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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: Too Crowded?

Jul 24th, 2006 | By mpi | Category: Cobb County, Historic Landmarks, Marietta Sports, Schools

In a recent article in the AJC, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is brought into the spotlight. Here are some exerpts from the article:
For years, cross country teams across metro Atlanta have had free run of the popular trails at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. There, runners could get in their miles in sylvan [...]



Almost had a baby in traffic around the Square

Jul 19th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Cobb County, Marietta Square, Traffic

WOW. What a story. I totally agree with him. Traffic after the concert on the Square on the 4th of July was NUTS. I haven’t EVER seen it as bad as it was that night. Pure chaos. Read this story….
Thanks to the AJC!

By LEVAN KAKHADZE
Published on: 07/19/06
Two and a half weeks before our baby’s due [...]



Water Restrictions: what are your thoughts?

Jul 17th, 2006 | By mpi | Category: Cobb County, Marietta Square

Level 1 Restrictions ban outdoor water use from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. No outdoor water use is permitted on Fridays. Outdoor water use is allowed during non-banned hours on scheduled days as follows:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday - Even numbered or unnumbered addresses may water.
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday - Odd numbered addresses [...]



New BBQ Restaurant coming soon!

Jul 15th, 2006 | By mpi | Category: Cobb County, Local Restaurants

From the looks on the sign, which already announces the new business’ name, Sam & Dave’s BBQ2 will be arriving on the scene shortly. Located in the shopping center which houses Xpress Fitness 24/7 and the now-defunct Metro Market, the new Sam & Dave’s BBQ is not yet open. We have no details [...]



Connector issue involves Whitlock Heights

Jul 12th, 2006 | By mpi | Category: City Council, Cobb County, Redevelopment, Traffic

City Council has been debating the construction of a connector that would link Powder Springs Street with South Cobb Drive. According to the Marietta Daily Journal, “the project aims to give motorists a more direct route to Interstate 75 by connecting the two roads so drivers won’t have to travel north to the South Marietta [...]



Art In The Park

Jul 11th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Arts and Living, Cobb County, Marietta Square

Get ready - Art in the Park is less than 2 months away!
Whether you are an artist or an art lover, Art in the Park in Marietta, Georgia is the place to be on Labor Day Weekend. This juried art show has become one of the largest in the Southeast United States thanks to the [...]



Miss America to speak at Marietta High

Jul 9th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Arts and Living, Cobb County, Marietta Square, Schools

Miss America 2006 Jennifer Berry will bring a dash of glamour to a serious topic, “Building Intolerance to Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking,” Thursday at 11 a.m. in a talk in the seminar room of Marietta High School, 1171 Whitlock Ave.
The event is free and open to the public. Parents with teenagers and young drivers [...]



Marietta Square Wi-Fi…it’s here - what do you think?

Jun 27th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Arts and Living, Cobb County, Marietta Square

In a recent article about Atlanta city wide wi-fi access, the AJC mentioned a proposed plan for Atlanta could cover up to 132 sq miles of the metro area to provide wi-fi services to the greater Atlanta area. The Marietta Square recently was blessed with wi-fi access - is anyone using it? What are your [...]



Take advantage of county surplus

Jun 27th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Cobb County, Marietta Square

The Cobb County annual surplus auction will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 8 at Jim R. Miller Park. Preview days will be Friday, July 7 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. and Saturday, July 8 from 8-9 a.m. Items to be sold include automobiles, vans, trucks, heavy equipment and office furniture. Payment will be [...]



Residents Show Atlanta Why ?It?s Better in Marietta.?

Jun 23rd, 2006 | By Susan | Category: Arts and Living, Cobb County, Marietta Square, Redevelopment

Dave fm DJ, Mara Davis, dubbed her Wednesday?s show theme ?It?s better in Marietta,? and citizens were on hand to prove it. Curators from Marietta Museum of History stopped by in full period dress. Some of the delegates from the Marietta All-America City Award were on hand to present Mara with [...]