT: Anna Monroe

AMonroe@mariettaga.gov

770-794-5710

MARIETTA - Join us this fall at the Marietta History Center, as we display from Kennesaw State University’s Museum of History and Holocaust Education, Service, Citizenship, ...

Marietta’s Public Works Director Mark Rice Named Public Works Manager of the Year

September 13, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Recently, during the Annual American Public Works Association Georgia Chapter’s Conference, the City of Marietta’s Public Works Director, M...

Registration Now Available for Marietta's Gem City Fall Break Camp

September 13, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Marietta's Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to host the Gem City Fall Break Camp from September 25-29 for children ages 6-12 at th...

Strand Ole Opry Presents: 90's COUNTRY CELEBRATION

September 12, 2023

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas 

Operations Director

770.293.0080 ext 301

manda@strandmarietta.org

MARIETTA – The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre is excited to announce the latest in its beloved and long-running Strand Ole Opry concer...

Registration Now Available for City of Marietta’s 18th Annual Scarecrows in the Square Contest

September 12, 2023

CONTACT: Emily Zillweger

Special Events Coordinator

ezillweger@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - Registration is now open for the City of Marietta's Parks and Recreation Department’s 18th Annual Scarecrows in the Square contest. Please remember eac...

Marietta City Schools Offers Great Enrichment Programs

September 11, 2023

CONTACT: Courtney Morrel

Enrichment Coordinator

cmorrel@marietta-city.k12.ga.us 

678-919-4496

MARIETTA - Marietta Community School is the division of Marietta City Schools that provides out-of-school programming to the greater Marie...

"Marietta's Ugly Sweater Parade" is Back During Christmas Tree Lighting on Nov 30th

September 7, 2023

CONTACT: Emily Zillweger

Special Events Coordinator

ezillweger@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities is proud to announce "Marietta's Ugly Sweater Parade" is back during Marietta's ...

City Council to Meet September 11th and September 13th

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

Pop-In at the Marietta History Center: Books, Books, Books

September 6, 2023

CONTACT: Anna Monroe

770-794-5710

AMonroe@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - The Marietta History Center will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, September 16th from 10am-4pm. This is a monthly event that takes place on the 3rd Saturday ...

Marietta Education Garden to Host 3rd Annual “Cannon Ball Classic” Golf Tournament

September 5, 2023

CONTACT: Kate Millholland

Executive Director, Marietta Educational Garden Center, Inc.

770-427-3494  

mgardenc@bellsouth.net

MARIETTA - Plans are underway for the 3rd Annual “Cannon Ball Classic” Golf Tournament, a community outreach...

City Offices Closed for Labor Day

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, September 4 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. The City's sanitation schedule including garbage, brush/yard waste and recycling will change for the week.

Marietta Power and Water administr...

Marietta’s Public Works Dept Receives the APWA Georgia Chapter Public Works Project of the Year

August 30, 2022

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Recently, during the Annual American Public Works Association Georgia Chapter’s Conference, the City of Marietta’s Public Works Department received the ...

Registration Now Open for Marietta’s Youth Government Academy

August 29, 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 open for the City’s Inaugural Youth Government Academy. This FR...

Breweries Celebrate Georgia Horticulture with Unique Creations at The Root House

August 28, 2023

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

678-594-4994

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com 

Local breweries team up to craft beers and seltzers using ingredients harvested from historic Marietta gardens.

MARIETTA -  The William Root Hous...

City Council to Meet August 29, 2023

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, August 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 attend...

Marietta Parks & Rec Hosts 3rd Annual Pie Eating Contest at Harvestfest

August 23, 2023

CONTACT: Emily Zillweger

Special Events Coordinator

ezillweger@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - Registration is now open for the City's 3rd Annual Pie Eating Contest at the Annual Harvestfest event on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Are you the fastest p...

Marietta Parks & Rec Announces September Brown Bag Concert Series on the Square

August 22, 2023 

CONTACT: Emily Zillweger

Special Events Coordinator

ezillweger@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5606

MARIETTA - Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities is proud to announce that the Brown Bag Lunchtime Concerts are back. Josh Jones will kic...

