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Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities to Host Inaugural Family Fancy Pants

December 29, 2021

CONTACT: Emily Zillweger

ezillweger@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5606

MARIETTA - Registration is now available for Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities’ inaugural Family Fancy Pants Dance on Sunday, February 13th from 2:30-5:00p.m. at Custe...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art to Host First Opening Night Reception of 2022

December 28, 2021

CONTACT: Bobbi VanHorn  

bobbi@mariettacobbartmuseum.org

MARIETTA - The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is pleased to announce the first Opening Night Reception of 2022. They will be opening two exhibitions: Something to Declare & ...

City Offices Closed in Observance of New Year's Day

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Friday, December 31st, your sanitation services will change for the week. Police, fire and other services essential for public safety and health will remain open. 

Marietta Power and Water adm...

William Root House Joins 'Georgia Grown' Program

December 21, 2021

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

MARIETTA - Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society is excited to share that the William Root House is now a member of Georgia Grown, a marketing and economic dev...

City Offices Closed in Observance of Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Thursday, December 23rd and Friday, December 24th, your sanitation services will change for the week. Police, fire and other services essential for public safety and health will remain open. ...

City Council to Meet December 22, 2021

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Wednesday, December 22, 2021 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 at...

Pop-In at the Marietta History Center: Holiday Crafts

December 15, 2021

CONTACT: Anna Monroe

AMonroe@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

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

MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Marietta to Host Farewell Reception for Outgoing Council Members

December 15, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is pleased to host a Farewell Reception honoring outgoing councilmembers, Councilwoman Michelle Cooper Kelly and Councilman Reggi...

Mayor Steve Tumlin Presents 4th Annual Mayor’s Awards to the Marietta City Schools System

December 14, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

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MARIETTA – On Monday, December 13, 2021, Mayor Steve Tumlin surprised the Marietta School System with the 4th Annual Mayor’s Award...

2022 Business License Renewal Deadline With No Penalties is March 31st

December 13, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Current City of Marietta business licenses are available for renewal.  All business licenses expire December 31st of the year issued. &nb...

William Root House Hosts Christmas Candlelight Tour

December 9, 2021

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

MARIETTA - For one night only, guests are invited to take a candlelit tour of the c. 1845 William Root House in downtown Marietta. The warm glow of candlelight wi...

Marietta Water to Begin Construction on Vital Water Main Replacement Project on Marietta Square

December 7, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

Link to Handouts Shown in the Meeting

MARIETTA – Marietta Water will begin construction on a vital water main replacement project on the Marietta Square at Waverly...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center to Hold Re-Opening Event

December 8, 2021

CONTACT: Meredith Pittman

Digital Marketing Manager

Remington Hotels

meredithpittman@remingtonhotels.com

Who:         Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center

What:    ...

Volunteers Needed to Train for Tree Care of Adolescent Trees

December 7, 2021

CONTACT: Holly Walquist – 770.424.4664

What:              Marietta Tree Keepers Workshop for Volunteers over 18

When:         &n...

Marietta Fire Department Announces Promotion

December 6, 2021

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 promotion has been made within the department and was ef...

Marietta City Employees Honored for Service

December 3, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Mayor Steve Tumlin and City Manager Bill Bruton honored both current and recently retired City employees who have served Marietta for a combi...

City of Marietta to Sell Franklin Gateway Property to MiRus, LLC for Site of New Headquarters

December 1, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is pleased to announce it has entered into a contract with MiRus, LLC for the sale of property on Franklin Gateway, maki...

City of Marietta Advertises Proposed CDBG Substantial Amendment

December 1, 2021

CONTACT: Kelsey Thompson-White 

Community Development Manager

kthompson@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5437

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta is advertising a proposed Substantial Amendment to its CDBG Annual Action Plan. The proposed PY2021 An...

City of Marietta to Hold Public Meeting for 2022 Comprehensive Plan Update

November 30, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta will be holding an initial public hearing regarding the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Update on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 5:00 P....

City Council to Meet December 6th and December 8th

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

Marietta Educational Gardens to Host Lucy’s Christmas Tea with Santa

November 23, 2021

CONTACT: Lisa Vollbracht

Executive Director

mgardenc@bellsouth.net

770.427.3494

MARIETTA - Parents and Grandparents don’t miss the return of Lucy’s Christmas Tea with Santa at the Marietta Educational Garden Center, 505 Kennesaw Avenue, on Sa...

35th Annual Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour to Provide Holiday Cheer

November 22, 2021

CONTACT: Mason Jordan 

Marketing and PR Coordinator 

mason@visitmariettaga.com

770.429.1115

MARIETTA - The Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour returns the weekend of December 4 and 5. This year, attendees will h...

Sing along with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus as Holiday Pops returns Dec. 4

November 22, 2021

CONTACT: Taylor Rambo, 

Executive Director

trambo@georgiasymphony.org 

770.615.2922

MARIETTA - The holiday season promises to be brighter thanks to the return of the Georgia Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops concert. The GSO...

City Council to Meet November 23, 2021

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, November 23, 2021 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 Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving Day

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th, your sanitation services will change for the week. Police, fire and other services essential for public safety and health will remain open. ...

MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Marietta to Hold Pre-Construction Community Information Meeting

November 16, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta will hold a Pre-Construction Community Information Meeting for a vital water main replacement project on the Marietta Square on W...

Back in the Theatre Better Than Ever – GMDT to Dance SIX Shows

November 16, 2021

CONTACT: Jeni Miller

mrsjenimiller@gmail.com

847.401.0479

MARIETTA - 

MARIETTA, GA – Get ready for visions of sugar plums, waltzing flowers and dancing snowflakes. In its 65th season of dance, GMDT is proud to present its annual prod...

City of Marietta Community Development Block Grant PY 2022 Application Meeting

November 15, 2021

CONTACT: Kelsey Thompson-White

Community Development Manager

kthompson@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5437

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta will hold an application meeting for the opening of the CDBG Public Services application for program year 2022 ...

Marietta Fire Department Announces Promotion

November 15, 2021

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 promotion has been made within the department and was e...

City of Marietta Parks, Recreation, & Facilities Department Named Agency of the Year

November 11, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is pleased to announce that its Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department has been awarded the Agency of the Year fo...

City of Marietta Hosts Homebuyer Educational Virtual Workshop with Catholic Charities

November 10, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta and a recipient of its Community Development Block Grant funds, Catholic Charities, is hosting a Homebuyer Ed...

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Chorus Hosts Free Military Appreciation Concert on Marietta Square

November 9, 2021

CONTACT: Taylor Rambo 

Executive Director

trambo@georgiasymphony.org

770.615.2922  

MARIETTA - In honor of our nation’s veterans and military families, the Georgia Symphony Orchestra Chorus is hosting a free military apprecia...

City Reminds Businesses Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Renewals Due November 15th

November 8, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Current City of Marietta alcoholic beverage licenses are available for renewal. All alcoholic beverage licenses expire December 31st of the year issued...

Volunteers Needed to Plant Trees around Marietta

November 4, 2021

CONTACT: Holly Walquist

770.424.4664

MARIETTA - Marietta Tree Keepers invites volunteers of all ages to help plant trees in Marietta meeting at the City of Marietta Maintenance Building (near Lewis Park) on Saturday, November 13 at 9:00am. T...

Marietta Parks & Recreations Brings Christmas to the Marietta Square on December 2, 2021

November 3, 2021

CONTACT: Emily Zillweger

Recreation Coordinator - Special Events 

ezillweger@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5606

MARIETTA – Kick off the holiday season with City’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in conjunction with the arrival of San...

City Council to Meet November 8th and November 10th

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

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

November 1, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – In conjunction with the end of daylight savings time on Sunday, November 7, 2021, the Marietta Fire Department would like to remind residents...

Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Books

October 28, 2021

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 20th from 10:30am-3:30pm. Pop-In’s provide children and their families the oppor...

Touchstones to the Past: City Cemetery Walking Tour

October 27, 2021

CONTACT: Christa McCay

cmccay@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5726  

MARIETTA -  The Marietta City Cemetery has a host of tales to tell, and a guided walking tour is the best way to experience them.  The Marietta Museum of H...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art to Host Martinis and Music Night on November 12th

October 26, 2021

CONTACT: Bobbi VanHorn 

bobbi@mariettacobbartmuseum.org

MARIETTA - The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is pleased to host its final Martinis and Music Night of 2021 on November 12th from 5:30pm - 8:30pm.  

Sarah Nova will be pro...

Mayor and Council Participate in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Atlanta Hard Cider

October 21, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

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MARIETTA – The City of Marietta and the owners of Atlanta Hard Cider held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of their new site located...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Marietta Municipal Court Judge Roger Rozen to Retire After 39 Years of Service

October 20, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta will host a retirement reception for Municipal Court Judge Roger Rozen on Friday, October 29, 2021 at the Marietta Municipal Court...

William Root House Partners With Local Breweries For Craft Beer Festival

October 19, 2021

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

The Root House Beer Festival will include beer crafted using hops, fruit, and herbs harvested from the gardens of the c. 1845 William Root House property. &nb...

City Council to Meet October 26, 2021

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, October 26, 2021 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...

Attend the 17th Annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2021

October 18, 2021

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 Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the 17^th Annual Veterans D...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayor and Council to Participate in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Atlanta Hard Cider

October 14, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta and the owners of Atlanta Hard Cider will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of their new site located at 1010 Roswell...

Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Cultures of Cobb

October 13, 2021

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 16th from 10:30am-3:30pm. Pop-In’s provide children and their families the opport...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilwoman Michelle Cooper Kelly to Hold Town Hall Meeting on October 28, 2021

October 11, 2021

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 Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Marietta Fire Station 6 located at 850 Sawy...

City Council to Meet October 11th and October 13th

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

Attend the 44th Annual HarvestFest on the Marietta Square on Saturday, October 16th

October 6, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Mark your calendars to attend the City of Marietta's 44th Annual HarvestFest on the Historic Marietta Square on Saturday, O...

MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Marietta to Hold Public Meeting for Traffic Calming Options for Charles Ave

October 5, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta will hold a public meeting to consider traffic calming options on Charles Avenue on Thursday, October 14th from 6pm-7pm. The Public...

