Inaugural Marietta the Gathering Festival Coming to the Square on March 4

February 8, 2023

CONTACT: Emily Zillweger

Special Events Coordinator

ezillweger@mariettaga.gov

MARIETTA - Marietta the Gathering is a new festival to be held each March in Glover Park at the Historic Marietta Square celebrating Geek Community, pop culture, an...

Marietta Tree Keepers Hosts “Free Trees” Event on February 11

February 7, 2023

CONTACT: Holly Walquist – 770.424.4664

What:    Marietta Tree Keepers: “Free Trees”

When:    Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 9-12noon

Where:    Farmers Market, ...

Registration Now Available for Marietta’s 2023 Citizens’ Government Academy

February 6, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – The City of Marietta is pleased to announce that registration is now available for the City’s 2023 Citizens’ Government A...

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art to Host "Art of the Cocktail” on February 10

February 2, 2023

CONTACT: Bobbi VanHorn 

Bobbi@mariettacobbartmuseum.org

MARIETTA - The Art of the Cocktail will feature two specialty drinks, “Lady in Red” and “Get Figgy With It,” which will be created and presented by Hamp & Harry’s. ...

Pop-In at the Marietta History Center: Black History Month

February 1, 2023

CONTACT: Anna Monroe

AMonroe@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta History Center will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, February 18th from 10am-4pm. Pop-In’s provide children and their families the opportunity to...

City Council to Meet February 6th and 8th

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

MPD Opens Registration for Women's Self-Defense Classes

January 30, 2023

CONTACT: Lt. Gretchen Ingram 

gingram@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 ...

Registration Now Open for 7th Annual Marietta Shamrock Shuffle

January 26, 2023

CONTACT: Daneea Badio-McCray,

Marietta PAL Executive Director

dbadio@mariettaga.gov

404.747.4095

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

New Exhibit Explores Wedding Traditions of the Victorian South

January 25, 2023

CONTACT: Trevor Beemon

tbeemon@cobblandmarks.com

678.594.4994

MARIETTA - 

The William Root House Museum invites visitors to learn the origin of many wedding customs and traditions still practiced today. 

MARIETTA - During the ...

Marietta History Center’s Collections Manager named Georgia Museum Professional of the Year

January 24, 2023

CONTACT: Anna Monroe

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta History Center is proud to announce, Christa McCay, MHC’s Collections Manager, has been awarded Museum Professional of the Year from the Georgia Association of Museums.  

Chri...

The Strand Partners with Old Zion Heritage Museum for "Strand Ole Opry: Revival!"

January 23, 2023

CONTACT: Manda Costoulas 

Marketing Director

manda@strandmarietta.org 

(770) 293-0080 x301 

MARIETTA — The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre will present Strand Ole Opry: Revival! in partnership with the Old Zion ...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilwoman Cheryl Richardson to Hold Town Hall Meeting on January 31, 2023

January 19, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Councilwoman Cheryl Richardson (Ward 1) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 205 La...

City Council to Meet January 24, 2023

MARIETTA - Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings Tuesday, January 24, 2023 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...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilman Andre L. Sims to Hold Town Hall Meeting on January 26, 2023

January 17, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA – Councilman Andre L. Sims (Ward 6) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at at Sawyer Road Elementary School, 840 Sawyer Road, Ma...

City of Marietta Presents $500,000 to Habitat for Humanity for Public Service Housing Program

January 11, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov 

770.794.5509

Sheri Kell, Habitat for Humanity

sheri@sherikellcommunications.com 

MARIETTA - The City of Marietta and Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta ...

City Offices Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Police, fire and other services essential for public safety and health will remain open. 

Marietta Power and Water administrati...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilman Carlyle Kent to Hold Town Hall Meeting on January 19, 2023

January 11, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Councilman Carlyle Kent (Ward 5) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the Fire Station B/C Conference Room at the Main Fire S...

Group Fitness Class Series Coming to Custer Parks Sports and Fitness Center

January 10, 2023

CONTACT: Hunter Pooser, MPA, CPRP, NETA-CPT

Recreation Specialist 

770.794.5630

MARIETTA - Marietta Parks & Recreation is excited to announce that Group Fitness Class series is coming to Custer Park Sports & Fitness Center. T...

MEDIA ADVISORY: City to Present $500,000 to Habitat for Humanity for Public Service Housing Program

January 9, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

Sheri Kell

Habitat for Humanity

sheri@sherikellcommunications.com 

678.793.7770

MARIETTA – On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, the City of Marietta will present $...

MEDIA ADVISORY: Councilman Joseph Goldstein to Hold Town Hall Meeting on January 18, 2023

January 9, 2023

CONTACT: Lindsey Wiles

Communications Manager

lwiles@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5509

MARIETTA - Councilman Joseph Goldstein (Ward 7) will hold a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center located...

Next to Normal Returns to Atlanta in Jennie T. Anderson Theatre and Atlanta Lyric Remount

January 5, 2023

CONTACT: Mary Nye

mbennett@atlantalyrictheatre.com

MARIETTA - The Atlanta Lyric Theatre is teaming up with Cobb PARKS and the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre to bring their 2022 hit, NEXT TO NORMAL, back to the stage from February 16-26, 2023

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

January 4, 2023

CONTACT: Anna Monroe

AMonroe@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - The Marietta History Center will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, January 21st from 10am-4pm. Pop-In’s provide children and their families the opportunity to i...

Temporary Exhibit Series at the Marietta History Center

January 3, 2023

CONTACT: Anna Monroe

AMonroe@mariettaga.gov

770.794.5710

MARIETTA - Join us this Spring at the Marietta History Center as we continue to host a series of traveling exhibits from Kennesaw State University’s Museum of History and Holocaust Educa...