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Archive for November 2006

Some important upcoming dates (thanks Holly!)

Nov 6th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Site Features

Holly reminded me that there are some important dates coming up we should all note:
1. Don’t forget to get out and VOTE: Tuesday, November 7, 2006 7am-7pm
2. City Council Meeting -Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 7pm at City Hall
3. Bellemeade/Powder Springs Beautification Planting – Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 8:30am. Come dressed [...]



So what would happen if all the people that can’t vote did…

Nov 6th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Site Features

This coming Tues is election day. Do you part and get out and vote. Please do it. It’s not a right we have but a privilege.

If all the folks that aren’t ‘legal’ in this country could vote, what would happen? Who knows for sure, but each day I drive down Powder Springs street, I [...]



Marietta to honor veterans with parade November 11

Nov 3rd, 2006 | By admin | Category: Site Features

The second Veterans Day Parade, sponsored by the Marietta Kiwanis Club and city of Marietta, will be held November 11, 2006. Oliver North is the parade grand marshal and keynote speaker at a program following the parade.
The parade will start at Roswell Street Baptist Church at 10 a.m. and proceed to the Marietta [...]



Last day for advance voting in general election

Nov 3rd, 2006 | By admin | Category: Site Features

Advance voting for the November 7 General Election begins Monday, October 30 through Friday, November 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Advance voting is absentee voting in person, with no reason required.
Advance voting locations include: Cobb Elections Main Office at West Park Government Center; East Cobb Government Service Center; South Cobb Government Center; Boots [...]



Guides needed for Christmas Home Tour

Nov 3rd, 2006 | By admin | Category: Site Features

The Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour is looking for a few good men and women. The Home Tour committee is scouting for people to serve as docents in the tour houses during the weekend of the Tour, December 2-3.
This year’s Tour spotlights the Church-Cherokee Historic District.
For more information or to volunteer, call the Marietta [...]



City announces Scarecrows in the Square winners

Nov 3rd, 2006 | By admin | Category: Arts and Living, Historic Landmarks, Marietta Square

Scarecrows took over the Marietta Square in October as individuals, groups, businesses, schools and clubs created scarecrows for display in Glover Park. As part of the city’s Halloween Happenings, Marietta Parks and Recreation awarded prizes for the best scarecrows, listed below with links to their pictures.
OverallFirst Place: Gallet & Assoc of Georgia, IncSecond Place: [...]



VOTE ON PARKLAND! November 7th!

Nov 2nd, 2006 | By admin | Category: Site Features

Elections are on Nov. 7 and we have an important park land initiative that, if passed, will provide funding to purchase more parkland in Cobb County. The good news is we can accommodate this much needed parkland initiative without raising any taxes. The success of this initiative depends on you. Vote YES on Nov. [...]



the Marietta Pilgrimage - coming in December 2006

Nov 1st, 2006 | By admin | Category: Site Features

In 1987, Ronald Reagan was President; Victoria Chastain held office as Marietta’s first woman mayor and the Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour made its debut. This much-honored event will unveil its 20th Edition, December 2-3, 2006. This year the Tour will spotlight six private historic homes in the Church-Cherokee National Register Historic District, all [...]