Marietta Power & Water to Mark Public Power & Clean Water Week October 3-9, 2021

October 5, 2021

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...

MFD Marks National Fire Prevention Week October 3-9, 2021

October 4, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – In light of National Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9, 2021, the Marietta Fire Department would like to remind citizens of some ver...

Statewide Annual Burn Ban Runs Through September 30th

September 29, 2021

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, runs through September 30th. Open burning may be permitted in t...

Georgia National Guard Recognizes Marietta Fire Dept for International Swift Water Rescue Training

September 28, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Monday, September 27, 2021, members of the Marietta Fire Department were recognized by Maj. Gen. Tom Carden, The Adjutant General of the Georgia N...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art to Hold Chalktoberfest on the Marietta Square

September 27, 2021

CONTACT: Sally Macaulay 

Executive Director

sally@mariettacobbartmuseum.org

MARIETTA - The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is pleased to announce the return of our Chalk Art and Craft Beer Festival, Chalktoberfest, on October 9-10, 202...

History Museum to Host Tombstone Cleaning Workshop at the Marietta City Cemetery

September 23, 2021

CONTACT: Christa McCay

cmccay@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History is excited to announce a new hands-on program to be held at the Marietta City Cemetery.  Established in the early 1830s, the Mariet...

MEDIA ADVISORY: GA National Guard to Recognize MFD for International Swift Water Rescue Training

September 22, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Fire Department is honored to host Maj. Gen. Tom Carden, The Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard, and members of the Georgia ...

Marietta Museum of History Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 21, 2021

CONTACT: Amy Reed

areed@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5719

MARIETTA -  

MARIETTA —The Marietta Museum of History is proud to announce the creation our official Cobb County Latinx Research Archives. This project is an ongoing process and a ...

Paranormal Ghost Tours at the Marietta Museum of History

September 20, 2021

CONTACT: Amy Reed

areed@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5719

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History is excited to announce a partnership with Ghosts of Marietta in presenting a rare and unique experience to the public. Every Friday night and sele...

City of Marietta Continues Beautification and Safety Enhancements on Powder Springs Road

September 16, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is pleased to continue its city-wide beautification and safety enhancement projects, this time focusing on the Powder ...

GMDT Announces Season 65 – New Productions and Classic Favorites

September 15, 2021                                          &n...

William Root House Offers Eerie Flashlight Tours in October

September 14, 2021

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

MARIETTA - During the 1850s, Hannah and William Root shared their home with their children and extended family. Hannah Root's father, Leonard Simpson, lived wit...

Marietta Power Leads Industry With Larger Share of Renewable Energy

September 13, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

 MARIETTA – The City-owned utility provider, Marietta Power, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its power portfolio to now include solar energ...

Marietta Museum of History to Host Annual Streetfest Event

September 9, 2021

CONTACT: Carolyn Morris

Creative Event Specialists

404.966.8497

MARIETTA - The 30th annual Marietta StreetFest brings family fun, live music, arts & crafts and classic cars back to the historic Marietta Square, Saturday, Sept. 18 - Sunda...

Register to Participate in the 17th Annual Veterans Day Parade on November 11th

September 8, 2021

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 17th Annual Vetera...

2021 Taste of Marietta Postponed

September 7, 2021

CONTACT: Mason Jordan

Marketing and PR Coordinator   

mason@visitmariettaga.com

770.429.1115  

MARIETTA - Taste of Marietta scheduled to take place on October 24, 2021 will be postponed until April 24, 2022. Local r...

Brumby Hall & Gardens to Host Open House Event

September 7, 2021

CONTACT: Leah Valentine

Facilities Coordinator

lvalentine@mariettaga.gov

770.794.4470

MARIETTA - Brumby Hall and Gardens is pleased to announce the event space will host an Open House on Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 1pm until 4pm to give the ...

Brown Bag Lunchtime Concerts Begin September 2, 2021

September 2, 2021

CONTACT: Maggi Moss

mmoss@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5609

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 on Septembe...

2021 City of Marietta Tax Payment Due By October 31st

September 1, 2021

CONTACT: Tax Division

taxdivision@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5680

MARIETTA - The Tax Division announced that the 2021 property tax bills have been issued.  Payments are due by October 29th. Payments must be received or USPS postmarked b...

City Offices Closed in Observance of Labor Day

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, September 6th, your sanitation services will change for the week. Police, fire and other services essential for public safety and health will remain open. 

Marietta Power and Water adm...

City Council Seeks Applications for Citizens to Serve on Marietta Development Authority

August 26, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The Marietta City Council is seeking applications and letters of interest from individuals interested in serving on the Marietta Development Authority (...

City Council to Meet September 2nd and September 8th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on Thursday, September 2nd beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place on Wednesday, September 8th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly schedul...

Registration Now Available for City of Marietta’s 16th Annual Scarecrows in the Square Contest

August 26, 2021

CONTACT: Emily Zillweger

ezillweger@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5606

MARIETTA – Registration is now open for the City of Marietta's Parks and Recreation Department’s 16th Annual Scarecrows in the Square contest. Please ...

