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City Of Marietta

205 Lawrence Street
770-794-5526

Established in 1834, Marietta is a vibrant city that offers world-class amenities while preserving its important ties to the past. The
City of Marietta is a unique blend of small-town values with big-city opportunities. Mariettans appreciate the past and are excited about the future.

Nestled just north of Atlanta and just south of the North Georgia Mountains, the City of Marietta, Georgia, offers visitors the charm of a small city along with a stimulating urban environment. Marietta has a beautiful and vibrant downtown square filled with restaurants, antique shops and the fun-filled Glover Park. As the county seat of Cobb County, Marietta offers her residents and visitors beautiful parks, quaint streets, Victorian homes and historic sites. Area shopping and progressive businesses are found here as well. Multiple local attractions, sporting events, festivals and industry provide visitors with many exciting things to do and business to conduct.

Recent News

City of Marietta Newsletter - March 10 2023

Marietta Fire Department Reminds Citizens to Change Clock and Alarm Batteries This Weekend In conjunction with the end of daylight savings time on Sunday, March 12, 2023, the Marietta Fire Department would like to remind residents to change the…

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City Of Marietta E-newsletter - March 3, 2023

Inaugural Marietta the Gathering Festival Coming to the Square on March 4 Marietta the Gathering is a new festival to be held each March in Glover Park at the Historic Marietta Square celebrating Geek Community, pop culture, and the arts. The…

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City Of Marietta Newsletter - February 24, 2023

Marietta’s Sanitation Division Rolling Out Changes to Collection to Create More Efficient Service The City’s Sanitation Division is in the process of rolling out efficient changes and modern technologies to better serve our residents…

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City Of Marietta E-News - February 17, 2023

Marietta’s Sanitation Division Rolling Out Changes to Collection to Create More Efficient Service The City’s Sanitation Division is in the process of rolling out efficient changes and modern technologies to better serve our residents…

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City Of Marietta Newsletter - February 10, 2023

Registration Now Available for Marietta’s 2023 Citizens’ Government Academy The City of Marietta is pleased to announce that registration is now available for the City’s 2023 Citizens’ Government Academy. This FREE seven-week…

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City Of Marietta E-News - February 3, 2023

City Of Marietta E-News - February 3, 2023 Pop-In at the Marietta History Center: Black History Month The Marietta History Center will be hosting its monthly Pop-In event on Saturday, February 18th from 10am-4pm. Join them in February for…

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City Of Marietta E-News - January 27, 2023

The Strand Partners with Old Zion Heritage Museum for "Strand Ole Opry: Revival!" The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre will present Strand Ole Opry: Revival! in partnership with the Old Zion Heritage Museum on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Read…

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City Of Marietta E-News - January 20, 2023

City Council to Meet January 24, 2023 Marietta City Council will meet for committee meetings on January 24, 2023. Read more Help Us Complete Our Consolidated Plan! The City of Marietta is an Entitlement Community that receives Community…

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City Of Marietta E-News - January 13, 2023

City Offices Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The City's sanitation schedule including garbage, brush/yard waste and…

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City Of Marietta Newsletter - January 6, 2023

Help Us Complete Our Consolidated Plan! The City of Marietta is an Entitlement Community that receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on a yearly basis thus every five…

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City Of Marietta News - December 30, 2022

City Offices Closed for New Year's Day City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, January 2 in observance of New Year's Day. The City's sanitation schedule including garbage, brush/yard waste and recycling will change for the…

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City Of Marietta E-News - December 22, 2022

City Offices Closed in Observance of Christmas Eve & Christmas Day City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Friday, December 23 and Monday, December 26. The City's sanitation schedule will change for the holiday. Read more Help…

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City Of Marietta E-News - December 16, 2022

Marietta City Employees Honored for Service Mayor Steve Tumlin and City Manager Bill Bruton honored both current and recently retired City employees who have served Marietta for a combined total of 1,827 years. The City Manager also awarded…

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City of Marietta E-News - December 9, 2022

