The American Craft Council Show features hundreds of the country’s top fine craft artists presenting … [more]
Featured
Events
Martinis & Music
The Marietta / Cobb Museum of Art is hosting Martinis & Music on Friday, February 13, 2015. … [more]
Daddy Daughter Dance
The annual Daddy/Daughter Dance is open to fathers and their daughters ages 5-12 years old, and … [more]
News
Sparking an Interest
In response to what some are calling a “STEM crisis,” or the shortage of young people pursuing … [more]
Marietta’s Most Romantic Eateries
Lucky for Marietta residents, you never need to head to the big city for a beautiful meal. Featuring … [more]
Resolve to Change Your Lifestyle
The New Year’s resolution circuit is a strong one: Year after year people of all ages and walks of … [more]
Community
Thriving in the Holiday Season
While holidays are beyond wonderful for bringing people and families together, there are a few signature parts of the holidays that can also throw people wildly off-track when trying to maintain their health and fitness goals. Among these, … [more]
Holiday Recycling in Cobb
As we enter the most wonderful—and wasteful—time of the year, consider what you can do to keep your community beautiful this season. Keep Cobb Beautiful and Keep Smyrna Beautiful work on programs year-round to keep Cobb County green and … [more]
New Braves Stadium Is Named
Atlanta-based SunTrust Bank, Inc., has snagged the naming rights for the new Atlanta Braves stadium in Cobb County for the next 25 years. The announcement about naming the under-construction SunTrust Park was made during the grand opening ceremonies. … [more]
Free Energy Efficiency Seminar
Cobb EMC is hosting a seminar where experts will share tips on how to save money on your electric bill. Those in attendance may also enter to win a home energy makeover from Home Energy Solutions. The event will be held from 6–8 p.m. on Nov. 11, … [more]
Former Belmont Site Under Development
Halpern Enterprises, Inc., of Atlanta is developing the former 48-acre Belmont Hills Shopping Center at the corner of Windy Hill and Atlanta roads in Smyrna. New construction will include 47,593-square-foot neighborhood retail center, 153 new homes … [more]
Helping Burn Patients
Bullock Hope House in Powder Springs is opening its doors to the families of burn patients treated at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at WellStar Cobb Hospital. The house will be a place of respite for out-of-town families while their loved ones are … [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]