William Root House Offers Free Admission During Smithsonian Museum Day

August 25, 2021

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

The William Root House Museum will participate in Smithsonian Museum Day, an annual event hosted by "Smithsonian" magazine.

MARIETTA - The c. 1840s Willia...

Apply Now to Become a Marietta Firefighter

August 24, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Fire Department is pleased to announce that its recruiting process is now open to applicants until September 30, 2021.

The Marietta Fire Dep...

City Council to Meet August 24, 2021

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, August 24, 2021 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...

Councilwoman Michelle Cooper Kelly Elected 2nd Vice President of Georgia Municipal Association

August 19, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – During the Georgia Municipal Association’s Annual Meeting in August, Councilwoman Michelle Cooper Kelly was elected to serve as the 2^nd Vice President o...

Mayor Steve Tumlin Elected to Serve as Chairman of MEAG Board

August 18, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – During the July annual meeting, Mayor Steve Tumlin was elected to serve as the Chair of the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power) Board. ...

Kiwanis Club of Marietta, GA 9.11 Field of Flags Memorial Events - NEVER FORGET!

August 17, 2021

CONTACT: Pat Huey, Executive Director

Phone: 404-805-9891

Email: pathuey@comcast.net

MARIETTA - The entire community is invited to participate in the 20th Anniversary of 9.11. Field of Flags Memorial Events sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Mar...

The Strand Theatre Announces Open Auditions For Christmas Traditions!

August 16, 2021

CONTACT: The Strand Theatre

auditions@strandmarietta.org

MARIETTA - This is a high energy song and dance musical revue featuring holiday favorites. Show is 1.5 hours with an intermission. Performers must be at the fitness level to be able to ...

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

August 12, 2021

CONTACT: Amy Reed

Museum Director

AReed@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, August 21st from 10:30am-3:30pm. Pop-In’s provide children and their families th...

Marietta Parks & Rec to Host Parents' Night Out

August 12, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Registration is now available for the next installment of Parents' Night Out! Parents are you ready for a break?! Bring your child(ren) to City of Marie...

The Strand Theatre Brings Back Jukebox Giants: Motown & More!

August 10, 2021

CONTACT: The Strand Theatre

MARIETTA - The Strand Theatre announces that Jukebox Giants: Motown & More is back for the 2021 season and premiers this Friday, August 13th at 8pm!

Jukebox Giants: Motown & More is a song and dance musical...

Community Health Expo at Switzer Library to Feature Wellness and Safety Net Resources

August 5, 2021

CONTACT: Tom Brooks, MPA

Communications Specialist

Cobb County Public Library System

266 Roswell St

Marietta GA  30060

Thomas.Brooks@cobbcounty.org

770.528.2549

MARIETTA - Cobb County Public Library is presenting the Community Health Expo ...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Mayor Tumlin to Host Celebratory “Mayor’s Town Square” on Wednesday, August 11th

August 4, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Please join Mayor Steve Tumlin on Wednesday, August 11^th at 5pm on the stage in Glover Park as he hosts a “Mayor’s Town Squ...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Gateway Marietta Community Improvement District Virtual Public Forum

August 2, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Join the Gateway Marietta Community Improvement District for a second virtual public forum on August 12, 2021, from 6pm – 7pm to view and comment on prop...

City Council to Meet August 4th and August 11th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on Wednesday, August 4th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place on Wednesday, August 11th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled m...

New Sanitation & Recycling Route Changes Effective August 1, 2021

July 29, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta’s Sanitation Division has modified some residents’ sanitation schedules to provide for more efficient recycling collection. These cha...

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

July 29, 2021

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 pr...

Amy Reed Tapped to Lead Marietta Museum of History as New Museum Director

July 28, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is pleased to announce that Amy Reed has been selected to serve as the new Museum Director of the Marietta Museum of Histor...

Marietta PAL Afterschool Program Now Accepting New Students

July 27, 2021

CONTACT: Daneea Badio-McCray

Marietta PAL Executive Director

DBadio@mariettaga.gov

404.747.4095

MARIETTA - Your child can join PAL Afterschool programs for just $50 or for FREE if you qualify!  The Fall session of the Marietta Police Ath...

Annual Art in the Park Returns to Marietta Square on Labor Day Weekend

July 22, 2021

CONTACT: Carolyn Morris

Creative Event Specialists

404-966-8497

MARIETTA – After a necessary one-year hiatus, Art in the Park returns to historic Marietta Square this Labor Day weekend. Featuring more than 150 fine art booths, this outdoor event...

City Council to Meet July 27, 2021

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, July 27, 2021 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 o...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art to Host Martinis and Music Night on August 20th

July 20, 2021

CONTACT: Bobbi VanHorn

bobbi@mariettacobbartmuseum.org

MARIETTA - Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is hosting Martinis and Music Night on August 20, 2021 from 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm at 30 Atlanta Street, Marietta, GA 30060.

Johnny Porrazzo will be ent...

Georgia Symphony Orchestra Returns for 2021-2022 Concert Season

CONTACT: Taylor Rambo

Executive Director

trambo@georgiasymphony.org 

404.545.7168

MARIETTA - The Georgia Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce its 71st concert season with a return to the stage beginning late September 2021.

