Congrats to our city! Way to go everyone!

WHO:
Governor Perdue’s Chief of Staff John Watson
National Civic League judge, board member Mayor Sharon Metz, Carrollton, Missouri
Marietta Mayor and City Council
Marietta City Manager Bill Bruton
Community members who participated in competition on Marietta’s behalf
Marietta Master Chorale
Live band The Mustangs
Marietta community celebrating

WHAT:
The city will host a celebration for the community. A judge involved in the national competition will explain the significance of the award and why Marietta won and present the award to the city. The governor’s office will present a proclamation, delegates will be recognized, a band will play a two-hour concert, and the community will party and dance in the historic Square.

WHEN:
Friday, August 4, 2006; program 7:30-8 p.m.; concert 8-10 p.m.

WHERE:
Glover Park at Marietta Square, downtown; media parking on East Park Square, NE

WHY:
The All-America City award is the oldest and most respected community recognition award in the country. Being selected a winner substantiates Marietta is a model for the nation with extensive planning efforts and approaches to facing difficult challenges in innovative and collaborative ways. Winners in previous years have been honored at the White House.

VISUALS:
National Civic League presentation of award to City
Governor’s proclamation
Community members recognized
Concert and dancing