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  2. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Alarm Registration
      2. Building Permit
      3. Burn Permit
      4. Business License
      5. Employment Opportunities
      6. Film Permits
      7. Homestead Exemption
      8. Power & Water Service
      9. Rezoning
      10. Road Closure Permit
      11. Zoning Variance
      12. Zoning Certification
    2. Contact
      1. City Manager
      2. Fire Department
      3. Marietta City Employee
      4. Marietta City Hall
      5. Mayor
      6. Parks, Recreation & Facilities
      7. Police
      8. Power & Water
    3. Find
      1. City Events & Meetings
      2. City Parks
      3. Council Member
      4. Fire Stations
      5. Marietta Square
      6. Property Information
      7. Things to Do
      8. Visit Marietta
      9. Where Is Marietta
    4. Learn More
      1. About Marietta
        1. 175 Facts About Marietta
        2. Marietta History
      2. Keep Marietta Beautiful
      3. Marietta Museum of History
      4. Marietta's Awards
      5. Marietta's Vision
      6. Marietta Tree Keepers
    5. Pay For
      1. Photo Red-light Violation
      2. Photo School Bus Stop Arm Violation
      3. Power & Water Bill
      4. Property Taxes
      5. Traffic Ticket
      6. Parking Ticket
    6. Report or Request
      1. Building Inspection
      2. Citizen Request
      3. Doing Business with the City
      4. Fire Inspection
      5. Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule
      6. Notifications
      7. Pot Hole / Street Repair
      8. Street Light / Security Light Repair
    7. View
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Meeting Videos
      3. Archives
      4. Calendar
      5. Comprehensive Plan 2040
      6. News Articles
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  3. Visitors

    1. Marietta's Rich History
      1. Six Museums, One Square
      2. Marietta Gone With The Wind Museum
      3. Marietta Fire Museum
      4. William Root House
      5. Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art
      6. Old Zion Church Heritage Museum
      7. Marietta Museum of History
    2. Marietta Community Calendar
    3. Visit Marietta
    4. Plan Your Stay
    5. Parks & Recreation
    6. Downtown Parking
    7. Online Maps
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  4. Services

    1. City News
      1. Council Videos
      2. Agendas & Minutes
      3. Photos
      4. Stay Connected
      5. Journalist Resources
        1. Press Kit
          1. Fact Sheet
        2. Media Guidelines
        3. Media Contacts
        4. COVID-19 Information
    2. Employment Opportunities
      1. Current Job Openings
      2. Benefit information
    3. MyMarietta
      1. MyMarietta Mobile App
    4. Online Payments
      1. Utility Bill (Marietta Power & Water)
      2. Citation Payments
      3. Property Taxes
    5. Online Tools
      1. City Code
      2. Citizen Request
      3. Property Search Tool
      4. Maps & GIS
      5. City Bid Postings
    6. Public Safety
      1. Marietta Fire
      2. Marietta Police
    7. Resident Center
      1. Homeowners/Neighborhood Associations Registration
      2. New Resident Guide
      3. Permits & Applications
    8. Utilities
      1. Marietta Power & Water
      2. Trash/Recycle/Brush Pickup
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  5. Business

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. Business Directory
    3. City Vendors & Bids
    4. Economic Development
    5. Permits & Applications
    6. Starting a Business
    7. Zoning
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  6. City Hall

