Marietta

Marietta April 30, 2018

Marietta is a growing city with a small-town charm

MARIETTA, Ga.– The city of Marietta is one of the most rapidly-developing cities in Cobb County, due mainly to large social and economic development projects in the downtown square and…

Marietta Police Department April 13, 2018

Marietta Police Department attributes improved response time to Public Safety Ambassador Program

The Marietta Police Department’s average response time to calls from citizens dropped since the department implemented the Public Safety Ambassador (PSA) Program, according to an MPD press release. The PSA…

Marietta December 22, 2017

Marietta announces IKEA development, says farewell to outgoing councilmen

After a reception held Wednesday, Dec. 20, to honor its outgoing members, the Marietta City Council announced that IKEA is coming to Franklin Gateway, the newest in a line of…

Marietta September 21, 2017

Tree maintenance to cause traffic delays in Marietta

Daytime drivers in Marietta will experience delays on Whitlock Avenue next week due to tree-trimming, according to city officials. The Marietta Power and Water Department will work from 9:30 a.m….

Marietta August 29, 2017

New sports complex opens at Franklin Gateway in Marietta

Marietta officials cut the ribbon on the city’s newest sports complex on Thursday, Aug. 24. Franklin Gateway Sports Complex sits on a total of 13.1 acres and features three soccer…

Marietta August 22, 2017

Marietta officials to open new Franklin Gateway Sports Complex

The City of Marietta will cut the ribbon on the Franklin Gateway Sports Complex Thursday, Aug. 24. Marietta city staff members will offer tours of the facility and its three…

Marietta August 11, 2017

Valet parking service on Marietta square might be extended

Visitors to Marietta Square might enjoy valet parking for a few more weeks if the city approves a proposed extension. The last day of valet parking is currently slated for…

Marietta August 10, 2017

Overlay district around WellStar Kennestone Hospital rejected by Marietta City Council

In essence, nothing has changed. The Marietta City Council unanimously denied a plan on Wednesday, Aug. 9, that would have allowed taller buildings and mixed-use properties around WellStar Kennestone Hospital….

Marietta June 28, 2017

Marietta City Council Member receives Certificate of Dedication

Philip Goldstein, who represents Marietta’s Ward 7 on the city council, received a Certificate of Dedication award from the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute at the Georgia Municipal Association’s…

Marietta June 8, 2017

No service cuts or tax increases in proposed Marietta city budget for FY 2018

The Marietta city council will consider the proposed FY 2018 budget for the city on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at 7 p.m., at 205 Lawrence Street Marietta, GA, 30060, in the…

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