The GSO’s Classics se...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Announces New Art Classes

July 14, 2021

CONTACT: Marietta Cobb Museum of Art

770.528.1444

MARIETTA - The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art has announced new art classes available in August and September. The studio art classes for the Fall Season are available online! 

ILLUSTRATION...

Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Girls Who Conduct Launch Women’s Conductor Fellowship Program

July 13, 2021

CONTACT: Taylor Rambo 

Executive Director

trambo@georgiasymphony.org 

404.545.7168

MARIETTA - In an effort to foster inclusivity in the field of classical music, the Georgia Symphony Orchestra is partnering wit...

Historic Root House Puts On Her Summer Dress

July 12, 2021

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

MARIETTA - The c. 1840s William Root House, one of the oldest homes in the Atlanta area, was originally the home of early Cobb County settlers Hannah and William Roo...

Marietta Taxes Decrease for 3rd Year in a Row

July 8, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is pleased to announce that property taxes in the city have decreased for the third year in a row and that the current Gener...

Marietta to Host Public Hearings on Proposed Property Tax Decrease

July 7, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

City Not Increasing Tax Rates, General Fund Millage Rate to Remain the Same

MARIETTA - The Marietta City Council announces its intention to increase the prop...

City Council to Meet July 9th and July 14th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on Thursday, July 9th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place on Wednesday, July 14th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled meetin...

WorkSource Cobb Hosts Resume Workshop on July 21st

July 6, 2021

CONTACT: WorkSource Cobb

MARIETTA - WorkSource Cobb is pleased to host a resume writing hybrid webinar on Wednesday, July 21st at 9:00am. A good resume is a key to getting an interview for a job. With so many employers going virtual for hiring,...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilman Joseph Goldstein to Hold Town Hall Meeting on July 1, 2021

June 29, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Councilman Joseph Goldstein (Ward 7) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center located 2051 L...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Announce the Opening of Metro Montage XXI

June 28, 2021

CONTACT: Bobbi VanHorn 

bobbi@mariettacobbartmuseum.org

MARIETTA - Marietta Cobb Museum of Art (MCMA) is pleased to announce the opening of the annual juried art exhibition Metro Montage XXI. The exhibition runs from July 10 ...

WorkSource Cobb Hosts Resume Workshop on June 26th

June 24, 2021

CONTACT: WorkSource Cobb

MARIETTA - WorkSource Cobb is pleased to host a resume writing workshop on Saturday, June 26th at 2:30pm at 463 Commerce Park Drive SE, #100, Marietta, GA 30060. There is an option to attend virtually.

For more informat...

City Offices Closed in Observance of Independence Day

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, July 5th, your sanitation services will change for the week. Police, fire and other services essential for public safety and health will remain open. 

Marietta Power and Water administ...

City Council to Meet June 29, 2021

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, June 29, 2021 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 o...

Join the City of Marietta to Celebrate Independence Day on the Marietta Square

June 17, 2021

CONTACT: Maggi Moss

Community Engagement Supervisor

mmoss@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA – On Saturday, July 3, 2021, the City of Marietta will host its annual Fourth in the Park Festival from 10 am - 10 pm with a parade and celebration on th...

Marietta Fire Reminds Citizens of State Fireworks Laws

June 16, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MAREITTA - With July 4th celebrations quickly approaching, the Marietta Fire Department would like to remind its citizens of the state laws relating to fireworks.

Use...

Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Bugs, Bugs, Bugs

June 15, 2021

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, June 19th from 10:30am-3:30pm. Pop-In’s provide children and their families the opportunity ...

Marietta Museum of History Presents Marietta 1899: Color Captured in Black & White

June 14, 2021

CONTACT: Amy Reed

areed@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5719

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History is proud to present Marietta 1899: Color Captured in Black & White. This special exhibit highlights the photography of New York photographer James ...

Marietta City Council Adopts Balanced FY 2022 Budget With A Property Tax Decrease

June 10, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, the Marietta City Council voted to adopt a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2022, which begins July 1, 2021, and ends June 30, ...

Volunteer Opportunity to Help Prepare for Field of Flags Ceremony

June 8, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

**UPDATE - Saturday, June 12th is still a go, but Saturday, June 19th will be rescheduled after July 4th due to short supplies.

MARIETTA - The Kiwanis Club of Marietta...

Call for Artists for Marietta Museum of History's Annual Streetfest!

June 7, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The 30th Annual Marietta StreetFest is an annual tradition and fundraiser for the Marietta Museum of History. Held on September 18th & 19th, the Mariet...

Root House Museum to Unveil Sculpture on June 12, 2021

June 3, 2021

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

MARIETTA - Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society will unveil a new sculpture at the William Root House during a Juneteenth program on June 12, 2021. The Ro...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilwoman Michelle Cooper Kelly to Hold Town Hall Meeting on June 10, 2021

June 3, 2021

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 Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Marietta Fire Station 6 located at 850 Sawyer Road,...

