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Marietta Square

It looks like the Jon Benet mystery has finally been solved.

Aug 17th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Cobb County, Crime, Marietta Square

I thought I would post this story. Praise God they have found this sicko. Last night I was watching Patsy’s sister on Fox News - she made an excellent point that even if they never did catch whoever did this, that we have a just God and one day, he/she would be accountable. It makes [...]



Marietta community celebrates being among best in country

Aug 10th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Cobb County, Historic Landmarks, Marietta Real Estate, Marietta Square, Redevelopment

Hundreds turned out for a party on the historic downtown Square to
celebrate Marietta being named of the 10 best cities in America. U.S.
Congressman Phil Gingrey congratulated the community, and Governor
Perdue sent a proclamation recognizing Marietta’s achievement as a 2006
All-America City.
The award is the oldest and most respected community
recognition program in the country. Nearly 600 communities [...]



Zoning change request on Powder Springs Street is denied for Covenant Christian Ministries

Aug 9th, 2006 | By admin | Category: City Council, Marietta Square

Marietta City Council denied August 9, 2006 a request by Covenant Christian Ministries to rezone property at 838 Powder Springs Street from single family residential classification to community retail commercial zoning. Covenant Christian Ministries planned to build a church, school and dormitory on the site.



Council recommends new route for Powder Springs Road Connector

Aug 9th, 2006 | By admin | Category: City Council, Cobb County, Marietta Real Estate, Marietta Square, Traffic

Marietta City Council approved route C as the local preferred alternative for the Powder Springs Road Connector at its meeting August 9, 2006. The Powder Springs Road Connector is a transportation improvement project that would link Powder Springs Road with South Cobb Drive to reroute traffic before it reaches the city center.
Alternative C begins at [...]



A 4th of July to Remember - Traffic in Marietta

Jul 25th, 2006 | By admin | Category: Arts and Living, Cobb County, Historic Landmarks, Marietta Square, Traffic

Morning everyone! We had reported this story a few weeks back, but since the main star of it wrote us directly with all the details, we wanted to share it with the rest of you all (with his permission of course) !
Enjoy!

A 4th of July to Remember
9:00am- 2.5 weeks before our baby?s due date, my [...]



Restaurant Review: Sugar Cakes Patisserie

Jul 22nd, 2006 | By mpi | Category: Arts and Living, Local Restaurants, Marietta Square



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 [...]



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 [...]