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MariettaGA averageUS Census ACS
Population
61,773
Per-capita income
$43,074
Median home value
$401,100
Bachelor's or higher
47%
Typical home value $471,498 -1% yr/yr · +22.1% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$266.9M (FY2023)
Total spending$337.0M (FY2023)
Taxes$50.7M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$64.4M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$5,480 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025112 housing units ($36.7M)

Recent meetings

Tue Oct 27, 2026

JUDICIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

Committee to discuss data center zoning and sign ordinance changes

The Judicial Legislative Committee will meet to discuss potential updates to the city's sign ordinance and the creation of a data center zoning ordinance. The body will also consider a proposal for a passport office.

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JUDICIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE City of Marietta Meeting Agenda 205 Lawrence Street Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 Joseph R. Goldstein, Chairman Cheryl Richardson, Vice Chair M. Carlyle Kent Council Chamber Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Immediately Following Parks, Recreation and Tourism Committee CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: Meeting Minutes September 30, 2026 Review and approval of the September 30, 2026 meeting minutes. 20260948 BUSINESS: Sign District Overlay Discussion about changes to the Sign Ordinance. 20260997 Data Center Ordinance and Georgia Tech Proposal Discussion regarding the development of an ordinance to address data center zoning applications. 20260818 Passport Office Discussion regarding possible passport operation. Requested by Council Member Waters 20260926 ADJOURNMENT: Page 1 City of Marietta Printed on 10/26/2026 8:11:12AM
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 5:15 PM

FINANCE/INVESTMENTS COMMITTEE

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Tue Oct 27, 2026

PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM COMMITTEE

Committee to consider fee increases for The City Club Marietta

The Parks, Recreation and Tourism Committee will review a progress report on projects funded by the 2009 Parks Bond. The body will also consider a motion to increase rates at The City Club Marietta to cover operating expenses.

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PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM COMMITTEE City of Marietta Meeting Agenda 205 Lawrence Street Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 Jason Waters, Chairman Byron “Tee” Anderson, Vice Chair Andre Sims Council Chamber Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Immediately Following Finance and Investment Committee CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: Meeting Minutes September 30, 2026 Review and approval of the September 30, 2026 meeting minutes. 20260947 BUSINESS: 2009 Parks Bond Report Progress report on projects funded by the 2009 Parks Bond. 20260993 City Club Marietta Fees Motion to approve a rate increase at The City Club Marietta to offset general operating expenses. 20260994 ADJOURNMENT: Page 1 City of Marietta Printed on 10/26/2026 8:11:26AM
Tue Oct 27, 2026

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

Committee considers $100,000 for Co-Responder position

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review previous meeting minutes and discuss funding for a counselor position. The body is considering the use of opioid settlement funds to maintain this role.

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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE City of Marietta Meeting Agenda 205 Lawrence Street Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 Byron “Tee” Anderson, Chairman Andre Sims, Vice Chair Jason Waters Council Chamber Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Immediately Following Public Works Committee CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: Meeting Minutes September 30, 2026 Review and approval of the September 30, 2026 meeting minutes. 20260950 BUSINESS: Request to Fund and Continue Co-Responder Position Motion to approve the allocation of $100,000.00 in opioid settlement funds to continue funding the Highland Rivers counselor position. 20260965 ADJOURNMENT: Page 1 City of Marietta Printed on 10/26/2026 8:11:50AM
Tue Oct 27, 2026

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Public Works Committee to discuss SPLOST summaries and truck route designations

The committee will review performance reports and annual Title VI program documents. Members will discuss summaries for the 2016 and 2022 SPLOST TIP and consider specific traffic and routing requests.

