News Flash

Volunteers Needed to Inventory Trees at Cemetery Trail

December 31, 2019

CONTACT: Holly Walquist 

770.424.4664

What:    Marietta Tree Keepers Tree Inventory Event

When:    Saturday, February 15, 2020 

9:30am Sign-in and refreshments

10:00am-12pm Volunteers Inven...

America’s Got Talent’s 3 Redneck Tenors Come to The Strand Jan 11-12, 2020

December 30, 2019

CONTACT: The Strand Theatre

770.293.0080

MARIETTA — The 3 Redneck Tenors will be bringing Broadway to Marietta with 3 Redneck Tenors: Broadway Bound at the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre on January 11-12, 2020. Based out of Dallas, TX...

City Offices Closed for New Year's Day

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Wednesday, January 1.  Police, fire and other services essential for public safety and health will remain open. 

Marietta Power and Water administrative offices will also be closed in...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Marietta Prosecutor Robert Donovan to Retire After 34 Years of Service to the City

December 23, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta will host a retirement reception for Prosecuting Attorney Robert Donovan on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Marietta Mun...

City Offices Closed for Christmas

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25.  Police, fire and other services essential for public safety and health will remain open. 

Marietta Power and Water administrative off...

Central Square Technologies Notifies City of Marietta of Click2Gov Security Breach

December 18, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta has been informed by one of our software vendors, Central Square Technologies, that their utility payment system, Click2Gov, expe...

Mayor Steve Tumlin Hosts 2nd Annual Mayor’s Awards for the Marietta City Schools System

December 17, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Strand Theatre, Mayor Steve Tumlin hosted the 2^nd Annual Mayor’s Awards for the Marietta City Schools System. As p...

City Council to Meet December 17, 2019

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, December 17, 2019 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to atte...

City of Marietta Adds More Features to Online Plan Review & Permit Application Process

December 12, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is pleased to announce that beginning Thursday, January 2, 2020 the City will add new features to its existing online permit proc...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayor Steve Tumlin to 2nd Annual Mayor’s Awards

December 12, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Mayor Steve Tumlin is pleased to announce he will host the 2^nd Annual Mayor’s Awards for the Marietta City School System on Monday, December 16, 2019 ...

Christmas in Marietta Design Challenge Winner Announced

December 11, 2019

CONTACT: Courtney Spiess

Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator

Marietta Visitors Bureau

4 Depot Street | Marietta, GA 30060

770.429.1115

MARIETTA – The Marietta Welcome Center is selling t-shirts with the winning design of the...

Root House Museum Announces 5th Annual Candlelight Night

December 10, 2019

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

Candlelit rooms decorated with fruit and live greens will transport visitors to December 25, 1850. 

MARIETTA, GA, November 30, 2019 - Join us for a speci...

Marietta Parks and Recreation to Host Cookies with Claus on December 13th

December 9, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center will host Cookies with Claus on...

City Council to Meet December 9th and 11th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on Monday, December 9th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place on Wednesday, December 11th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled ...

Marietta Fire Department Announces Promotions

December 5, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Fire Department and Fire Chief Tim Milligan are pleased to announce the following promotions have been made within the department and were...

Volunteers Needed to Plant Trees Around Marietta

December 4, 2019

CONTACT: Holly Walquist

770.424.4664

What:    December Scavenger Hunt - Tree Planting Event

When:    Saturday, December 14, 2019  

            &...

Marietta Fire Department Reminds Citizens December 2-6th is Winter Weather Preparedness Week

December 3, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – In conjunction with Winter Weather Preparedness Week from December 2-6, 2019, the Marietta Fire Department would like to remind citizens of the potenti...

Georgia Symphony Orchestra concerts feature Seasonal melodies, Special guests and a Sing-along

December 3, 2019

CONTACT: Susan Stensland

Georgia Symphony Orchestra

sstensland@georgiasymphony.org

770.429.2390

MARIETTA - The holidays will be merry and bright this year as a sing-along and special guests combine to create one of the region’s favor...

Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour Offers Holiday Cheer and Volunteer Opportunities

December 2, 2019

CONTACT: Courtney Spiess

Marketing and PR Coordinator

courtney@visitmariettaga.com

770.429.1115

MARIETTA – Explore six of Marietta’s historic homes on Dec. 7 and 8 as the 33rd Annual Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour highlights private h...

City of Marietta Community Development Division- Citizen Listening Session

December 2, 2019

CONTACT: Kelsey Thompson-White 

Community Development Manager

kthompson@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5437

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta Community Development Division will hold a Citizen Listening Session to receive comments on the propos...

Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum to Host 80th Anniversary Event

November 27, 2019

CONTACT: Connie Sutherland

Executive Director

csutherland@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5576

MARIETTA – Please join the Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum on Sunday, December 15^th from 11am – 3pm at Historic Brumby Hall as they celebrate the 80^th An...

Shop at the Marietta Museum of History's Museum Store!

November 26, 2019

CONTACT: Jan Galt

jgalt@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History’s Museum Store is getting ready for this holiday season. Shop in store on Black Friday, November 29th and Shop Small Saturday, November 30th for am...

City of Marietta to Host Santa’s Arrival & Christmas Tree Lighting on December 5th

November 25, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta’s Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in conjunction with th...

City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.  Police, fire and other services essential for public safety and health will remain open. 

Marietta Power and Water administrative offic...

City of Marietta Community Development Block Grant Application Meeting

November 22, 2019

CONTACT: Kelsey Thompson-White 

Community Development Manager

kthompson@mariettaga.gov

770-794-5437

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta announces the Community Development Division Community Development Block Grant PY2020 Public Services...

City Council to Meet November 26, 2019

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, November 26, 2019 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to atte...

Strand Theatre Announces Holiday Events

November 20, 2019

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas

Marketing Director

770.293.0080 ext 301

manda@strandmarietta.org

Holiday celebrations at the theatre run December 13 through December 31

MARIETTA - This winter, The Strand will be bringing back holiday favorites like A...

Marietta Museum of History to Host Remember When Club: Marietta First Baptist Church

November 19, 2019

CONTACT: Jan Galt

JGalt@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - On Friday, November 22, 2019, the Marietta Museum of History is continuing its popular program, the Remember When Club, by inviting members of Marietta First Baptist Church share...

Fan Favorite Journey Tribute Band Returns To The Strand in November

November 18, 2019

CONTACT: 

Manda Costoulas

 Marketing Director

(770) 293-0080 x301  

manda@strandmarietta.org

Fan Favorite Journey Tribute Band Returns To The Strand in November

MARIETTA — The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre will...

Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre Presents The Nutcracker Ballet

November 14, 2019

CONTACT: Gina Duncan 

ginaduncan31@gmail.com

MARIETTA - A not to be missed holiday tradition is back to delight audiences of all ages. The Nutcracker presented by Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre, Thanksgiving weekend. Immerse yo...

Mary Tyler Moore’s Ed Asner Performs One Man Show at The Strand Theatre

November 13, 2019

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas

Marketing Director

manda@strandmarietta.org

770.293.0080 x301

MARIETTA - The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre will present A Man and His Prostate: Starring Ed Asner on November 22 - 24.

Seven-time Emmy award winner...

Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Food Fun

November 12, 2019

Contact: Anna Monroe

AMonroe@Mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, November 16th from 10:30 am-3:30 pm. Pop-In’s provide children and their famil...

City of Marietta Releases New Upgraded Version of MyMarietta App

November 11, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

City of Marietta Releases New Upgraded Version of MyMarietta App

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta’s Information Technology Department is pleased to annou...

City Council to Meet November 11th and 13th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on Monday, November 11th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place on Wednesday, November 13th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled...

Marietta Square’s Winter Wonderland Now Booking Santa Appointments!

November 7, 2019

CONTACT: Stephanie Coston

404.668.2436

stephaniecoston07@gmail.com

MARIETTA - 

Marietta Square’s Winter Wonderland is now booking appointments with Santa! Let the fun begin!

