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Marietta History Center taken from other side of railroad tracks

Marietta December 3, 2023

Marietta History Center presents exhibition “Divine 9: Take Action. Make a Difference”

The Marietta History Center (MHC) has a temporary exhibition on display entitled Divine 9: Take Action. Make a Difference. The exhibition was put in place in November and will be…

The front page of an 1861 copy of the Marietta Advocate

Marietta December 3, 2023

The Marietta Advocate: the first newspaper in Cobb County (1843)

by Larry Felton Johnson I have a fascination with old newspapers. As a journalist, looking through the changes in form and substance of newspapers through the 19th and 20th centuries…

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…

Transportation November 19, 2023

I-75 lane closures near Marietta will continue until Monday morning

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced that lane closures on I-75 near Marietta will continue until Monday morning. GDOT’s press release described the scope and schedule for the work…

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…

Crime November 13, 2023

Man sentenced to life without parole for stabbing death of juvenile in Marietta

Brayan Rivas, 18, was sentenced to life without possibility of parole for the stabbing death of a 16-year-old female in Marietta. Rivas was charged with malice murder for the 2020…

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…

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