Run wild for a great cause at the annual Gobble Jog on Thanksgiving day 2013 in Marietta. The event … [more]
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Events
Marietta Square Christmas Tree Lighting
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for the kick-off to the holiday season Thursday, December 5, 2013. … [more]
“Dumb and Dumber To” Films in Marietta
Actors Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels are filming scenes for the comedy sequel "Dumb and Dumber To" in … [more]
News
Atlanta Braves Moving to Cobb County in 2017
Atlanta Braves President John Schuerholz announced that the Braves plan to celebrate opening day … [more]
Charting a New Course in Education
For decades, the acclaim garnered by Cobb County schools has become a secondary economic engine for … [more]
A Merry Marietta Christmas
As a child, Katie Peterson would mark the beginning of the Christmas season with the arrival of … [more]
Community
Two Local Non-Profits Join Forces
Christian Aid Mission Partnership (C.A.M.P.) and Our Father’s Hands (OFH) recently announced that the two organizations have merged to serve their clients and communities more efficiently. “In these difficult economic times we have to work more … [more]
Cobb Chamber Announces Public Safety Employees of the Year
The Cobb Chamber honored Cobb County’s finest during its 19th annual Public Safety Appreciation Breakfast on Oct. 7. The event kicked off Public Safety Appreciation Week, a community-wide effort to say “thank you” to the men and women who work … [more]
WellStar Receives Six VHA 2013 Leadership Awards
WellStar received six out of a possible 15 awards by VHA Georgia during its Leadership Awards Program. This award program recognizes VHA Georgia members that have displayed remarkable levels of performance by successfully implementing improvements … [more]
Daniel Howard Joins East Cobb Foot & Ankle Care
Dr. Daniel Howard has joined the practice of East Cobb Foot & Ankle Care. An East Cobb native, Howard attended the University of Georgia and worked in the Atlanta area for five years before attending the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. Howard … [more]
East Cobb Chili Cookoff
As part of this month's Paper Mill Village Food Trucks event, Paper Mill Village is hosting a chili cook off on Monday, October 28, 2013. Space is limited to just 20 entries with a $20 entry fee. Judging takes place at 6pm. To enter or for more … [more]
Paper Mill Road Bridge at Sope Creek Opening
The new Sope Creek Bridge on Paper Mill Road is opening to traffic on Friday, October 25, 2013. The new bridge includes a six foot sidewalk on the south side, providing access to National Park Service trails. There will be a ribbon cutting … [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]