Public Invited to Review Marietta 2028 SPLOST Projects
The City of Marietta posted its 2028 SPLOST public input meeting schedule on the city website. The meeting will allow public input on the project list that was approved by…
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Public Invited to Review Marietta 2028 SPLOST Projects
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Public Invited to Review Marietta 2028 SPLOST Projects
The City of Marietta posted its 2028 SPLOST public input meeting schedule on the city website. The meeting will allow public input on the project list that was approved by…
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