The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) is introducing a new Chamber Concert Series, offering audiences an intimate musical experience at Marietta’s historic landmarks. Performed by small ensembles in candlelit settings, the…
By Larry Felton Johnson The William Root House is a landmark in Marietta, an antebellum house near Marietta Square, built by druggist and merchant William Root. Root moved to Marietta…
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…
How much do you know about the City of Marietta? We run daily quizzes in the Cobb County Courier newsletter, and recently decided to move the Saturday and Sunday quizzes…
The slogan “Support Local Business” has become popular over the last few decades as local businesses have been replaced first by mall chain stores and megastores, and then by online…
According to an announcement on the City of Marietta website, internationally acclaimed silhouette artist Clay Rice will make a special appearance at the William Root House on Sunday, Nov. 9,…
[Information provided in a press release from Swinerton Builders, who also provided the photos] In October, U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath joined more than 120 volunteers from Home Depot, Swinerton Builders and…
By Mark Woolsey Marietta city officials, residents and church members gathered Wednesday to commemorate longtime pastor Rev. Nelson L. Price with a memorial pathway. Price pastored Roswell Street Baptist Church…
By Mark Woolsey A man Marietta police labeled a dangerous fugitive was taken into custody in connection with a homicide earlier this week. Pharron Banks, 26, was sought since an argument…
By Mark Woolsey UPDATE: Officer Chuck McPhilamy of the Marietta Police Department provided the following update: Stepfather Succumbs To Injuries Marietta Detectives continued their investigation through the night. We…