Category Archives: Arts and Living

New Life on the Marietta Square

November 5, 2008 – 9:14 am

Cobb in Focus magazine profiles a vibrant resurgence in Marietta, calling the city one of Atlanta’s hottest new places to live in the November/December 2008 issue.

By admin | Also posted in City of Marietta, Redevelopment, Site Features | Tagged , | Comments (0)

Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour is looking for a few good men and women

October 28, 2008 – 10:54 am

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 the weekend of the Tour December 6-7.

By admin | Also posted in City of Marietta, Historic Landmarks, Marietta Square, Site Features | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

Gabriel’s Desserts – Best Southern Cooking in Marietta, GA

October 24, 2008 – 7:26 am

Today’s featured merchant on WhitlockAvenue.com is Gabriel’s Desserts just off the Square a few miles on Whitlock Avenue. Since 1989, Johnnie Gabriel has been in the business of baking. It could be said that Johnnie’s talent for cooking and baking is genetic, with one of America’s favorite cooks, Paula Deen, as her cousin.

By admin | Also posted in City of Marietta, featured marietta business, Featured Merchants, Local Restaurants, Marietta Square, Site Features | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

2008 Scarecrows on the Marietta Square Winners Announced!

October 21, 2008 – 11:07 am

Scarecrows took over the Marietta Square in October as part of Halloween Happenings, and judges awarded the fall creations during a day of events October 18. Individuals, groups, businesses, schools and clubs created scarecrows for display in Glover Park.

By admin | Also posted in City of Marietta, Site Features | Tagged , | Comments (0)

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.

By admin | Also posted in City of Marietta, Featured Merchants, Local Restaurants, Site Features | Tagged , , , | Comments (1)

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 [...]

By admin | Also posted in City of Marietta, Site Features | Comments (0)

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 [...]

By admin | Also posted in City of Marietta, Site Features | Comments (1)

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.

By admin | Also posted in City of Marietta, Site Features | Tagged , , | Comments (0)

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 [...]

By admin | Also posted in City of Marietta, Local Restaurants, Site Features | Tagged , , , | Comments (4)

Starbucks on Church Street now open!

October 6, 2008 – 6:33 am

Marietta now has a Starbucks just off Church Street north of Kennestone Hospital. We first reported to you back in May 2007 that Marietta was getting a Starbucks.

By admin | Also posted in City of Marietta, Site Features | Tagged , | Comments (2)