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Marietta January 22, 2024

January 22, 1861: the Marietta Advocate reports on secession

The Courier uses the Georgia Historic Newspaper site housed at the University of Georgia to assemble history articles based on contemporary news reports. From the formation of Cobb County in…

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

Marietta January 8, 2024

Marietta Tree Keepers seeks volunteers for tree maintenance workshop at Elizabeth Porter Park

Do you want to get outdoor exercise, help beautify Marietta, and make practical steps toward healing the environment? The Marietta Tree Keepers seeks volunteers for a training and work day…

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art. Greek revival building with six large columns

Marietta January 5, 2024

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art presents a juried photography exhibition

The Marietta Cobb Museum of Art will hold its first juried photography exhibition. The opening night reception will be tomorrow evening from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024….

Marietta police SUV parked at the curb on Marietta Square

Marietta January 4, 2024

Arrest made in homicide on Cobb Parkway

According to a public information release from Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department, a suspect was identified and arrested in the homicide that took place yesterday morning at…

Marietta History Center taken from other side of railroad tracks

Marietta December 29, 2023

Marietta History Center features “All Aboard, Georgia!” authors at January Pop-in

The Marietta History Center holds monthly Pop-in events that are fun and educational for the whole family. The following announcement of the January event was posted on the City of…

Marietta December 27, 2023

Moral panic in 1835 Marietta: The Anti-Gaming Society

In 1835 Marietta had only existed for a year, and Cobb County had only been created two years earlier. It was in many ways a frontier town as the new…

A brick fountain in Glover Park on Marietta Square. benches surround a circular brick path and a photographer snaps a shot.

Marietta December 22, 2023

Looking for free (or paid) parking for upcoming Marietta Square events? The city has an interactive map for you

In October the City of Marietta announced a feature on its website that will help out if you plan to attend one of the many wonderful events held frequently in…

Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

Marietta December 21, 2023

Marietta Mayor Tumlin presents awards to Marietta schools staff and students

Marietta Mayor Steve Tumlin presented awards to a staff member and a student from each school in Marietta City Schools, during the 6th Annual Mayor’s Awards. We’ve reprinted the descriptions…

Marietta December 19, 2023

Marietta’s Gem City Mid-Winter Camp accepting applications

Are you looking for a winter camp for your child aged 6-12? Marietta’s Gem City Mid-Winter Camp is now accepting applications. We’ve reprinted the details below from the City of…

Marietta December 16, 2023

Marietta’s Lemon Street Classic honors the city’s historic Black neighborhood and school

The City of Marietta announced on its website that the 4th annual Lemon Street Classic will be held on December 21, 22 and 23, 2023. The event features three days…

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