    1. Directions to City Hall
    2. Departments & Divisions
      1. Accounting
      2. Budget & Utility Analysis
      3. Building Inspections
      4. Business License
      5. Code Enforcement
      6. Community Development
      7. Development Services
        1. Code Enforcement
          1. Community Involvement
          2. Frequently Asked Questions
          3. Condemned Properties
          4. Services & Quick Links
            1. Abandoned & Junked Vehicles
            2. Animal Control
            3. Noise Ordinance
            4. Nuisance
            5. Property Maintenance
            6. Residential Housing Code
            7. Sign Permits or Violations
            8. Tree & Shrubbery Maintenance
            9. Zoning Complaints & Violations
        2. Community Development
          1. Programs
            1. Housing Rehabilitation
            2. Public Services
          2. COVID-19
          3. Income Limits
          4. Forms
          5. Plans & Reports
          6. Public Notices & Announcements
          7. Fair Housing
          8. Contact Us
        3. Economic Development
          1. Why Marietta?
          2. Site Selection
          3. Business Resources
          4. Incentives & Financing
            1. Downtown Facade Grant
            2. Federal Opportunity Zone (FOZ)
            3. Historically Underutilized Business Zones(HUBZone)
            4. Tax Credits
              1. Designated Area Tax Credits
                1. Marietta Military Zones
                2. Marietta Opportunity Zones
            5. Tax Exempt Bond Financing
            6. Tax Exemptions
          5. Development Initiatives
            1. Comprehensive Plan
            2. Livable Centers Initiatives
            3. Redevelopment & Adaptive Reuse
            4. Rottenwood Creek Trail
          6. Business Spotlights
        4. Planning & Zoning
          1. Annexations
          2. Applications & Permits
            1. Home Occupation
            2. Plans & Platting
            3. Rezoning
            4. Signs
            5. Telecommunication Towers
            6. Variances
            7. Zoning Fees
            8. Chickens
          3. Boards & Commissions
            1. Board of Zoning Appeals
            2. Historic Board of Review
            3. Historic Preservation Commission
            4. Planning Commission
          4. Fences
          5. Historic Preservation
            1. Commission
            2. Historic Board of Review
            3. Historic Districts
              1. Church Cherokee Streets
              2. Downtown Marietta
              3. Forest Hills
              4. Kennesaw Avenue
              5. National Register Historic Districts
              6. Local Landmarks
            4. Local Landmarks
          6. Planning Studies & Projects
            1. 2011 Transportation Enhancement Grant Projects
            2. Livable Centers Initiative Program & Studies
              1. Envision Marietta LCI
              2. Franklin/Delk Road LCI Plan
              3. Marietta University Enhancement District LCI
              4. Roswell Streetscape Project
            3. Marietta Multi-Use Trail Map
            4. Comprehensive Plan 2040
            5. Other Studies
          7. Zoning Information & Ordinances
            1. Commercial Corridor Design Overlay
            2. Zoning Ordinance
          8. Upcoming Hearings
      8. Economic Development
      9. Engineering
        1. Transportation
      10. Finance
        1. Accounting and Payroll Division
          1. Awards
          2. Payroll / W-2 Information
        2. Budget & Utility Analysis
          1. Awards
          2. Budget Public Hearings
          3. Debt Service
          4. Documents
        3. Business License Division
          1. Applications & Forms
          2. Apply for a Business License
          3. New Business Listings
          4. Frequently Asked Questions
          5. Comcast Customer Service (PDF)
        4. Purchasing Division
          1. Proposals & Bids
          2. Purchasing Division FAQs
          3. Vendor Registration
          4. Surplus Property
        5. Tax Division
          1. Exemptions
          2. Change of Address and Homestead Exemption Removal
          3. Millage Rates
          4. Tax Division FAQs
          5. Property Tax Search / Pay Bill
          6. Tax Sale Listing
          7. Tax Parcel Log
      11. Fire
        1. Join Marietta Fire
          1. Marietta Fire Department
            1. Firefighters
          2. Join Our Team
            1. Career Development Timeline
            2. Training Opportunities
            3. Benefits & Compensation
          3. Selection Process
            1. Application Timeline
