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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, great schools, year-round events, affordable real estate, and plenty of historic sites, Marietta is the county seat of Cobb County, Georgia’s third largest county with approximately 766,802 residents.

Marietta Square is the historic heart of Marietta, where brick storefronts, local restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and shaded park space give the city its signature character. Centered around Glover Park, the square has the easy charm of a place built for wandering, with enough coffee, live music, patio dining, and people-watching to turn a quick errand into a fun-filled afternoon.