Apply to be a Vendor at the 46th Annual Harvestfest Arts and Crafts Festival on Sat, October 21

August 21, 2023

CONTACT: Emily Zillweger

Special Events Coordinator

ezillweger@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - The deadline is quickly approaching for applications for the City of Marietta's 46th Annual Harvest Square Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, October 2...

Marietta First in the Country to Use Innovative Technology to Reduce Commutes and Improve Safety

August 17, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta is proud to announce that it is the first government in the country to integrate its traffic data with the Waze app, Apple Maps and...

City's CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report Available for Public Comment

August 16, 2023

CONTACT: Kelsey Thompson-White 

Community Development Manager

kthompson@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5437

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta, in compliance with applicable U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, has ...

GridTrust Helps Protect the Nation’s Electric Utilities from Cyber Threats

August 15, 2023

CONTACT: Michelle Gowdy

Georgia Institute of Technology

Michelle.gowdy@gtri.gatech.edu

404-407-8060

Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

City of Marietta

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

GridTrust Helps Protect the Nation’s Electric Utilities from...

Marietta Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Financial Report

August 9, 2023

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 Excell...

Marietta Fire Department to Host 2nd Annual MFD 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

August 10, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The Marietta Fire Department will host their 2nd annual MFD 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Sunday, September 10, 2023 from 9am-12pm at 112 Haynes Street, ...

Join Us for Movie Night at Tumlin Park on Saturday, August 12

August 9, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Marietta Parks and Recreation is excited to help host a family friendly movie night at Tumlin Park on Saturday, August 12, 2023!

After a long week of scho...

Marietta Parks & Rec Announces New Co-Ed Home School Physical Education Program

August 8, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities is proud to announce Custer Park Sports & Fitness Center's newest program for boys & girls ages 7-15,...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art to Host Chalktoberfest on the Square October 14-15

August 7, 2023

CONTACT: Sally Macaulay

Executive Director, Marietta Cobb Museum of Art 

sally@mariettacobbartmuseum.org 

770-528-1444 ext.14

MARIETTA - The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is thrilled to present Chalktoberfest, a unique and exhila...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Hosts Art of The Cocktail on August 18th

August 3, 2023

CONTACT: Bobbi Van Horn

bobbi@mariettacobbartmuseum.org

MARIETTA - The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art hosting the Art of The Cocktail on August 18, 2023.  The doors open at 6:00 pm.  Admission is free for members or $10 for gues...

City Requests Community Input for Mountain to River (M2R) Trail Study

August 2, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is conducting a study on the Mountain to River (M2R) trail and needs the community’s input. On Saturday, August 12, 2023, during the...

Marietta Parks & Rec Hosts Youth Basketball Program

August 1, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities is proud to announce registration for Youth Basketball, girls & boys, ages 6-12, at Custer Park Sports &a...

Marietta Art in the Park Coming to the Square September 2-4

July 31, 2023

CONTACT: Andi Frey, Launch Atlanta

media@launchatlanta.com

678-560-2466 ext. 4

MARIETTA – The 37th-annual Art in the Park in historic Marietta Square promises to be the best year yet with a larger footprint and 200 artists. Festival favorites li...

‘Jukebox Giants: Motown & More!’ returns to The Strand in August

July 27, 2023

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas 

Operations Director

(770) 293-0080 x301  

manda@strandmarietta.org

MARIETTA, GA (July 26, 2023) — The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre will present Jukebox Giants: Motown & More! August 11-20, 2...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilman M. Carlyle Kent to Hold Town Hall Meeting on August 3, 2023

July 10, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Councilman M. Carlyle Kent (Ward 5) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Marietta Fire Station 51 located at 112 Haynes Street, M...

Marietta Parks & Rec to Host Annual HarvestFest on Saturday, October 21

July 19, 2023

CONTACT: Emily Zillweger

Special Events Coordinator

ezillweger@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - Marietta's HarvestFest is an annual festival held each October. The festival includes the HarvestFest Arts & Crafts Show, Touch-A-Truck, Scarecrows In T...

