Marietta, GA - The National Achievement® Scholarship Program recently named Marietta High School (MHS) senior Rodney Littlejohn, among the 1,600 Black American students who qualify as Semifinalists in the 45th annual Achievement Scholarship® competition. Semifinalists are the highest-scoring program participants in their region.
“Rodney Littlejohn is the son of one of our system educators. He began [...]

The city of Marietta and Marietta City Schools will apply for a grant worth up to $500,000 that will be used to build sidewalks and improve crosswalks in school zones. The city and school board should know if they received the money in March.

The runoff between Republican Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) and Democratic challenger Jim Martin, and other runoffs, including races for the Georgia State Appeals Court and Public Service Commission’s District 4, are set for Dec. 2.

Marietta Police Deputy Chief Billy Grogan will represent Georgia law enforcement at the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Boise, ID, and will carry the torch as it makes its way through Idaho January 28-February 6, 2009 and into the opening ceremonies February 7, 2009.

Cobb County has a nationally accredited police department, which demonstrates its commitment in providing outstanding law enforcement services to our community. But the ongoing problem of false burglar alarms is hampering police officers by wasting time and money.

Today’s featured merchant is La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant just off the Marietta Square on the 120 Loop. For the best Southeastern Mexican zest, you’ll definitely to check out La Parrilla. Since 1994, they have been serving up a Fiesta, with exciting and delicious menu items that are sure to enchant and fascinate lovers of [...]

Marietta elected officials joined the ribbon-cutting ceremony November 12 of Emerson Overlook, a seven-story mixed-use building located at 326 Roswell Street near the library and Marietta National Cemetery.

During times of redevelopment, we all must be patient. We’ve heard from our readers the frustrations of some of the surface streets and the shape they’ve been left in by some of the contractors in recent weeks. The good news is that a lot of the streets are being resurfaced over the next couple weeks.

The Gobble Jog is a Thanksgiving Day event featuring a 1K, 5K, a 10K run/walk and the Tot Trot (for kids 5 and under). The Gobble Jog is certified as a qualifier for seeding in the Peachtree Road Race and the US 10K Classic.

Today’s featured merchant in Marietta is the best barbecue in the City of Marietta. BBQ2, located at 660 Whitlock Avenue, specializes in barbecue ribs (pork and beef), shoulders, hog meat, brisket, and sides.