Events this year include First Friday Winter Wonderland Art W...

Marietta Tree Keepers Needs Volunteers for Japanese Maple Jamboree

November 6, 2019

CONTACT: Holly Walquist 

770.424.4664

What:     Japanese Maple Jamboree Tree Planting Event 

When:    Saturday, November 9, 2019  

      &nb...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art to Host Martinis and Music on November 8th

November 5, 2019

CONTACT: Bobbi  VanHorn 

bobbi@mariettacobbartmuseum.org

MARIETTA - The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art will be hosting the final Martini and Music Night for the year on November 8th beginning at 5:30 pm and ending at 8:30 pm.

T...

Strand, MDJ, and Big Chicken Chorus to Honor Veterans in November

November 4, 2019

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas

Marketing Director

manda@strandmarietta.org

770.293.0080 x301

MARIETTA - The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre will present Veteran’s Day Salute on November 9, 2019 at 3:00pm at The Strand.

This Veterans Day weekend,...

City of Marietta's CDBG Proposed Amendment- Reallocation of Funds

November 1, 2019

CONTACT: Kelsey Thompson-White, Community Development Manager

kthompson@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5437

MARIETTA - A Public Review Meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. on November 21, 2019 at 268 Lawrence Street, Suite 200 Marietta, Georgia to rece...

Marietta Fire Department Reminds Citizens to Change Clock and Alarm Batteries This Weekend

October 31, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – In conjunction with the end of daylight savings time on Sunday, November 3, 2019, the Marietta Fire Department would like to remind residents to change...

WorkSource Cobb to Offer Free Workshops Beginning Friday, November 1st

October 30, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Beginning Friday, November 1, 2019 WorkSource Cobb will host a free weekly workshop series for job seekers each Friday in November. Registrat...

Root House Museum Showcases Life On the Homefront during the Civil War

October 29, 2019

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994 

Ransacked rooms will show what the family may have left behind after hastily packing up and fleeing from the Union Army.   

MARIETTA - ...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilwoman Michelle Cooper Kelly to Hold Town Hall Meeting on November 5, 2019

October 28, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Councilwoman Michelle Cooper Kelly (Ward 6) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Marietta Fire Station 6 located at 850 Sawyer...

Marietta Museum of History to Host VIP Reception for Spalding: An American Sports Empire

October 24, 2019

CONTACT: Amy Reed

areed@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5719

MARIETTA - On Monday, October 28, 2019 from 4pm till 7pm, the Marietta Museum of History will host a VIP Reception to commemorate the closing of its special exhibit, Spalding: An American Sp...

City Council to Meet October 29, 2019

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, October 29, 2019 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to atten...

Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum to Host David O’Connell on Sunday, October 27th

October 23, 2019

CONTACT: Connie Sutherland

Executive Director

Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum

csutherland@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA – The Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum is pleased to host author David O’Connell on Sunday, October 27, 2019 from 1:00 – 3:0...

Classic American Horror Stories Come to Life on Strand Stage

October 23, 2019

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas, Marketing Director

manda@strandmarietta.org

(770) 293-0080 x301

MARIETTA - The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre will present Live From WVL Radio Theater: The Headless Hessian of Sleepy Hollow on October 31, 2019 ...

Marietta Tree Keepers to Host Fall Sip n Stroll

October 22, 2019

CONTACT: Holly Walquist  

770.424.4664

Briefly:    Marietta Tree Keepers will hold their Annual Fall Sip n’ Stroll.

•    Friday, October 25, 2019 at 5:30pm

•    Location to begin t...

Attend the 15th Annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2019

October 22, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Please join the City of Marietta and the Kiwanis Club of Marietta in honoring all veterans on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the 15^th Annual Veterans Day...

MPD Training Unit Incorporates Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training

October 21, 2019

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy

cmcphilamy@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5370

MARIETTA - It has been a long-time goal of the MPD to fulfill our duty to subdue individuals who are resisting arrest using the least amount of force possible.  ...

Registration Still Open for Marietta's Youth Basketball Program

October 17, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Registration is still available for the Marietta Parks and Rec Department's 2019-2020 youth basketball season. All practices and games will b...

RAD Kids Registration Now Open for November Classes

October 15, 2019

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy

cmcphilamy@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5370

MARIETTA - The Marietta Police Department is dedicated to protecting its citizens in every way possible. While our primary focus is on finding ways to fight and prevent c...

Deadline for City of Marietta 2020 Alcohol License Renewal is Friday, November 15, 2019

October 15, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The deadline for City of Marietta businesses to renew alcohol licenses without incurring penalty and interest is Friday, November 15, 2019 in...

City of Marietta Marks 18 Months of Connected Transportation and Life Saving Technology

October 15, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Friday, October 11, 2019, the City of Marietta marked eighteen months of connected transportation and life saving technology within the city by bein...

Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Halloween

October 14, 2019

CONTACT: Anna Monroe

AMonroe@Mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, October 19th from 10:30am-3:30pm. Pop-In’s provide children and their families ...

Marietta Fire Department to Hold Neighborhood Blitz on Wednesday, October 16th

October 11, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Wednesday, October 16, 2019, the Marietta Fire Department will hold a Neighborhood Smoke Alarm and Safety Blitz in the area of Evelyn and Hope Stree...

City Council and Marietta Fire Department Honor Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest Winners

October 10, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - On Thursday, October 10, 2019, City Council and the Marietta Fire Department honored third grade students from local schools who participated...

Marietta Fire’s Engine 55 Awarded with Medal of Valor

October 10, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Monday, October 7, 2019, Marietta Fire Department’s Engine 55, C Shift was awarded the Medal of Valor at the Cobb Chamber’s annual event honoring th...

MFD Marks National Fire Prevention Week October 6-12, 2019

October 9, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – In light of National Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2019, the Marietta Fire Department would like to remind citizens of some very importa...

Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum to Host Author & Historian Brad Quinlin on Sunday, October 13th

October 9, 2019

CONTACT: Connie Sutherland 

Executive Director

Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum

csutherland@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA – The Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum is pleased to host author and historian Brad Quinlin on Sunday, October 13, ...

Marietta Tree Keepers Needs Volunteers to Help Maintain Hill Park

October 8, 2019

CONTACT: Holly Walquist

770.424.4664

What:    Maintaining Event

When:    Saturday, October 12, 2019  

              8:30am Sign-in and r...

Marietta Power & Water to Mark Public Power & Clean Water Week October 6-12, 2019

October 8, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Marietta Power and Water is pleased to join over 2,000 community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities, and many more municipal water and sewer syste...

Keep Marietta Beautiful to Hold Shredding Event on Saturday, October 12, 2019

October 7, 2019

CONTACT: Parks and Recreation

770.794.5601

MARIETTA – On Saturday, October 12, 2019, the City of Marietta and Keep Marietta Beautiful will hold a shredding event from 9am-12pm at Custer Park located at 545 Kenneth Marcus Way. While the event ...

City Council to Meet October 7th and 10th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on Monday, October 7th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place on Thursday, October 10th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled mee...

City of Marietta to Receive Technology Innovation Showcase Award from Georgia Technology Authority

October 3, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Friday, October 11, 2019, the City of Marietta will be presented with the 2019 Georgia Technology Innovation Showcase Award from the Georgia Technolo...

Statewide Annual Burn Ban Ended September 30th

October 1, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The Annual Statewide Burn Ban, issued by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, ended September 30th. Open burning may be permitted in the City of...

Root House Museum to Dress in Mourning All October-Long

September 30, 2019

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994 

19th century embalming equipment and mourning jewelry (created with human hair) will be among the curious artifacts on display during this special exh...

Marietta Fire Department to Hold Neighborhood Blitz on Wednesday, October 2nd

September 26, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, the Marietta Fire Department will hold a Neighborhood Smoke Alarm and Safety Blitz in the area of Allgood Manor from 6...

