The 27th annual Marietta Art in the Park festival returns to Glover Park in Marietta Square from … [more]
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Events
Chalk Spot at Art in the Park
The Chalk Spot is a street chalk art display for children in kindergarten through 12th grade. The … [more]
Paper Mill Village Food Trucks
The popular food truck fair is returning to Paper Mill Village. The event features some of the most … [more]
News
Beaches of Cobb
It’s no secret that Georgia summers are some of the hottest around. Rising temperatures have Cobb … [more]
Cobb: Your New Home of the Braves
"We are excited! We all think that the Braves are a home run for Cobb County,” says LOUD Security … [more]
C-130 Hercules Turns 60
The Diamond Jubilee Even though it’s only been four years since I moved to Cobb County, I can’t … [more]
Community
SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center Elects New Board
SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center, a Cobb nonprofit whose vision is a community free of child abuse, welcomes its new Board of Directors. Joining the board is Lori Brown-Jackson, manager of Belk at Town Center mall; Robert Jackson, senior vice … [more]
Curing Kids Cancer Completes $1.5 Million Endowment
Curing Kids Cancer, a Cobb nonprofit started in memory of 9-year-old Killian Owen, has completed its $1.5 million endowment at the Aflac Cancer Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Today the young man, who lost his battle to cancer in 2003, … [more]
Chamber to Honor International Commerce
The Cobb Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its International Commerce Spotlight Award, which recognizes a company that excels in global commerce and shows commitment to the vitality of Cobb County. Nominations may be submitted by an … [more]
Sewell Pool and Splash Pad
In celebration of the coming of summer months, Sewell Pool and Splash Pad is hosting a grand re-opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. Residents are invited to the ribbon cutting at 3:30pm on Friday, May 16, 2014. The pool and splash pad will open just … [more]
Cobb libraries expand hours
To better serve Cobb residents, the county’s public libraries are expanding and adjusting their hours of operation at all branches. A summary of new hours for all library branches is available at cobbcat.org. … [more]
Local church’s mission to help feed hungry
Chestnut Ridge Christian Church in Marietta is a small congregation that seeks to tackle a big problem: hunger. In January, members participated in a food-packaging event with the international organization Stop Hunger Now, where more than 60 people … [more]
About Marietta, Georgia
About Marietta
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 Downtown Atlanta. Characterized by numerous natural resources, affordable real estate, and historic and cultural assets, Marietta is home to more than 300,000 residents and 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 attractions, festivals & annual events, 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]