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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE City of Marietta Meeting Agenda 205 Lawrence Street Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 Daniel Gaddis, Chairman M. Carlyle Kent, Vice Chair Cheryl Richardson Council Chamber Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Immediately Following Judicial Legislative Committee CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: Meeting Minutes September 30, 2026 Review and approval of the September 30, 2026 meeting minutes. 20260949 BUSINESS: 2016 SPLOST TIP Summary Discussion on the 2016 SPLOST TIP Summary. 20260967 2022 SPLOST TIP Summary Discussion on the 2022 SPLOST TIP Summary. 20260968 September 2026 Public Works Departmental Performance Report Discussion on the monthly activities of the Public Works Department. 20260969 Title VI Program Documents Annual Review of Title VI Program Documents. 20260970 Hickory Drive (South) Speed Study Request for Speed Study on Hickory Drive (South). Wards 2B & 3A Requested by Councilmember Gaddis 20260972 Page 1 City of Marietta Printed on 10/26/2026 8:10:45AM October 27, 2026 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Agenda Allgood Road/North Fairground Street Truck Route Discussion of the Allgood Road/North Fairground Street Truck Route Designation. Wards 4 & 5 Requested by Councilmember Kent 20260971 ADJOURNMENT: Page 2 City of Marietta Printed on 10/26/2026 8:10:45AM
Tue Oct 27, 2026

Special Called Council Meeting Work Session

Marietta City Council to hold special work session on October 27

The City Council will meet to review and approve minutes from the September 30, 2026 meeting. The session includes an executive session to discuss real estate, personnel, and legal matters.

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Special Called Council Meeting Work Session City of Marietta Meeting Agenda 205 Lawrence Street Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 Council Chamber Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Immediately Following Public Safety Committee CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: Meeting Minutes September 30, 2026 Review and approval of the September 30, 2026 meeting minutes. 20260951 BUSINESS: Executive Session Executive Session to discuss legal, personnel, and/or real estate matters. 20260985 ADJOURNMENT: Page 1 City of Marietta Printed on 10/26/2026 8:10:30AM
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION

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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

Marietta City Council to consider rezoning and traffic calming measures

The City Council will review a rezoning request for a former Railroad Street right-of-way and a variance for sidewalk requirements. The body is also deciding on traffic calming installations and stream buffer variances.

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CITY COUNCIL City of Marietta Meeting Agenda 205 Lawrence Street Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 R. Steve Tumlin, Mayor Cheryl Richardson, Ward 1 Jason Waters, Ward 2 Daniel Gaddis, Ward 3 Byron "Tee" Anderson, Ward 4 M. Carlyle Kent, Ward 5 Andre L. Sims, Ward 6 Joseph R. Goldstein, Ward 7 Council Chamber 7:00 PM Wednesday, October 14, 2026 D R A F T CALL TO ORDER: INVOCATION: Council Member Daniel Gaddis, Ward 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: PRESENTATIONS: New Marietta Police Officers & Fire Marshal Lieutenants Presentation of new officers to the Marietta Police Department. · Officer Matthew Dyer · Officer Kyle Van Omen Presentation of new Fire Marshal Lieutenants to the Marietta Fire Department. · Prevention Lieutenant Matt Brown · Prevention Lieutenant Daniel Simons 20260878 Page 1 City of Marietta Printed on 10/9/2026 12:38:24PM October 14, 2026 CITY COUNCIL Meeting Agenda 2026 3rd Grade Fire Safety Week Poster Contest Winners Presentation by the Marietta Fire Marshal’s Office recognizing the 2026 Fire Safety Week Poster Contest Winners. · A.L. Burruss Elementary: Mimi Nguyen · Park Street Elementary: Camryn Givers · Dunleith Elementary: Lluvia Reyes · Sawyer Road Elementary: Davis Peters · Hickory Hills Elementary: Ava McNutt · West Side Elementary: Kate Callahan · Lockheed Elementary: Teagan Pierre · Marietta Center for Advanced Academics (MCAA): Shepard Daigle 20260966 2026 Marietta BLW Public Power/Clean Water Week Poster Contest Winners Bronson Lagarder …
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 12:00 PM

BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER

Board considers easements for Air Force and Franklin Gateway projects

The Board of Lights and Water will review two utility easements and September 2026 financial reports. The meeting includes a report from the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority and a business report regarding the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia.