            2. Fitness Evaluation
            3. Written Entrance Examination
            4. Background Check
            5. Conditional Offer of Employment
          4. Your First Year What to Expect
            1. Fire Recruit School
            2. Recruit EMT School
            3. A Word About Fitness
            4. Testimonials
        2. Our Department
          1. Chief Officers
            1. Contact Information
          2. Incident Report Request
          3. Annual Reports
          4. Fire Stations
            1. Station 51
            2. Station 52
            3. Station 53
            4. Station 54
            5. Station 55
            6. Station 56
          5. Fire Museum
            1. Antique Vehicles
          6. Photo Gallery
          7. Join Marietta Fire
          8. Email Alerts
          9. Citizen's Request
        3. Suppression
          1. Wellness Program
          2. Emergency Medical Services
          3. Fire Suppression and Rescue
          4. Special Operations
            1. Advanced Vehicle Extrication
            2. Event Response Team
            3. Confined Space Rescue
            4. Hazardous Materials
            5. Honor Guard
            6. TEMS / SWAT Medic Team
            7. Technical Rescue
            8. Urban Search & Rescue
            9. Water Rescue
          5. Join Marietta Fire
        4. Fire Marshal
          1. Fire Marshal's Office
          2. Plan Review
            1. Building Plan Submission Requirements
            2. Knox Box / Key Box Request
          3. Inspections
            1. Request Fire Inspection
            2. Crowd Manager Program
            3. Fire Watch
            4. Fire & Life Safety Systems Inspections
          4. Investigations
            1. After The Fire
          5. Outdoor Burning
          6. Outdoor Grilling for Apartments
          7. Private Fire Hydrants
          8. Fireworks
          9. Knox Box / Key Box Request
          10. Fire Watch
        5. Training
          1. Annual Recertification Requirements
          2. Medical Training
          3. Hazardous Materials Training
          4. Recruit Training
          5. Technical Rescue Training
        6. Be MFD SAFE Program
          1. School Fire & Safety Education
          2. Business SAFE
          3. Home Fire Safety Visit
            1. Home Safety Checklist
            2. Safe Neighborhoods
          4. Car Seat Installation
          5. Fire Museum
          6. Safety Information
            1. Kids' Corner
            2. Fire Escape Planning
            3. Smoke Detectors
            4. Carbon Monoxide
            5. Emergency Preparedness
            6. Fireplace Safety
            7. Deaf & Hard of Hearing
            8. Generator Safety
            9. Home Fire Extinguishers
            10. Public Service Announcements
            11. Teen Driving
          7. After the Fire
          8. Fire Education Request
        7. SUBMIT
          1. Citizen Request
          2. Incident Report Request
          3. Fire & Life Safety Inspection
      12. Geographic Information Systems
        1. Online Maps
        2. GIS Data
        3. PDF Maps
        4. Property Addresses
        5. Data Disclaimer
      13. Human Resources & Risk Management
        1. Employment
          1. Current Job Openings
          2. E-Verify®
            1. Business Licenses - Private Business & Contractors
            2. IMAGE Certification
          3. Employee Guide
            1. Acknowledgment
            2. Employment
            3. E-Verify®
          4. New Hire Paperwork
          5. Personnel Rules & Regulations
        2. Benefits
          1. Deferred Compensation Plans
        3. Pensions
          1. Pension Board
          2. Retirement Plan Documents
          3. Minutes, HR Legislation, and Documents
            1. Pension Board Minutes
            2. Human Resources Legislation 2003 - Present
            3. Human Resources Legislation 1980 - 2002
            4. Human Resources Legislation 1952 - 1979
            5. Miscellaneous Pension Documents
        4. Retirement Information
          1. Ready to Retire?
          2. After Retirement or Separation
          3. History of the City of Marietta Pension
          4. Retirement Plan Documents
        5. Risk Management
          1. Americans with Disabilities Act
            1. Grievance Procedure
          2. Georgia Firefighters' Cancer Benefit Program
        6. Title VI Compliance & Public Notice
      14. Information Technology
        1. Awards & Recognition
        2. Sales/Vendor Contact Form
      15. Municipal Court
        1. Calendar
        2. Court Daily Docket Calendar
        3. Clerk of Court
        4. Court Services
