City of Marietta Hires Finance Director

Sam Lady will be responsible for planning, organizing and directing the financial operations for all city and Board of Lights and Water services...
Jun 14, 2008

City's Vehicle Maintenance Division Awarded with Best in Nation

Fleet Equipment Magazine named Marietta's internal program to maintain its vehicles one of the top 100 in the country for the third year in a row...
Jun 14, 2008

City Invests in Nuclear Power Plant

Marietta City Council approved $405 million in investment over a 40-year period for an expansion of Plant Vogtle, near the Georgia and South Carolina border, which will allow the city to have cleaner energy and base power for decades to come...
Jun 13, 2008

Marietta Fire Arrests Mattress Firm Arson Suspect

City of Marietta Fire investigators have arrested a suspect for the June 10, 2008, first degree arson of the Mattress Firm at 280 Cobb Parkway, south of Roswell Street and the Big Chicken...
Jun 13, 2008

“Pop!” Goes Wolf Mountain: Local Winery Releases New Sparkling Wine

On June 14, Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery in Dahlonega, Georgia, will release three new sparkling wines that are created using the traditional Methode Champenoise, which is the “French Method” used in Champagne...
Jun 13, 2008

Marietta Court Clerk to Lead Statewide Organization

The Georgia Municipal Court Clerks' Council (GMCCC) has elected Pam Allen, the city of Marietta's Clerk of Court/Court Administrator, to help lead the statewide organization for 2008-2009 as vice president...
Jun 11, 2008

Cobb Teen to Represent Georgia at Scholarship Program

There was complete silence before Hal Jackson’s Talented Teen of Georgia was announced. Who would it be? There were 4 young ladies, all talented and all deserving still standing...
Jun 11, 2008

Fire Department Offers Tips for Businesses During Disasters

State and federal officials say it's a good idea to include disaster preparations while planning a business because restoring business is an important part of recovery from disasters...
Jun 10, 2008

855 Lbs of Pork Donated to Atlanta Community Food Bank through Share Our Strength

More than 800 pounds of pork were donated to the Atlanta Community Food Bank on June 6. And, some of the city’s residents were to thank for helping make this donation, which will go to provide 4,275 meals...
Jun 10, 2008

Wine Tasting Benefits Local Cats

Good Mews Animal Foundation, Atlanta’s first no-kill, cage free animal shelter invites you to attend a Wine Tasting at the Marietta Wine Market...
Jun 9, 2008

Lt Governor Casey Cagle: It is Time to Approve Remaining Charter Systems

The Charter Advisory Committee voted and overwhelmingly approved a document reinforcing their recommendation that the remaining petitions of City Schools of Decatur, Marietta City Schools, Gainesville City Schools and Chattahoochee County Schools be approved for charter system status...
Jun 9, 2008

Marietta Home Tour Honored Among Best in Southeast

This is the twelfth time the tour has received the honor, putting it in the same category as Christmas at Biltmore and Fantasy in Lights at Callaway...
Jun 9, 2008

Marietta Power Wins Awards at National Competition

Marietta Power won several awards at the American Public Power Association's (APPA) 8th annual Public Power Lineworkers' Rodeo, held in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the Georgia Linemans' Rodeo, held in Perry, Georgia...
Jun 8, 2008

Take a Kid Fishing at Laurel Park

Everybody needs to get away from the stresses of everyday life, so slow down the pace and enjoy some old-fashioned fun...
Jun 7, 2008

Banks & Shane, Atlanta’s Entertainment Tradition, Return to Kennesaw June 21st

While concertgoers can enjoy the show from any number of vantage points, a limited number of tables located directly in front of the performance area are available for only $40 per table...
Jun 7, 2008