Marietta, GA
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MariettaGA averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $471,117 -1.2% yr/yr · +22.8% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
👤 Members & officials (22)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the City Council
- Cheryl Richardson
- Daniel Gaddis
- Jason Waters
- Andre L. Sims
- Joseph R. Goldstein
- M. Carlyle Kent
Who’s on the Historic Board of Review
- Christopher G. Brown
- David Freedman
- Dorothy Woodruff
- Jesse D. Bonner
- Jim Trimble
- Johnny Walker
- Martin Kendall
- Stacy Smith
- Ty Tumlin
Who’s on the Historic Preservation Commission
- Christopher Campbell
- David Freedman
- Jim Trimble
- Judy Renfroe
- Martin Kendall
- Steve Imler
- Suzanne Dent
Municipal budget
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
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.
- Motion to reallocate 2022 SPLOST project funds among previously approved 2022 SPLOST projects
- Public hearing: North Hillcrest Drive traffic calming proposal
- Public hearing: stream buffer variance at 1673 Crestridge Drive, Ward 7A
- Discussion of 2016 SPLOST TIP Summary
- Discussion of 2022 SPLOST TIP Summary and August 2026 Public Works performance report
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Council Chamber
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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.
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BUSINESS:
2016 SPLOST TIP Summary
Discussion on the 2016 SPLOST TIP Summary
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2022 SPLOST TIP Summary
Discussion on the 2022 SPLOST TIP Summary
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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.
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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
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City of Marietta
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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.
- Motion for Marietta Police Department to accept a Byrne Memorial Grant Award of $27,006.00
- Review and approval of the July 28, 2026 meeting minutes
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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.
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City of Marietta
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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.
- Preliminary plat approval requested for Roselane development on Jordan and Burnap Streets
- Discussion of a possible passport operation, requested by Council Member Waters
- Discussion of an ordinance addressing data center zoning applications, plus a Georgia Tech proposal
- Review and approval of August 25, 2026 meeting minutes
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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
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City of Marietta
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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.
- Review and approval of the August 25, 2026 meeting minutes
- Hotel Motel monthly financial report for August 2026
- 3% Auto rental tax monthly financial report for August 2026
- Finance Update
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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
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Auto Rental Tax
3% Auto rental tax monthly financial report for August 2026
20260885
Finance Update
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City of Marietta
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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.
- Review and approval of August 25, 2026 meeting minutes
- Executive session to discuss legal, personnel, and/or real estate 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
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
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City of Marietta
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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.
- Motion to approve the Cherokee Heights Arts Festival on October 17, 2026, as a City-sanctioned event
- Alcohol sales and consumption allowed on Freyer Drive between Chicasaw Drive and Etowah Drive from 9:00am-4:00pm on October 17, 2026
- Rain date of October 18, 2026, with beer and wine sales and consumption from 12:30-4:00pm
- Progress report on projects funded by the 2009 Parks Bond
- Review and approval of the August 25, 2026 meeting minutes
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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
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City of Marietta
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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.
- Rezoning of 1516 West Oak Drive from R-2 to CRC (Planning Commission recommends OI)
- FY2027 tourism funding: $405,250 for Elizabeth Porter Park Pavilion, $175,000 for Brumby Hall Bridal Suite, $75,000 for Brumby Hall Landscaping, $25,000 for Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art
- Variance request for 729 Colston Road to waive sidewalk requirement (Highvale Subdivision)
- Speed study on Hickory Drive from Chestnut Hill Road to South Woodland Drive
- No-parking zone on Ardis Street from Church Street to Cherokee Street (estimated cost $500)
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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.
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Officer Matthew Dyer
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Officer Kyle Van Omen
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Distinguished Service Award - Mark Maloney
Presentation of Distinguished Service Award to Mark Maloney.
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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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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
Council Chamber
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.
- Large load contract approval for electric service at 1155 Powers Ferry Place
- Review of new technology applications for customer service delivery systems
- Consideration of non-emergency mutual aid contract language for nearby utilities
- Discussion of the BLW data center moratorium expiring December 31, 2026
- Review of August 2026 BLW financial reports
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City Council Chambers
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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.
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II.
APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
Employee Recognition/ Board Introduction
Recognition of long-term Customer Care employees.
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III.
SCHEDULED APPEARANCES:
IV.
BLW OPERATING DEPARTMENTS:
Customer Care:
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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.
- First reading of code amendment Section 4-4-34 for travel and training allotments
- Discussion of field rental policy at Custer Park
- Consideration of September 2026 committee meeting schedule
- Review and approval of draft City Council agenda for September 9, 2026
- Executive session for legal, personnel, and/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.
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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
Council Chamber
Tue Aug 25, 2026
JUDICIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Council Chamber
Tue Aug 25, 2026
PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM COMMITTEE
Council Chamber
Tue Aug 25, 2026
PERSONNEL/INSURANCE COMMITTEE
Council Chamber
Tue Aug 25, 2026
Special Called Council Meeting Work Session
Council Chamber
Tue Aug 25, 2026
ECONOMIC/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Council Chamber
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 5:15 PM
FINANCE/INVESTMENTS COMMITTEE
Council Chamber
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW SESSION
Council Chamber
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.
