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Learn to be prepared for emergencies
September is National Preparedness Month, and the city of Marietta offers tips to residents and businesses so they can be prepared for an emergency. Read more
Free lunchtime concert series continues this September on Square
The 2010 Brown Bag concert series graces the bandstand in Marietta Square September 2 at noon and will feature Joy Parkman playing worship music. Read more
Free document shredding September 25
If you have confidential or sensitive documents that need to be safely discarded, Keep Marietta Beautiful will offer a free day to shred old documents September 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at 591 North Marietta Parkway. Read more
Make your own scarecrow, visit city's Scarecrows on the Square
Show your group, business or school's creativity and personality by making a scarecrow as part of the fifth annual Scarecrows on the Square contest. Read more
City accepting applications for small-business grant program
The city of Marietta is accepting applications for a small business grant program, and if you're a small business owner looking to move to Marietta or expand your business in an area of the city that is undergoing redevelopment, you may be eligible to receive financial assistance from the Marietta Growth Fund. Read more
Annual Art in the Park festival September 4-6
Experience the 24th annual Art in the Park festival September 4-6 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on the Marietta Square. Read more
Symposium bridges gap between youth, law enforcement
The Franklin Road Weed and Seed program and Marietta's Police Athletic League will host a free event August 28th from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at City Hall to bridge relationships between youth and law enforcement. Read more
Councilman Pearlberg to host Town Hall meeting August 31
Marietta Ward 4 City Councilman Van Pearlberg will host a Town Hall meeting August 31 at 7 p.m. in the Council chamber at City Hall to discuss the Cherokee/Church Historic District and Kennestone Area Historic District. Read more
City offices closed September 6
City of Marietta administrative offices will be closed Monday, September 6. Police, Fire and other services essential for public safety and health will remain open. Read more
City Council work session, committee meetings Wednesday
Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session and committees Wednesday, August 25 beginning at 5:15 p.m. in the Council chamber at City Hall. Read more
Job seekers: mark your calendars for Marietta/Cobb Career Expo
The eighth annual Marietta/Cobb Career Expo will be held Thursday, September 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cobb County Civic Center. Read more
Local students learn about Marietta government and services, tour city facilities
Mayor Tumlin recently ate lunch with local students in his office and gave them a tour of City Hall and the fire and police departments so they could learn about Marietta's government, services and fun things to do the city offers. Read more
Baseball tournaments, league play, private clinics on tap for Marietta
Marietta City Council has signed a contract with a private baseball group to operate the Aviation Baseball Complex on Aviation Road near South Marietta Parkway. Read more
Lace up your tennis shoes for city's adult basketball program
Residents are invited to participate in Marietta's 2010-2011 adult basketball League. Read more
City moves forward with multi-use trail
Marietta City Council has approved a contract to purchase the right-of-way for a new 10-feet wide walking, hiking and biking trail along Powder Springs Street from Sandtown Road to Bellmeade Drive. Read more
City unveils new recycling logo
Marietta City Council honored Gary Crawford during their meeting August 11 and awarded him a cash prize for designing the city's new recycling logo, which will be featured on Marietta's recycling trucks and containers. Video | Read more
Marietta employees garner $3.5 million in grants for transportation improvements
City manager Bill Bruton honored Marietta's senior urban planner and assistant Public Works director for their efforts in obtaining grants worth $3,554,885 to fund transportation and streetscape improvements that will increase safety for motorists and pedestrians and beautify Marietta's major corridors. Video | Read more
Watch latest City Council meeting online
Streaming video of the August 11 regular meeting of Marietta City Council is available for viewing online. Video | Read more
City's vehicle maintenance division scores five straight wins among nation's best
Fleet Equipment Magazine named Marietta's internal program to maintain its vehicles one of the top 100 in the country for the fifth year in a row. Read more
City Council meets August 9 and 11
Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session Monday, August 9 at 5:15 p.m. and will hold its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, August 11 at 7 p.m. in the City Council chamber at City Hall. Read more
Annual testing confirms safe drinking water
As part of an annual effort to ensure safe, high quality water for customers, Marietta Water tested hundreds of samples between January 1 and December 31, 2009. Read more
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