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BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER City of Marietta Meeting Agenda 205 Lawrence Street Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 Steve "Thunder" Tumlin, Chairperson Terry G. Lee, Vice Chairman Bruce E. Coyle M. Carlyle Kent Alice Summerour M. C. "Pete" Waldrep Stephanie Meyer City Council Chambers 12:00 PM Monday, October 12, 2026 CALL TO ORDER: INVOCATION: Bruce Coyle PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Bruce Coyle I. MINUTES: Regular Meeting - September 3, 2026 Review and approval of the September 3, 2026 regular meeting minutes. 20260920 II. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS: Employee Recognition/ Board Introduction Recognition of Information Technology (IT) employees. 20260963 III. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES: IV. BLW OPERATING DEPARTMENTS: Customer Care: Electrical: Page 1 City of Marietta Printed on 10/8/2026 8:53:46AM October 12, 2026 BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER Meeting Agenda Air Force Easement Consideration of an Air Force Easement to serve the existing credit union. 20260964 Marketing: Information Technology (IT): Water & Sewer: Franklin Gateway Utility Relocation Project Bridge/ Easement Consideration for approval of the required easement for the Franklin Gateway Utility Relocation Project Bridge. 20260961 Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority Monthly Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority report. 20260922 V. CENTRALIZED SUPPORT: Finance: BLW Financials Review of BLW Finance reports for September 2026. 20260923 VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS: VII. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: Municipal Electric Authority of Georg …
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 5:15 PM

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORK SESSION

Council considers zoning changes for data centers and Roselane development plat

The City Council will discuss updates to the zoning ordinance regarding data centers and a preliminary plat for the Roselane development. The session includes a Planning Commission appointment and a funding request for cemetery wreaths.

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORK SESSION City of Marietta Meeting Agenda 205 Lawrence Street Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 R. Steve Tumlin, Mayor Cheryl Richardson, Ward 1 Jason Waters, Ward 2 Daniel Gaddis, Ward 3 Byron "Tee" Anderson, Ward 4 M. Carlyle Kent, Ward 5 Andre L. Sims, Ward 6 Joseph R. Goldstein, Ward 7 Council Chamber 5:15 PM Monday, October 12, 2026 CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: Agenda Work Session - September 3, 2026 Review and approval of the September 3, 2026 Agenda Work Session minutes. 20260891 BUSINESS: BLW Report Council Member Carlyle Kent gives the Board of Lights and Water (BLW) report for the meeting held on Monday, October 12, 2026. 20260895 Planning Commission Appointment (Ward 5) Reappointment of Brenda McCrae to the Planning Commission (Ward 5), for a three-year term beginning immediately upon appointment and expiring October 10, 2029. Brenda McCrae has been on the board since December 11, 2013. 20260930 National Cemetery Wreaths Consideration of Funding for Wreaths at the National Cemetery. Requested by Council Member Richardson 20260974 Page 1 City of Marietta Printed on 10/9/2026 12:38:37PM October 12, 2026 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORK SESSION Meeting Agenda Code Amendment - Data Centers Motion to authorize staff to advertise changes to the Marietta Zoning Ordinance, Section 708.27, Heavy Industrial; Section 712.01 Special Land Use Permits; and Section 724.02, Definition of terms, regarding data centers. 20260954 Preliminary Plat - R …
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Wed Sep 30, 2026

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

Marietta Public Safety Committee to vote on $27,006 Byrne Memorial Grant for police

Marietta's Public Safety Committee meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in the Council Chamber at 205 Lawrence Street, immediately after the Public Works Committee. The agenda includes approval of the July 28, 2026 meeting minutes and one business item: a motion for the Marietta Police Department to accept a Byrne Memorial Grant Award of $27,006.00. The meeting then adjourns.