- Rezoning Z2026-12: 10.73 acres at 1155 Powers Ferry Place to allow data infrastructure facility (tabled from July 8)
- Rezoning Z2026-16: 0.27 acres at 407 Atlanta Street to allow single-family residence
- Rezoning Z2026-18: 0.351 acres at 373 & 385 Lawrence Street to increase density to 8.6 units/acre
- Rezoning Z2026-19 and annexation A2026-03: 1.7 acres at 1541 Owenby Drive & 532 Dickson Road to Light Industrial
- Settlements: $125,000 to BJF Jr., LLC and $325,000 to BJ Frye, LLC in condemnation cases
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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:
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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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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 5:15 PM
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORK SESSION
Council to discuss convention center funding, opioid funds for housing
The Marietta City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including the renewal of workers' compensation and fiduciary insurance, a Board of Lights and Water appointment, and a proposal to allocate at least $50,000 of Opioid Settlement Funds toward the Georgia Rehoused Program for Emmanuel's Village. The council will also review a draft agenda for its upcoming regular meeting and may enter executive session for legal, personnel, or real estate matters.
- Workers' Compensation Excess and Fiduciary Insurance renewal
- Board of Lights and Water non-resident member appointment
- Convention Center funding allocation and creation of a second Tourism Event Center
- Georgia Rehoused Program - Emmanuel's Village: $50,000 Opioid Settlement Funds discussion
- Georgia Tech response on Data Center Ordinance
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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, August 10, 2026
CALL TO ORDER:
MINUTES:
Agenda Work Session - July 6, 2026
Review and approval of the July 6, 2026 Agenda Work Session minutes.
20260698
BUSINESS:
BLW Report
Council Member Caryle Kent gives the Board of Lights and Water (BLW) report for
the meeting held on Monday, August 10, 2026.
20260704
Board of Lights and Water Appointment
Discussion regarding applications received for Board of Lights and Water
non-resident member vacancy.
20260621
Workers’ Compensation Excess and Fiduciary Insurance Renewal
Motion approving the renewal of Workers’ Compensation Excess Insurance and
Fiduciary Insurance.
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August 10, 2026
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WORK
SESSION
Meeting Agenda
Convention Center Funding Allocation
Establish and confirm the continuation of the Marietta Conference Center as to
allocation formula, operations, contracts, obligations, and its relationship with adjacent
City owned properties, Golf Course, Brumby Gardens, and GWTW Museum.
The Hotel Motel Tax allocation that is expiring is to be reestablished to create a
second Tourism Event Center …
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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.
- Motion to approve 2027 MEAG Annual Subscription for Supplemental Power
- Contract for large load electric service at 1155 Powers Ferry Place (information only)
- Approval of edits to Policy 3.2 (General Service Electric, Schedule GS-7) and Policy 3.35 (Large Load)
- CCMWA update and June/July 2026 reports
- Review of BLW Finance reports for June and July 2026
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City Council Chambers
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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.
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II.
APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
Employee Recognition/ Board Introduction
Recognition of Electrical employees.
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Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority (CCMWA) Update
Cole Blackwell, General Manager of the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority
(CCMWA) to provide an update.
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III.
SCHEDULED APPEARANCES:
IV.
BLW OPERATING DEPARTMENTS:
Customer Care:
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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.
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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.
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Contract/ 1155 Powers Ferry Place
Contract for large load electric service at 1155 Powers Ferry Place for information
only.
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Marketi …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 5:15 PM
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Council Chamber
Tue Jul 28, 2026
City Council
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1. Z2024-26 Wilshire Horizon CC Pkg
Documents:
Z2024-26 WILSHIRE HORIZON CC PKG.PDF
Tue Jul 28, 2026
PERSONNEL/INSURANCE COMMITTEE
Council Chamber
Tue Jul 28, 2026
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Council Chamber
Tue Jul 28, 2026
ECONOMIC/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Council Chamber
Tue Jul 28, 2026
FINANCE/INVESTMENTS COMMITTEE
Council Chamber
Tue Jul 28, 2026
City Council
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1. Cobb County General Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update - March 2026
Documents:
COBB COUNTY GEORGIA LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE
MARCH 2026 (1).PDF
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Special Called Council Meeting Work Session
Council Chamber
Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 170 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $7.3B | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP Department of Defense |
| $5.9B | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP Department of Defense · FY13 ADVANCE PROCUREMENT FUNDS FOR FY14 C-130J AIRCRAFT |
| $5.0B | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP Department of Defense · ADVANCE PROCUREMENT OF LONG LEAD FOR LRIP FOR C-5M RERP |
| $4.4B | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP Department of Defense · C-130J FIVE YEAR OPTION CONTRACT (FYOC) IV |
| $3.8B | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP Department of Defense · C-130J, ACAT 1, FIVE YEAR ORDERING CONTRACT, MYP3 AP |
| $1.9B | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP Department of Defense · ACAT I, C-130J FIVE YEAR ORDERING CONTRACT |
| $1.9B | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP Department of Defense · C-130J ADD AIRCRAFTS FY22 CONGRESSIONAL |
| $1.6B | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP Department of Defense · C-130J COMBINED AIRCRAFT DELIVERY DEVELOPMENT INTEGRATION AND ENGINEER |
| $1.3B | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP Department of Defense · 200203!000021!5700!GU04 !ASC/GR !F3365702C2000 !A!N! !N! !20011205!200 |
| $762.7M | LOCKHEED 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 comptrollerBudget
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 useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.