Pop-In at the Marietta History Center: Bugs & Flowers

July 18, 2023

CONTACT: 

Contact: Anna Monroe

770-794-5710

AMonroe@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - The Marietta History Center will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, August 19th from 10am-4pm. This is a monthly event takes place on the 3rd Sat...

City Council to Meet July 25, 2023

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, July 25, 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 attend o...

Marietta Square Celebrates Christmas In July!

July 13, 2023

CONTACT: Stephanie Coston

404-668-2436

MARIETTA - Come celebrate a unique and festive event where you are invited to experience the magic of Christmas in the midst of summer. A fun escape from the heat and a chance to reminisce about the joy an...

Marietta to Host Public Hearings on Proposed Property Tax Decrease

July 12, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

City Not Increasing Tax Rates, General Fund Millage Rate Remains the Same for 20 Years

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council voted to approve a budget with a dec...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilman Andre L. Sims to Hold Town Hall Meeting on July 27, 2023

July 10, 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, July 27, 2023, at Marietta Fire Station 56 located at 850 Sawyer Road, Mariet...

Marietta Parks and Rec Celebrates National Parks & Recreation Month on July 14th

July 6, 2023

CONTACT: Maggi Moss

Community Engagement Manager

mmoss@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5606

MARIETTA - Come out to the Marietta Square, July 14th, 4:00PM - 8:00PM to take part in the National Parks & Recreation Month Marietta Celebration in Glover Park...

Pop-In at the Marietta History Center: Summer Crafts

July 5, 2023

CONTACT: Anna Monroe

770-794-5710

AMonroe@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - The Marietta History Center will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, July 15th from 10am-4pm. This is a monthly event that takes place on the 3rd Saturday of every m...

City Council to Meet July 6 and July 13

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

Registration Now Available for City's Adult Basketball League

July 3, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to continue to provide more programming to the City's residents. 

Registration is ...

Marietta Students Color their City with Creativity in New Arts Initiative

June 29, 2023

CONTACT: Chris Fiore

Chief Communications Officer

Marietta City Schools

cfiore@marietta-city.k12.ga.us

MARIETTA - Marietta City Schools (MCS) is partnering with the Marietta Arts Council and the City of Marietta to launch “Art in our Parks,” a ci...

Marietta History Center Hosts Lecture and Meet the Author: Susan Heinemann Berman

June 28, 2030

CONTACT: Anna Monroe 

amonroe@mariettaga.gov

770-794-5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta History Center is excited to host Ms. Susan Heinemann Berman for a lecture and book signing, with her book, Challenging Faith: A Young Girl's Journey to F...

City Offices Closed for Independence Day

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. The City's sanitation schedule including garbage, brush/yard waste and recycling will change for the week.

Marietta Power and Water admini...

Marietta History Center Hosts Evening with History: Johnny Crawford

June 26, 2023

CONTACT: Anna Monroe 

amonroe@mariettaga.gov

770-794-5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta History Center is excited to have award-winning photographer, Johnny Crawford for our next Evening with History on Tuesday, July 18th at 6pm.

Mr. Crawford ...

City Council to Meet June 28, 2023

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Wednesday, June 28, 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 attend...

Marietta Celebrates Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4th

June 21, 2023

CONTACT: Emily Zillweger

Special Events Coordinator

ezillweger@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta's Independence Day Event, 4th In The Park Celebration, begins Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 10:00am and includes a parade, free liv...

Marietta City Council Adopts Balanced FY 2024 Budget With A Property Tax Decrease

June 20, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

Taxes Cut for the Fifth Year in a Row

MARIETTA – On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, the Marietta City Council voted to adopt a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2024, which b...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Announces Opening of Metro Montage XXIII on July 1

June 15, 2023

CONTACT: Bobbi VanHorn (bobbi@mariettacobbartmuseum.org)

MARIETTA - The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is excited to announce the opening of its juried exhibition Metro Montage XXIII on July 1, 2023.

