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Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference is sponsoring a Martin Lugher King Jr. parade on January 18, 2010. The parade begins at Lockheed Credit Union and travels from Fairground Street to Roswell Street, left on Roswell Street and ends... 

New Years Eve at The Strand

Billy Joe Royal & PARADOCS New Years Concert Bring the New Year in with a bang at The Strand with “Down in the Boondocks” Billy Joe Royal and opening act: PARADOCS, a group of medical personnel who can jam with the best of ‘em. Billy... 

Behind The Scenes at The Strand

Want to sneak a “behind-the-scenes” peek at the Earl Smith Strand Theatre? The Strand now offers guided tours of the historic theatre, event space, and rooftop terrace. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the history... 

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Marietta News

Merchant’s Walk Library is moving

Merchant’s Walk Library, located in East Cobb just off Johnson Ferry Road in Marietta, is moving to a new location. The new library will be located at 4880 Lower Roswell Road in the Parkaire Mall shopping center in Marietta. The move... 

H1N1 Vaccination Availability

Cobb & Douglas Public Health has H1N1 vaccine available at all local public health centers for anyone ages 6 months and older. In addition, there will be an H1N1 Mass Flu Clinic on Saturday, December 19, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at KSU... 

Meet Local Authors at the Marietta Museum of History

Meet the Authors: A Book-Signing Event in Time for the Holidays takes place on Friday, December 11, 2009 from 5pm to 7pm at the Marietta Museum of History. Admission is free and members receive a 20% discount on all book purchases (excluding... 

Photos and Highlights from the 2009 Marietta Business Expo

The 2009 Marietta Business Expo was a huge success and a sold out event despite having to reschedule due to the recent floods. The event provided an excellent opportunity to meet local business owners, build business connections, enjoy some... 

Holiday Precautions from the Crime Prevention Unit:

The winter holiday season is an exciting time of year that also unfortunately provides new opportunities for criminals.  The Cobb County police department crime prevention unit recommends the following precautions: Remember that entering autos... 

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About Marietta, Georgia

Established in 1834, Marietta, Georgia is located along the dramatic backdrops of the Chattahoochee River and historic foothills of Kennesaw Mountain, 18 miles northwest of Metro Atlanta. Characterized by numerous natural resources, affordable real estate, and historic and cultural assets, Marietta is the county seat of Cobb County, Georgia’s third largest county with over 700,000 citizens.

Marietta provides visitors and residents an exciting selection of local attractions, annual events, festivals, outdoor concerts, recreational activities, sport venues, shopping, and a growing business environment of industry and commerce. Visitors and residents are sure to enjoy the traditional Southern charm, hospitality, and history of this quaint, modern city. More about the City of Marietta