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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE City of Marietta Meeting Agenda 205 Lawrence Street Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 Byron “Tee” Anderson, Chairman Andre Sims, Vice Chair Jason Waters Council Chamber Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Immediately Following Public Works Committee CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: Meeting Minutes July 28, 2026 Review and approval of the July 28, 2026 meeting minutes. 20260781 BUSINESS: Byrne Memorial Grant Award Motion for the Marietta Police Department to accept the Byrne Memorial Grant Award in the amount of $27,006.00. 20260873 ADJOURNMENT: Page 1 City of Marietta Printed on 9/25/2026 3:17:23PM
Wed Sep 30, 2026

Special Called Council Meeting Work Session

Marietta council holds special work session on minutes and executive session

The Marietta City Council is holding a special called work session immediately following the Public Safety Committee meeting. The agenda lists review and approval of the August 25, 2026 meeting minutes, followed by an executive session to discuss legal, personnel, and/or real estate matters. No other business items are listed.

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Special Called Council Meeting Work Session City of Marietta Meeting Agenda 205 Lawrence Street Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 Council Chamber Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Immediately Following Public Safety Committee CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: Meeting Minutes August 25, 2026 Review and approval of the August 25, 2026 meeting minutes. 20260868 BUSINESS: Executive Session Executive Session to discuss legal, personnel, and/or real estate matters. 20260894 ADJOURNMENT: Page 1 City of Marietta Printed on 9/25/2026 3:18:58PM
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 5:15 PM

FINANCE/INVESTMENTS COMMITTEE

Marietta finance committee reviews August hotel/motel and auto rental tax reports

The Finance/Investments Committee of the City of Marietta meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 5:15 PM in the Council Chamber at 205 Lawrence Street. The agenda covers approval of the August 25, 2026 meeting minutes and monthly financial reports for August 2026 on the Hotel Motel Tax and the 3% Auto Rental Tax, plus a Finance Update. No ordinances, contracts, or fee changes appear on this agenda.

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FINANCE/INVESTMENTS COMMITTEE City of Marietta Meeting Agenda 205 Lawrence Street Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 M. Carlyle Kent, Chairman Jason Waters, Vice Chair Byron “Tee” Anderson Council Chamber 5:15 PM Wednesday, September 30, 2026 CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: Meeting Minutes August 25, 2026 Review and approval of the August 25, 2026 meeting minutes. 20260862 BUSINESS: Hotel Motel Tax Hotel Motel monthly financial report for August 2026 20260884 Auto Rental Tax 3% Auto rental tax monthly financial report for August 2026 20260885 Finance Update 20260883 ADJOURNMENT: Page 1 City of Marietta Printed on 9/25/2026 4:21:21PM
Wed Sep 30, 2026

JUDICIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

Marietta committee to weigh data center zoning ordinance and Roselane plat

Marietta's Judicial Legislative Committee meets Sept. 30, 2026 to review August minutes and take up three items. Members will consider a preliminary plat for the Roselane development on Jordan and Burnap Streets, discuss a possible passport operation requested by Council Member Waters, and discuss a proposed ordinance on data center zoning applications along with a Georgia Tech proposal. The agenda lists no dollar amounts or votes; items are set for discussion or approval as noted.

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JUDICIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE City of Marietta Meeting Agenda 205 Lawrence Street Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 Joseph R. Goldstein, Chairman Cheryl Richardson, Vice Chair M. Carlyle Kent Council Chamber Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Immediately Following Parks, Recreation and Tourism Committee CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: Meeting Minutes August 25, 2026 Review and approval of the August 25, 2026 meeting minutes. 20260865 BUSINESS: Preliminary Plat - Roselane Jordan area Request for approval of the preliminary plat for the Roselane development on Jordan and Burnap Streets. 20260916 Passport Office Discussion regarding possible passport operation. Requested by Council Member Waters 20260926 Data Center Ordinance and Georgia Tech Proposal Discussion regarding the development of an ordinance to address data center zoning applications. 20260818 ADJOURNMENT: Page 1 City of Marietta Printed on 9/25/2026 3:18:02PM
Wed Sep 30, 2026

PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM COMMITTEE

Marietta committee to vote on sanctioning Cherokee Heights Arts Festival with alcohol sales

Marietta's Parks, Recreation and Tourism Committee meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026, immediately after the Finance and Investment Committee. The committee will review and approve minutes from its August 25, 2026 meeting, hear a progress report on projects funded by the 2009 Parks Bond, and vote on a request to make the Cherokee Heights Arts Festival a City-sanctioned event. The festival request would allow beer and wine sales and consumption on Freyer Drive between Chicasaw Drive and Etowah Drive on October 17, 2026, with a rain date of October 18, 2026.

