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The official e-newsletter from Marietta City Hall
August 5, 2016
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City Council to Meet August 8 and 10
Marietta City Council will meet for an agenda work session August 8 and their regularly scheduled meeting August 10. Read more |
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Marietta Fire Department Reminds Residents to Sign Up for FREE "MFD SAFE Program"
The Marietta Fire Department would like to remind residents of the City to sign up for its “MFD SAFE Program” which provides FREE Home Fire Safety Visits for the entire City of Marietta community. When requested, members of the Marietta Fire Department will meet you and your family at your home. There MFD will assess, and discuss, things that you can do to prepare for and respond to an emergency. Read more |
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Register to Recruit New Employees at 15th Annual Marietta/Cobb Career Expo
Please remember to recruit new employees at the 15th Annual Marietta/Cobb Career Expo which will be held on Thursday, September 15th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cobb County Civic Center located at 548 South Marietta Parkway. For more information regarding the expo, please view the flyer. |
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Marietta to Host Community Development Block Grant Workshops for City of Marietta Homeowners
The City of Marietta Community Development Block Grant Program Office is pleased to announce it will present a series of informational workshops for homeowners interested in learning about our Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Program. Read more |
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Marietta Police Department to Host Annual Citizens Police Academy
The Marietta Police Department is pleased to announce its upcoming Citizens Police Academy. The bi-annual program provides citizens of Marietta with an opportunity to experience and take an in-depth look at what it is like to be a police officer. Read more |
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The IRS Warns Again: IRS Warns Taxpayers of Summer Surge in Automated Phone Scam Calls; Requests for Fake Tax Payments Using iTunes Gift Cards
Marietta Police Department has been receiving several calls from concerned citizens about a spike in phone scams. Many citizens are aware of the ongoing issue but are unclear on what to do when it happens to them. The IRS issued another article on how to prepare yourself and what to do if it happens to you. Read more |
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CobbWorks to Offer Free Workshops for Job Seekers Starting Friday, August 5
Beginning Friday, August 5, 2016, CobbWorks will host a free weekly workshop series on resume writing and interviewing techniques that will last throughout the month of August and will be presented by Terence Norman, a veteran human resource professional and the director of HR at Birla Carbon. Read more |
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MARIETTA ART IN THE PARK BOASTS $4.8 MILLION ECONOMIC IMPACT FOR MARIETTA AND COBB COUNTY 30th Annual Festival Brings Art & Music to Marietta Square
Cobb Travel & Tourism has determined that Marietta Art in the Park has a $4.8 million economic impact annually on Cobb County. Locals and visitors alike enjoy this three-day festival that draws more than 45,000 attendees and has also recently been named as a 2016 Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Festival winner. Read more |
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Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society to Host Root House Harvest Dinner on August 26th – 27th
Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society is pleased to announce it will host the Root House Harvest Dinner on Friday, August 26 and Saturday August 27 at 6:00pm at the William Root House Museum and Garden located at 145 Denmead Street, Marietta, GA. FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 is SOLD OUT. Read more |
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25th ANNUAL MARIETTA STREETFEST ART, CRAFT, MUSIC, CLASSIC CARS, AND FUN RUN AT THE HISTORIC MARIETTA SQUARE! Saturday & Sunday September 17-18, 2016
The 25th annual Marietta StreetFest, September 17-18, focuses on the family with many free activities including arts & crafts booths, the Hubcaps and History Classic Show, a kid-friendly activity zone, the Toy Box Trot fun run and the Marietta Grassroots Music Festival. Each year, the festival draws more than 20,000 people to the Marietta Square, amid a variety of local shops, dining options, and historic sites. Read more |
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THE TOY BOX TROT: NEW EVENT ADDED TO THE 25TH ANNUAL MARIETTA STREETFEST Saturday, September 17, 2016
The Toy Box Trot, a 1-mile fun run/walk is part of the 25th annual Marietta StreetFest held September 17 & 18, 2016 on the Marietta Square. The Saturday morning race welcomes children and adults of all ages and each race participant will select a toy of their choice from the Toy Box. The mission of Toy Box Trot is to encouraging healthy living and active play outdoors. This race is non-competitive and not timed but awards will be given to 1st place winners in selected age groups. Pre-race activities include information stations from Life University, Harry's Whole Foods, Children Health Care of Atlanta and other local businesses. Read more |
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Pop-In to the Museum for a Night of Pop Culture
The Marietta Museum of History is pleased to continue its Pop-In for Pop Culture series on Tuesday, August 9th from 4pm to 8pm. This month we are going to have Soda Pop taste tests. We hope to answer the age-old question, which is better, Coke or Pepsi, Seven-Up or Sprite, and we will offer other yummy sodas to try. Along with the soda tastings, we will have activities available. Read more |
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New Exhibit, Shoppin' Southern Style: Fashions from the mid-20th Century
The Marietta Museum of History is pleased to announce its newest exhibit, Shoppin' Southern Style. The exhibit showcases the varied fashions from the mid-20th century with special attention paid to the shops around the Marietta Square and downtown Atlanta. Read more |
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Registration Open for Marietta Youth Football League's Flag Football and Cheerleading Programs
The Marietta Youth Football League is pleased to announce that registration is now open through August 9, 2016 for their youth flag football and youth cheerleading programs. Read more |
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Upcoming Events at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art
The Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art is pleased to announce the Museum will host two events during August and September. Read more |
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City jobs, meetings and community events
Job openings with the city
Public meetings
Events around Marietta
Events for Seniors |
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