The Easter Bunny is hopping to town, and he is bringing plenty of eggs, candy, games, and fun for … [more]
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What Makes Cobb Great
These days Cobb County is in the news for its large-scale building projects, notable film locations, … [more]
Doing Business with Cobb
It’s good for the economy, it’s great for the environment and it’s a win for everyone involved. … [more]
News
Tech in Cobb’s Schools
Watch This! Video Production in Our Schools You may remember your dad taping a white sheet on the … [more]
Beyond the Classroom
Connecting Cobb business leaders and students. When you consider your community, what aspects of it … [more]
Good Word of Mouth
National Children’s Dental Health Month keeps smiles brighter through education February is a busy … [more]
Community
Helicopter Rides at the Aviation Wing
Get a birds-eye view of Marietta! Join the Aviation Wing for Helicopter rides. Blue Ridge Helicopters will have flights going out toward Kennesaw Mountain and back to the Wing. Up to three people can ride at a time depending on weight restrictions. A … [more]
Greater Atlanta Coin Show
All are welcome at the monthly Greater Atlanta Coin Show, and admission is FREE. The show offers many dealers in one place where you can browse, buy, sell or trade coins, currency, bullion, jewelry and other collectibles. The experienced coin dealers … [more]
Groundbreaking Improvements for U.S. Highway 41
In early December, the Cumberland Community Improvement District (CID) in partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation, federal partners and Cobb County, broke ground on a widening project and enhancements for U.S. Highway 41 between … [more]
Couture for Charity
Couture for Charity, a non-profit organization founded by Walton High School student Yasmin Rahimi, held its first fashion show at the Atlanta Country Club to raise funds for breast cancer research. After nine months of designing and planning, the … [more]
Cobb Chamber Names Community Service Award Winners
The Cobb Chamber recognized 20 local companies at its December First Monday Breakfast, sponsored by Georgia Trend magazine. The Sam Olens Business Community Service Awards recognize deserving Cobb businesses for their commitment to the community and … [more]
Chattahoochee Tech Foundation Honored At Leadership Conference
The Chattahoochee Tech Foundation Board was recently recognized with a unique distinction at the annual Technical College System of Georgia Leadership Conference held in Savannah. Of the 24 technical college foundations, only eight have earned the … [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]