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PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM COMMITTEE City of Marietta Meeting Agenda 205 Lawrence Street Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 Jason Waters, Chairman Byron “Tee” Anderson, Vice Chair Andre Sims Council Chamber Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Immediately Following Finance and Investment Committee CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: Meeting Minutes August 25, 2026 Review and approval of the August 25, 2026 meeting minutes. 20260864 BUSINESS: 2009 Parks Bond Report Progress report on projects funded by the 2009 Parks Bond. 20260917 Cherokee Heights Arts Festival Request for City Sanctioning Motion to approve the Cherokee Heights Arts Festival on October 17, 2026, as a City-sanctioned event to allow the sales and consumption of beer and wine on Freyer Drive between Chicasaw Drive and Etowah Drive from 9:00am - 4:00pm. This motion also approves the sale and consumption of beer and wine on Freyer Drive between Chicasaw Drive and Etowah Drive from 12:30 - 4:00pm on the rain date of October 18, 2026, if necessary. 20260918 ADJOURNMENT: Page 1 City of Marietta Printed on 9/25/2026 3:18:18PM
Wed Sep 30, 2026

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Marietta Public Works to weigh 2022 SPLOST budget reallocation and two public hearings

Marietta's Public Works Committee meets Sept. 30, 2026 to review and approve its Aug. 25, 2026 minutes, discuss 2016 and 2022 SPLOST TIP summaries and the August 2026 departmental performance report, and consider a motion to reallocate 2022 SPLOST project funds among previously approved projects. Two items require public hearings: a North Hillcrest Drive traffic calming proposal and a stream buffer variance at 1673 Crestridge Drive (Ward 7A). No dollar amounts are stated in the agenda.

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PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE City of Marietta Meeting Agenda 205 Lawrence Street Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 Daniel Gaddis, Chairman M. Carlyle Kent, Vice Chair Cheryl Richardson Council Chamber Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Immediately Following Judicial and Legislative Committee CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: Meeting Minutes August 25, 2026 Review and approval of the August 25, 2026 meeting minutes. 20260867 BUSINESS: 2016 SPLOST TIP Summary Discussion on the 2016 SPLOST TIP Summary 20260910 2022 SPLOST TIP Summary Discussion on the 2022 SPLOST TIP Summary 20260911 August 2026 Public Works Departmental Performance Report Discussion on the monthly activities of the Public Works Department. 20260912 2022 SPLOST Project Budget Reallocation Consideration of a motion to reallocate 2022 SPLOST Project Funds among previously approved 2022 SPLOST projects. 20260913 Page 1 City of Marietta Printed on 9/25/2026 3:17:45PM September 30, 2026 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Meeting Agenda North Hillcrest Drive Traffic Calming North Hillcrest Drive Traffic Calming Proposal Public Hearing Required 20260914 Proposed Stream Buffer Variance 1673 Crestridge Drive Request for a Stream Buffer Variance at 1673 Crestridge Drive. Ward 7A Public Hearing Required 20260915 ADJOURNMENT: Page 2 City of Marietta Printed on 9/25/2026 3:17:45PM
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION

Council Chamber
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

Council to vote on rezoning 1516 West Oak Drive to commercial use

The Marietta City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning request for 1516 West Oak Drive from R-2 residential to CRC commercial, with the Planning Commission recommending amended approval to OI (Office Institutional). The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including a $405,250 tourism funding addition for Elizabeth Porter Park Pavilion and a $175,000 addition for Brumby Hall and Gardens Bridal Suite. Other items include a variance request for 729 Colston Road to waive sidewalk requirements, a speed study on Hickory Drive, and a no-parking zone on Ardis Street.

