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Dispelling the “Who knew?” Syndrome, or How Marietta Square plans to revitalize
(Blog post by Charlotte Pietrowski, content manager of Marietta Gazetta) One of my criterions in relocating to the NW Historical District of Marietta last year was to be within walking distance of the Square. As a 15-year resident of East Cobb, I knew about the Square because I attended the annual Labor Day art show and took my visitors to the museums. I loved the respite from suburban sprawl. In this time, did I frequent the shops and restaurants? No. Was I aware that the Strand went from a cinder-covered Cinderella to a princess? No. Did I know about the most fun thing in the world to do every third Friday night from April-Sept., the Concerts in the Square? No. My list of “discoveries” goes on and on… The offerings of Historical Downtown … Read entire article »
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Marietta welcomes Ladies Healing Boutique
The first ever health related women’s boutique in the country, Ladies Healing Boutique is now open! Offering health related items, equipment, Valentine’s gifts, jewelry, purses, Brami’s, bras, hats, designer bottles, and Save the Tatas, The shop, (LHB), caters to women who suffer from any of the prevalent forms of multiple diagnoses impacting women’s health. LHB also sponsors educational programs and workshops. Owner, Jane Bunch is a healthcare consultant & speaker. Mark your calendars for LHB’s next event, Fun and Games before the BIG Game, on Jan. 29, 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. Bring a game, have a drink and some snacks, and wear your favorite team colors. In the meantime, stop in to browse the boutique and say hi to Jane. The boutique is located on Powder Springs SE across from … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business
School Board Issues Makeup Schedules
Education City of Marietta At their Tuesday, Jan. 18 meeting, the Board of Education of the City of Marietta approved the Superintendent’s recommendation, in a vote of 7:0, to require Marietta City Schools’ students to makeup the equivalent of four of the five school days missed last week due to severe winter weather school closures. All students are required to attend school March 14 and 15, and the class day will be extended by one hour Jan. 31 to Feb. 4, March 7 to 11, and March 14 to 16. For more information, go to www.marietta-city.org. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Education
Neat things I can do because I know about them
Nothing is more of a downer than to find out about an event or fun activity after the fact. Please check out Marietta Gazetta’s day-by-day calendar below as well as the City Parks and Recreation events calendar, 2011 Events Calendar. Another comprehensive event source comes from the web site, http://historicdowntownmarietta.com/. Now really, there is NO excuse to miss anything that is going down on the Square. Copy and paste these dates into your datebook today. If you … Read entire article »
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Cobb County Schools garner awards for academic success
Thirty-five Cobb County schools have been honored for academic success by the Georgia Department of Education and the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement. The awards are based on student performance on the 2009-10 Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT, for elementary and middle schools) and the Georgia High School Graduation Tests (GHSGT, for high schools). These state assessments help determine a school’s status under federal No Child Left Behind. Each award has four honor levels – Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze – that correspond to a school’s consistent performance and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status. The Greatest Gains award is given to schools that showed the greatest improvement in CRCT or GHSGT scores and had a significant percentage of students exceeding standards. The Cobb County winners are: Platinum: Austell Primary, Mabry Middle Silver: Austell Intermediate, … Read entire article »
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Mayor Tumlin discusses State of City January 31
(City News) Marietta mayor Steve Tumlin will give his annual state of the city address January 31 at the Cobb Chamber of Commerce Marietta Area Council breakfast. The mayor will discuss Marietta’s successes and outlook. Registration and cost Members: $15 online, $25 at door General admission: $35 More info: Mayor’s Office, 770-792-5502 … Read entire article »
Filed under: City of Marietta
Marietta Tree Keepers Tree Planting Event!
When: Saturday, January 8 at 8:30 a.m. for hot cocoa & donuts, planting starts at 9 a.m. Where: Fowler Circle – North Loop between Cherokee St. and Cole St. Directions: Traveling east from the North Loop and Cherokee St. turn left at Cole St., then a quick left on Montgomery St. then left on Hunt St. which turns into Fowler Circle. Fowler Circle runs parallel to the North Loop. Inclement Weather Info: call 770-424-4664 or 770-424-4664 for updates/rescheduling Please join us as we plant trees. Grab a friend or a family member and donate your Saturday morning to help Marietta Tree Keepers put more trees in the ground. Dress for the weather. Tools and gloves included. … Read entire article »
Filed under: City of Marietta, Civic
Welcome to Marietta Gazetta!
“You don’t have to be Great to get started, but you have to get started to be Great”- Les Brown. Marietta Gazetta (MG) is just getting started with a dream to become Great. The news submissions come from the people and organizations who can tell their story best. No editing for MG. (See submission page.) Readers determine the relevancy of the submitted information. Reader comments are also welcome because the feedback is so valuable to those who submit. I am ready to start! Your Content Manager, Charlotte Pietrowski … Read entire article »
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Marietta Gazetta’s (MG) vision is to provide an unfiltered community news site relating to Marietta, GA, for people who live and/or work in this geographic location. The site will be successful if the news offered is useful and credible. News is previously unknown information. Reports of events held in Marietta also come under the definition of news. MG is a circular operation. The people submitting news can tell their story better than third party editors can. MG readers in turn, determine the importance of the submitted information. In this arrangement, the news offered satisfies the definition of quality. As MG evolves, its philosophy and policies will too. One thing that will never change is the quest to serve Marietta with news that offers more diversity and is socially inherent. … Read entire article »
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