Cobb NAACP to Host Juneteenth Event on the Marietta Square on June 18-19, 2021

The Cobb County NAACP is pleased to host their annual Juneteenth Celebration Event on June 18-19, 2021 on the Marietta Square. 

Please view the flyer for more details. 

City Council to Meet June 7th and June 9th

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on Monday, June 7th beginning at 5:15 p.m.  An agenda review session will take place on Wednesday, June 9th at 6 p.m. and be followed by Council’s regularly scheduled meeting a...

City to Hold Public Information Meeting on Thursday, June 3rd for Henry Drive Traffic Calming

May 27, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta will hold Public Information Meeting for potential Traffic Calming Measures on Henry Drive on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 6pm at the Emi...

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

May 27, 2021

CONTACT: Christa McCay

770.794.5710

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

City Offices Closed for Memorial Day

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, May 31st, your sanitation services will change for the week. Police, fire and other services essential for public safety and health will remain open. 

Marietta Power and Water administ...

City to Hold Public Hearing on FY 2022 Proposed Budget

May 25, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta will hold a public hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Budget on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers,...

City Council to Meet May 25, 2021

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, May 25, 2021 beginning at 4:30 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 (m...

Marietta Agrees to Sell Property to Drafty Dane Park & Pint for Creation of Dog Park & Bar

May 20, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – On Wednesday, May 12, 2021, City Council agreed to sell the property located at 942 Roswell Street for the development of a dog park, coffee shop and bar c...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Special Called City Council Meeting to be Held on Tuesday, May 25, 2021

May 19, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

 MARIETTA – The City of Marietta will hold a Special Called City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 6pm in the City Hall Council Chambers located at...

MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Marietta to Hold Ribbon Cutting Event for Renovated Fleet Service Building

May 18, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta will hold a ribbon cutting event for the newly renovated Fleet Service area of the Public Works Operations Building located at 725 Nor...

WorkSource Cobb to Host Free Webinar on Virtual Interviewing Skills

May 17, 2021

CONTACT: WorkSource Cobb

information@cobbworks.org

770.528.4300

MARIETTA - WorkSource Cobb will host a free webinar on virtual interviewing skills on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 9am or 2pm.

Interviewing practices have changed with the new world of so...

Root House Museum to hold Ribbon Cutting

May 13, 2021

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

MARIETTA - Cobb Landmarks will celebrate the completion of The Next Generation project with a ribbon cutting on May 18th. The project included relocating the historic...

Participation Opportunities Available for Cobb County’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan

May 13, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Did you know that you still have time to participate in Cobb County’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan?

The County’s CTP was last completed in 2015 and muc...

Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Military Appreciation

May 11, 2021

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, May 15th from 10:30am-3:30pm. Pop-In’s provide children and their families the opportunity to...

Marietta Fire Department Reminds Citizens of Statewide Annual Burn Ban Effective May 1

May 10, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The Marietta Fire Department would like to remind its citizens that the annual statewide burn ban began on May 1, 2021 and runs through September 30, 2021....

Marietta’s Public Works Department Further Streamlines Site Development Plans

May 6, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Marietta’s Public Works Department is pleased to announce it has streamlined site development plans for compliance with regards to state...

Root House Museum Receives Prestigious Award Following Half-Million Dollar Expansion

May 5, 2021

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

The William Root House has been recognized by the Georgia Association of Museums following an extensive renovation and expansion project.

MARIETTA - The 1840s William R...

Marietta Museum of History Hosts Tombstone Cleaning Workshop at the Marietta City Cemetery

May 4, 2021

CONTACT: Christa McCay

cmccay@mariettaga.gov 

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History is excited to announce a new hands-on program to be held at the Marietta City Cemetery.  Established in the early 1830s, the Mar...

City Council to Meet May 10th and May 12th

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

Marietta's Glover Park Concert Series Schedule Announced!

April 29, 2021

CONTACT: 

Emily Zillweger

ezillweger@mariettaga.gov

770-794-5601

Carolyn Morris

cmorrisga@gmail.com

404-966-8497

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta will begin its 2021 Glover Park Concert Series on Friday, May 28th at 8:00pm on the ...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilman Reggie Copeland to Hold Town Hall Meeting on May 6, 2021

April 28, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Councilman Reggie Copeland (Ward 5) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 205 Lawrence Stre...

Marietta Visitors Bureau Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week

April 27, 2021

CONTACT: Courtney Spiess

Marketing & Public Relations Manager

Marietta Visitors Bureau

4 Depot Street | Marietta, GA 30060

770.429.1115

MARIETTA - The Marietta Visitors Bureau and Welcome Center will celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art to Host Martinis and Music Night on May 7, 2021

April 26, 2021

CONTACT: Bobbi VanHorn 

bobbi@mariettacobbartmuseum.org

MARIETTA - The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is excited to announce the return of Martinis and Music Night on May 7, 2021. Event time is 5:30 – 8:30pm and admission is $10 or free ...

Livestream Available for Georgia Metro Dance Theatre’s Last Ballet of Season 64

April 22, 2021

CONTACT: Jeni Miller

(847) 401-0479 | cell

mrsjenimiller@gmail.com | email

MARIETTA - Grateful to be onstage once again, 75 pre-professional dancers from Marietta-local Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre (GMDT) will be performing a sho...