Georgia Symphony Orchestra's 69th Season Begins Saturday, September 28th

September 25, 2019

CONTACT: Susan Stensland 

Executive Director

sstensland@georgiasymphony.org

770.429.2390

MARIETTA - There's no place like home. The Georgia Symphony's sixty-ninth season begins with a voyage of discovery, and a homecoming of enlight...

Marietta Museum of History to Host Remember When Club: The Year 1969

September 24, 2019

CONTACT: Jan Galt

JGalt@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - On Friday, September 27, 2019, the Marietta Museum of History is continuing its popular program, the Remember When Club, by inviting the Marietta High School Class of 1969, who ...

City Council to Meet September 24, 2019

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, September 24, 2019 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to att...

Touchstones to the Past: Cemetery Tours

September 19, 2019

CONTACT: Christa McCay

cmccay@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5726  

MARIETTA - The Marietta City Cemetery has a host of tales to tell and guided walking tours are the best way to experience them. The Marietta Museum of History’s Collection...

The Man with the Camera: Photographs by Raymond T. Burford

September 18, 2019

CONTACT: Amy Reed

areed@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5719

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History is proud to present The Man with the Camera: Photographs by Raymond T. Burford. This special exhibit highlights African American photographer Raym...

City of Marietta Announces 43rd Annual HarvestFest

September 17, 2019

CONTACT: Rachel Langelotti

rlangelotti@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - Marietta's HarvestFest is an annual festival held each October. In addition to a wide variety of handmade arts, crafts and goods at the HarvestFest Market, the festival inclu...

Marietta PAL to Host Cops & Cars for Kids Car Show on Saturday, October 5th

September 16, 2019

CONTACT: Daneea Badio-McCray

Marietta PAL Executive Director

dbadio@mariettaga.gov

404.747.4095

MARIETTA - The Marietta Police Athletic League (PAL) invites car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts to register today for the Marietta PAL Cops &a...

Register to Participate in the 15th Annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11th

September 12, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Registration is now available for the community to participate in the City of Marietta and the Kiwanis Club of Marietta’s 15^th An...

Diverse Cobb: Know Your Neighborhoods

September 11, 2019

CONTACT: Amy Reed

areed@mariettaga.gov

770-794-5710

MARIETTA - Join the Marietta Museum of History as it continues its Diverse Cobb series with additional offerings by Marietta’s own Michael Thomas. Diverse Cobb programming focuses on many ...

WorkSource Cobb to Offer Free Workshops Beginning Friday, September 13th

September 10, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Beginning Friday, September 13, 2019 WorkSource Cobb will host a free weekly workshop series for job seekers each Friday in September. Registration i...

Keep Marietta Beautiful to Host Battery & Electronics Recycling Event

September 9, 2019

CONTACT: Joan Ellars

jellars@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5606

MARIETTA – Keep Marietta Beautiful is pleased to announce it will host a battery and electronic recycling event on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 9am – 12pm at the Custer Park Sport...

City Council to Meet September 9th and 11th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on Monday, September 9th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place on Wednesday, September 11th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly schedule...

Registration Now Available for Marietta Parks & Rec Fall Break Camp September 23-27th

September 5, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce registration is now available for their Fall Break Camp which will be held the wee...

MPD to Host Roadmap To Recovery on Tuesday, September 10th

September 4, 2019

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy

cmcphilamy@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5370

MARIETTA - The Marietta Police Department would like to formally invite you to attend a ROADMAP TO RECOVERY community gathering Tuesday night September 10, 2019 from 6:0...

City's CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report Available for Public Comment

September 3, 2019

CONTACT: Kelsey Thompson-White

Community Development Manager

kthompson@mariettaga.gov

770-794-5437

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta, in compliance with applicable U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, has prepared...

Marietta Fire Departments Reminds Public September is National Preparedness Month

August 30, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Fire Department would like to remind the citizens of Marietta that September is National Preparedness Month.

The theme this year is “Prepare...

Registration Now Available for City of Marietta’s 14th Annual Scarecrows in the Square Contest

August 29, 2019

CONTACT: Rachel Langelotti

rlangelotti@mariettaga.gov

770.794.4456

MARIETTA – Registration is now open for the City of Marietta's Parks and Recreation Department’s 14th Annual Scarecrows in the Square contest. Please remember each group or org...

Marietta Parks & Rec “Ask the Trainer” Classes Continue September 25th

August 28, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce their “Ask the Trainer” class will hold its next installment on Wednesday, September...

City Offices Closed for Labor Day

Brown Bag Lunchtime Concerts Begin September 5, 2019

August 26, 2019

CONTACT: Rachel Langelotti

rlangelotti@mariettaga.gov

770.794.4456

MARIETTA – The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce September's Brown Bag Lunch Concerts will be held on the Square at noon every Thursday beginning ...

City Council to Meet August 27, 2019

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, August 27, 2019 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to attend...

Volunteer Coaches Needed for Marietta's Youth Basketball Program

August 21, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a few proud men & women to become volunteer basketball coaches for the 2019-20...

Mayor Tumlin Challenges Mayor of Rome to 2nd Annual Battle of the Mayors

August 20, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Ahead of the football matchup between the powerhouse of the Marietta Blue Devils and the Rome Wolves on Thursday, August 22, 2019, Mayor Steve Tumlin ha...

Registration Available for Marietta Police Athletic League’s Youth Programs

August 20, 2019

CONTACT: Daneea Badio

dbadio@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5425

MARIETTA - The Marietta Police Athletic League (PAL) is accepting registrations for all PAL youth programs which include daily Afterschool, Dance, Basketball, Martial Arts and Boxing. Al...

Registration Opens September 3rd for Marietta's Youth Basketball Program

August 19, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce registration for Marietta's 2019-2020 youth basketball season will open Tu...

Marietta Museum of History to Host 28th Annual Marietta StreetFest – Sept. 21 & 22, 2019

August 15, 2019

CONTACT: Jan Galt

jgalt@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA – This fall, the 28th annual Marietta StreetFest celebrates arts & crafts, family fun, live music and classic cars in historic Marietta Square. Held Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday...

Marietta Fire Department Receives Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant

August 14, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The Marietta Fire Department is pleased to announce it has been awarded with a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant. The grant funds will be ut...

Marietta Square to Host 33rd Annual Art in the Park on Labor Day Weekend

August 13, 2019

CONTACT: Carolyn Morris 

cmorrisga@gmail.com

MARIETTA – Known best for its fine art offerings, Marietta Art in the Park gives individuals and families the chance to have all kinds of outdoor fun during Labor Day weekend. With more th...

Evening with History: Georgia Place Names Lecture & Book Signing

August 12, 2019

CONTACT: Jan Galt

jgalt@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5712

MARIETTA - On Tuesday, August 20, 2019, the Marietta Museum of History presents its latest installment of the popular “Evening with History” series. This series highlights research and public...

Marietta Fire Department to Unveil UTV Purchased with Firehouse Subs Public Safety Grant

August 9, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 5:45pm, the Marietta Fire Department, joined by City Council and staff, will unveil the Yanmar UTV (Utility Terrain Vehi...

City Council to Meet August 12th and August 14th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on Monday, August 12th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place on Wednesday, August 14th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled mee...

Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Summer Crafts

August 7, 2019

CONTACT: Christa McCay

cmccay@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - Beat the heat with a fun day at the Museum. August’s Pop-In theme will be "Summer Crafts"— a perfect way to wrap up the last few weeks of summer. Summer themed craft...

MPD, MFD, Wellstar Kennestone Hospital to Host CRASE Meets STOP THE BLEED Training Seminar

August 7, 2019

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy

770.794.5370

Do YOU know what to do in the event of an emergency?

WHAT YOU DO MATTERS: CRASE meets STOP THE BLEED Training 

The Marietta Police Department, the Marietta Fire Department and WellStar Kenne...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art to Host Chalktoberfest October 12-13, 2019

August 6, 2019

CONTACT: Sally Macaulay

770.528.1444

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is pleased to host the 6th Annual Chalktoberfest on October 12-13, 2019 on the Marietta Square. The event will host 86 national and international professional chalk artists, ...