          1. Community Service
          2. Court Appointed Attorney
          3. Court Interpreter Services
          4. Posting Bond for Jail Release
          5. Pretrial Diversion Program
          6. Records
        5. Directions
        6. Judges
        7. Probation
        8. Prosecutor
        9. Traffic / Local Ordinance Citations
          1. Discuss Case with Judge / Prosecutor
          2. Driver History & Points
          3. Failure to Appear in Court
          4. Fine Amount & Court Date
          5. Payment Information
          6. Posting Bonds
          7. Rescheduling Court Dates
          8. What to Expect in Court
        10. Violations
          1. Parking Ticket Violations
          2. Photo Red-Light Violations
          3. Photo School Bus Stop Arm Violations
      16. Parks, Recreation, and Facilities
        1. Home
        2. Calendar
        3. Camps
        4. Youth & Adult Programs
        5. Memberships & Passes
        6. Youth Basketball
          1. Registration
          2. Practice and Game Information
        7. Special Events
          1. Family Fancy Pants Dance
          2. Marietta the Gathering
          3. Glover Park Concert Series
          4. Brown Bag Concerts
          5. May-Retta Daze
          6. Fourth of July Celebration
          7. July is Parks and Recreation Month Celebration
          8. HarvestFest
          9. Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa on the Square
          10. Storyteller Series
        8. Weddings in Glover Park
        9. Film Permits
        10. Keep Marietta Beautiful
          1. Join Now
        11. City Parks
          1. City Parks
          2. Parks Virtual Tour
          3. Pavilion & Field Rentals
        12. Facility Reservations
        13. Sprayground @ Elizabeth Porter Park
        14. Custer Park Sports and Fitness Center
        15. Franklin Gateway Sports Complex
        16. Hugh L. Grogan Jr. Community Center
        17. City Club Marietta
        18. Marietta Golf Center Driving Range
        19. Aviation Sports Complex
        20. Laurel Park Tennis Center
        21. Custer Park Soccer Complex
        22. City Cemeteries
          1. A - K
            1. Barmore Cemetery
            2. Crest Hill Cemetery
            3. Custer Street
            4. Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery
            5. Gresham Cemetery (Old)
            6. Haney Grove Baptist
            7. Hangman's Hill
            8. Hargrove
            9. Kennesaw Memorial Park Cemetery
          2. L - Z
            1. Marietta City Cemetery
            2. Marietta Confederate Cemetery
            3. Marietta National Cemetery
            4. Mountain View Park Cemetery
            5. New Hope Methodist
            6. Paupers Cemetery #1
            7. Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
            8. Saint James Episcopal Cemetery
            9. Shady Grove Baptist
            10. Taylor
            11. Wildwood Cemetery
        23. Contact Us
      17. Planning & Zoning
      18. Police
        1. Recruiting
          1. Why Join MPD
            1. Salary and Benefits
            2. Technology & Equipment
            3. Career Development
            4. Testimonials
          2. Recruiting Process
            1. Qualifications & Pay Rates
            2. Physical Fitness Standards
            3. Hiring Standards
            4. Apply Now!
          3. FAQ
          4. Contact
          5. About Marietta
        2. About Us
          1. Divisions
            1. Investigations
            2. Support Services
            3. Uniform
          2. MPD Org Chart
        3. Services
          1. Alarm Registration
          2. A.S.S.I.S.T. Information
          3. File a Police Report
          4. Get an Accident Report
          5. Get Criminal / Driver's History
          6. Get Directions
          7. Internships
            1. Internship Acceptance Standards
          8. Pay a Fine
          9. Permits
          10. Post Bond
          11. Property / Evidence Returned
          12. Quality of Life / M-STAR
            1. M-STAR Updates
            2. M-STAR Zones
          13. Request Crime Stats
          14. Request Zone Patrol
          15. S.M.I.L.E. Marietta!
          16. Tip Line
          17. Vehicle Releases
          18. Victim Assistance
        4. Citizen Engagement
          1. Active Shooter Preparedness
          2. Citizens' Police Academy
          3. Citizen Survey
          4. Community Outreach Police Services Area Program
          5. Explorers
          6. Police Athletic League (PAL)
          7. Participate in Ride-Along Program
          8. Public Service Announcements
          9. R.A.D. Women's Self-Defense
