It looks like the city of Marietta has jumped on the Wifi bandwagon finally! Hopefully this will give us some good accessibility from our laptops or mobile devices when we are on the Square. Be sure to visit WhitlockAvenue.com’s Mobile Access Site to read and discuss your city while on your wifi device! What are your thoughts on this new service? Share your opinions below!
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May 15, 2006Marietta launches free public wireless Internet downtown, unveils directional signs during National Tourism Week
MARIETTA, GA — Marietta is making it easier to find the hotspots in the city by launching wireless Internet access around the historic Square and installing directional street signs to help visitors locate key attractions in town. To celebrate National Tourism Week, Mayor William Dunaway announced Monday free wireless Internet for the public downtown and new signs that guide visitors to the central business district.
“We want to make it easier for visitors and citizens to find the historic Marietta Square and other interesting places in the city,” Dunaway said. “Once they arrive downtown, the Internet access is just one more thing that’s available to make their visit more enjoyable.”
The city has installed 22 directional signs that guide visitors to the central business district from I-75, exit 265, driving along North Marietta Parkway to Church Street and into the Square. Signs also direct visitors along Powder Springs Street to the Marietta Conference Center, Laurel Park tennis facility, museums, Marietta Welcome Center and downtown parking locations. The blue and white signs with the city logo are consistent to help visitors easily recognize them while driving.
The free wireless Internet service is available on North, South, East and West Park Square near Glover Park, through an arrangement with American Fiber Systems, to users with a Wi-Fi enabled computer or personal digital assistant. The signal’s range is intended for visitors connecting from outdoor cafes or park benches, and its strength can vary.
For more information on how to get started using the service, visit the city’s Web site at www.mariettaga.gov.
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