Citizens' Government Academy
Get an inside look at Marietta government with Citizens' Government Academy
The Marietta Citizens' Government Academy is a free nine-week course designed to familiarize residents and business owners with Marietta government. City staff will provide participants information on government services and tours of city facilities.
The Citizens' Government Academy was started in the Fall of 2000 and has proven to be so successful that we are starting our eighth session. Over 224 people have graduated from the Academy, and many have gone on to serve on various boards and commissions.
What you can learn
Residents will do many exciting things with the Academy including:
- Tour a Marietta Fire Station
- See a Marietta fire truck and equipment, including HAZMAT
- See how taxpayers' dollars are spent
- Get a first-hand look at citywide revitalization and development
- See how city technology is used
- Meet Marietta City Manager, Bill Bruton
- Learn about different rezonings in your neighborhood
- Learn how Marietta's Code Enforcement department is keeping your neighborhood clean
- Learn what happens at Marietta City Council meetings
Schedule
There will be twelve (12) sessions beginning in the Spring of 2008.
Contact Suzanne Johnson at 770-794-5506 for additional information.