Registration Now Available for Marietta's Gem City Summer Camp!

April 21, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities is proud to announce registration is now open for its Gem City Summer Camp. 

Children, 6 – 12 years o...

City Council to Meet April 27, 2021

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, April 27, 2021 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 ...

Marietta PAL Summer Camp Now Open for Registration

April 19, 2021

CONTACT: Daneea Badio

DBadio@mariettaga.gov

77.794.5425

MARIETTA - The Marietta Police Athletic League (PAL) is pleased to announce “in-person” Summer Camp for youth in rising 1stthrough 8th grades. Marietta PAL’s 2021 Summer Camp will be provi...

Book Sale at the Marietta Museum of History

April 15, 2021

CONTACT: Christa McCay

770794.5710

cmccay@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - Get your bags ready, the Museum is hosting a new and used book sale.  This event will be held on Saturday, April 17th from 10am to 4pm.  The sale will include...

Online Registration Open for Marietta's 2021 July 4th Parade

April 15, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – With the release of Governor Brian Kemp’s most recent Executive Order on April 8th, which removes the ban on public outdoor gathering...

Elizabeth Porter Park Sprayground to Open Saturday, May 1st

April 14, 2021

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 Satu...

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

April 12, 2021

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, April 17th from 10:30am-3:30pm. Pop-In’s provide children and their families the opportunit...

City Council to Meet April 12th and April 14th

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

Marietta Power Announces New Alert System for Customers

April 6, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta Board of Lights and Water is committed to safely delivering reliable power to our customers. Although this is our goal, during storm ...

Root House Museum Offers "Pay What You Can" Admission

March 31, 2021

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

MARIETTA - Cobb Landmarks is pleased to offer the annual “Pay What You Can” week at the William Root House Museum & Garden. Between April 7th and 10th, visitors...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art presents The Four Elements: A Group Exhibition

March 31, 2021

CONTACT: Marietta Cobb Museum of Art

www.mariettacobbartmuseum.org

MARIETTA - The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art presents The Four Elements: A Group Exhibition, on view in the Main Galleries from April 10 through June 20, 2021.

For this thematic g...

Marietta Parks and Rec Announces Spring It Forward Hybrid Spring Break Camp

March 29, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities is proud to announce that registration is open for Spring It Forward Hybrid Spring Break Camp, April 5th – 9t...

City Offices Closed for Good Friday

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Friday, April 2nd.  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 ob...

City of Marietta Continues Gateway Beautification Projects

March 23, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is continuing its Gateway Beautification projects during the week of March 22nd focusing on Whitlock Gateway Improvements and Inters...

City Council to Meet March 30, 2021

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, March 30, 2021 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 ...

Taste of Marietta 2021 To Take Place October 24

March 22, 2021

CONTACT: Courtney Spiess 

Marketing and PR Manager 

courtney@visitmariettaga.com 

770-429-1115 

MARIETTA - The Marietta Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the 27th annual Taste of Marietta will take place ...

Registration Now Available for MPD's Rad Kids Safety Class

March 17, 2021

CONTACT: Officer Paul Hill

phill@mariettaga.gov

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

Gateway Marietta Community Improvement District Seeks Input on March 24, 2021

March 16, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The Gateway Marietta Community Improvement District (GMCID) is asking the public to weigh in on several possible improvements that are currently under ev...

City of Marietta 2021 General Business License Renewal Available Online

March 15, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles 

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Current City of Marietta business licenses are now available for renewal. All business licenses expire December 31st of the year issued. No pen...

MFD Reminds Citizens to Change Alarm Batteries on Sunday, March 14th

March 10, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – In conjunction with the start of daylight savings time on Sunday, March 14, 2021, the Marietta Fire Department would like to remind residents to change the batteries in smoke ...

City Council to Meet March 8th and March 10th

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

Deadline to File Homestead Exemption is April 1, 2021

March 9, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta receives Homestead, School Tax, Veterans, surviving spouse of a firefighter/peace officer killed in the line duty exemptions for City...

Root House Museum Seeks Funds For Garden Enhancements

March 8, 2021

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

MARIETTA - Cobb Landmarks & Historical Society is seeking funds for a new project at the William Root House. The Root House was built circa 1845 for Han...

Marietta Tree Keepers: “Free Trees” Event

March 3, 2021

CONTACT: Holly Walquist 

770.424.4664

What:    Marietta Tree Keepers: “Free Trees”

When:    Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 9-12noon

Where:    Farmers Market, ...

WorkSource Cobb Now Offering a No-Cost Fast-Track Program

March 2, 2021

CONTACT: WorkSource Cobb

information@cobbworks.org

770.528.4300

MARIETTA - WorkSource Cobb is offering a no-cost fast-track into high-demand career training programs funded through a National Emergency Grant and the Workforce Innovation and Oppo...

Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Music

March 4, 2021

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, March 20th from 10:30am-3:30pm. Pop-In’s provide children and their families the o...

Marietta City Employees Honored for Service

March 1, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Mayor Steve Tumlin and City Manager Bill Bruton honored both current and recently retired City employees who have served Marietta for a combined total of ...

