Monthly Archives: January 2009

Historic Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center

January 28, 2009 – 7:32 am

The historic Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center on Powder Springs Street near the Square is in the final phase of completing a $7 million

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The Rotary Club of Marietta – Harlon D. Crimm Scholarship Award

January 26, 2009 – 4:18 pm

The Rotary Club of Marietta is pleased to announce the creation of a new scholarship award in honor of Chattahoochee Technical College’s former President, Dr. Harlon D. Crimm, entitled the Rotary Club of Marietta Harlon D. Crimm Scholarship Award.

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Ghost tours in historic Marietta, GA

January 25, 2009 – 1:04 pm

Have you experienced a Ghost Tour in downtown Marietta, GA? If not, why not experience one today – winter is the perfect time to get out one night for a great historic tour of Marietta, GA. The Ghost Tours of Marietta provide a great way to see the historic downtown areas of Marietta and get [...]

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Employee of La Parilla Restaurant Shot In Marietta Park

January 23, 2009 – 7:41 am

According to the AJC, on Thursday evening a teen employee from our favorite La Parilla Mexican Restaurant was headed home from work when three people approached him and tried to rob him. The story goes on

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First Landmark Bank in Marietta, Ga adds two new lenders

January 20, 2009 – 12:01 pm

First Landmark Bank president Ron Francis announces the addition of Senior Vice President Vivian Battershill-Diaz and Vice President Jason Waters as commercial lenders and business development officers for the bank. In his announcement, Mr. Francis said, “First Landmark is fortunate to bring on board two well-respected, experienced lenders

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Marietta Power to Raise Rates for Marietta Customers

January 16, 2009 – 3:55 pm

Marietta Power strives to provide quality service and reliability while keeping utility costs down for customers. Unfortunately, there are times that adjustments are necessary in order to maintain and operate the utility system.   On January 14, Marietta City Council adopted recommendations of the Marietta Board of Lights and Water to increase electric rates for [...]

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New LED Traffic signals and improvements coming to the Marietta Square

January 12, 2009 – 9:33 am

A new traffic signal improvement project is scheduled to begin the week of January 12, 2009 to upgrade the intersections in the Marietta Square including Cherokee Street at Lawrence Street, Mill Street at Church Street, Whitlock Avenue at Old Powder Springs Street, and Roswell Street at Atlanta Street.

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Murphy’s Popcorn Store featuring Lindy Jones of Sort it Out – Home Organizational Tips!

January 8, 2009 – 12:32 pm

It’s the new year so we’re all about helping you to get reorganized. We wanted to let you know that Murphy’s Popcorn is putting on an event that might be just up your alley. Lindy Jones of Sort it Out!! will give you those great tips, suggestions and ideas on organizing your kitchen, your bedrooms, [...]

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Marietta is offering free Christmas tree pick up to city residents

January 4, 2009 – 1:41 pm

The city of Marietta is offering free Christmas tree pick up to city residents the first and second week and the first Wednesday of January 2009. Residents must have their tree — free of decorations, lights, stands, tinsel and nails — curbside by 7 a.m. to ensure pick up. Residents can also bring their live [...]

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