The Chattahoochee River, located partially in Cobb, was recently designated as the country’s first National Water Trail. The National Water Trails System is a new network that will increase access to water-based outdoor recreation, encourage community stewardship of local waterways and promote tourism to fuel our local economy.
The Chattahoochee River Trail travels through 48 miles of river within the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and the park serves more than 3.2 million visitors per year. In addition to providing more than 65 percent of the public greenspace in the metro Altanta, the river also provides most of the area’s drinking water.
“The Chattahoochee River Water Trail provides clean water, greenspace and river access for millions of Americans every year,” Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar said. “As our nation opens a new chapter on rivers, one where we value our waterways for their recreational, economic and ecological importance, it is fitting that the Chattahoochee River Water Trail leads the way.”
To learn more about the National Trails System, visit https://www.nps.gov/nts.
On April 6, 2 Rules Fine Art will unveil its latest solo exhibition by New York painter/printmaker Kang Joo Lee, featuring pieces from her most recent body of work, “Urban Layers.” Lee’s large-scale etchings and paintings, often in excess of 9 feet in length and created by layering screen-printing and painting, reflect her personal experiences of living in the midst of the massive and dynamic urban spaces of Seoul, New York City and Chicago. The scale of her work is intentionally chosen to give the viewer a sense of being immersed in the urban environment. 2 Rules Fine Art will host a public reception on April 6 from 6-9 pm, and the show will remain up through April 28, 2012.
Date:
Public Reception on April 6, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm
Show will remain up through April 28, 2012.
Admission:
Free
Address:
2 Rules Fine Art
85 Church St.
Marietta, GA 30060
There are numerous free and paid parking options throughout the Marietta Square area. The Square features both paid and free parking lots, as well as free parking spaces. There are also three parking decks, two of which are owned by Cobb County and one is owned by the City of Marietta. The maps below will help you find the right place to park for any location or event.
Free 15-Minute Parking: In an effort to promote the many small businesses that are open for carryout, six 15-minute parking spots are available around the Square for curbside pickup.
Cobb County Parking Decks:
Marietta Square is home to the Cobb County Waddell Street Parking Deck and the Cobb County Lawrence Street Parking Deck.
The Cobb County Waddell Street parking deck (top left) and the Cobb County Lawrence Street parking deck (bottom right).
The Waddell Street Parking Deck, attached to the 100 Cherokee Street Cobb County Government building, is open to Cobb County employees only from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. The Waddell Street parking deck is open to the public for paid parking after 5 pm on weekdays and paid parking all day on Saturday and Sunday.
The Lawrence Street parking deck is open to the public for paid parking 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Lawrence Street Parking Deck
1 Haynes St
Marietta, GA 30060 Directions
Waddell Street Parking Deck
120 Cherokee St NE
Marietta, GA 30060 Directions
Cobb County Parking Deck Rates:
First 30 minutes = Free
30-60 minutes = $2
1-2 hours = $4
2-4 hours = $6
4-6 hours = $7
6 or more hours or lost ticket = $8
When entering the parking decks, you will need to pull a ticket upon entering the structure, then pay through kiosks at the exit.
Marietta City Hall Parking Deck
Public parking is available in the upper levels of the Marietta City Hall Parking Deck. The deck is located between City Hall and the U.S. Post Office at 211 Lawrence Street.
Parking is free at the Marietta City Hall parking deck for those with city business Monday through Friday. Parking validation is required upon exit, and those without validation must pay $20. Parking is free (no validation required) weekdays from 5 pm to 7:30 am and free on Saturdays and Sundays.
Marietta Square/Glover Park Free two hour parking is available in the numerous parking spaces surrounding Glover Park in the center of Marietta Square. The two hour time limit is enforced from 8 am to 6 pm daily. There is a $25 fine if you exceed the two hour limit. In addition, six free 15-minute spots are available for customers picking up orders. Additional parking is also available down many of the side streets surrounding Glover Park.
Anderson Street/Waddell Street Lots
Private parking lots (about $5) are located near the intersection of Anderson Street and Waddell Street.