Metro Montage is the Marietta Cobb Museum of Ar...

Marietta History Center Hosts Meet the Author: Neely Young

June 14, 2023

CONTACT: 

Contact: Amy Reed 

areed@mariettaga.gov

770-794-5710

MARIETTA - On Thursday, June 22nd, 2023, at 6pm, the Marietta History Center will host an evening lecture featuring newspaper icon, journalist and historian, Neely Y...

Apply Now to Become a Marietta Firefighter

June 13, 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 until July 31, 2023.

The Marietta Fire ...

City Offices Closed for Juneteenth Holiday

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. The City's sanitation schedule including garbage, brush/yard waste and recycling will change for the week.

Marietta Power and Water administrati...

City Council to Meet June 12 and June 14

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

Marietta History Center Hosts Juneteenth Cemetery Walking Tour

June 8, 2023

CONTACT: Amy Reed

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - Celebrate the 158th anniversary of the full emancipation of enslaved African Americans with the Marietta History Center. This walking tour through the Marietta City Cemetery will be led by History Center...

Marietta’s Public Works Department Congratulates Jeff Duckett for Earning Professional Certification

June 7, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is proud to announce that Jeff Duckett has earned the International Code Council’s Master Code Professional (MCP) designation, the hig...

Mayor Steve Tumlin Presents End of the Year Mayor’s Awards to the Marietta City Schools System

June 6, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Mayor Steve Tumlin recently presented the Marietta School System with the End of the School Year Mayor’s Awards. 

Here is a list of the award winne...

Cobb NAACP to Host Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Marietta Square

June 5, 2023

CONTACT: Jeriene Grimes 

770-425-5757

MARIETTA - The Cobb County Branch of the NAACP is pleased to host the 20th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on the Marietta Square Friday, June 16 - Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Juneteenth (short for “June Ni...

Pop-In at the Marietta History Center: Cultures of Cobb

June 1, 2023

CONTACT: Anna Monroe

770-794-5710

AMonroe@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - The Marietta History Center will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, June 17th from 10am-4pm. This is a monthly event that takes place on the 3rd Saturday of every m...

City of Marietta’s Public Works Department Achieves American Public Works Association Accreditation

May 31, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta’s Public Works Department has recently received full accreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA). This accreditati...

MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Marietta to Hold Public Hearing on FY24 Budget on June 6, 2023

May 30, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta will hold a public hearing on the Recommended Fiscal Year 2024 Budget which begins July 1, 2023, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 6:00 pm ...

Marietta History Center Participates in The Dixie Highway Yard Sale

May 25, 2023

CONTACT: Christa McCay

CMcCay@MariettaGA.gov

770-794-5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta History Center is once again pleased to be a part of the Dixie Highway Yard Sale.  This event goes from Marietta all the way to the Georgia-Tennessee State...

City of Marietta Celebrates National Public Works Week and Building Safety Month

May 24, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, City officials were pleased to celebrate not only National Public Works Week but also commemorate May as Building Safety Month....

City Offices Closed for Memorial Day

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. The City's sanitation schedule including garbage, brush/yard waste and recycling will remain the same for the week.

Marietta Power and Water administrative...

City Council to Meet May 30, 2023

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Wednesday, May 30, 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 attend ...

City Homeowners Issued Incorrect Tax Estimates in Document Sent by Cobb County Board of Assessors

May 16, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Many homeowners will notice an incorrect increase in the estimated City tax amount on their 2023 Notice of Assessments prepared and sent by the C...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilman Carlyle Kent to Hold Town Hall Meeting on May 18, 2023

May 15, 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, May 18, 2023, at the Main Fire Station located at 112 Haynes Street, Marietta, ...

Marietta Parks & Rec to Host Storyteller Series

May 15, 2023

CONTACT: Emily Zillweger

Recreation Coordinator - Special Events 

ezillweger@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5606

MARIETTA - Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities is proud to announce the "opening of a new chapter" in the special e...

