Category Archives: Featured

Traffic Notice: Polk Street between Winn Street and Cleburne Avenue will be closed from 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 5 through 5 a.m. Thursday, August 6

August 4, 2009 – 8:07 am

Polk Street between Winn St and Cleburne Ave will be closed from 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 5 through 5 a.m. Thursday, August 6, and traffic will be detoured while the Marietta Touchdown Club paints the Marietta High School Blue Devils logo and other symbols on the street near the school. Westbound Polk Street traffic will be detoured north [...]

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The 33rd annual Marietta Square Harvest Arts and Crafts Festival

August 3, 2009 – 8:59 am

Applications are being accepted for artists and craftspeople to participate in the 33rd annual Harvest Square Arts and Crafts Festival, which will be held on the Square Saturday, October 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Artists are needed in many areas including painting, pottery, woodwork, metal, glass, fabric, floral designs, candles and much more. [...]

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Marietta Idol – Karaoke Culture Night on the Marietta Square

July 31, 2009 – 9:52 am

If you love to sing, like being silly in front of your friends or have dreamed of being the next American Idol, you’re invited to join Marietta’s 175th anniversary culture committee August 7 from 8-11 p.m. on the Square for Karaoke Culture Night. People of all ages are invited to pick their favorite songs from [...]

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Marietta Fire chief Jackie Gibbs announced promotions July 29 for several veterans of the department.

July 30, 2009 – 8:34 am

Marietta Fire chief Jackie Gibbs announced promotions July 29 for several veterans of the department. Scott Tucker has been promoted to the rank of assistant chief and newly appointed to the position of fire marshal. He has been an asset to the organization with 27 years of service. He began his career in 1982 as [...]

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Comprehensive list of Marietta Public Parks

July 29, 2009 – 10:19 am

Marietta Parks, Recreation and Facilities has 18 parks with a variety of amenities, from 25 acre Laurel Park to tiny Monarch Park’s butterfly garden. Whether you are looking for a place to play or a place to just relax and enjoy nature we have something for you. If you experience a problem with our parks [...]

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Marietta Home Tour chosen among Southeast’s best for 13th straight year

July 28, 2009 – 10:07 am

The Marietta Pilgrimage Home Tour has been bestowed with another honor. The Southeast Tourism Society has named the Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour a Top Twenty Event in the Southeast. This is the thirteenth time the tour has received the honor, putting it in the same category as Christmas at Biltmore and Fantasy in Lights [...]

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Glover Park concert series continues July 31, popular city T-shirts for sale

July 27, 2009 – 6:52 am

The group Grapevine continues this season’s Glover Park concert series July 31 at 8 p.m. and will perform Rock n’ Roll and beach music, and special T-shirts commemorating Marietta’s 175th anniversary will be on sale during the concert for only $10. Quantities are limited, so get yours early. Concerts are rain or shine. A limited [...]

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Marietta has safe drinking water according to study

July 24, 2009 – 11:32 am

After collecting thousands of water samples from January 1, 2008-December 31, 2008, Marietta Water has determined that customers’ drinking water is safe and the utility is in compliance with state and federal water rules. The testing is one aspect of Marietta Water’s dedication to adopting new and better methods for delivering the highest quality drinking [...]

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Marietta Trolley – have you ridden yet?

July 23, 2009 – 8:13 am

A classic design with a historic name, Uncle Ruban reminds us of the way people moved around the city in the early 20th century. Marietta’s only trolley guides you throughout the historic city in style. From the traditional colors and park bench seating to the timeless clang…clang of the bell, join us for a trip [...]

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July and August Events at the Marietta Wine Market

July 22, 2009 – 2:26 pm

Friends Wine & Beer Lovers: This week is Christmas in July. Join the merchants on the Marietta Square and start your Christmas shopping early.  Most participating merchants will offer special discounts, promotions or free give-aways during the event.  The Marietta Wine Market has merchandise 20% -50% off all week.  Detail Below TICKETS ARE ON SALE [...]

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