Strand Theatre’s Hit Summer Motown Show Returns in August

August 5, 2019

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas, Marketing Director

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

manda@strandmarietta.org | 770.293.0080

MARIETTA - The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre will bring it’s popular summer Motown revue Jukebox Giants: Motown &am...

Registration for Marietta's Parks & Recreation Department’s Miracles Soccer Program Now Open

August 1, 2019

CONTACT: Maggi Moss

Community Engagement Supervisor

mmoss@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5609

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta's Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce registration for its Marietta Miracles Soccer Program at Franklin Ga...

Citizens Police Academy Begins September 5, 2019

July 31, 2019

CONTACT: Officer Paul Hill

phill@mariettaga.gov

The Marietta Police Department is pleased to announce its upcoming Citizens Police Academy.  This program provides citizens of Marietta with an opportunity to experience and take an in-de...

The Georgia Ballet Celebrates the 60th Anniversary Season

July 30, 2019

CONTACT: Mary-Evelyn Hunt 

marketing@georgiaballet.org

770.528.0881

MARIETTA – The Georgia Ballet’s 2019-2020 Season will include The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with Carmen Suite, The Georgia Ballet’s The Nutc...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art to Host Martinis and Music on August 16th

July 29, 2019

CONTACT: Sally Macaulay 

770.528.1444

MARIETTA - Marietta Cobb Museum of Art will host Martinis and Music on Friday, August 16, 2019 from 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm. Doug Cameron will be on hand to entertain guests. Admission is free to mem...

City Council to Meet July 30, 2019

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, July 30, 2019 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to attend
• Ag...

Registration for Marietta's Parks & Rec’s American Sign Languages Classes Now Open

July 24, 2019

CONTACT: Maggi Moss

Community Engagement Supervisor

mmoss@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5609

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta's Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce registration for its American Sign Language classes for participants ...

Marietta Museum of History to Host Remember When Club: Forest Hills Historic District

July 22, 2019

CONTACT: Jan Galt

JGalt@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - On Friday, July 26, 2019, the Marietta Museum of History is continuing its popular program, the Remember When Club, by following the Marietta Square’s theme of “Christmas in July.” T...

Registration for Marietta's Parks & Recreation Department’s Dance Classes Now Open

July 18, 2019

CONTACT: Maggi Moss

Community Engagement Supervisor

mmoss@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5609

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta's Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce registration for its Dance Classes for All at Custer Park Sports and ...

Marietta Fire Department Offers FREE Home Fire Safety Visits to Residents

July 17, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The Marietta Fire Department would like to remind the citizens of Marietta that the MFD SAFE program provides Home Fire Safety Visits for all residents of...

Register Now to Showcase Your Art at the 43rd Annual HarvestFest on the Square on Sat, Oct. 19th

July 16, 2019

CONTACT: Rachel Langelotti

rlangelotti@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta’s Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce they are now accepting applications for the City's 43rd Annual Harvest Square Art...

Registration for Marietta's Parks & Recreation Department’s Tumbling Classes Now Open

July 15, 2019

CONTACT: Maggi Moss

Community Engagement Supervisor

mmoss@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5609

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta's Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce registration for its tumbling classes for children ages 6 – 14 is now...

Marietta Fire Department Offers Summer Heat Preparedness Tips

July 9, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The Marietta Fire Department would like to provide its citizens with some very helpful summer heat preparedness tips now that we are in the midst of a hot ...

Tara Comes to Marietta!

July 8, 2019

CONTACT: Connie Sutherland

Executive Director, GWTW Museum 

Csutherland@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5145 

Lindsey Wiles

Lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770-794-5509

MARIETTA - The Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum and the City of Marietta, are pr...

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Announces 2019-2020 Season

July 3, 2019

CONTACT: Susan Stensland

Executive Director

sstensland@georgiasymphony.org 

770.429.2390

MARIETTA – The Georgia Symphony Orchestra enthusiastically announces a full program celebrating home, heritage, and humanity under the arti...

Marietta Fire Department Offers Fireworks Safety Tips

July 2, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager 

lwiles@mariettaga.gov 

770.794.5509 

MARIETTA - The Marietta Fire Department would like to remind its citizens of proper fireworks use as we approach the week of J...

City Council to Meet July 3rd and July 10th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on Wednesday, July 3rd beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place on Wednesday, July 10th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled meeti...

Marietta’s TrashTalk Sanitation App Receives 5 Stars Reviews

June 27, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta is pleased to announce that its “Trash Talk” app averages 5-star reviews in both the Google Play Store and the iTunes Store!

The app a...

Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art to Host Opening Night Reception on July 13, 2019

June 26, 2019

CONTACT: Bobbi VanHorn

bobbivanhorn@comcast.net

MARIETTA - Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art will host an Opening Night Reception for Metro Montage XIX and Meg Aubrey and Alea Hurst: Veiled Realities on July 13, 2019 from 6 pm until 8 pm. Admission t...

WorkSource Cobb to Host Computer Training Classes beginning August 3rd

June 25, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The CobbWorks Literacy Council, a division of WorkSource Cobb/CobbWorks, Inc., is offering no cost computer training classes beginning August 3. Sessions ...

Join the City of Marietta to Celebrate July 4th on the Marietta Square

June 20, 2019

CONTACT: Rachel Langelotti

Special Events Coordinator

rlangelotti@mariettaga.gov

CONTACT: Maggi Moss

Community Engagement Supervisor

mmoss@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA – On Thursday, July 4, 2019, the City of Marietta will host its annual Fourth in the ...

City Council to Meet June 25, 2019

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, June 25, 2019 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to attend
• Ag...

Marietta Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Financial Report for 31st Consecutive Year

June 18, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented the City of Marietta a Certificate of Achievement for Excelle...

Historic Lemon Street Grammar School To Be Saved

June 17, 2019

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

MARIETTA - Lemon Street. For African Americans of a certain age in Marietta, this road holds fond memories of a community rich in tradition and culture. From the For...

Marietta Museum of History to Host Leo Frank Lecture

June 14, 2019

CONTACT: David Schendowich 

Director of Marketing and Communications, The Breman Museum 

dschendowich@thebreman.org

678.222.3732

The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum is partnering with the Marietta Museum of History to pres...

Marietta City Council Adopts Balanced FY 2020 Budget With A Property Tax Decrease

June 13, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Wednesday, June 12, 2019, the Marietta City Council voted to adopt a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2020, which begins July 1, 2019, and ends June 30,...

Evening with History: Southern Tufts Lecture & Book Signing

June 13, 2019

CONTACT: Christa McCay

cmccay@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - On Tuesday, June 18, 2019, the Marietta Museum of History presents its latest installment of the popular Evening with History series. This series highlights research and publications in th...

MPD Offers Helpful Pet Summer Safety and Etiquette Tips

June 12, 2019

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy

cmcphilamy@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5370

MARIETTA - Temperatures in Marietta spiked in the upper nineties before June first!  While it has dropped a few degrees this week, we are still having an unusually ...

City Club, Marietta Undergoing Renovations

June 11, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is pleased to announce the City Club, Marietta has begun the greens conversion project. The golf course will remain open during the c...

MFD Reminds Citizens Georgia EPD Annual Ban Runs May 1st-Sept 30th

June 10, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

The Marietta Fire Department would like to remind citizens that the Georgia Environmental Protection Division's (EPD) open burning ban will be in effect for 54 Georg...

City Council to Meet June 10th and 12th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on Monday, June 10th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place on Wednesday, June 12th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled meeting...

Marietta's Root House Museum Shows Visitors How Southerners Kept Their Cool

June 6, 2019

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

MARIETTA - Before air conditioning existed, southerners used a variety of tricks to keep their homes airy and cool. This summer, see the historic William Root House d...

Pop-In For Family Fun: Cultures of Cobb

June 5, 2019

Contact: Christa McCay

CMcCay@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, June 15th from 10:30am-3:30pm. Pop-In’s provide children and their families the op...