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CITY COUNCIL City of Marietta Meeting Agenda 205 Lawrence Street Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 R. Steve Tumlin, Mayor Cheryl Richardson, Ward 1 Jason Waters, Ward 2 Daniel Gaddis, Ward 3 Byron "Tee" Anderson, Ward 4 M. Carlyle Kent, Ward 5 Andre L. Sims, Ward 6 Joseph R. Goldstein, Ward 7 Council Chamber 7:00 PM Wednesday, September 9, 2026 D R A F T CALL TO ORDER: INVOCATION: Council Member Jason Waters, Ward 2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: PRESENTATIONS: Marietta High School Band Presentation introducing the Marietta High School Senior Band members. 20260879 Marietta Police Department New Officers Presentation of new officers to the Marietta Police Department. · Officer Matthew Dyer · Officer Kyle Van Omen 20260878 Distinguished Service Award - Mark Maloney Presentation of Distinguished Service Award to Mark Maloney. 20260875 Page 1 City of Marietta Printed on 9/2/2026 3:13:38PM September 9, 2026 CITY COUNCIL Meeting Agenda PROCLAMATIONS: 2026 Public Power & Clean Water Week Presentation of a Proclamation to John Dooley to recognize Marietta Power & Water for Public Power & Clean Water Week. 20260720 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF GENERAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL AND/OR CITY MANAGER: SCHEDULED APPEARANCES: Each speaker is allotted five (5) minutes, for a combined total of 20 minutes. Scheduled Appearance Scheduled Appearance - Perry Barrett. 20260824 Scheduled Appearance Scheduled Appearance - Reggie Copeland. 20260825 Scheduled Appearance Scheduled …
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 12:00 PM

BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER

Marietta Board of Lights and Water reviews strategic plans and equipment upgrades

The Board will review strategic business plan deliverables regarding customer service technology and operating policies. Members will also discuss non-budgeted critical equipment upgrades for power control and mail/copy center systems.

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BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER City of Marietta Meeting Agenda 205 Lawrence Street Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 Steve "Thunder" Tumlin, Chairperson Terry G. Lee, Vice Chairman Bruce E. Coyle M. Carlyle Kent Alice Summerour M. C. "Pete" Waldrep Stephanie Meyer City Council Chambers 12:00 PM Thursday, September 3, 2026 CALL TO ORDER: INVOCATION: Terry Lee PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Terry Lee I. MINUTES: Regular Meeting - August 10, 2026 Review and approval of the August 10, 2026 regular meeting minutes. 20260851 II. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS: Employee Recognition/ Board Introduction Recognition of long-term Customer Care employees. 20260860 III. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES: IV. BLW OPERATING DEPARTMENTS: Customer Care: Page 1 City of Marietta Printed on 8/31/2026 2:23:12PM September 3, 2026 BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER Meeting Agenda BLW Board Strategic Business Plan 2026, Objective 9A Deliverable for BLW Board Strategic Business Plan 2026 Objective 9A, Review new technology applications for all customer service delivery systems. 20260852 BLW Board Strategic Business Plan 2026, Objective 9B Deliverable for BLW Board Strategic Business Plan 2026, Objective 9B, Review of operating policies & procedures to ensure that the MBLW can meet the needs of our customers in a timely & efficient manner. 20260853 Electrical: Non-Emergency Mutual Aid Consideration of the contract language to be used for individual signed contracts with utilities in nearby cities who wish to use this serv …
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 5:15 PM

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORK SESSION

Council to consider travel code amendment and Custer Park field rentals

The Marietta City Council work session includes a first reading of a code amendment to travel and training allotments, discussion of Custer Park field rental policy, and scheduling for September committee meetings. The council will also review the draft agenda for the September 9 meeting and may enter executive session for legal, personnel, or real estate matters.

