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1. Where can I find information about the city's budget?
2. What is the city's fiscal year?

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1. When do I need a permit?
2. Is anything exempt from a permit?
3. How much does a permit cost?
4. Can a homeowner be their own Building Contractor?
5. How do I apply for a permit?
6. Where can I find the current codes?
7. What documents will I need to apply for a permit?
8. Can I apply for the permit before I have a general contractor for the job?
9. Can I apply for the permit for the general contractor?
10. Can the city do inspections with video?

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1. How do I obtain a business license?
2. How much does a business license cost?
3. What is the status of my application?
4. Is online payment with credit or debit card available and can I submit application on-line?
5. How do I resolve a Comcast billing question or service-related question?
6. What is the latest date I can renew my business license?

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1. How do I become a council member?
2. Which Council Ward is my property located in?
3. How do I contact my Council Member?

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1. How do I get a speed bump on my street?
2. How do I contact my Council Member?
3. How do I find out what Ward I am in or who my Council Person is?

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1. When can I put my garbage out?
2. Why am I not allowed to put signs out to advertise my business?
3. Do I need a permit for a banner?
4. Why do I have to clean up the litter and debris on my property when I didn’t put it there?
5. My landlord won’t fix anything. Can you help me?
6. Why are you condemning my house just because my electric and water service was turned off for nonpayment?
7. What can I store outside my home?

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1. What constitutes obnoxious vegetation/tall grass?
2. My neighbor’s tree limbs hang over my property line. Can I cut them?
3. Do I have to mow the back yard too?
4. How can I find out how far the Right-of-Way extends into my yard?
5. I want to fence in my yard; can I put it up on the property line?

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1. Can I park my car on the grass or dirt?
2. Where can I park my boat and utility trailer?
3. My car is located outside, and I can’t afford to repair it right now. Do I have to store it indoors?
4. There are too many cars parked at my neighbors’ house. Can you make them get rid of some of them?
5. My neighbor has a junk car that I can see from my back deck in their back yard, though it isn't visible from the street or front yard; can you address this?
6. The license plate on my neighbor’s car has expired. Why don’t you make them get rid of it.

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1. Can I complete community service in another county?
2. Can I complete community service online?
3. How do I show that I completed my community service to the Court?

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1. What type of documents are needed to get a new court date?
2. I missed my court date. What should I do?
3. I want to pay with a money order but cannot get there before you close. What can I do?
4. Can a friend or family member pay my fine for me?
5. Which offenses require a mandatory court appearance?

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1. I never received the first notice. How can I get a copy of the school bus stop arm violation?
2. I was not the driver of the car. Why did I receive this violation?
3. My car was stolen. How should I handle this?

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1. How long is the program?
2. Will I have to report monthly?
3. Do I have to come back to court?

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1. What are the office hours in the Probation Department?
2. Can I pay my probation payments online?
3. Can I transfer my probation case to another state?
4. If I am on probation for a DUI, how do I get my license back?
5. What happens if I violate my probation?
6. Can my family attend a probation violation hearing?

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1. Can I request a copy of the bidders or planholder's list?
2. How can I obtain information about a posted or advertised bid?
3. How do I know when the city is interested in making a purchase?
4. What records are available for public inspection, and at what point in the contract award process may they be inspected? Is there a fee?

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1. Can I have bid opening schedules and documents faxed to me?
2. Do I have to pay for bid documents?
3. What if I have a question while I am filling out my bid documents?
4. What if you change the bid package after I've already picked it up?
5. What is a bid specification?

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1. Where is parking at City Hall?

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1. Can I still bid on city solicitations if I live out of state?
2. Do I need to be certified, pre-qualified, and/or pre-registered before I bid?
3. How do I bid on a city solicitation?
4. What disqualifies a bid?
5. What if I don't live in Marietta or Cobb County?
6. When are bids opened?
7. Which ones should I bid on?
8. What can I do to be more competitive on future city projects?
9. How can I do business with the City of Marietta?
10. Once after I register my business, when can I begin receiving bids?

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1. How does the city process payments to vendors?
2. Can I park at City Hall?
3. How do I make a utility payment at City Hall

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1. I am confused that some of your solicitations are opened publicly and some are not. Is there a reason why?
2. What can I do if I feel an award has been improperly made as a result of a solicitation?
3. What does, "Award will be made to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder" mean? Even if I am the lowest bidder, is it possible I may not be awarded the contract?