The Strand Hosts National Tour of Little Black Dress in July

June 4, 2019

CONTACT: 

Manda Costoulas, Marketing Director

Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

manda@strandmarietta.org | 770.293.0080 ext 301

The national tour of LITTLE BLACK DRESS, the fearlessly funny ladies’ night out musical, will make a stop i...

Marietta Museum of History Hosts The A. G. Spalding Museum®: “An American Sports Empire”

June 3, 2019

CONTACT: Amy Reed 

areed@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5719

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History is excited to present The A.G. Spalding Museum®: “An American Sports Empire.” This special exhibit highlights an impressive private collection...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art to host Conversation with Contrapunto on June 15th

May 30, 2019

CONTACT: Madeline Beck 

madeline@mcma.us

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art to host Conversation with Contrapunto on June 15th from 2:30pm until 4:30m.

MCMA presents the six Contrapunto artists (Jorge Arcos, Pedro Fuertes, Catalina Gomez Beuth,...

Marietta Tree Keepers Hosts ‘Mead Tasting’ Fundraiser on June 6th

May 29, 2019

CONTACT: Holly Walquist 

770.424.4664

Briefly:    Marietta Tree Keepers will hold a ‘Mead Tasting’ fundraising at Viking Alchemist Meadery in Marietta.

•    Thursday, June ...

Winter Wonderland Coming to the Marietta Square in July!

May 28, 2019

CONTACT: Stephanie Coston

stephaniecoston07@gmail.com

MARIETTA - Surrounded by festive evergreen trees and pink flamingos, families will enjoy an unseasonably warm Winter Wonderland experience on the Marietta Square. The free event is presented ...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilwoman Michelle Cooper Kelly to Hold Town Hall Meeting on June 5, 2019

May 24, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Councilwoman Michelle Cooper Kelly (Ward 6) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Marietta Fire Station 6 located at 850 Sawyer Road,...

City Offices Closed for Memorial Day

MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Marietta to Hold Public Hearing on FY20 Budget on June 3, 2019

May 22, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta will hold public hearings on the Recommended Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Budget, which begins July 1, 2019, on Monday, June 3, 2019 at noo...

City Council to Meet May 28, 2019

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, May 28, 2019 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to attend
• Age...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art presents Magic at the Museum 2019

May 20, 2019

CONTACT: Allison Frink

 Director of Education

Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art

770-528-1444 x16

mcma.education@gmail.com    

Marietta – In 2017, the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art hosted a series of events celebrating everyone’s ...

Marietta Parks & Recreation Celebrates Get Fit Day on June 8, 2019

May 16, 2019

CONTACT: Maggi Moss

Community Engagement Supervisor

mmoss@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5506

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta’s Parks & Recreation Department invites you to “Get Fit” with Custer Park Sports & Fitness Center on Saturday, June 8, 11...

Marietta Museum of History to Participate in The Dixie Highway Yard Sale

May 16, 2019

CONTACT: Christa McCay

cmccay@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Museum is once again pleased to be a part of the Dixie Highway Yard Sale.  This event goes from Marietta all the way to the Georgia-Tennessee State Line.  ...

GSO Jazz Performs Argentine Nuevo Tango!

May 14, 2019

CONTACT: Susan Stensland

Georgia Symphony Orchestra

770.429.2390

sstensland@georgiasymphony.org

MARIETTA, GA. – Sam Skelton and the GSO Jazz Combo will return to the Strand Theatre on the Marietta Square to present the exciting music of ...

MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Marietta to Unveil Atherton Square Additions on Wednesday, May 15, 2019

May 13, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta will unveil the historical panels and pole cart in the newly renovated Atherton Square on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 4pm.

Atherton Squa...

Remember When Club: A Good Ol’ Fashioned Slide Show

May 13, 2019

Contact: Amy Reed

areed@mariettaga.gov

770-794-5710

MARIETTA - On Friday, May 24th, 2019, the Marietta Museum of History will continue its popular program, the Remember When Club. The Club explores what life was like in Cobb County when Highway 4...

MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Marietta to Dedicate Bridge in Memory of Chief Justice Hines on May 18th

May 10, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Mayor Steve Tumlin will dedicate a bridge in memory of the State of Georgia’s Chief Justice P. Harris Hines on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 11am. Mayor Tumlin...

Marietta Receives Community Engagement Smart 50 Award for TrashTalk Sanitation App

May 9, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta is pleased to announce it has been recognized by Smart Cities Connect with the 2019 Community Engagement Award for the Marietta “Trash ...

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra presents Genuinely Georgia!

May 9, 2019

CONTACT: Susan Stensland

Georgia Symphony Orchestra

770-429-2390

sstensland@georgiasymphony.org

MARIETTA - The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) presents “Genuinely Georgia” as a grand finale to its 68th season classical series.

From the tree covered...

City of Marietta's Community Development Division Receives HUD CDBG Grant of $506,879

May 8, 2019

CONTACT: 

Kelsey Thompson-White, Community Development Manager

kthompson@mariettaga.gov

770-794-5437

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support commun...

Cobb Landmarks Hosts National Historic Preservation Month Celebration

May 7, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

Cobb Landmarks invites the community to join them and the Marietta Historic Preservation Commission for their annual celebration recognizing May as National Preservati...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayor Tumlin to Deliver State of the City Address on May 15, 2019

May 6, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Mayor Steve Tumlin will deliver the State of the City address on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Cobb Chamber’s Marietta Area Council Luncheon. The luncheon ...

City Council to Meet May 6th and 8th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on Monday, May 6th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place on Wednesday, May 8th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled meeting at ...

Cobb County NAACP Announces 16th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Weekend

May 2, 2019

CONTACT:Cobb County NAACP, Juneteenth Committee

770-425-5757

cobbnaacp@gmail.com

MARIETTA – The weekend is filled exciting events to be held Glover Park the Marietta Square in Marietta GA.  Events are as follows:

•    Fri...

Brown Bag Lunchtime Concerts Every Thursday in May on the Marietta Square

May 1, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce May's Brown Bag Lunch Concerts will begin on the Square at noon every Thursday in May be...

Georgia Symphony Orchestra & Strand Theatre Team Up to Present Movie Palace Radio Hour

May 1, 2019

CONTACT: Susan Stensland

Georgia Symphony Orchestra

770.429.2390

sstensland@georgiasymphony.org

MARIETTA - This May 3-5, the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre and the Georgia Symphony Orchestra team up to present Movie Palace Radio Hour: The Adv...

Online Registration Open for Marietta's 2019 July 4th Parade

April 30, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta’s Parks and Recreation Department is accepting applications for the 2019 Let Freedom Ring July 4th Parade. School bands, m...

Elizabeth Porter Park Sprayground to Open Wednesday, May 1st

April 29, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Marietta’s Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that the Elizabeth Porter Park’s Sprayground will open for the season on Wednesday, May...

Taste of Marietta Adds Chef Spotlight Stage

April 26, 2019

CONTACT: Courtney Spiess, Marketing & PR Coordinator

courtney@mariettasquare.com

770.429.1115 

MARIETTA - Prepare your taste buds for this year’s 26th annual Taste of Marietta, one of Atlanta’s largest and tastiest food festivals, ...

MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Marietta to Hold “Hose-Uncoupling” Community Event for New Fire Station

April 25, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Saturday, May 4, 2019 the City of Marietta and the Marietta Fire Department will hold a Fire Hose Uncoupling community event for Marietta Fire Departm...

New Additions to Taste of Marietta: Live Cooking Demos and Featured Concerts

April 25, 2019

CONTACT: Courtney Spiess, Marketing and PR Coordinator 

courtney@mariettasquare.com

770.429.1115

MARIETTA — Taste the flavors of Cobb County at this year’s annual Taste of Marietta, one of the largest and tastiest food festivals in Geo...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art 2020 River Cruise Information Reception

April 24, 2019

CONTACT: Sally Macaulay 

770.528.1444 ext 14

MARIETTA - Join us at the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art to learn about the Museum’s AmaWaterways River Cruise departing Paris on April 23, 2020.

