Marietta

A large tree to the left of frame, surrounded by green undergrowth

Marietta December 2, 2023

Marietta Tree Keepers to hold a scavenger-hunt-themed tree planting event

by Larry Felton Johnson Trees are awesome. Trees in cities provide numerous benefits. They absorb harmful pollutants, reduce air pollution, and release oxygen, enhancing air quality. They also offer shade,…

Official Photo of Marietta Police Chief Marty Ferrell

Marietta December 1, 2023

City to host public retirement celebration for Marietta Police Chief Marty Ferrell

by Larry Felton Johnson The City of Marietta will host a retirement celebration for Marietta Police Chief Marty Ferrell on Friday, December 15, 2023 from 2-5 p.m. at the First…

A drawing of Santa and his reindeer, airborne

Marietta November 26, 2023

Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour begins Friday December 1

Marietta’s 37th annual Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour will take place from Friday December 1 to Sunday December 3, 2023. The tour features Marietta’ historic Cherokee Heights Neighborhood, where according…

Marietta November 22, 2023

Marietta Police Chief Marty Ferrell to retire

Chief of Police Marty Ferrell is retiring from the Marietta Police Department after 33 years of service. “After 33 amazing years in law enforcement with the Marietta Police Department, I…

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta November 15, 2023

Motorcyclist seriously injured on Powder Springs Road

According to a public information release from Officer B. Jean of the Marietta Police Department a motorcyclist was seriously injured after being hit by the driver of a Ford Explorer….

The abrupt break in the Mountain to River Trail at West Atlanta Street and Pearl Street.

Marietta November 15, 2023

Marietta seeks community input for Mountain to River Trail study

Photo: Unfinished portion of Mountain to River Trail at Fair Oaks (Larry Felton Johnson) The City of Marietta is conducting a study on the Mountain to River (M2R) trail and…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta November 11, 2023

Applications soon open for Marietta’s Community Development Block Grants

If you’re involved in an organization that works on affordable housing or economic improvement in low-to-moderate income communities, you might be interested in applying for funds from the Community Development…

Marietta November 10, 2023

Marietta announces pay increases for public safety and other city staff

The City of Marietta announced in a news release that the city council unanimously approved salary increases and changes to the city’s pay and classification system resulting in the largest…

Marietta November 7, 2023

Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre to present The Nutcracker

Marietta-based Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre (GMDT) will feature a performance of Tchaïkovsky’s The Nutcracker, an evergreen Christmas favorite on November 24-26 at the Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 S. Marietta…

Marietta November 7, 2023

Marietta proposes changes to its use of CDBG funds

The City of Marietta has proposed changes to the use of funds it is receiving from Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). This will require an amendment to the CDBG PY2023-2027…

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Disability November 23, 2024

Georgians With Disabilities Are Still Being Institutionalized, Despite Federal Oversight

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