Category Archives: City of Marietta

Don’t forget to vote early and avoid long lines on election day in Cobb County

October 23, 2008 – 8:47 am

With the election just a few weeks away, we’ll probably see unprecedented voter turnout since so much hinges on this election: the war and global economic meltdown amongst many other issues. If you don’t want to wait in line to vote in a few weeks

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Marietta High School students may now anonymously text message the school’s two campus police officers during school hours

October 22, 2008 – 7:14 am

You read it right. Welcome to 2008 and how students and police officers can work together to keep Marietta safe. Marietta High School students may now anonymously text message

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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.

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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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