On this cruise we’ll be exploring the art and h...

City Council to Meet April 23, 2019

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, April 23, 2019 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to attend
• A...

GSO Chorus, Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra Chorus Continue Series Exploring Music of America

April 23, 2019

CONTACT: Susan Stensland

Georgia Symphony Orchestra

770.429.2390

sstensland@georgiasymphony.org

The GSO Chorus together with the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra Chorus continue a multi-year, multi-ensemble Georgia Symphony Orchestra series expl...

MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Marietta to Hold Ribbon Cutting for South Park Square Sidewalk Project

April 22, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Thursday, April 25, 2019 the City of Marietta will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the South Park Square Sidewalk Project at noon.

The ribbon cuttin...

Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities Summer Camp Registration Now Open

April 22, 2019

CONTACT: Parks and Recreation

770.794.5601

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta's Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce registration for its Gem City Summer Camp for children ages 6 – 12 is now open.

Get your GAME ON! Jo...

Marietta Arts Council Announces 2019 Mountain to River Trailfest

April 18, 2019

CONTACT: Stokes O’Shields

Marietta Arts Council

eoshields9@gmail.com

678.527.9208

The Marietta Arts Council is setting the stage for the second annual Mountain to River (M2R) TrailFest this Saturday, May 11. The M2R TrailFest celebrate...

Marietta Tree Keepers to Host Annual Spring Sip n’ Stroll on April 26, 2019

April 17, 2019

CONTACT: Holly Walquist  

770.424.4664

Briefly:    Marietta Tree Keepers will hold their Annual Spring Sip n’ Stroll on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 5:30pm

Location of the event: Ivy Grove Plantation, 473 Cherokee St., M...

Evening with History: Historian Alan R. McClarnand

April 17, 2019

CONTACT: Amy Reed

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - On Tuesday, April 23rd, at 6:30pm, the Marietta Museum of History will host an Evening with History lecture featuring historian, Alan R. McClarnand.  Mr. McClarnand will be here to discuss his...

City of Marietta Needs Your Input!

April 17, 2019

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta seeks the community’s input for its Envision Marietta, Livable Centers Initiative Study. Join City Staff to revi...

Volunteers Needed to Maintain Hill Park - RESCHEDULED, Saturday, April 27th

April 16, 2019

CONTACT: Holly Walquist

770.424.4664

Marietta Tree Keepers invites volunteers of all ages to help maintain Hill Park on Saturday, April 27 at 8:30am. Tools and refreshments provided. Dress for outdoor weather.

What:    Maintai...

Marietta Museum of History to Host Pop-In For Family Fun: Sports

April 15, 2019

CONTACT: Christa McCay

CMcCay@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday May 18th from 10:30am-3:30pm. Pop-In’s provide children and their families the opportunity ...

City Offices Closed for Good Friday

South Park Square to Close for Parking During Week of April 14th for Repaving Project

April 11, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager’s Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov         

770.794.5506

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta is pleased to announce that the South Park Square sidewalk project is nearing completion j...

MPD Announces Rad Kids Summer Camp

April 11, 2019

CONTACT: Officer Paul Hill

770.794.5356 

The Marietta Police Department, Cobb County Police Department and the Cobb County Safety Village are excited to announce the first ever Rad Kids Summer Camp. We are all dedicated to protecting ...

Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Spring Crafts

April 10, 2019

CONTACT: Christa McCay

Cmccay@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, April 20th from 10:30am-3:30pm. Pop-In’s provide children and their families the...

MPD Announces Next Citizens Police Academy will Begin on April 25, 2019

April 9, 2019

CONTACT: Officer Paul Hill

phill@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5356 

MARIETTA - The Marietta Police Department is pleased to announce its upcoming Citizens Police Academy will begin on April 25, 2019.  This program provides citizens o...

MPD Announces Rad Kids Classes in April

April 8, 2019

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy

770.794.5370

The Marietta Police Department is dedicated to protecting its citizens in every way possible. While our primary focus is on finding ways to fight and prevent crime, we are also dedicated to finding ...

Marietta Visitors Bureau Announces New Look

April 5, 2019

CONTACT: Courtney Spiess 

courtney@mariettasquare.com

MARIETTA — The Marietta Visitors Bureau, the city’s main source for travel information, has completed its brand transformation with a new logo and website.

The new look is meant to s...

City Council to Meet April 8th and 10th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on Monday, April 8th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place on Wednesday, April 10th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled meetin...

Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum to Celebrate 80th Anniversary June 21-23, 2019

April 4, 2019

CONTACT: Connie Sutherland

Director, Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum

CSutherland@mariettaga.gov

 770.794.5145   

www.GWTWMarietta.com

MARIETTA – It’s 80 years and counting, since the Academy Award-winning movie, “Gone...

City of Marietta Announces 43rd Annual May-Retta Daze Festival

April 3, 2019

CONTACT: Rachel Langelotti

rlangelotti@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - May-Retta Daze is a two-day art, crafts & music outdoor festival held on May 4 & 5, 2019 at the Historic Marietta Square. The 2019 Festival features an expansion of exhibi...

‘Murder! at The Strand’ Brings New Mystery in 2019

April 2, 2019

CONTACT: 

The creators of 2018’s sell-out success Murder! at The Strand are back with Murder! at The Strand II: Dark Matters, a new interactive inter-dimensional murder mystery that uses the entirety of The Strand’s historic building ...

Georgia Symphony Youth Orchestra Program Expanding

April 1, 2019

CONTACT: Susan Stensland

Georgia Symphony Orchestra

770.429.2390

sstensland@georgiasymphony.org

MARIETTA - The Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO) is poised to offer additional opportunities for gifted and talented young musicians, as it expa...

MPD to Offer “Rape Aggression Defense” Class Beginning April 8th

April 1, 2019

CONTACT: Officer Paul Hill

770.794.5356

Registration for Special “High School Seniors only” self-defense class.  

The Marietta Police Department is dedicated to protecting its citizens in every way possible. An important part of our mis...

CobbWorks, Inc. Seeks New CEO

March 29, 2019

CONTACT: Nicole Carsten

Communications Manager, Cobb Works 

770.528.8075

ncarsten@cobbworks.org

MARIETTA – CobbWorks, Inc., a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that oversees WorkSource Cobb program services, recently announc...

Marietta Community School hosts Spring Break Holiday Camp

March 28, 2019

CONTACT: Kristen Felix

678.919.4495

MARIETTA – The Marietta Community School is hosting its annual Spring Break Holiday Camp for children, grades K-6.  Campers will participate in games, sports, movie time, scavenger hunts and much mo...

Marietta's Root House Museum to Offer "Pay What You Can" Admission April 3-6, 2019

March 28, 2019

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

MARIETTA - Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society, Inc., is partnering with First Landmark Bank to offer guests free and discounted admission to the William Root H...

The Georgia Symphony Orchestra presents Spectacular Showpieces!

March 27, 2019

CONTACT: Susan Stensland

sstensland@georgiasymphony.org

770.429.2390

MARIETTA - The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) continues its 68th season classical series with a spectacle of orchestral colors.

The GSO celebrates Edward Eanes' twenty years ...

Root House Museum Gives New Life to Materials from Historic Fowler House

March 26, 2019

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

MARIETTA - Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society, Inc., has worked with a local developer to salvage historic materials from Marietta's Fowler House. The Fowler H...

Marietta’s Parks & Recreation to Host Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 20th

March 25, 2019

CONTACT: Parks and Recreation

770.794.5601

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta's Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce it will host a special Breakfast with the Easter Bunny event on Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 10am – 12pm at ...

City Council to Meet March 26, 2019

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, March 26, 2019 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to attend
• A...

MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Marietta to Install NEW Tree in Glover Park

March 21, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager’s Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504

MARIETTA – On Monday, March 25, 2019 the City of Marietta is pleased to announce that City officials, with the Glover family, will install a new tree in Glover Park in the plac...

Important Road Closure Information for Church Street Effective March 22-25th

March 20, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager’s Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta has been notified by the contractor for the new Kennestone Emergency Department that they will begin to place the pedestrian bridge that will cr...

Touchstones to the Past: Spring Cemetery Tours

March 19, 2019

CONTACT: Christa McCay

770.794.5726  

MARIETTA - The Marietta City Cemetery has a host of tales to tell and guided walking tours are the best way to experience them. The Marietta Museum of History’s Collections Manager, Christa McCay,...

Rock the Night Away at the Marietta Museum of History

March 18, 2019

CONTACT: Amy Reed

areed@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - Party and dance the night away as we bring back some of the best classic rock ever! Get ready to shake your groove thang or just kick back and enjoy the tunes from Mark Grundhoefer ...

MEDIA ADVISORY:Councilwoman Cheryl Richardson & Councilman Joseph Goldstein Host Town Hall Meeting

March 15, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager’s Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504

MARIETTA – Councilwoman Cheryl Richardson (Ward 1) and Councilman Joseph Goldstein (Ward 7) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Marietta Sixth Grade Ac...

Former Councilman Philip Goldstein Recognized With Lifetime Service Award

March 14, 2019

CONTACT: Kelli Bennett

Cell: 404-796-5508

kbennett@gmanet.com

MARIETTA - Former Marietta Councilman Phillip Goldstein was recognized with the Lifetime Service Award from the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) in recognition of over 37 years of...

Remember When Club: Women of Kennestone

March 14, 2019

CONTACT: Amy Reed

areed@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - On Friday, March 22nd, 2019, the Marietta Museum of History will continue its popular program, the Remember When Club. The Club explores what life was like in Cobb County when Highw...

Marietta Parks and Recreation Opens Registration for Kilometer Kids

March 13, 2019

CONTACT: Parks and Recreation

770.794.5601

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta’s Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that registration is now open for Kilometer Kids which will be held at Tumlin Park on Tuesday and Thursdays fro...

Strand Announces First Full Theatrical Season

March 12, 2019

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas 

Marketing Director

manda@strandmarietta.org

770.293.0080 ext 301

The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre has announced a seven show theatrical season for 2019 that includes the return of the popular Murder! at...

Marietta Police Athletic League Announces Summer Camp Registration Now Available

March 11, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager’s Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504

MARIETTA – The Marietta Police Athletic League (PAL) is pleased to announce registration is now open for their summer camp offered for children in first thr...

Marietta Parks and Recreation Announces Glover Park Concert Series Schedule

March 8, 2019

CONTACT: Rachel Langelotti

rlangelotti@mariettaga.gov

770.794.4456

Carolyn Morris

cmorrisga@gmail.com

404.966.8497

MARIETTA – The Marietta community will again be “dancing in the street” during the Glover Park Concert Series. The series features lo...

Georgia Symphony Orchestra to Present 4th Annual Sensory Friendly Concert

March 6, 2019

CONTACT: Susan Stensland 

Executive Director

sstensland@georgiasymphony.org

770.429.2390

MARIETTA – The Georgia Symphony Orchestra is delighted to present the fourth annual GSO Sensory Friendly Concert at 2pm on Saturday, March 9, 2019 a...

Marietta Parks and Recreation Announces New “Ask a Trainer” Series

March 6, 2019

CONTACT: Parks and Recreation

770.794.5601

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta’s Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce it will host a new “Ask a Trainer” series at Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center located at 545 Kenneth Marcus...

MFD Reminds Citizens to Change Alarm Batteries on Sunday, March 10th

March 6, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager’s Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504

MARIETTA – In conjunction with the start of daylight savings time on Sunday, March 10, 2019, the Marietta Fire Department would like to remind residents to change the batteries ...

Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Vintage Game Day

February 26, 2019

CONTACT: Christa McCay

CMccay@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, March 16th from 10:30am-3:30pm. Pop-In’s provide children and their families the opport...

Volunteers Needed to Plant Trees at Marietta’s NEW Fire Station – Part 2

March 4, 2019

CONTACT: Holly Walquist

mariettatreekeepers@comcast.net

770.424.4664

What:    Marietta Tree Keepers Planting Event

When:    Saturday, March 9, 2019  

        &nbs...

City Council to Meet March 7th and 13th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on Thursday, March 7th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place on Wednesday, March 13th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled meet...

City of Marietta Needs Your Input!

February 12, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager’s Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta seeks the community’s input for its Envision Marietta, Livable Centers Initiative Study.

Please visit the link to the project survey to help c...

Keep Marietta Beautiful to Hold Shredding Event on Saturday, March 23, 2019

February 28, 2019

CONTACT: Parks and Recreation 

770.794.5601

MARIETTA – On Saturday, March 23, 2019, the City of Marietta and Keep Marietta Beautiful will hold a shredding event from 9am-12pm at Custer Park located at 545 Kenneth Marcus W...

Notice of Agenda Item

February 27, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager’s Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504

MARIETTA - Notice is hereby given that the Mayor and City Council for the City of Marietta will consider an agenda item related to House Bill 419 (O.C.G.A. § 25-10-2) relate...

Mayor Tumlin to Present Proclamation to Honor USAF Captain John Jackie Smallwood

February 28, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager’s Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504

MARIETTA – On Thursday, March 7, 2019, Mayor Steve Tumlin will present a proclamation honoring United States Air Force Captain John Jackie Smallwood at 3...

Keep Marietta Beautiful to Host Planting Event on March 9th

February 26, 2019

CONTACT: Parks and Recreation

770.794.5606

MARIETTA – Keep Marietta Beautiful is pleased to announce it will host a shrub planting event on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 10am at the future site of Marietta Fire Station 56 located at 850 Sawyer...

Registration Open for Custer Park Sports & Fitness Center’s Start Smart Program

February 25, 2019

CONTACT: Parks and Recreation

770.794.5601

MARIETTA – In conjunction with the National Alliance for Youth Sports, the City of Marietta’s Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center is pleased to offer another installment of the Start Smart Progra...

Marietta Museum of History to Host Toddler Tours on March 5th

February 21, 2019

CONTACT: Amy Reed

AReed@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History is proud to offer “Mice Tours” for it's tiniest visitors. Based on programs by the Smithsonian Institute’s Early Enrichment Center, tours will be o...

City Council to Meet February 26, 2019

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, February 26, 2019 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to atte...

Applications Now Available for 43rd Annual May-retta Daze Performing Artists

February 19, 2019

CONTACT: Rachel Langelotti

rlangelotti@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5601

MARIETTA – The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department would like to invite musicians to apply to perform in the 43^rd Annual May-retta Daze Arts, Crafts & Music Festival...

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Jazz! presents “UnReel!”

February 18, 2019

CONTACT: Susan Stensland

Executive Director

sstensland@georgiasymphony.org

770.429.2390

MARIETTA – Sam Skelton and the GSO Jazz! will return to the Strand Theatre on the Marietta Square to present “UnReel!”  Always a great favorite, ...

Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Railroads

February 15, 2019

CONTACT: Marietta Museum of History

1 Depot Street

Marietta, GA 30060

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, February 16th from 10:30am-3:30pm. Pop-In’s provide children an...

Old Zion Heritage Museum to Host Black History Month Event on February 24th

February 14, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager's Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504

MARIETTA - The Old Zion Heritage Museum has announced it will host a Black History Month Program on Sunday, February 24, 2019 immediately following the 10:30am service in th...

Marietta Square Art Walk Announces Call for Artists

February 13, 2019

CONTACT: Stephanie Coston 

stephaniecoston07 @gmail.com

MARIETTA - Marietta Square Art Walk is now accepting artist applications for its 2019 season. Become a part of this thriving, electric, community arts event. Applications are ...

City of Marietta Needs Your Input!