City Council to Meet December 12 and December 14 Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on December 12 and their regularly scheduled meeting on December 14. Read more Attend Inaugural Marietta Square Merry Market on Saturday,…

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City of Marietta E-News - December 2, 2022

Marietta Pilgrimage Christmas Home Tour and Gala Return for 36th Annual Event Atlanta Metro residents and visitors are invited to explore some of Marietta’s most beautiful private residences during the 36th annual Marietta Pilgrimage…

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City of Marietta E-News - November 23, 2022

Marietta Parks & Rec to Host Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Marietta Square Kick off the holiday season with City of Marietta's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in conjunction with the arrival of Santa Claus on the Marietta Square on…

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City of Marietta E-News - November 18, 2022

City of Marietta E-News - November 18, 2022 Marietta Parks & Rec to Host Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Marietta Square Kick off the holiday season with City of Marietta's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in conjunction with the…

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City of Marietta Newsletter - November 10, 2022

City's Business License Renewals Now Available Online The City is pleased to announce that Alcohol (Annual), General Occupation (Annual), and Monthly Excise (Hotel/Motel, Auto Rental, Beer, Wine, and Liquor) tax renewal applications are now…

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City of Marietta E-News - November 4, 2022

City of Marietta E-News - November 4, 2022 City's Business License Renewals Now Available Online The City is pleased to announce that Alcohol (Annual), General Occupation (Annual), and Monthly Excise (Hotel/Motel, Auto Rental, Beer, Wine, and…

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City Of Marietta E-News - October 28, 2022

Statewide Annual Burn Ban Runs Ended September 30th The Annual Statewide Burn Ban, issued by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, ended on September 30th. Open burning may be permitted in the City of Marietta from October 1st through April…

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City Of Marietta E-News - October 21, 2022

Marietta Fire Department Announces Promotions The Marietta Fire Department and Fire Chief Tim Milligan are pleased to announce that promotions have been made within the department and were effective on Sunday, September 18 and Sunday, September 25,…

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City Of Marietta E-News - October 14, 2022

Attend the 45th Annual HarvestFest on the Marietta Square on Saturday, October 15 Mark your calendars to attend the City of Marietta's 45th Annual HarvestFest on the Historic Marietta Square on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 9am – 5pm. Read…

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City of Marietta E-Newsletter - October 7, 2022

The official e-newsletter from Marietta City Hall October 7, 2022 Mayor Tumlin to Host Pep Rally for Atlanta Braves in Glover Park Mayor Steve Tumlin is pleased to host a Pep Rally for the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, October 13 at 5:30 pm in…

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City of Marietta E-Newsletter - September 30, 2022

MPD Promotes First Female Deputy Chief Marietta Police Chief Marty Ferrell taps Tanya Twaddell to serve as first female Deputy Chief of the Marietta Police Department. Read more Marietta History Center Hosts Fright Night at the Museum! Join us…

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City of Marietta E-Newsletter - September 23, 2022

MEDIA ADVISORY: City to Hold Ribbon Cutting for Mill Street Plaza on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 The City will hold a Ribbon Cutting event for the newly renovated Mill Street Plaza on Tues, September 27, 2022, at 4:15pm. The plaza is located next to…

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City of Marietta E-Newsletter - September 16, 2022

City of Marietta Names Marty Ferrell As Its New Police Chief The City of Marietta is pleased to announce that Interim Police Chief Marty Ferrell has been selected to serve as the City’s new Police Chief. Read more Marietta History Center…

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City of Marietta E-Newsletter - September 9, 2022

City Council to Meet September 12th and September 14th Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on September 12th and their regularly scheduled meeting on September 14 Read more Sunday Hours Returning September 11 at Switzer…

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City of Marietta E-News - September 2, 2022

City of Marietta E-News - September 2, 2022 Registration NOW Available for Marietta’s Inaugural Youth Government Academy The City of Marietta is pleased to announce that registration is now available for the City’s Inaugural Youth…

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City Of Marietta E-News - August 26, 2022

