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Exterior of Marietta City Hall. Red brick modern building

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…

Marietta December 15, 2023

Marietta residents to see increase in water and electricity rates on January 1

The City of Marietta announced on its website that the cost of water and electricity will go up beginning January 1, 2024. Marietta Power will raise electric rates by 2.5…

Marietta December 8, 2023

Marietta’s newest firefighters graduate from training

The Marietta Fire Department announced on the city’s website that the newest trainees have graduated from their rigorous 12-week training regimen and are ready to take their place as firefighters….

(l to r) Betsy Madrerohon, Capital City Bank, Ron King, Capital City Bank, Sharon Mason, Cobb Chamber, Bonnie Buckner Reavis, 2023 Marietta Citizen of the Year, Mayor Steve Tumlin, City of Marietta, Greg Teague, 2023 Cobb Chamber Chairman, and Andy Gaines, The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

Marietta December 7, 2023

Cobb Chamber Marietta Area Council selects Bonnie Buckner Reavis as Citizen of the Year

(l to r) Betsy Madrerohon, Capital City Bank, Ron King, Capital City Bank, Sharon Mason, Cobb Chamber, Bonnie Buckner Reavis, 2023 Marietta Citizen of the Year, Mayor Steve Tumlin, City…

Marietta December 5, 2023

Exceptional Marietta staff and retirees are given awards for their service

by Larry Felton Johnson Government workers often have a bad reputation, which we at the Courier think is unfair. We all get frustrated with long lines, roads the don’t get…

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…

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