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORK SESSION City of Marietta Meeting Agenda 205 Lawrence Street Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 R. Steve Tumlin, Mayor Cheryl Richardson, Ward 1 Jason Waters, Ward 2 Daniel Gaddis, Ward 3 Byron "Tee" Anderson, Ward 4 M. Carlyle Kent, Ward 5 Andre L. Sims, Ward 6 Joseph R. Goldstein, Ward 7 Council Chamber 5:15 PM Thursday, September 3, 2026 CALL TO ORDER: MINUTES: Agenda Work Session - August 10, 2026 Review and approval of the August 10, 2026 Agenda Work Session minutes. 20260802 BUSINESS: BLW Report Council Member Carlyle Kent gives the Board of Lights and Water (BLW) report for the meeting held on Monday, September 3, 2026. 20260819 Travel and Training Code Amendment A motion to amend code Section 4-4-34 Personnel, Rules and Regulations, Travel and Training reflecting recommended administrative and economic code changes for travel allotment. First Reading 20260842 Custer Park Field Rentals Discussion of field rental policy at Custer Park. 20260764 Page 1 City of Marietta Printed on 9/2/2026 3:11:31PM September 3, 2026 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORK SESSION Meeting Agenda September 2026 Committee Meeting Date Consideration and discussion regarding the schedule for the September 2026 committee meetings and possible alternatives. Requested by Council Member Waters 20260874 Draft City Council Agenda Review and approval of the Wednesday, September 9, 2026 DRAFT City Council Agenda. 20260820 Executive Session Executive Session to discuss …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

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Tue Aug 25, 2026

JUDICIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

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Tue Aug 25, 2026

PERSONNEL/INSURANCE COMMITTEE

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Tue Aug 25, 2026

PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM COMMITTEE

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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 5:15 PM

FINANCE/INVESTMENTS COMMITTEE

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Tue Aug 25, 2026

ECONOMIC/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

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Tue Aug 25, 2026

Special Called Council Meeting Work Session

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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL

Council to decide on 4 rezonings, including data center at 1155 Powers Ferry Place

The Marietta City Council will hold public hearings and vote on four rezoning requests, including a data infrastructure facility at 1155 Powers Ferry Place, a single-family residence at 407 Atlanta Street, increased density at 373 & 385 Lawrence Street, and light industrial zoning at 1541 Owenby Drive and 532 Dickson Road. The council will also consider annexation, code amendment, and several resolutions and motions, including easement acquisitions and settlements.

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Council Chamber
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CITY COUNCIL City of Marietta Meeting Agenda 205 Lawrence Street Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 R. Steve Tumlin, Mayor Cheryl Richardson, Ward 1 Jason Waters, Ward 2 Daniel Gaddis, Ward 3 Byron "Tee" Anderson, Ward 4 M. Carlyle Kent, Ward 5 Andre L. Sims, Ward 6 Joseph R. Goldstein, Ward 7 Council Chamber 7:00 PM Wednesday, August 12, 2026 CALL TO ORDER: INVOCATION: Council Member Cheryl Richardson, Ward 1 PRESENTATION OF COLORS: MHS AFJROTC PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: RETIREMENT OF COLORS: MHS AFJROTC PRESENTATIONS: Marietta Back to School Presentation introducing the Marietta High School senior football players, cheerleaders, band members and their respective coaches. 20260775 2026 APWA Awards Presentation Presentation of the Public Works Awards received at the 2026 APWA Conference. 20260792 PROCLAMATIONS: Page 1 City of Marietta Printed on 8/11/2026 2:34:14PM August 12, 2026 CITY COUNCIL Meeting Agenda ANNOUNCEMENTS OF GENERAL COMMUNITY INFORMATION BY THE MAYOR, COUNCIL AND/OR CITY MANAGER: SCHEDULED APPEARANCES: Each speaker is allotted five (5) minutes, for a combined total of 20 minutes. Scheduled Appearance Scheduled Appearance - Tracy Stevenson. 20260716 Scheduled Appearance Scheduled Appearance - Lindsey Koch. 20260717 Scheduled Appearance Scheduled Appearance - Donald Barth. 20260718 Scheduled Appearance Scheduled Appearance - Amanda Constantinides. 20260719 CONSENT AGENDA: Consent agenda items are marked by an asterisk (*). Consent items are a …
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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION

Council Chamber
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 12:00 PM

BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER

Board to vote on 2027 MEAG supplemental power subscription

The Board of Lights and Water will consider approving edits to electric service policies, a contract for large load service at 1155 Powers Ferry Place, and a motion to approve the 2027 Annual Subscription for supplemental power with MEAG. They will also receive updates from the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority and review finance and operational reports.

