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Monthly Archives: June 2006

Marietta Square is final destination for 92.9 Dave fm?s ?Perimeter Passport Tour?

June 19, 2006 – 4:30 pm

Mara Davis, Atlanta Radio Personality for 92.9 Dave fm, has taken her Wednesday show, Radio Free Wednesdays, on tour of metro Atlanta for the past 11 weeks. The tour ends with a final appearance at Glover Park on the Marietta Square this week. On Wednesday, June 21 from 10 am to 3 pm, Mara will [...]

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Outdoor water schedules in effect

June 16, 2006 – 7:19 am

The Georgia Board of Natural Resources has adopted mandatory schedules for outdoor water use, and current conditions warrant the non-drought schedule as follows with no hourly limits: * Odd-numbered addresses may water only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. * Even-numbered and unnumbered addresses may water only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Please adjust your irrigation [...]

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Juneteenth Celebration on the Square Saturday

June 16, 2006 – 7:18 am

Join the Cobb NAACP and city of Marietta for the third annual Juneteenth Celebration Saturday, June 17 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on the historic Marietta Square. The day includes family activities, food, vendors, entertainment, a health fair, giveaways and more. For information call 770-425-5757. What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth or June 19, 1865 is considered the [...]

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Marietta OKs more power for redevelopment group

June 14, 2006 – 10:36 pm

It looks like the MRC can now buy property without the council’s approval. I wonder if this is a step in the right direction or not? Any thoughts? Thanks to the AJC for the story… By CHRISTIAN BOONE The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 06/15/06 The Marietta City Council on Wednesday approved an amendment that gives [...]

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Friends, strangers buck up, aid injured carriage driver

June 13, 2006 – 12:47 am

Thanks to the AJC for letting us know about this story! What are your thoughts and opinions on this story? Thanks for sharing! Funds pour in to replace vehicle By CHRISTIAN BOONE The Atlanta Journal-Constitution A fixture of Marietta’s historic square was missing this past weekend, but a group of merchants, customers and well-wishers from [...]

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Marietta selected All-America City among ten best in nation

June 12, 2006 – 1:17 pm

Way to go everyone! Check out the award that our precious city has earned! ANAHEIM, Calif. — The National Civic League crowned the city of Marietta Sunday night one of the 10 best communities in the nation as a 2006 All- America City, the oldest and most respected community recognition award in the country. Nearly [...]

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Support a locally-shot movie this weekend

June 9, 2006 – 10:37 pm

This weekend, you’ll have a chance to see the film, “The Other Side,” playing at the Atlanta Film Festival, Sunday night at 9:45 pm. The film, which was shot “100 percent in and around Atlanta,” according to Gregg Bishop, the movie’s director, gained approval at this year’s Slamdance Festival – an alternative to the widely-known [...]

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MRC wins approval of City Council, but…..

June 6, 2006 – 9:43 pm

On Monday, the City Council voted to give $2.1 million to the Marietta Redevelopment Corp., as a part of a special land-buying fund. The MRC was asking the Council for this “seed money” so they can use it to obtain more money for acquiring land for redevelopment projects around the city. The Council did give [...]

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Mediterranean Dinner and a Show

June 4, 2006 – 8:39 pm

Tucked among a row of outdoor eateries along North Park Square is a seemingly unassuming mediterranean grille also know as Efe?s. The menu posted outside features dishes in a foreign language, but recognizable to anyone familiar with some of the region?s more popular cuisinal offerings, such as kebabs and falafal. However, to capture the true [...]

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Looking for a home near the Square?

June 3, 2006 – 9:05 pm

Looking to live closer to the square if you aren’t already? Walk to the historic downtown Marietta Square from this beautiful home in downtown Marietta, GA. Built in 1951, this house has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths (both upgraded in 2001 w/Tile and the master with a Jacuzzi heated spa). Beautiful refinished Hardwoods line the [...]

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