City of Marietta Community Development Block Grant PY2021 Annual Action Plan Meeting Notice

February 25, 2021

CONTACT: Kelsey Thompson-White

kthompson@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5437

MARIETTA - A Public Review Meeting will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 268 Lawrence Street, Suite 200 Marietta, Georgia to receive comments on the PY2021...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Issues Call for Artists for Metro Montage XXI

February 24, 2021

MARIETTA - Metro Montage is the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art’s 21st annual juried exhibition featuring all types of genre, medium, style, subject matter, concept, and technique in art. Metro Montage XXI will feature works of fine art by co...

City Council to Meet February 23, 2021

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, February 23, 2021 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 Council Approves Change in Ordinance to Allow for Home Delivery of Alcoholic Beverages

February 17, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – During its regularly scheduled meeting on February 10, 2021, Marietta City Council approved an ordinance which amends the City Code to allow for the h...

Marietta's Parks and Recreation Now Offering Youth Pickleball

February 16, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta's Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce that registration is now available for Youth Pickleball, ages 4...

Marietta Parks & Rec Hosts Parents Night Out On March 13th

February 15, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Registration is now opened for Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities upcoming Parents’ Night Out on Saturday, March 13 from 4:45pm – 9:00pm at C...

City to Hold Public Meeting for Traffic Calming Options for the Lakes at Stonegate Subdivision

February 11, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta will hold a public meeting to consider traffic calming options for the Lakes at Stonegate subdivision on Monday, February 22nd at...

City of Marietta Presents Boredom Busters Mid-Winter Break Virtual Camp in a Kit!

February 9, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta presents Boredom Busters Mid-Winter Break Virtual Camp in a Kit!

Each Camp in a Kit is based on similar activities that are typical...

City of Marietta Now Scheduling Virtual Inspections

February 8, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta is now requiring all "stand-alone" MEP inspections, such as water heaters and HVAC changeouts, in occupied homes be acco...

Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Black Women’s History

February 4, 2021

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, February 20th from 10:30am-3:30pm. Pop-In’s provide children and their families the oppor...

5th Annual Marietta Shamrock Shuffle VIRTUAL 5K March 6 - 13th

February 2, 2021

CONTACT: Daneea Badio-McCray

Marietta PAL Executive Director

dbadio@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - The Marietta Police Athletic League (PAL) invites you, your family, and your company to create a team and register today for the 5^th Annual Marietta...

Marietta Museum of History Continues Raymond T. Burford Exhibit thru February

February 2, 2021

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 photograp...

City Council to Meet February 8th and February 10th

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

Marietta Fire Department Announces Promotions

January 28, 2021

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...

Keep Marietta Beautiful to Hold Shredding Event on Saturday, March 13, 2021

January 26, 2021

CONTACT: Maggi Moss

Community Engagement Supervisor

mmoss@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5609

MARIETTA – On Saturday, March 13, 2021, the City of Marietta and Keep Marietta Beautiful will hold a shredding event from 9am-12pm at Elizabeth Porter Park l...

Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center Now Offering Champions In Motion Cheer

January 25, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Marietta Parks, Recreation and Facilities is pleased to announce registration is now open for Champions In Motion Cheer for Children 4-16 years of age ...

Marietta Museum of History Continues History Loves Company Virtual Programming

January 21, 2021

CONTACT: Amy Reed

770.794.5719

areed@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History is proud to present History Loves Company, a weekly Facebook Live program. Each month, Curator Amy Reed and Collections Manager Ch...

City Council to Meet January 26, 2021

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, January 26, 2021 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 Parks and Rec Now Offering We Ball Basketball Training

January 19, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities is proud to announce that registration is now open for We Ball Basketball Training, for children, ages 4 - ...

City Offices Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, January 18.  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 o...

William Root House & Cobb Landmarks Launches "Root House TV"

January 12, 2021

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

Executive Director

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

MARIETTA - As part of a new educational initiative at the William Root House Museum & Garden, Cobb Landmarks is partnering with historians, local businesses o...

Pop-In at the Marietta Museum of History: Board Games & Puzzles

January 11, 2021

CONTACT: Anna Monroe

770.794.5710

AMonroe@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - The Marietta Museum of History will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, January 23rd from 10:30am-3:30pm. Pop-In’s provide children and their families the opport...

City Council to Meet January 11th and January 13th

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

Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center Now Offering Martial Arts Classes

January 7, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center is pleased to announce that it is now offering Nexus Kenpo Martial Arts at the facility and classes are now av...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art to Host Two New Exhibitions

January 6, 2020

CONTACT: Bobbi VanHorn

Bobbi@marietacobbartmuseum.org

MARIETTA - Marietta Cobb Museum of Art is excited to announce the opening of two new exhibitions on January 9, 2021. MCMA will be open from 11 am until 4 pm.  

Melissa Hunang: Anot...

Apply Now to Become a Marietta Firefighter

January 4, 2021

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The Marietta Fire Department is pleased to announce that its yearly recruiting process is now open to applicants until February 10, 2021.

The Marietta Fi...