Current News Releases
Below are City of Marietta news releases. Members of the media may subscribe to receive releases and advisories as they are released.
2009 historic Christmas tour homes announced
The Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home tour, named a "Top Twenty Event in the Southeast" by the Southeast Tourism Society and a "Top 100 Event in North America" by the American Bus Association, has announced the homes to be spotlighted on its 2009 Tour. Read more
Deadline for flood assistance November 23
The last day Marietta residents and business owners can apply for flood assistance is Monday, November 23. Read more
Dribble, dish and swish at free skills challenge
Local youth between the ages of 7 and 12 are invited to participate in a free NBA and WNBA skills challenge November 20 at 6 p.m. at the Lawrence Street Recreation Center. Read more
Redevelopment Corporation staff graduate state economic development academy
Reggie Taylor and Teresa Sabree completed community and economic development training and graduated from the Georgia Academy for Economic Development. Read more
Marietta celebrates Gone With the Wind's 70th anniversary at weekend of events
Fans mingled with the stars at a question and answer session, autograph signing, costume ball, red carpet re-creation and re-premiere of Gone With the Wind during Marietta's exclusive celebration of the film's 70th anniversary. Video | Read more
Dancers set record during Gone With the Wind weekend
Watch video and see pictures as dancers set a record doing the largest Virginia Reel on the Square at Marietta's exclusive celebration of the 70th anniversary of Gone With the Wind. Video | Read more
Help the homeless, work up appetite at seventh annual Gobble Jog
Help feed the homeless and work up your Thanksgiving dinner appetite during the seventh annual Gobble Jog November 26 from 8 a.m.-noon on the Marietta Square. The Gobble Jog race is open to everyone: runners, walkers, children and adults. Read more
Fire department offers Thanksgiving cooking safety tips
With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, families will soon begin thinking about what they want to have for dinner on the big day, and the Marietta Fire Department offers tips to keep your homes and families safe while you're cooking. Read more
City offices closed for Thanksgiving
City of Marietta administrative offices will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27. Police, Fire and other services essential for public safety and health will remain open. Read more
Marietta honors veterans with parade and ceremony on Square
Watch the video and see pictures of the city of Marietta and Marietta Kiwanis Veterans Day parade. Video | Read more
Watch latest City Council meeting online
Streaming video of the November 9 regular meeting of Marietta City Council is available for viewing online. Video | Read more
General elections results
Unofficial results of the November 3 general election for city of Marietta mayor, City Council and parks bond referendum are available. Read more
Marietta election results to be available online
Results of the November 3 general election will be available beginning at 7 p.m. Read more
City prepares Wildwood Park for new dog park and improved trails
Workers are busy clearing brush and selectively removing trees at Wildwood Park off South Cobb Drive to make way for a new dog park and improvements to the existing multi-use trails. Read more
Marietta to honor veterans with day of events November 11
Veterans Day is a time to remember and thank the men and women of the U.S. military for their service to the United States, and Marietta will honor veterans with a parade and ceremony November 11. Read more
Public invited to help Marietta celebrate world re-premiere of "Gone with the Wind"
Warner Home Video and Turner Classic Movies have selected Marietta as the location for the exclusive 70th anniversary re-premiere of "Gone With the Wind," and six of the remaining cast members will help kickoff a weekend of events November 13-14. Read more
Marietta cuts crime almost 20 percent
The Marietta Police Department recently announced reductions in crimes despite an increase in population. Read more
Voting information for November 3
Find out if you are registered, where to vote, poll hours and if your absentee or vote-by-mail ballot was received. Read more
Change batteries in smoke alarms when changing clocks
The Marietta Fire Department reminds residents to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms when changing their clocks this weekend. Video | Read more
Special-called Council meeting rescheduled for Oct. 26
Marietta City Council will hold a special-called meeting October 26 at 5:15 p.m. Read more
Special-called Council meeting Friday
City Council will hold a special-called meeting October 23 to discuss wording and layout for content-neutral document related to the parks bond referendum and whether to authorize the dissemination of any document approved. Read more
Winning Scarecrows on the Square chosen
Scarecrows invaded the Marietta Square in October as part of Halloween Happenings as individuals, groups, businesses, schools and clubs created scarecrows for display in Glover Park. Judges awarded the fall creations during a day of events October 17. Read more
National magazine features Marietta Power career program for students
Public Power magazine in their September 2009 edition featured Marietta Power's externship program, which allows students and teachers to visit the utility and learn about available job opportunities and the skills needed to perform on the job. Read more
Scare on the Square offers day and night of fun
Scare on the Square will offer something for kids of all ages October 31 including trick or treating, ghost tours, cemetery tours, karaoke, a costume contest and a movie. Read more
Notice of public hearing for Kennesaw Avenue design guidelines
A public hearing will be held by the Marietta City Council regarding the adoption of the proposed design guidelines for the Kennesaw Avenue Historic District on Monday, November 9 at 7 p.m. in the City Council chamber. Read more
Marietta Business Expo rescheduled
The Marietta Business Association has rescheduled the Marietta Business Expo for November 4 from 2-8 p.m. at the Cobb Civic Center. Read more
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