February 12, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager’s Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta seeks the community’s input for its Envision Marietta, Livable Centers Initiative Study on Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 6pm – 7:30pm at t...

The Strand Announces Book Club with Movie Series Tie-In

February 12, 2019

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas 

Marketing Director

manda@strandmarietta.org

770.293.0080 ext 301

MARIETTA - The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre announced the inaugural year of its Page to Screen Book Club, a monthly book club where me...

City of Marietta Community Development Division to Hold Grant Program Application Workshop

February 11, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager's Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta will hold Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application workshops for Non-Profit organizations seeking federal grant funding for progr...

City of Marietta's Community Development Division Proposes Transfer of CDBG Funds

February 11, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager's Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta's Community Development Division proposes to transfer CDBG funds listed below to the Public Works Department to repair and replace sidewalks ...

City of Marietta Community Development Division to Hold Public Review Meeting on February 13th

February 8, 2019

CONTACT: City Managers Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504

MARIETTA - A Public Review Meeting will be held at 12pm on February 13, 2019 at 268 Lawrence Street, Suite 200, Marietta, Georgia to receive comments on the PY 2019 Annual Act...

City Council to Meet February 11th and 13th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on Monday, February 11th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place on Wednesday, February 13th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art to Host Martinis and Music on Friday, February 8th

February 6, 2019

CONTACT: Marietta Cobb Museum of Art

770.528.1444

MARIETTA - Marietta Cobb Museum of Art will be hosting a special Martinis and Music Night on February 8th from  5:30 pm until 8:30 pm at the museum located at 30 Atlanta Street SE, M...

Marietta Museum of History Offers Free Admission For Super Museum Sunday on February 10th

February 5, 2019

CONTACT: Christa McCay

cmccay@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5726

MARIETTA - On Sunday, February 10, 2019, the Marietta Museum of History will be open for FREE from noon to 4pm.  As a part of the Georgia History Festival, Super Museum Sunday...

Marietta Fire Department Reminds Citizens Severe Weather Preparedness Week is 2/4 - 2/8

February 5, 2019

CONTACT: City Managers Office

770.794.5504

MARIETTA - The Marietta Fire Department would like to remind its residents that Severe Weather Preparedness Week is February 4-8, 2019. During the week, people are encouraged to learn about possible...

Marietta Museum of History to Host Black History Month Events

February 4, 2019

CONTACT: Amy Reed

areed@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - Join the Marietta Museum of History as it continues its Diverse Cobb series with additional offerings honoring Black History Month. Diverse Cobb focuses on many facets of local bl...

Registration Now Open for Marietta PAL’s Shamrock Shuffle on March 16th

January 23, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager’s Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504

MARIETTA – The Marietta Police Athletic League (PAL) invites you, your family, your company and/or your team to register today for the 3rd Annual Marietta Shamrock Shuffle 5K...

Marietta Tree Keepers Needs Volunteers to to Plant Trees at Marietta’s NEW Fire Station

January 28, 2019

CONTACT: Holly Walquist 

770.424.4664

What:    Marietta Tree Keepers Planting Event

When:    Saturday, February 9, 2019  

            &...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilwoman Michelle Cooper Kelly to Hold Town Hall Meeting on February 7, 2019

January 29, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager’s Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504

MARIETTA – Councilwoman Michelle Cooper Kelly (Ward 6) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Lockheed Elementary School located at 1205 Merritt Rd, M...

City of Marietta/BLW/Municipal Court CLOSED on Tuesday, January 29, 2019

January 28, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager's Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504

The City of Marietta, BLW Administrative Offices, and Marietta Municipal Court will be closed on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 due to inclement weather.

Marietta High School Plays Host to 3rd annual Play Football Family Festival on Saturday, Feb 2nd

January 25, 2019

CONTACT: Epic Sports & Events

info@epicsportsandevents.com

770.572.0418

MARIETTA – During Super Bowl LIII week, the third annual Play Football Family Festival will take place at Marietta High School (1171 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta) on Sat...

City Council to Meet January 29, 2019

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, January 29, 2019 beginning at 5:15 p.m. All meetings take place in the City Council chamber located on the lobby level of City Hall, 205 Lawrence St.

Meetings

• Public invited to atten...

Marietta Museum of History to Host Remember When: Cobb County Judges

January 24, 2019

CONTACT: Jan Galt  

jgalt@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710 

MARIETTA - On Friday, January 25th, 2019, the Marietta Museum of History continues its popular program, the Remember When Club.  The Club explores what life was...

Registration Now Available for Marietta’s 2019 Citizens’ Government Academy

January 23, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager’s Officer

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is pleased to announce that registration is now available for the City’s 2019 Citizens’ Government Ac...

Georgia Symphony Orchestra to Present “Musical Mirrors” Concert

January 17, 2018

CONTACT: Susan Stensland

Georgia Symphony Orchestra

770-429-2390

sstensland@georgiasymphony.org

MARIETTA - The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) opens the second half of its 68th season classical series with sacred sounds of two contrasting com...

Marietta’s Parks & Recreation Department to Partner with Thunder Buddies

January 17, 2019

CONTACT: Parks and Rec Department

770.794.5601 

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta's Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department is pleased to announce it will partner with Thunder Buddies Lacrosse at the City’s Franklin Gateway Sport...

City Offices Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, January 21, 2019 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Police, fire and other services essential for public safety and health will remain open. 

Marietta Power and Water administrative offi...

City of Marietta Needs Your Input!

January 10, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager’s Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta seeks the community’s input for its Envision Marietta, Livable Centers Initiative Study on Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 10am – 12pm as part...

Councilman Copeland Invites Public to Attend 3rd Annual MLK Interfaith Program on January 19th

January 14, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager’s Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504 

MARIETTA – Councilman Reggie Copeland is pleased to invite the public to attend the 3rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Commemorative Interfaith Program on Saturd...

CobbWorks Offers Free Workshops During the Month of January

January 11, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager’s Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504

MARIETTA – CobbWorks will kick off the New Year with a series of workshops in January facilitated by Leeza Byers, The Rapid Employment Expert! Registration is required, and a...

Marietta Tree Keepers Needs Volunteers to Plant Trees Around Marietta

January 10, 2019

CONTACT: Holly Walquist

770.424.4664

What:    January Scavenger Hunt - Tree Planting Event

When:    Saturday, January 12, 2019  

            &am...

Marietta Museum of History to Host Evening with History: Lockheed Legend Glenn Gray

January 9, 2019

CONTACT: Amy Reed

areed@mariettaga.gov

 770.794.5710

MARIETTA - On Tuesday, January 15th, at 6:30pm, the Marietta Museum of History will host an Evening with History lecture featuring former Lockheed Test Pilot, Glenn Gray. Mr. Gray b...

Marietta's Community Development Division to Host Citizen Participation Listening Sessions

January 9, 2019

CONTACT: City Manager’s Office

ppeacock@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5504

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta’s Community Development Division is pleased to host citizen participation listening sessions on Wednesday, January 16 and Thursday, January 31,...

Marietta’s Parks & Recreation Department to Host Daddy Daughter Dance on February 10th

January 8, 2019

CONTACT: Rachel Langelotti

Special Events Coordinator

rlangelotti@mariettaga.gov

770.794.4456

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta's Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department is pleased to announce it will host the annual Daddy Daughter Dance on ...

MPD Announces New SMILE Program

January 7, 2019

CONTACT: Officer Chuck McPhilamy

770.794.5370

Marietta Police Department Announces their new SMILE (Systems in Marietta Intersecting with Law Enforcement) Program

MARIETTA - Sharp (12%) reduction in crime reported for 2018 within the Marietta ...

Councilman Reggie Copeland Appointed to Serve on NLC Race, Equity and Leadership Council

January 3, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA — Councilman Reggie Copeland has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2019 Race, Equity and Leadership (REAL) council. The council provid...

Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center Now Offering Brazilian Futsal Classes

January 2, 2018

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce its Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center is now offering Brazil...