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1. Can I take the entrance examination more than once?
2. Do I have to take a polygraph?
3. What are the age requirements?
4. What level of education is required to be a firefighter?
5. Do I get any extra points for a college degree or college credits?
6. Is a Fire Fighter I/II and NREMT certification required to apply?
7. If my NREMT certification status is inactive or lapsed, can I still apply?
8. Do I have to have a driver's license to be a Firefighter/AEMT?
9. Can I transfer from another fire service to the Marietta Fire Department without having to take the test?
10. How long will it take from the time I apply to the time I will go on shift in the event that I make it through the entire process?
11. How many firefighters get hired by the Marietta Fire Department?
12. How can I get more information?

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1. What is the work schedule like?
2. Do firefighters have to stay at the fire station when on duty?
3. What do Firefighters do for meals?
4. Can Firefighters sleep while on duty?
5. Can I wash my station uniform at the station so that I don't take home unwanted contaminates?

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1. Does the City of Marietta provide medical support to its firefighters?
2. I've been reading a lot about the fitness requirements for the City of Marietta. Will I have time to work out once I go on shift?

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1. Do you issue limited work permits?
2. What work can I do on a limited work permit?
3. Fire Sprinkler/Alarm - I’m planning to do work. What is the submittal requirement?
4. How can I find the Georgia Minimum Fire Safety Standards (Georgia Rule 120-3-3)?

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1. How do we determine if the beneficiaries we serve are eligible under the CDBG Program?
2. Are expectant children counted as part of the household?
3. How much financial help can a family receive to rehabilitate an owner-occupied home in Marietta?
4. How much can a family borrow? Do loans have to be paid off?
5. Whose income is counted? What about children who earn money?
6. Will I have to move out of my home? Where will I live while work is being done?
7. What is the requirement for rehabbing older homes?
8. Are there federal guidelines for appliance allowance?
9. Can CDBG be used to pay for appliances in a minor home repairs program and do these repairs have to comply with code?
10. If someone received a CDBG assisted homeowner rehabilitation loan before, can they come back and receive additional CDBG assisted rehabilitation funding?
11. Are mobile homes eligible to be rehabilitated with CDBG funds?
12. If a home is cited for code violations, will the CDBG program help make the repairs to comply?
13. Can a new homeowner receive a grant to rehabilitate the home?
14. What is the process to apply for CDBG Public Service grant funds managed through the CDBG Program Office?
15. How do I know if my project is eligible for CDBG funds?
16. What are the record keeping requirements for the CDBG Grant?
17. How will our organization receive our grant?
18. Will our organization be monitored?
19. When will our organization receive funds?
20. How do I find the CDBG Program Office?
21. If my agency receives CDBG funds, what is the agency’s obligation to the County?
22. Can we get an advance on our grant once we are approved?
23. I am interested in purchasing a home in Cobb County. How do I qualify for a down-payment assistance grant or loan?

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1. What is the deposit amount required?
2. Where can I find a energy calculator?
3. How do I request to speak before the BLW Board?

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1. Was my application received?
2. Do you have take-home cars?
3. What type of schedule would I work if I am chosen for a position?
4. Will I get paid during the academy?
5. What academy does Marietta Police Department use?
6. How does the process work if I am an out of state candidate or I am already certified in the State of Georgia?

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1. How can I file a police report?
2. Why did I receive a False Alarm letter?
3. How do I get my accident report?

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1. I never received the first notice. How can I get a copy of the red light violation?
2. I was not the driver of the car. Why did I receive this violation?
3. My car was stolen. How should I handle this?
4. That’s not my vehicle. Why did I receive a violation?
5. What if I don’t pay the violation before the due date?

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1. Where can I find my account number?
2. Why does my bill show two different amounts to pay?
3. What is PPA?
4. Do we have a fixed rate to lock in to for the summer?
5. Do you have budget billing?
6. Can I change the name on my account without a transfer of service?
7. Can I change the due date of my bill?
8. How do I get a PDF copy of my bill?
9. Will I be notified of rate changes?
10. What is my current rate?
11. Why is my bill so high?
12. How can I dispute my bill?
13. Can I get credit for a water leak?
14. How do you calculate credits for water leaks?
15. Can I get credit for a pool fill?
16. I have been doing some outdoor watering, so why am I being charged for wastewater?
17. Can I change electric service providers?

