The 2014 Taste of Marietta takes place Sunday April 27, 2014 from 11am to 7pm. The annual event … [more]
Featured
Events
Paper Mill Village Food Trucks
The popular food truck fair is returning to Paper Mill Village. The event features some of the most … [more]
What Makes Cobb Great
These days Cobb County is in the news for its large-scale building projects, notable film locations, … [more]
News
Summer Camps Galore
As it warms up in the South, the time has come to begin thinking about how your kids will spend … [more]
Educating the Next Generation
Students in both the Cobb County School District and Marietta City Schools begin learning about … [more]
Test Out of Allergy Season
For many people, allergies are more than just an irritant that causes uncomfortable symptoms like … [more]
Community
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]
New app to help with resident service requests for DOT
A new smart phone and web-based tool, YourGOV, allows residents to submit non-emergency service requests directly to Cobb DOT. Residents can photograph a problem and request that work be completed at a specified location. YourGOV service requests … [more]
WellStar recognized for workplace environment
WellStar Health System was recently named on the 2014 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For List ranking 39th—the highest ranking for a company based in Georgia. Fortune recognizes companies nationally for having exceptional workplace cultures based … [more]
Bridges closed along Silver Comet Trail
Five pedestrian bridges along Cobb’s 12.8-mile Silver Comet Trail will be temporarily closed to the public through April 2014 while Cobb DOT crews repair or replace bridge ends. The following bridges are affected: Cooper Lake Bridge, Olley Creek … [more]
Low Cost Microchip and Vaccination Clinic
Good Mews Animal Foundation will be holding a low cost microchip and vaccination clinic for cats and dogs. See full details and register today at www.goodmews.org, by contacting Robbin at robbiny@fairgreen.com or calling 678-520-4735. Walk ups 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]