Author Archives: mpi

Annual budget meeting is a no-show

June 1, 2006 – 9:57 pm

The City Council’s annual budget hearing, which is open to the public, turned out to be nothing more than a formal exercise. According to the story in the MDJ, “Wednesday’s hearing still counts for the record and despite a lack of public comment, the path is now clear for the City Council to adopt its [...]

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Important notice regarding traffic near downtown Marietta

May 16, 2006 – 11:04 pm

Be advised about the traffic situation, starting today, at Mill Street. Also, take notice of the upcoming possibility of more road closings near the railroad crossings as detailed below. WhitlockAvenue.com: keeping our citizens informed! Streets temporarily closed in Marietta for railroad maintenance MARIETTA, GA — CSX Railroad will temporarily close Mill Street at the railroad [...]

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Strand Theater Renovation Project: Update

May 9, 2006 – 10:17 pm

The Cobb Commission voted Tuesday to approve a $250,000 grant toward the Square’s Strand Theater renovation fund. However, the money won’t be given until the “Friends of the Strand” has raised $2 million (of a $5 million goal) . Friends president, Earl Smith, has suggested that tax revenue could be contributed to the fund, which [...]

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Mayretta Daze / Art in the Park : Reactions?

May 7, 2006 – 10:50 pm

So, now that the weekend’s over, what were your thoughts about Mayretta Daze, Mayretta?? Let us know what you thought about the whole show….. certain artists that caught your attention, some new piece of art you bought, something that got under your skin….whatever you want to share with your fellow neighbors. This was supposed to [...]

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Focus On: Marietta Master Chorale

May 4, 2006 – 11:05 pm
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May-retta Daze

May 4, 2006 – 10:21 pm

This weekend, the Square plays host to yet another springtime tradition – Mayretta Daze. The arts and crafts bonanza will be held Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sunday from 11am-5pm. Admission is free. Come out and support our local artisans! Call 770.794.5609 for more information.

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MCS Board Listening Session THIS SATURDAY

May 4, 2006 – 10:12 am

This Saturday, May 6th, at Lockheed Elementary School from 9:30 am to 11 am, there will be an MCS (Marietta City Schools) Board listening session. The board welcomes you, the community, to come and share your thoughts and concerns about our great school system. Visit the Marietta School Board website for more information. Thanks to [...]

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Allatoona High School: Overbudget?

May 2, 2006 – 10:39 pm

For those of our readers in west Cobb, we’re sure you’ve at least heard mention of the new Allatoona High School, which is planned to open in late 2008. In a Marietta Daily Journal article from today’s paper, it’s reported that the new school might run as much as $6 million overbudget. Salmon [an executive [...]

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Martinis and Music on Top of the Square

April 26, 2006 – 5:08 pm

This is the first of a new section we’re starting here @ WhitlockAvenue.com, entitled, “Arts/Living.” Soon, the site will be redesigned with this new section available to access. Until then, enjoy the post by our newest contributing editor, Susan I. McNeel! Every Wednesday, Shilling?s upstairs dining room “On top of the Square,” plays host to [...]

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Read a Book! Visit our Library.

April 25, 2006 – 10:27 pm

It’s now time to put down that remote, turn off the Internet, put aside the video game controller. When is the last time you entered that land of words, where you were lost in a story playing in your imagination? I bring all this up to put a spotlight on our library, the Central Branch [...]

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