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1. Do you offer electrical-power rebates?
2. Do you offer commercial, electrical-power rebates?
3. Do you offer LED lighting rebates?
4. Do you offer water (toilet) rebates?
5. What can I do to help lower my electrical bills?
6. Does Marietta Power and Water offer on-site, energy audits?
7. Does Marietta Power and Water offer a special rate for Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers?
8. What do I need to do to install solar panels at my home/office?

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1. When will my service be disconnected if I do not make a payment?
2. What are the fees associated with reconnection of service due to non-payment?
3. Do I have to be at home for reconnection of service?
4. What is text notification?
5. What is a payment agreement and how do I apply?
6. Can I make a payment agreement after the service is disconnected for non-payment?
7. What is the latest time to pay for reconnection of service due to non-payment?

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1. What services does Marietta Power and Water provide?
2. What are your business hours?
3. What is the physical address for Marietta Power and Water?
4. What are the recommended heating and cooling temperature settings?
5. How do I read my electric meter?
6. How do I report an outage?
7. What are the requirements for the senior citizen's discount?
8. What happens if there is a medical condition in the home and there is a power outage?
9. Do you offer rebates for electrical vehicle chargers?
10. Do you offer a special rate for charging electric vehicles?
11. Do you offer any rebates?

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1. What internet browser works best with this site?

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1. What are my payment options (how can I make payments)?
2. What payment methods are accepted?
3. Why am I charged a fee when payment information is entered incorrectly online?
4. Will my credit/debit card information be saved on file if I make my payment by phone?
5. Is there a fee to make payments by phone or online?
6. Can I make my payment by phone with a Customer Service Representative?

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1. Is a trash can required and do you drop one off?
2. How do I get a recycling bin and what can I recycle?
3. What day is yard waste/brush pickup?
4. Am I charged for additional items I need to have picked up?
5. What is the holiday schedule for garbage pickup?
6. Is Sanitation service required or can I choose a different provider?
7. What day will my trash be picked up?

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1. What day will my trash be picked up?
2. Is there a fee for extra items I need to have picked up?
3. How do I get a recycling bin and what can I recycle?
4. What day is yard waste (brush) pick up?
5. If my scheduled trash day is on a holiday, when will my trash be picked up?
6. What if my trash was not pickup?

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1. How do I apply for new service?
2. Do you charge a deposit?
3. What is the deposit amount for residential service(s)?
4. What is the deposit amount for commercial service(s)?
5. What forms of payment are accepted for security deposits?
6. What happens to my deposit if I'm transferring residential service to a new location with Marietta Power and Water?
7. What happens to my deposit if I'm transferring commercial service to a new location under Marietta Power and Water?
8. What are the required documents to start service?
9. Do you have to have a social security number to set up service with Marietta Power and Water?
10. Can I get services connected/disconnected on the weekends?
11. How many days in advance do I need to notify Marietta Power and Water to start, stop or transfer service?
12. Do I have to be at home for start, stop or transfer of service?
13. Is there a service fee to start or transfer service?
14. Is there a service fee to disconnect service?
15. Will I be charged an additional deposit for expanding my business?
16. When will my deposit be refunded?
17. Do I receive interest on my deposit?
18. Are continuous service contracts available for apartment complexes and landlords?

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1. What are the current outdoor water restrictions?
2. How do I report a water outage or water/ wastewater emergency?
3. Is there a charge to turn my water off/on?
4. I don't have any hot water. Did you turn it off?
5. The drain in the street backs up when it rains. Can you clean it out?
6. Can you increase my water pressure?
7. My sewer is backed up. The plumber has cleaned out my part and the problem is out in the street on the city side. Can you have a crew unclog my sewer?

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1. How do I create an online user profile for online services?
2. How can I reset my password if I forgot my security questions?

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1. Can the tax bill be mailed to my mortgage company?
2. Do I get an exemption on my property tax from the City of Marietta?
3. What are the penalties if taxes are not paid timely?
4. What is a tax return (or assessment return)?
5. When are taxes due in Marietta?
6. When do you file a tax return?
7. Where do you file a tax return?
8. Who files a tax return?
9. Who should pay the taxes?

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1. What is the reason for odors coming from a drain?
2. What makes the system not run smoothly?
3. What causes buildup?
4. What causes airborne bacteria?
5. What is the cause of discolored water or water that looks dirty?
6. What do I need to know about water hardness?
7. Why does my water have a cloudy, milky appearance?
8. Do I need to use a water filter?
9. What do I need to know about lead and copper in relation to my water?
10. How can I reduce lead in drinking water at home?