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The City of Marietta, Georgia, is a full-service municipality distinguished by its unique history, sense of community and modern quality of life. The National Civic League judged Marietta one of the 10 best communities in the nation as a 2006 All-America City, the oldest and most-respected community recognition award in the country. CNNMoney.com named Marietta one of the top 25 places in the United States to retire in 2011.
THE MOST RESPECTED COMMUNITY
In Ramsey’s words, Marietta is perfect for those moving to Atlanta who “want to be out of the fray while still being close by.” Beautiful antebellum homes and old downtown streets give a historic flair to everyday life here. With affordable homes, solid schools, thousands of acres of parks and protected land, and plenty of lively restaurants and shops, Marietta attracts all kinds of people — from families and history buffs to artists and urban farmers.
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In fact, all these characteristics landed Marietta on the list of “Top 10 Affordable Suburbs with a City Feel,” recently released by Zillow and Yelp.
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The City of Marietta is home to a thriving community of 61,497 residents living within city limits, and a population of Metro Marietta (outside city limits but with a Marietta address) includes over 300,000 residents. Marietta is the county seat of Cobb County, Georgia’s third largest county of 766,802 citizens (2022 Census estimate). Cobb County was named after Thomas Willis Cobb, a United States Representative, United States Senator, and Georgia Supreme Court Judge. The city of Marietta was named for Cobb’s Wife – Mary Cobb. Other cities in Cobb County include Acworth, Austell, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Smyrna and Vinings.
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Characterized by numerous natural resources, as well as historic and cultural assets, Marietta provides visitors and residents an exciting selection of local attractions, annual events, festivals, outdoor concerts, recreational activities, sport venues, and a growing environment of industry and commerce. At the center of it all is the antebellum Glover Park and fun-filled Marietta Square. Over the past twenty years, this charming “old town” center has evolved into the picturesque heart of Marietta’s historic redevelopment. Visitors to the “Square” will discover an eclectic mix of busy restaurants—with both familiar and foreign fare—lively nightspots, an intimate Broadway-style theater, several museums, and a treasure-trove of specialty shops, trendy boutiques and unique galleries, offering antiques, fine china, jewelry, clothing, novelty items and more. Just minutes away from the square is Marietta Square Market – a 18,500 sf food hall featuring 16 restaurants and 2 retail shops.