          10. radKIDS
          11. Tip Line
          12. Crime Stats
        5. Notifications
      19. Power & Water
        1. How Do I...
          1. Apply For
            1. Power & Water Service
            2. Budget Billing
            3. Commercial Water / Sewer Service
            4. Fire Flow Service
            5. Residential Water / Sewer Service
            6. Service Abandonment
          2. Learn About
            1. Board of Directors
            2. Contact Information
            3. Energy Saving Tips
            4. Paying Your Bill
            5. Programs & Products
            6. Reporting a Problem
            7. Starting / Stopping Service
            8. Tree Trimming
          3. View
            1. Frequently Asked Questions
            2. Online Forms
            3. Residential Saving Energy Guide
            4. Small Business Saving Energy Guide
            5. Current Outages
        2. Commercial
          1. Power
            1. Builders & Developers
            2. Commercial Customers
              1. Energy Deregulation
              2. Records & Rates
            3. Commercial Energy Library
            4. Energy Audits
            5. Energy Calculator
            6. Frequently Asked Questions
            7. Marketing Team
            8. Newsletter
            9. Current Outages
            10. Outage and Storm Center
            11. Outage Notifications
            12. Power Quality
            13. Security Lighting
            14. Understanding Demand
          2. Water
            1. Commercial Water / Sewer Service Application
            2. Conserve & Protect
            3. Engineering
            4. Environmental Compliance
            5. Fire Flow Test Application
            6. Frequently Asked Questions
            7. Rates and Fees
            8. Service Abandonment Application
            9. Water Restrictions
        3. Residential
          1. Frequently Asked Questions
          2. Power
            1. Builders & Developers
            2. Deposits & Fees
            3. Distributed Generation
            4. Educational Resources
            5. Energy Calculator
            6. Energy Saving Tips
            7. Current Outages
            8. Outage Notifications
            9. Outage & Storm Center
              1. Outage Notifications
            10. Rebates and Incentives
          3. Water
            1. Conserve & Protect
            2. Engineering
              1. Capital Improvement Program
                1. Sugar Hill Tank Replacement
              2. New Development
            3. Environmental Compliance
              1. Backflow Prevention
              2. Grease Control
              3. Quality Issues
              4. Water Quality Report
              5. Wastewater Overflow Prevention
              6. Water Quality FAQ
            4. Rates & Fees
              1. Water & Wastewater Consumption Fees
              2. Water Meter & Wastewater Tap Fees
              3. Deposits
              4. Construction Meters
              5. Unmetered Fire Lines
            5. Rebates and Incentives
            6. Water Restrictions
            7. Water/Sewer Service Applications
              1. Residential Water / Sewer Service Application
              2. Commercial Water / Sewer Service Application
              3. Fire Flow Test Application
              4. Service Abandonment
        4. Customer Services
          1. About Us
            1. Awards
            2. Board of Lights & Waterworks
            3. Contact Us
            4. Public Hearing
          2. Bill Pay / Deposits & Fees
            1. About Your Bill
              1. Interactive Sample Bill
            2. Deposits & Fees
            3. Pay Your Bill
              1. Trouble Logging In?
            4. Beware of Scammers
          3. Forms, Publications & Energy Guides
            1. Online Forms
            2. Publications
            3. Residential Saving Energy Guide
            4. Small Business Saving Energy Guide
          4. Frequently Asked Questions
          5. Project SHARE
          6. Report a Problem
          7. Start or Stop Your Service
          8. Tree Trimming
        5. Resources
          1. Utility Assistance Agencies
          2. Home Safety
            1. Digging Safety
            2. Safety Tips for Kids
            3. Tree Trimming
          3. A Guide to Saving Energy & Money
          4. Distributed Generation Policy
          5. Security Lighting
          6. Water Conservation
          7. Fundamentals of Electricity
          8. Kids Korner (Electric)
          9. EPA Kids Club
          10. Conservation Tips & Rebates
      20. Public Works
        1. Building Inspections
          1. Building Codes
