Category Archives: Featured

2010 Navy Blue Angels and Canadian Snowbirds heading to Wings Over Atlanta Air Show at Dobbins

October 13, 2010 – 3:08 pm

10/8/2010 – DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. — Join thousands of people from across the Atlanta region on October 16 and 17 at Dobbins Air Reserve Base bi-annual “Wings Over Atlanta 2010″ Open House/Air Show. The free air show will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. both days. This year’s premier flying [...]

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New faces have been seen around the Earl Smith Strand Theatre in recent months

July 20, 2010 – 2:50 pm

Marietta, GA (July 20, 2010)— New faces have been seen around the Earl Smith Strand Theatre in recent months. As the former box office assistant at The Strand since its opening in January of 2009, Cobb native Sam Jacobsen sold thousands of tickets to patrons. But in early 2010, he was promoted to facilities & [...]

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Forever Remember – Marietta statue honoring first responders, military and their families

July 16, 2010 – 9:23 am

The city of Marietta and representatives from the Kiwanis Club of Marietta dedicated July 2 a statue honoring first responders, military and their families in the first phase of a new park downtown. “The park is already making a huge difference in the way that the Roswell Street entrance to the Square looks and feels [...]

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Recap of the Marietta Fireworks Finale 2010

July 6, 2010 – 9:01 am

Special Thanks to Adam for the excellent HD video footage

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Updated: 2010 Marietta Square Fireworks Info

July 2, 2010 – 5:25 pm

We’ve received several calls and e-mails asking about Marietta’s Independence Day parade and celebration, so we know some folks are beginning to make their plans. Mark your calendars for July 3, as the city celebrates America’s freedom with an Independence Day parade, celebration and fireworks on the Square. Parade The Marietta Independence Day parade is [...]

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Public invited to dedication of statue honoring first responders, military and families

June 28, 2010 – 9:22 am

The city of Marietta and representatives from the Kiwanis Club of Marietta will host a dedication ceremony July 2 at 2 p.m. for a statue honoring first responders, military and their families in the first phase of a new park downtown. The park, at the corner of Anderson and Roswell streets, honors former Marietta mayor [...]

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Marietta’s 175-year history Book Signing

June 25, 2010 – 8:50 am

Booksigning by authors of city’s 175th anniversary history book Dates: 6/26/2010 – 6/26/2010 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: North Park Square Description: In addition to getting your favorite Georgia grown and produced products, you can get your signed copy of a book of facts commemorating Marietta’s 175-year history and meet the authors during [...]

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2010 July 4th in the Marietta Square

June 24, 2010 – 3:00 pm

We’ve received several calls and e-mails asking about Marietta’s Independence Day parade and celebration, so we know some folks are beginning to make their plans. Mark your calendars for July 3, as the city celebrates America’s freedom with an Independence Day parade, celebration and fireworks on the Square. Parade The Marietta Independence Day parade is [...]

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Building just West of the Marietta Main Post Office

June 21, 2010 – 9:38 am

I snapped this shot early today just off the Marietta Square – Progress! Wanted to share…

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Marietta Square Summer Concert Series 2010 Schedule

June 14, 2010 – 9:00 am

We wanted to let you all know the dates for the remaining Summer Concert Series on the Marietta Square. 2010 Glover Park Concert Series Schedule and Performers * April 23: Modernaires Orchestra (Swing) * May 28: Pieces of Eight (Beach) * June 25: Soul Purpose (Oldies) * June 26: Cobb Symphony Orchestra * July 30: [...]

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