Be sure to only park in the paid lots and pay for your space. Do not park in the adjacent lot with the sign reading “Parking for 25 & 27 Atlanta St. ONLY!” as you may be booted or towed if you park there before 5 pm Monday through Friday (known as the Tillman lot – marked in red above). Paid public parking is available at this location Monday through Friday after 5 pm and all day Saturday and Sunday.
Marietta Welcome Center
Free two hour parking is available in the parking lot across the railroad tracks from the Marietta Welcome Center.
Root House Parking
Free parking next to the Marietta Root House Museum. There is also a paid parking lot near the intersection of North Marietta Parkway and Mill Street.
Marietta Square Market Parking Marietta Square Market provides up to two hours of free parking with validation. Free parking is also available after 5 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends, with no validation required during those times. Validation is done via the Cornerstone Parking app, available in the Google or Apple app stores.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory, in effect until 8pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012. Â The Heat index will near 105 degrees this afternoon and increase to 105-110 degrees on Saturday and Sunday.
Consecutive days of excessive heat can have a cumulative effect on the body and can trigger heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion or even heat stroke. Never leave children or pets unattended in a car, even with the windows rolled down. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room and stay out of direct sunshine.
Remember, the elderly, very young, and people with heart conditions are most at risk in extreme heat. Friends, relatives, and neighbors should check on people who may be at risk.
Hope you all find a way to stay cool this weekend.
How to Succeed in Business is a story of the wily window washer J. Pierrepont Finch, who enjoys his own riotous rise-to-stardom up the corporate ladder as he struggles to juggle the promotion the corner office and yes the girl. Its guaranteed to be a success you don’t want to miss!
Dates:
May 4th, 2012 at 8pm
May 5th, 2012 at 8pm
May 6th, 2012 at 3pm
Admission:
$14 online
$16 at door
Address:
Jennie T. Anderson Theatre
548 S. Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060
Ninth Annual Ride to Change the Future™, a six hour, 100-mile ride on indoor cycling equipment at the Midtown Athletic Club at Windy Hill. Proceeds fund research to find an early screening test for Ovarian Cancer. Training for the event begins the weekend of March 10th/11th at Atlanta area gyms. The final ride will be held April 21.
For a list of gyms or to register, visit www.ovariancycle.org.
Date:
April 21, 2012 from 9am-3pm
Admission:
Must raise $200/person if with team,
$400/person for individual riders
Address:
Midtown Athletic Club
135 Interstate North Parkway Southeast
Atlanta, GA 30339-2110
Free to All Scouts and Scout leaders in Uniform. Craft Activities, Living History Actors and more! Come see the exhibit: A Century of Adventures: Scouting in Cobb County. Evening with History is part of the annual Lecture Series at the Museum.
Date:
June 23, 2012 from 11am to 3pm
Admission:
This event is $7 per person and Free for Museum Members.
Address:
Marietta History Museum
1 Depot Street, Suite 200
Marietta, GA 30060
For more information, please call (770) 794-5710 (reservations requested).
Etta’s Favorite Colors”– Preschoolers are led into a lifelong love of history with the award winning Mice Tours. Children ages 3-5 explore the Museum with costumed guides.
Date:
June 13, 2012 at 10:30am
Admission:
$5 per person
Address:
Marietta History Museum
1 Depot Street, Suite 200
Marietta, GA 30060
For more information, please call (770) 794-5710 (reservations required).
Join the Marietta History Museum as former Governor Roy Barnes reveals tales of growing up in Mableton and what life was like in Cobb County for an young man with political aspirations. Evening with History is part of the annual Lecture Series at the Museum.
Date:
May 17, 2012 at 7pm
Admission:
This event is $7 per person and Free for Museum Members.
Address:
Marietta History Museum
1 Depot Street, Suite 200
Marietta, GA 30060
For more information, please call (770) 794-5710 (reservations requested).
Following Murray’s Treasure Map”– Preschoolers are led into a lifelong love of history with the award winning Mice Tours. Children ages 3-5 explore the Museum with costumed guides.
Date:
May 9, 2012 at 10:30am
Admission:
$5 per family
Address:
Marietta History Museum
1 Depot Street, Suite 200
Marietta, GA 30060
For more information, please call (770) 794-5710 (reservations required).