Cobb Landmarks Presents Historic Preservation Awards

May 11, 2023

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

678-594-4994

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com 

MARIETTA - May is National Historic Preservation Month. To celebrate, Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society, Inc. will honor local preservation projects d...

GSO to Conclude 72nd Season with Powerful Performances of Carmina Burana

May 10, 2023

CONTACT: Suzanne Tucker 

Executive Director 

stucker@georgiasymphony.org

MARIETTA - The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) will celebrate the conclusion of its 72nd season with two powerful performances of Carl Orff’s Carmina Bura...

Notice of Vacancy for City of Marietta's Ethics Committee

May 9, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The Marietta Ethic Committee is seeking resumes and/or letters of interest from individuals interested in serving on the Ethic Committee as the Committee ap...

Tailgate Trivia is back on May 12th at the Marietta Educational Garden Center

May 8, 2023

CONTACT: Kate Millholland

Executive Director

Marietta Educational Garden Center, Inc.

770.427.3494 

www.mariettagardencenter.com 

MARIETTA - Tickets are still available for Tailgate Trivia on Friday, May 12th from 6pm to 9pm at the...

Call for Artists: 37th Annual Marietta Art in the Park Festival

May 4, 2023

CONTACT: Carolyn Morris

Marietta Art in the Park

www.artparkmarietta.com

404-966-8497

MARIETTA - Marietta Art in the Park, a Labor Day weekend tradition is looking for artists! The three-day juried Fine Art Festival takes place on the historic Mari...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art to Host the Art of the Cocktail Event on May 12

Mat 3, 2023

CONTACT: Bobbi VanHorn 

bobbi@mariettacobbartmuseum.org

MARIETTA - Marietta Cobb Museum of Art will host the Art of the Cocktail Event on May 12th starting at 6:00 pm.  

Guest will enjoy the two current exhibitions: Entwined: A G...

City Council to Meet May 8 and May 10

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

Marietta Fire Department Reminds Citizens of Statewide Annual Burn Ban Effective May 1

May 1, 2023

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, 2023 and runs through September 30, 2023.

D...

Pop-In at the Marietta History Center: Choo, Choo, Trains

April 27, 2023

CONTACT: Anna Monroe

770-794-5710

AMonroe@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA- The Marietta History Center will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, May 20th from 10am-4pm. This is a monthly event that takes place on the 3rd Saturday of every m...

Marietta Fire Department Holds Graduation Ceremony to Recognize Newest Members of the Department

April 26, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

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MARIETTA – On Friday, April 21, 2023, the Marietta Fire Department held a Graduation Ceremony to congratulate and honor the recruits who made it through ...

New Temporary Exhibit at the Marietta History Center

April 25, 2023

CONTACT: Anna Monroe

770-794-5710

AMonroe@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - Join us this Summer at the Marietta History Center as we host a traveling photography exhibit entitled “Georgia Black Vietnam Veterans Portraits.”   

This exhi...

Marietta History Center Presents Evening with History: Blind Tigers

April 24, 2023

CONTACT: Anna Monroe 

amonroe@mariettaga.gov

770-794-5710

MARIETTA - On Tuesday, May 16th, at 6pm, the Marietta History Center will host an evening lecture featuring historian, Alan R. McClarnand.  Mr. McClarnand will be discu...

Annual 'Root House Plant Sale' Returns April 29

April 20, 2023

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

678-594-4994

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com 

MARIETTA -  A beloved Marietta tradition, the annual Root House Plant Sale returns on April 29th. This unique sale offers shoppers a wide selecti...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilman Andre L. Sims to Hold Town Hall Meeting on April 27, 2023

April 19, 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, April 27, 2023, at Lockheed Elementary School located at 1205 Merritt Road, ...

Marietta Parks & Rec to Host Gem City Summer Camp at Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center

April 18, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities is proud to announce registration is now open for its Gem City Summer Camp.  

Children, 6 – 12 years ...