Registration NOW Available for Marietta’s Inaugural Youth Government Academy The City of Marietta is pleased to announce that registration is now available for the City’s Inaugural Youth Government Academy. This FREE seven-week course…

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City of Marietta E-News - August 19, 2022

Registration NOW Available for Marietta’s Inaugural Youth Government Academy The City of Marietta is pleased to announce that registration is now available for the City’s Inaugural Youth Government Academy. This FREE seven-week course…

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City of Marietta E-News - August 12, 2022

The official e-newsletter from Marietta City Hall Registration Opens Monday, August 15th for Marietta’s Inaugural Youth Government Academy The City of Marietta is pleased to announce that registration is now available for the…

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City of Marietta E-News - August 5, 2022

City Council to Meet August 8th and August 10th Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on August 8th and their regularly scheduled meeting on August 10th. Read more Marietta Parks & Rec Youth Basketball Registration Now…

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City of Marietta E-News - July 29, 2022

The official e-newsletter from Marietta City Hall July 29, 2022 Marietta Parks & Rec Youth Basketball Registration to Open Monday, August 1st Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities is proud to announce registration for Youth…

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City of Marietta E-News - July 22, 2022

Marietta to Host Public Hearings on Proposed Property Tax Decrease City Council announces its intention to increase the property taxes it will levy this year by 8.99 percent over the rollback millage rate by levying the General Fund tax rates the…

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City Of Marietta E-News - July 15, 2022

Marietta to Host Public Hearings on Proposed Property Tax Decrease City Council announces its intention to increase the property taxes it will levy this year by 8.99 percent over the rollback millage rate by levying the General Fund tax rates the…

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City Of Marietta E-News - July 8, 2022

City Council to Meet July 11th and July 13th Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on July 11th and their regularly scheduled meeting on July 13th. Read more City Celebrates National Parks and Recreation Month on Thursday,…

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City of Marietta E-Newsletter - July 1, 2022

Celebrate July 4th on the Marietta Square! Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities is proud to announce, DEPARTURE: The Journey Tribute Band, will be performing for the evening concert at the Fourth in the Park Celebration, in Glover Park,…

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City of Marietta E-Newsletter - June 24, 2022

Celebrate July 4th on the Marietta Square! Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities is proud to announce, DEPARTURE: The Journey Tribute Band, will be performing for the evening concert at the Fourth in the Park Celebration, in Glover Park,…

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City Of Marietta City Hall E-newsletter - MJune 17, 2022

Celebrate July 4th on the Marietta Square! Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities is proud to announce, DEPARTURE: The Journey Tribute Band, will be performing for the evening concert at the Fourth in the Park Celebration, in Glover Park, on…

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City of Marietta E-Newsletter - June 10, 2022

The official e-newsletter from Marietta City Hall - June 10, 2022 Marietta City Council Adopts Balanced FY 2023 Budget With A Property Tax Decrease On June 8th, City Council voted to adopt a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2023, which runs July…

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City of Marietta E-News - June 3, 2022

City Council to Meet June 6th and June 8th Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session on June 6th and their regularly scheduled meeting on June 8th. Read more City Accepting Nominations for the 2022 Let Freedom Ring Parade Grand…

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City Of Marietta City Hall E-newsletter - May 27, 2022

City Offices Closed for Memorial Day City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, May 30th for Memorial Day. The City's sanitation schedule including garbage, brush/yard waste and recycling will change for the week. Read more …

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City Of Marietta City Hall E-newsletter - May 20, 2022

Marietta Parks & Rec Gem City Summer Camp Registration Now Available Registration is open for Marietta Parks, Recreation & Facilities' Gem City Summer Camp. Children, 6 – 12 years of age, may attend Gem City Summer Camp at Custer…

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City Of Marietta City Hall E-newsletter - May 13, 2022

Marietta Cobb Museum of Art Hosts Art of the Cocktail on Friday, May 13th Marietta Cobb Museum of Art will be hosting the “art of cocktail” event on Friday May 13, 2022, from 6:00–8:30pm. Read more Marietta Educational Garden…

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