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Monthly Archives: October 2008

Thunderbirds Rock Marietta Air Show (with video)

October 19, 2008 – 11:33 pm

This weekend the Thunderbirds rocked the Marietta area with the incredible Wings Over Marietta”> show. The logistical situation turned out to be a bit of an issue with some patrons having to wait well over 2 1/2 hours to reach the bus to return back to the parking area.

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Best Popcorn in Marietta, GA – Murphy’s Popcorn

October 17, 2008 – 6:56 am

Today’s featured merchant is Murphy’s Popcorn in downtown Marietta just off the Square located at 107 Church St. The owner of Murphy’s, Tim Murphy, makes about a dozen specialty flavors each day.

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Family Life founder to receive award at NAACP’s Freedom Fund banquet

October 16, 2008 – 6:32 am

Luther Washington Jr., 38, the founder and executive director of the Family Life Restoration Center in Mableton, will receive the Community Service Award at the Cobb NAACP’s 27th annual Freedom Fund Awards banquet.

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Halloween Happenings in Downtown Marietta, GA

October 15, 2008 – 7:36 am

Halloween Happenings on the Marietta Square this Saturday, October 18, will feature games and kid friendly activities from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and a costume contest for children under 12 at 2:00 PM. A pet costume contest is also being planned sponsored by Bear’s World. Bring your decorated pumpkin by 1:00 PM for judging [...]

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Glory Haus, a local Christian-themed arts shop, will be among the Mistletoe Market Vendors

October 14, 2008 – 12:53 pm

This week the Junior League of Cobb-Marietta will be hosting the 18th annual Mistletoe Market. More than 55 vendors from across the Southeast are signed up for the shopping extravaganza, which will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Cobb County Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway in Marietta. A one-day shopping pass is $6 [...]

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Wings Over Marietta Air Show 2008

October 13, 2008 – 7:23 am

The 2008 “Wings Over Marietta” Air Show and Open House is coming to Dobbins Air Reserve Base Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18 – 19. Team Dobbins welcomes aviation lovers from the Metro Atlanta area and beyond to see a wide variety of military and civilian aerial and aerobatic performances, including the Air Force’s premier aerial [...]

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Sawyer Road Teacher Named 2008 Milken Award Winner

October 12, 2008 – 8:54 am

Congratulations to Sawyer Road Teacher Susan Grigg who was recently named 2008 Milken Award Winner. Susan is the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program Coordinator at Sawyer Road Elementary School in Marietta. She is one of two teachers named Georgia’s 2008 National Milken Educators of the Year. Susan received $25,000 and other prizes.

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Enjoy Scarecrows on Square through October, Halloween costume contests and arts festival October 18

October 11, 2008 – 6:24 am

The fall is the perfect time of year to go hang out on the Marietta Square. The annual Scarecrows on the Square has been running for about a week now and the 32nd annual Harvest Square Arts and Crafts Festival will be happening on October 18 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

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City of Marietta Property taxes due October 27

October 10, 2008 – 9:06 am

The city of Marietta reminds residents that their property tax bills were mailed August 27 and are due by October 27. Interest at the rate of one percent per month will be applied to delinquent accounts until the taxes are paid in full. A 10 percent penalty may be added after 90 days. You can [...]

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Best Pizza in Marietta – Marietta Pizza Company

October 10, 2008 – 6:56 am

Today’s featured business is the Marietta Pizza Company in Marietta. If you are looking for the hands down best pizza in Marietta, the Marietta Pizza Company is by far, the best place in Marietta for Pizza and Calzones. Aside from the best pizza in town, the fall is about the best time to head over [...]

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