Popular Public Arts Festival M2R TrailFest Returns May 13th

April 17, 2023

CONTACT: Bonnie Buckner Reavis

Marietta Arts Council

bonnie@zenithdesigngroup.com

770-365-1847

MARIETTA - Immerse yourself in art and fun at this year’s M2R TrailFest on Saturday, May 13. The sixth annual public arts festival of the Mo...

Marietta Parks & Rec to Host May Brown Bag Concert Series

April 13, 2023

CONTACT: Emily Zillweger

ezillweger@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5606

MARIETTA - Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities is proud to announce that it will kick off the May Brown Bag Lunchtime Concert Series on Thursday, May 4 in Glover Park on th...

Save the Date for the Taste of Marietta on Sunday, April 30, 2023

April 12, 2023

CONTACT: Mason Jordan 

Marketing and PR Coordinator   

mason@visitmariettaga.com  

770.429.1115

MARIETTA — Taste the flavors of Cobb County at the 28th annual Taste of Marietta, one of the largest an...

"Legends in Concert - Back in the Building" Comes to Strand Theatre May 16-21

April 11, 2023

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas, Operations Director

manda@strandmarietta.org

770.293.0080 ext 301

strandmarietta.org

MARIETTA - The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre is proud to announce "Legends in Concert - Back in the Building" running...

Marietta History Center Presents “State of the Square” Economic Panel

April 10, 2023

CONTACT: Amy Reed 

areed@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta History Center is pleased to present a panel of Marietta Square business owners and leaders in the City of Marietta to discuss the current and future economic...

Volunteers Needed to Maintain Hill Park

April 5, 2023

CONTACT: Holly Walquist 

770.424.4664

What:    Maintaining Event

When:    Saturday, April 22, 2023   

          &nbs...

Marietta Parks & Rec to Host May-retta Daze Arts, Crafts & Music Festival on May 6-7

April 4, 2023

CONTACT: Emily Zillweger

ezillweger@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5606

MARIETTA - May-Retta Daze is a two-day art, crafts & music outdoor festival, presented by Superior Plumbing, held annually, the first weekend in May at the Historic Marietta Squ...

City Council to Meet April 10 and April 12

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

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

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...

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

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...

City Offices Closed for Good Friday

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...

City Council to Meet March 29, 2023

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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....

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

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...

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

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...

Musicians Wanted for May-retta Daze Arts and Crafts Festival

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...

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

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 ...

Temporary Exhibit Series at the Marietta History Center

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...

Glover Park Concert Series Schedule Announced

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...

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

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...

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

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 ...

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

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...

City of Marietta to Host Public Review Meeting Notice

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...

City Council to Meet March 6th and 8th

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 ...

Volunteers Needed to Plant Trees around Marietta

March 2, 2023

CONTACT: 

Holly Walquist – 770.424.4664

What:    March Scavenger Hunt - Tree Planting Event

When:    Saturday, March 11, 2023  

        &a...

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

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...

City to Host FREE Shredding Day on Saturday, March 11

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...

The Bunny Brunch is BACK on Saturday, April 1!

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...

Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum Debuts Exclusive New Collection

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...

MPD to Begin New CADET Program

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...

MHC Hosts Lecture and Meet the Author: Michael Ruskin

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 ...

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

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...

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

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...

City Council to Meet February 21, 2023

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...

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

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...

Apply Now to Become a Marietta Firefighter

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...

Marietta Fire Announces 2022 MFD Award Recipients

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...

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

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...

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

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, ...

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

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...

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

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. ...

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

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...

City Council to Meet February 6th and 8th

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...

MPD Opens Registration for Women's Self-Defense Classes

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 ...

Registration Now Open for 7th Annual Marietta Shamrock Shuffle

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...

New Exhibit Explores Wedding Traditions of the Victorian South

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 ...

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

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...

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

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 ...

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

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...

City Council to Meet January 24, 2023

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...

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

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...

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

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 ...

City Offices Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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 $...

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

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...

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

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

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...

Temporary Exhibit Series at the Marietta History Center

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...