Oportunitity Zones
The state of Georgia has announced that Marietta has been chosen for a program that will encourage new businesses to locate in the city or existing businesses to expand here. When two or more jobs are created, businesses may be eligible to receive $3,500 in employee tax credits for each new job.
Marietta's opportunity zones include portions of Fairground Street, Roswell Street, Powder Springs Street, the South Loop, Franklin Road, and industrial and heavy commercial locations throughout Marietta.
Fact sheet
Opportunity Zone Brochure
Map of Opportunity Zone 1 - Franklin Gateway
Map of Opportunity Zone 2 - Northeast Canton
Map of Opportunity Zone 3 - Center City Area
Zone Certification Form
Tax Credit Example
Form IT-CA
Form IT-WH
News release - 11/23/2009