          2. Certificate of Occupancy
          3. Permits
            1. Building Permits
            2. Mechanical Permits
              1. HVAC & Water Heater Virtual Inspection
              2. Virtual Inspection Instructions & Tips!
            3. Electrical Permits
            4. Plumbing Permits
              1. Water Heater & HVAC Virtual Inspection
            5. Plan Review
            6. Engineering Division Permits
            7. Tenant Move-In Permits
            8. Documents
          4. Request an Inspection
            1. VIRTUAL INSPECTION for Water Heater and HVAC change-outs
        2. Engineering
          1. Floodplain Management
          2. "Keep it Clean" Program
          3. Mountain to River Trail - Gap Presentation
          4. Road Closure Request
          5. Site Development
          6. Stormwater Management
          7. Transportation
            1. Kennesaw Mountain Pedestrian Trail Improvements
            2. Powder Springs Streetscape
            3. Rottenwood Creek
            4. Fairground Street Improvements
          8. Transportation Improvement Program
            1. 2016 SPLOST Projects
              1. Upcoming Projects A - L
              2. Upcoming Projects K - O
                1. Upcoming Projects K - O
              3. Upcoming Projects P - Z
            2. 2011 Transportation Enhancement Grant Projects
              1. 2012 Design Presentation
            3. 2011 SPLOST Information
              1. Upcoming Projects A - C
              2. Upcoming Projects D - G
              3. Upcoming Projects H - R
              4. Upcoming Projects S - Z
            4. 2005 SPLOST
          9. Utility Permit Application
        3. Fleet Maintenance
        4. Sanitation Services
          1. Holiday Pickup Schedule
          2. Collection Calendar
          3. Residential Rates
          4. Sanitation Rules
          5. Recycling
          6. Solid Waste
          7. Waste Wizard
        5. Street Maintenance
        6. Traffic Operations
        7. Transportation
          1. Traffic Calming
      21. Sanitation Services
      22. Purchasing
      23. Tax
      24. Traffic Operations
    3. City Council
      1. Calendar
      2. Council Committees
        1. Economic / Community Development
        2. Finance / Investments
        3. Judicial / Legislative
        4. Parks, Recreation and Tourism
        5. Personnel / Insurance
        6. Public Safety
        7. Public Works
      3. Council Members
        1. Cheryl Richardson (Ward 1)
        2. Griffin L. Chalfant (Ward 2)
        3. Johnny Walker (Ward 3)
        4. G. A. (Andy) Morris (Ward 4)
        5. M. Carlyle Kent (Ward 5)
        6. Andre L. Sims (Ward 6)
        7. Joseph R. Goldstein (Ward 7)
      4. Meeting Minutes & Agendas
      5. Meeting Videos
    4. City Manager
      1. Award Winning City
      2. Calendar
      3. Citizens' Government Academy
        1. 2023 Citizens' Government Academy Class
        2. 2022 Youth Government Academy
      4. Citizen's Request
      5. Marietta's Vision
        1. Vision Statement 1
        2. Vision Statement 2
        3. Vision Statement 3
        4. Vision Statement 4
        5. Vision Statement 5
        6. Vision Statement 6
        7. Vision Statement 7
        8. Vision Statement 8
        9. Vision Statement 9
      6. Bill Bruton Jr.'s Biography
    5. Mayor
      1. Letter from the Mayor
      2. State of the City Address
    6. City Clerk
      1. Meeting Minutes & Agendas
      2. Meeting Videos
      3. Meeting Rules & Procedures (PDF)
      4. City Code
      5. City Ordinances
      6. Boards & Commissions
      7. Ward Maps
      8. City Fee Chart
    7. Boards & Committees
      1. Mayor & City Council
      2. Board of Directors - Power & Water
      3. Board of Education
      4. Board of Zoning Appeals
      5. Civil Service Board
      6. Construction Board of Adjustment & Appeals
      7. Downtown Marietta Development Authority (DMDA)
      8. Ethics Committee
      9. Historic Board of Review
        1. Applications
        2. Calendar
        3. Design Guidelines for Downtown
      10. Historic Preservation Commission
        1. Historic Districts & Local Landmarks
      11. Marietta Development Authority
      12. Marietta Housing Authority
        1. Services
      13. Marietta Tree Keepers
        1. Calendar
        2. Helpful Links
        3. Membership / Contact Us
      14. Pension Board
      15. Planning Commission
    8. City Directory
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  7. Feature Links

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    2. Meeting Videos
    3. Archives
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