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Marietta Rotarians sponsor Kennesaw State University Rotaract Club
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 Kennesaw State University has its own “Rotary in Action” or Rotaract. It is a subsidiary of Rotary Clubs International and is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Marietta. Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. Rotaract clubs are either community or university based, and they’re sponsored by a local Rotary club. This makes them true “partners in service” and key members of the family … Read entire article »
Filed under: Civic
Something is missing right in the middle of Glover Park!
Glover Park fountain to undergo restoration 2/21/2011 The popular fountain at the center of Glover Park on the Marietta Square will be removed the week of February 21 for a complete restoration. Robinson Iron, the original manufacturer, will transport the fountain to Alabama for 4-6 weeks so the internal and external parts can be fully restored. The fountain will return to the Square by the first week of April, in time for the many popular events and activities that gear up at the end of the month. Citizens who watched with interest as the fountain was painted last year might wonder why it is being removed now. “While preparing the fountain for operation now that the weather has warmed, the staff cleaning the upper bowl noticed significant movement that had not been present before,” … Read entire article »
Filed under: City of Marietta
Theatre in the Square revisits, Lillian Hellman’s American Classic, The Little Foxes
March 6 – April 10, 2011 Opening / Media Night: March 9, 2011 Marietta, GA —Theatre in the Square’s first season included a revival of the 1939 Broadway hit, The Little Foxes. In the theatre’s 29th Season, the American classic of greed, deception, corruption and manipulation will once again grace the Main Stage of the converted cotton warehouse that is now Theatre in the Square. The Little Foxes opens Wednesday, March 9, at 8 p.m. on the Main Stage. Tickets are available at the Box Office by calling 770-422-8369 or online at www.theatreinthesquare.com. The Little Foxes reveals the Hubbard family, siblings Regina Gidden (Jessica Phelps West), Ben Hubbard (Clayton Landey) and Oscar Hubbard (Peter Thomasson), are each filled with envy, jealousy, greed and the ability to scheme their way to the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Arts / Theatre
Marietta Rotarians -sous chefs for The Walker School’s Interact Club
On January 27, 2011 the Rotary of Marietta Club Rotarians Chris Gruehn, Bret Tyler and Dale Covington teamed with seven high school students from the Interact Club at The Walker School in bringing the first dinner of the new year to approximately 50 guests at the Extension. Sera Kim, Co-President of the Interact Club, oversaw the meal’s preparation and service. Helping Sera were Jaemin Yoon, Bianca Desai, Elizabeth Kacer, Kyle Rehl, Michael Leithood and Stephanie Will. Everyone bowed their heads as Michael said grace before all dived into a delicious meal of fried chicken, macaroni-and-cheese and green beans seasoned with bacon and chili tomatoes. Rave reviews abounded as folks lined-up for seconds of everything. The Rotary Club of Marietta is a local service organization that is part of Rotary International. We are the fastest growing club in the District and one that abounds with … Read entire article »
Wedding photojournalism, but do you really know what it means?
There is a vast difference between “candid” images, and images captured and crafted by a trained photojournalist, Wedding photojournalism is applying professional skills and honed talent to tell the story of a wedding. Is Wedding Photojournalism a trend? “Real life , real moments, if that ever goes out of style, we’re all in trouble,” says WPJA member John Webb. “A beloved family member wiping away a tear during the ceremony, a bride comforting a grandmother who … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured
City honors 102 year-old resident, Eloise Morris Wright
(2/9/2011) The city of Marietta honored long-time resident Eloise Morris Wright today for the impact she has made on our community throughout history. Wright was born in 1909 and celebrated her 102nd birthday this year. She served as the first black manager for public housing in Marietta at Lyman Homes and Fort Hill. She became a member of Turner Chapel AME Church in 1917 and served as music director for 42 years. Because of segregation, Wright wasn’t able to attend public school after the seventh grade. She enrolled in Morris Brown College at the age of 13 and completed her education at the college in 1928. She was married to the late Clifton Wright for 70 years and they have one daughter, Joy W. Holiday. Wright organized Marietta’s first black Girl Scout troop. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Marietta
A grand old tree is no accident, Marietta Tree Keepers plant on purpose!
Trees are really cool, literally. They are cool to look at and they produce shade which helps keep things cool in the summer. They do cool things to reduce pollution and control water runoff. And when it’s cool outside, it’s the perfect time to plant them. It’s during this time of year when Marietta Tree Keepers (MTK) is busy hosting planting events to get trees in the ground. For the hundred plus volunteers that make up the organization, it’s a great time to get out of the house and take in some fresh air, exercise and good vibrations, while making a big difference to the local environment. Since 2002, MTK has planted over 2500 trees in and around the City of Marietta. The group was formed by ordinary people concerned about the … Read entire article »
Filed under: City of Marietta
System-Wide Kindergarten Registration, Feb. 7-11, 2011 Registration hours, 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Marietta, GA – Marietta City Schools (MCS) kindergarten registration for the 2011-2012 school year begins Feb. 7 and ends Feb. 11, 2011. Registration hours at all MCS elementary schools are from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A complete listing of Marietta City elementary schools is available at www.marietta-city.org/schools/. To schedule an elementary school tour, contact the school office. MCS attendance zones determine school assignments for all elementary students. To determine individual school attendance zones, view the online District Attendance Zone Map on the MCS Web site at http://www.marietta-city.org/district/transportation/. Kindergarten students must be age five on or before Sept. 1, 2011, to register. Student registration information is available online at http://marietta-city.org/district/registration.php. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Elementary
Marietta Mayor’s State of the City Highlights
Marietta’s brand new mayor, Steve “Thunder” Tumlin addressed the Cobb Chamber of Commerce’s Marietta Area Council Meeting on Jan. 31. Although the Great Recession still lingers on, the City of Marietta has managed very well, thank you very much. Business and government leaders as well as residents have many reasons to be optimistic and proud. Surviving and thriving in an economic downturn: Of the three opportunity zones created by using state tax credit to attract new businesses, one brought in 350 jobs (TASQ, an IT company) No cuts in services, as the city does not rely solely on property taxes. (Marietta enjoys the lowest tax rate in the state.) Marietta Power and Water, the … Read entire article »
Filed under: City of Marietta
History museum receives certification to apply for Air Force aircraft
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Oh., recently certified the Marietta Museum of History, which will allow the museum’s aviation wing to apply for and possibly receive aircraft from the Air Force. The new planes would supplement military and civilian aircraft already at a 15-acre park, located at the corner of Atlanta Street and South Cobb Drive, which visitors are invited to come see Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. “Efforts to build and expand the aviation wing are underway,” museum director Dan Cox said. He hopes the public will be able to see more progress on the aviation wing soon. The museum previously received certification from the National Museum of the U.S. Navy in Pensacola, Florida. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Arts / Theatre