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BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER City of Marietta Meeting Agenda 205 Lawrence Street Post Office Box 609 Marietta, Georgia 30061 Steve "Thunder" Tumlin, Chairperson Terry G. Lee, Vice Chairman Bruce E. Coyle M. Carlyle Kent Alice Summerour M. C. "Pete" Waldrep Vacant City Council Chambers 12:00 PM Monday, August 10, 2026 CALL TO ORDER: INVOCATION: Mayor Tumlin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Tumlin I. MINUTES: Regular Meeting - June 8, 2026 Review and approval of the June 8, 2026 regular meeting minutes. 20260766 II. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS: Employee Recognition/ Board Introduction Recognition of Electrical employees. 20260767 Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority (CCMWA) Update Cole Blackwell, General Manager of the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority (CCMWA) to provide an update. 20260786 III. SCHEDULED APPEARANCES: IV. BLW OPERATING DEPARTMENTS: Customer Care: Page 1 City of Marietta Printed on 8/7/2026 1:39:16PM August 10, 2026 BOARD OF LIGHTS AND WATER Meeting Agenda Electrical: BLW Policy and Procedure No 3.2, General Service Electric, Schedule GS-7 Consideration for approval of recommended edits to BLW Policy and Procedure No. 3.2, General Service Electric, Schedule GS-7. 20260787 BLW Policy and Procedure No. 3.35, Large Load Consideration for approval of recommended edits to BLW Policy and Procedure No. 3.35, Large Load. 20260797 Contract/ 1155 Powers Ferry Place Contract for large load electric service at 1155 Powers Ferry Place for information only. 20260497 Marketi …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$7.3BLOCKHEED MARTIN CORP
Department of Defense
$5.9BLOCKHEED MARTIN CORP
Department of Defense · FY13 ADVANCE PROCUREMENT FUNDS FOR FY14 C-130J AIRCRAFT
$5.0BLOCKHEED MARTIN CORP
Department of Defense · ADVANCE PROCUREMENT OF LONG LEAD FOR LRIP FOR C-5M RERP
$4.4BLOCKHEED MARTIN CORP
Department of Defense · C-130J FIVE YEAR OPTION CONTRACT (FYOC) IV
$3.8BLOCKHEED MARTIN CORP
Department of Defense · C-130J, ACAT 1, FIVE YEAR ORDERING CONTRACT, MYP3 AP
$1.9BLOCKHEED MARTIN CORP
Department of Defense · ACAT I, C-130J FIVE YEAR ORDERING CONTRACT
$1.9BLOCKHEED MARTIN CORP
Department of Defense · C-130J ADD AIRCRAFTS FY22 CONGRESSIONAL
$1.6BLOCKHEED MARTIN CORP
Department of Defense · C-130J COMBINED AIRCRAFT DELIVERY DEVELOPMENT INTEGRATION AND ENGINEER
$1.3BLOCKHEED MARTIN CORP
Department of Defense · 200203!000021!5700!GU04 !ASC/GR !F3365702C2000 !A!N! !N! !20011205!200
$762.7MLOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS SUPPORT COM
Department of Homeland Security · P-3 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND LOGISTICS SUPPORT

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Cobb County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-2,795 people (-$292.1M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)6 ({"Hurricane": 5, "Severe Storm": 4, "Tornado": 2, "Biologica · last Sat Jan 24, 2026)
Traffic fatalities15 (7 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments22,148 (376,117 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,830/mo (742 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy17.1% (low numeracy 27% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.

32
Recorded votes
$266.9M
Annual budget
$64.4M
Debt outstanding
112
Permitted housing units

The money — in

source: Census gov-finance & state comptroller

Budget

Revenue$266.9M
Spending$337.0M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.

Debt load MODERATE

Outstanding debt$64.4M
Debt-to-revenue0.24×
Debt-load index53 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.453
All kids
0.393
Black kids
0.329

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Where it’s happening

geocoded land-use decisions
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