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Downtown Marietta Development Authority (DMDA)
Meetings
- 5:30 p.m.
- The 2nd Thursday
- Marietta History Center
1 Depot Street
Marietta, GA 30060 - Quorum - 4 members for ordinary business; majority for issuance of revenue bonds, notes or other obligations.
2023 Digest and 5 Year History
Members
| Representative | Position | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Ex Officio Members Lisa Cupid | Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairman Term: Virtue of Office | 100 Cherokee Street Suite 300 Marietta, GA 30060 Email Lisa Cupid Bus: 770-528-3305 Fax: 770-528-2606 |
| Steve "Thunder" Tumlin - Secretary | City of Marietta Mayor Term: Virtue of Office | 205 Lawrence Street Marietta, GA 30060 Email Steve Tumlin Bus: 770-794-5502 Fax: 770-794-5505 |
| Downtown Business Owners Thomas J. Browning, Esq. - Chairman | Browning and Smith Term expires 1/2026 | 31 Atlanta Street Suite 201 Marietta, GA 30060 Email Thomas Browning Bus: 770-424-1500 |
| Johnny Fulmer | Marietta Square Farmer's Market Term expires 1/2024 | 65 Church Street Marietta, GA 30060 Email Johnny Fulmer Bus: 770-596-9731 Fax: 770-499-9577 |
Kelly Contreras | Marietta Pizza Company Term expires 1/2025 | 19 N Park Square Marietta, GA 30060 Email Kelly Contreras Bus: 678-923-6234 |
| Downtown Property Owners Tyler Browning - Secretary | Browning and Smith Term expires1/2026 | 31 Atlanta Street Suite 201 Marietta, GA 30060 Email Tyler Browning Bus: 770-615-6049 |
| J. Alfred Johnson, Esq. - Vice Chairman | Term expires 1/2025 | 261 Washington Avenue Marietta, GA 30060 Email J. Johnson Bus: 770-422-5494 Fax: 770-422-5495 |
| Paula Goldstein Shea - Treasurer | c/o of Goldstein's Inc. Term expires 1/2024 | 58 South Park Square Suite P Marietta, GA 30060 Email Paula Shea Bus: 770-428-5313 Fax: 770-428-5322 |
| Betsy Kelley | Marietta City Hall 205 Lawrence Street Marietta, GA 30060 Email Betsy Kelley Bus: 770-794-5502 Fax: 770-794-5505 | |
Tom Cauthorn | Cauthorn, Nohr and O'Dell | Physical Address: 201 Cherokee Street, 30060 Mailing Address: 212 Church Street, 30060 Email Tom Cauthorn Bus: 770-528-0150 Fax: 678-501-5296 |
This Authority consists of 8 members:
- Mayor of Marietta
- Chairman Cobb County Commissioners
- Three elected by property owners
- Three elected by owners of business establishments whose principal place of business is located within the downtown district.
Term
Members of this authority serve 3 years, the mayor and chairman of Cobb Commissioners by virtue of office.
Compensation
Compensation for this authority is not defined for members; for officers, agents and employees appointed by the Authority compensation as provided by the Authority.
Application
Download and submit an application to join this Authority (PDF) to the City Clerk's Office.
Appointments
By caucus election annually of each owner group at such time and place as designated by Authority after giving written notice to participants prior to caucus. Notice of caucus election to be published once a week during 2 calendar weeks immediately preceding caucus. Elections generally held the 2nd Thursday in January at 7 p.m. Act Number 840, GA Law 1971, p. 3459; amended March 13, 1978, GA Law 1978, p. 3642; approved March 25, 1980, GA Law 1980, p. 3866; approved March 2, 1983, GA Law 1983, p. 3563.
Purpose
The Downtown Marietta Development Authority (DMDA) was created by Constitutional Amendment and implemented by the General Assembly for the purpose of the redevelopment of the Downtown Marietta District. Generally for private property projects and promotions, its area of service is limited to the downtown Marietta district (as set forth in Section 4.203 of the Marietta Municipal Code); and for governmental projects within the entire City of Marietta (Section 4.203A).
In the downtown Marietta district, its powers and duties include, among other things, to buy, acquire, develop, improve, own, operate, mortgage, etc. land, buildings and property of all kinds, to employ engineers and planners, contract for construction of buildings and roads, issue bonds and/or revenue certificates (Section 4.205). The downtown Marietta district is a special tax district in which the Authority may levy and collect taxes based on the County's tax digest; and exercise eminent domain for acquiring property (Section 4.204).
DMDA District Awning & Signage Grant
The Downtown Marietta Development Authority (DMDA) continuously seeks ways to encourage further economic development in historic downtown Marietta Square and surrounding district properties. The DMDA is currently offering a 50/50 matching grant (up to $2,000) for business owners located within the DMDA District who would like to enhance the appearance of their storefront by improving their signage and/or awnings. For more information, email Marietta's Economic Development Division or call at 770-794-5512.